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.

If Snickers bars are your nemesis, or your child often comes home denying any knowledge of what caused his blue-raspberry mustache, fear not a trip to the local park, school or library. FitArlington, a community wellness project led by Arlington County Board member Walter Tejada, has made healthier snack options one of its objectives for county-sponsored vending machines...

Mangosteen Madness

Confession: I’m obsessed with mangosteens. Often referred to as the “queen of fruits,” this delectable tangerine-size treat (no relation to a mango) has a thick, fibrous outer shell, a green four-leafed stem and a milky-white segmented center. The center texture is juicy, with a refreshing flavor that tastes sweet and then tart. In Southeast Asia, the harvest season runs from May to October ...

Cold Front

Dreaming of something frozen to beat the heat? These sweet spots have your summer cravings covered.

Restaurant Review: The Liberty Tavern

Clarendon’s ever-popular tavern has a new chef.

27th Annual Taste of Arlington

This event took place on Sunday, May 18

Tea Time in Arlington

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.

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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.

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