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

Sloppy Mama’s Barbeque is Smokin’

The smokers at this Lee Highway eatery are fired up 'round the clock.

SER Rises Above the Flood Waters

After a spate of water incidents, the Ballston restaurant and its owners are stronger than ever.

Restaurant Review: Agora

DC restaurateurs Betul and Ismail Uslu bring Turkish, Greek and Lebanese small plates to Tysons.

Pupatella’s Second Arlington Location is Coming

Here's what the owners had to say about their expansion plans.

Restaurant Review: Buena Vida

Restaurateur Ivan Iricanin takes Mexican to the next level—make that three stories.

Patsy’s American: A New Restaurant With a Familiar Feeling

There's lots to love about Great American Restaurants' latest concept.

Ice Cream Jubilee Has Cool Summer Flavors

The scoop shop with locations in Ballston and Tysons offers options like whiskey toasted marshmallow, marionberry and honey lemon lavender.

Restaurant Review: Yume Sushi

Skip the omakase tasting menu. Here's what you should order.
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Time to Revisit Peking Gourmet Inn

A local institution, the Falls Church restaurant was a national James Beard award semifinalist for outstanding service.

10 Healthy(ish) Dishes to Order Out

Eating healthy doesn't have to mean eating in. Try these not-so-guilty pleasures at area restaurants.

Del Ray’s Stomping Ground Has a Second Location at Tysons Galleria

Owner Nicole Jones knows biscuits. And she has her own take on Southern food.

Get Away: A Ritzy Wine Weekend

RdV Vineyards and the Ritz-Carlton have teamed up to offer one tasty package.