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

Where to Buy French Pastries by a Former White House Chef

Find Patrice Olivon's J'Aime Madeleine at these local farmers markets.

Restaurant Review: Mattie & Eddie’s

Chef Cathal Armstrong pays homage to his Dubliner grandparents at a new pub in Westpost.

For Vegetarian Fast-Casual, Hit Greens N Teff

The Ethiopian carryout on the Pike is plant-based and packed with flavor.

This Hot Sauce Brings the Funk

The secret behind Behringer Pepper Co.'s condiments? Full fermentation.

Get These Burgers While They’re Hot

Gee Burger, a pandemic pop-up, gets the thumbs up from our dining critic. But the concept may not be here to stay.

8 New Restaurants That Opened During the Pandemic

They're worth a visit, and our dining critic has a few suggestions about what to order.

Put Stracci Pizza on Your List

Former Vermilion chef Tom Cardarelli is making Roman-style pies from a tricked out trailer.

Cocktail Kits, Anyone?

Shake up some mighty fine drinks at home with these DIY kits designed by professional mixologists.
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Pierogies, Please

Zofia's Kitchen specializes in both traditional and creative versions of the Polish comfort food.

Gelato With a Mission

Amore Congelato serves up artisanal cups and cones with messages about social justice.

These Hot Cocoas Are the Bomb

Order them from F&R Sweets, a confectionary venture started by two Wakefield High School seniors.

Rethinking the Pumpkin Spice Latte

Here's a new way to enjoy this fall tradition: Break it down.