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

Restaurant Review: Gyu-Kaku

A meal at this Japanese steakhouse in Clarendon is a theatrical experience.

These Holiday Main Dishes Are Showstoppers

When you're feeding a crowd and you want to splurge on something special...

Social Restaurant Group’s Latest Moves in Arlington

SRG launches food truck Rebel Taco and The Lot, a pop-up beer garden.

Restaurant Review: Istanbul Grill

The Bluemont newcomer scores points for flavor.

Gorilla Taco: A Pentagon Row Pop-Up

Basic Burger is testing a taqueria concept that could become permanent.

Assaggi Osteria Opens a Pizzeria in McLean

The early verdict on the Neapolitan- style pies? Two thumbs up.

Meet Arlington’s Only Commercial Farm

Fresh Impact Farms grows big flavors in a tiny back-alley space.

Restaurant Review: Delia’s Mediterranean Grill

The Arlington Ridge eatery offers a little something for everyone.
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Fava Pot is Hot

The Egyptian food truck now has a restaurant in Falls Church.

One More Reason to Dine at 2941: Dessert

For pastry chef Nicholas Pine, it's an art.

Restaurant Review: Esaan Tumbar

One outstanding restaurant closes; another one opens. Now it's a Thai game.

Where to Get Your Sushi Fix

Our dining critic visits three restaurants with raw talent.