Food & Drink

Local Motives

Is eating local really healthier and better for the environment? Or is it just hype?

No Blarney

These pubs aren’t stereotypical knockoffs laden with leprechauns, four-leaf clovers and green beer. They’re bona fide Irish.

Teff Love – Authentic Vietnamese at "Korea Town"

For Authentic Vietnamese shopping and dining, locals flock to Eden Center. Annandale is known...

Chef's Pantry Picks

The array of toasted sesame oil brands at Asian mega-grocer H Mart is overwhelming. Scanning the labels, I wonder, Is there a difference? That’s when a clerak

Hold the Wheat – CeliaC Bakery

Tysons Corner-based property manager Are Andresen loves the fresh-baked aroma of cinnamon rolls, but until recently he could not indulge. After a series of unexplained illnesses, he was diagnosed with gluten intolerance in 2010. “I would go crazy when I went by Cinnabon,” he says. “That smell. My mouth watered and I was depressed.”

Tea Time – House of Steep

Love a cup of tea on a chilly day? House of Steep is betting that your feet may love one, too. In addition to its menu of loose-leaf teas and small plates, the Cherrydale establishment offers tea-infused foot baths to customers seeking respite from the cold ...

Vegan Vino – Vegan Sommelier

Cautious vegans John Kerr and Gina Trippi like to enjoy a nice glass of wine when the workday is done. But not just any wine. Even a vintage that earns a near-perfect 99-point score from Wine Spectator may not match their standards.

A La Cart – Dim Sum

We adore dim sum (Cantonese for “heart’s delight”)—the multitude of steamed, baked, fried or roasted little nibbles that...
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Excuse Me…Do You Have a Parents’ Menu?

A discerning mom-to-be seeks out eateries that cater to little ones while still offering dishes a parent can love.

Home Plate September/October 2012

Speakeasies, sweets on the go, and more

Game On

Where can you go to watch sports around town? Here’s the lineup.

Restaurant Review: Green Pig Bistro

Clarendon's newest bistro serves up daring dishes in a space that makes diners feel at home.