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

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.

Restaurant Review: Joon

An upscale Persian concept with a culinary dream team makes a splash in Tysons.

What’s Nue? An Elegant Vietnamese Restaurant in Falls Church

Find seafood towers, cool cocktails and dreamlike murals at this newcomer to Founders Row.

Restaurant Review: Ellie Bird

Carey and Yuan Tang return to their hometown with a delightful, family-friendly restaurant.

Haute Dogs Is All About Fancy Franks

Hot dogs get the star treatment at this Arlington eatery with jazzy toppings such as bruschetta, buffalo or banh mi.

What to Order at Maison Cheryl in Clarendon

Chef Robert Maher's Frenchy bistro does a proper duck à l’orange, says our dining critic.
- Advertisement -

Restaurant Review: Jiwa Singapura

The chef behind D.C.'s Michelin-starred Cranes brings a taste of Southeast Asia to Tysons.

Where to Buy Premium Wagyu Beef

Many restaurants, including The Inn at Little Washington, source steaks from this picturesque farm in Fauquier County. You can, too.

9 Spots for Spectacular Seafood

Our dining critic's top picks for crabs, fish, lobster, oysters, mussels and more are sure to have you hooked.

Treat Yourself to Japanese Omakase at Wren

Hate Mondays? Why not start the week on a high note with an 18-course sushi dinner with wine and sake pairings in Tysons.