Food Reviews

Carnivores Rejoice!: Urban Butcher's Endless Carnivore Brunch

Written by guest editor Misty McGlumphy

January 29, 2017

Beginning on January 21st, the bright and colorful Urban Butcher in Silver Spring, MD began offering a delicious new bottomless brunch.  The decadent meal, aptly named the Endless Carnivore Brunch, is $45 per person and will be offered on Sundays at 11am, with the last seating at 3pm. The Endless Carnivore Brunch includes three generous food courses and unlimited mimosas and not-to-be-missed lavender margaritas (beautifully made with homemade simple syrup).

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Richmond, Virginia is for (Food) Lovers

Written by Anita

November 6, 2016

It has been a while since we’ve been to Richmond, VA, so we were thrilled to get a taste of what the city currently has to offer at a recent pop-up dinner at Del Ray’s Stomping Ground hosted by VisitRichmondVA.com. The verdict? Richmond is undergoing a local drinking and dining renaissance that we can’t wait to experience first-hand!

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Take a Short “Flight” to Cooper’s Hawk

Written by Anita

April 23, 2016

As the weather warms, we are all feeling the urge to spread our wings. We recently flew the coop and headed to the new Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant in Ashburn, VA. Started in 2005, Cooper’s Hawk uses nationally sourced grapes to produce a wide array of wines, many of which have received numerous regional, national, and international awards. Based in Illinois, it currently boasts over 20 locations in eight states, with more to come.

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At Lena’s, It’s a Family Affair

Written by Anita

Photos courtesy of Lena's by Goran Kosanovic

December 28, 2015

The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends, but sometimes finding a restaurant to accommodate your motley crew can be tough. Luckily, newcomer Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap offers a convenient Virginia location (with free parking in their next door parking lot and only a block from the Braddock Road metro), a family- (and wallet-) friendly menu, and that increasingly rare perk--reservations.

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A Breath of Fresh Airlie

Written by Anita

May 25, 2015

Less than an hour’s drive from DC and nestled in the Shenandoah’s foothills lies Airlie, encompassing over 1,200 acres of verdant Virginia countryside. At this time of year, Airlie is abloom with flora (irises, peonies, roses, and azaleas, to name a few) and home to fauna (swans, geese, ducks, rabbits, lizards, foxes, and the occasional black bear). We recently made it our weekend home as well, having being invited to sample some of what Airlie has to offer.

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