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

Cupcakes Almost Too Pretty to Eat

Celebrating a special occasion? These botanical beauties by Jam Sweet Bouquets are a buttercream dream.

From the Caribbean, With Love

At 13, Daniella Senior launched a catering business. Now the Colada Shop founder is expanding her hospitality empire and advocating for immigrants.

These Tantalizing Cookies Have a Surprise Inside

Falls Church baker Jessica Ogle gets a sweet thumbs-up from our dining critic.

Go Crazy for Dumplings at Tiger Dumplings

Visit the Clarendon eatery for steamed and soup dumplings, pot stickers and other Northern Chinese specialties.

Restaurant Review: Surreal

Chef Enrique Limardo puts whimsical twists on casual classics at his new restaurant in National Landing.

What David Guas Is Cooking Up Next

The local chef and humanitarian dishes on his rise to culinary fame, his next venture, and why nothing beats hitting the open road on a Harley.

Visit This Pop-Up Sandwich Shop While It’s Hot

Rising star chef Armani Johnson is serving up po'boys, crab dip burgers and galbi cheesesteaks in Arlington for a limited time.

Restaurant Review: Pikoteo

Let the tropical fare and cheerful ambience of this Latin bistro transport you to warmer climes.
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5 Dishes to Try at Water Park in National Landing

Our food critic went on a tasting tour of the kiosks on Crystal Drive. Here are some of his favorite cheap eats.

Shop Local: Spice n’ Nice Coffee Flavorings

Stuff those stockings and brighten up your morning cup with options like cinnamon apple, cardamom rose, lavender vanilla and vanilla chai.

This Imported Olive Oil Has an Arlington Connection

Libellula, a collective of small, Italian, family-owned olive farms, was co-founded by W-L alumna Julia Franchi Scarselli.

This Arlington Pizzeria Is Legit, Per an Italian Ranking

A Modo Mio's Neapolitan pies were named among the "Best in the U.S." by Top 50 Pizza.