Food & Drink

Arlington, Virginia and the surrounding area boasts a vibrant food and drink scene that seamlessly blends diverse culinary traditions with innovative local flavors. From bustling farmers’ markets and food trucks to upscale restaurants and cozy cafes, the area offers a dynamic mix of dining options that cater to every palate. Craft breweries and stylish cocktail bars further enhance Arlington’s appeal, making it a must-visit destination for foodies everywhere.

Afternoon tea can be a soothing luxury. Sip a fine, loose-leaf brew from china cups, while nibbling on cute sandwiches and mini-pastries and it’s easy to picture yourself as part of the PBS drama Downton Abbey. Hotels, in particular, tend to maintain this English tradition ...

Pig Out at Green Pig Bistro

If going whole hog is your idea of the perfect party, you’ll be happy to know that Green Pig Bistro owner and chef Scot Harlan has taken his devotion to the “head-to-tail” movement on the road. Last summer, the restaurant began catering weddings, company picnics and backyard barbecues ...

Hoppy Days

Move over, wine list. Craft beer has come into its own.

Growth Potential

What happens when local chefs try their hand at microfarming? Sometimes the hard work yields a sweet taste of success. Other times it’s just toil and trouble.

House Spirits – Homemade Gin Kit

It was the summer of 2012, and Jack Hubbard and Joe Maiellano were having a few G&Ts in Maiellano’s Crystal City condo when the talk turned to opening their own distillery. “Usually, it’s a drunken idea that never goes anywhere,” Hubbard says. Building a brick-and-mortar operation seemed out of the question for the 20-somethings, both of whom work as nonprofit fundraisers. That’s when they had their “lightbulb moment.”

Hot Dishes

What’s in demand right now? Seven local establishments share their most coveted spring selections.

The Crawfish Are Coming! – Chasin’ Tails

Mid-March signals the kickoff of crawfish season, and the frenzy over this sweet, succulent Louisiana staple isn’t limited to the throngs who visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. These bite-size freshwater crustaceans, which resemble tiny lobsters, are in their prime through May.

Pies on Wheels – Acme Pie Co.

Sol Schott has found a way to successfully mingle two of his passions: baking and bicycles. Last fall, the Douglas Park resident parlayed more than 20 years of experience as a pastry chef into the launch of Acme Pie Co., an Arlington-based wholesale and retail baked-to-order business ...

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Home Plate

Vegan cakes, crawfish season, traveling pies and a Bolivian food truck that's worth the wait.

Not So Guilty Pleasures – Dama Pastry & Cafe

Sunday morning is a busy time for the staff of Dama Pastry & Café, a family-run Ethiopian bakery and coffee bar in Foxcroft Heights, a short walk from the U.S. Air Force Memorial in Arlington ...

It's a Date

What’s your ideal spot for a romantic night out? We asked local food and drink experts to kiss and tell.

Sunday Special – La Cochabambina Lunch Truck

Every Sunday (and only on that day), you can find three or more Bolivian food trucks parked on Arlington Boulevard, near the intersection of Annandale Road in Falls Church. One, in particular, draws crowds at midday and into the afternoon, with customers waiting in a line that sometimes stretches 30 or more deep. That’s why I stop for lunch at La Cochabambina. Lines seldom lie.

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