David Hagedorn

David Hagedorn is the restaurant critic for Arlington Magazine and Bethesda Magazine at Moco360. He is co-author of The New Jewish Table: Modern Seasonal Recipes for Traditional Dishes; My Irish Table: Recipes from the Homeland and Restaurant Eve; and Rasika: Flavors of India. Hagedorn created the Chef’s Best benefit for Food & Friends in 1991, which continues to this day. In 2012, he created and continues to chair the Chefs for Equality benefit for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Articles by This Contributor

What’s Uyghur Cuisine?

Queen Amannisa serves this unique blend of Asian and Middle Eastern cooking in Crystal City.

Restaurant Review: Liberty Barbecue

The Liberty Tavern guys have a new barbecue joint in Falls Church.

A Better Box Lunch

Mike Isabella wasn't impressed with the catering options for offices. So he entered the bento business.

Better Than Taco Tuesday

CookDC meal kits take DIY dinners to the next level.

Restaurant Review: Little Viet Garden

The former Clarendon favorite makes a comeback at Eden Center.

Putting Persian Food on the Map

Chef Sebastian Oveysi and his family came to the U.S. as refugees. Now he has dreams of a James Beard award.

48 Perfect Hours in Baltimore

Give yourself the gift of a luxury weekend for two in Charm City. Here's your itinerary.

Tales of a Gluten-Free Baker

Emma Cech can't do gluten. So her bakery, The Happy Tart, cooks without it.
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Healthier School Lunches

Cuisine Solutions has introduced the wonders of sous vide cooking in Arlington's public high schools.

Restaurant Review: Bistro 1521

Filipino food comes to Ballston—with an edge.

Isabella Eatery Set for a Tysons Takeover

Here's what you'll find when the massive food hall finally opens.

New Goodies at The Italian Store

You gotta try these, says our dining critic.