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

Family Dishes Sizzle and Sing at Sorn Thai in McLean

Sisters Boom and Wym Teawbut pay tribute to their grandmother’s cooking in a menu that's bursting with color and flavor.

This Ballston Eatery Has a Knack for Yak

Try the tender, lean protein in dishes ranging from Nepalese dumplings to street chaat at Himalayan Wild Yak.

This Virginia Restaurant Is Worth the Trip, Says Our Dining Critic

Special occasion? Take a scenic drive to Maude and The Bear, a boutique inn and fine-dining restaurant in Staunton.

Bar Chinois Brings a Boisterous Vibe to National Landing

Hit this Arlington spin-off of the D.C. original for Asian small plates and French-inspired cocktails in a spirited setting.

6 Wines to Drink This Summer

Zena Polin, owner of Arlington's Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique, shares her favorite seasonal sippers.

Korean BBQ Meets Upscale Steakhouse at Seoul Prime in Falls Church

The concept by restaurateur Wan Bok Lee brings premium cuts of beef and banchan to a clubby hideout in Founders Row.

The Best Cheap Eats In and Around Arlington, VA

Hungry and on a budget? Our dining critic scouted out 10 places where you can eat like royalty without breaking the bank.

This Arlington Cooking School Has a 92% Job Placement Rate

Many of its graduates were unemployed. Now they're wearing chef's aprons and pursuing the culinary careers of their dreams.
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20 Things to Eat at Marufuji Japanese Market in Tysons

Our dining critic visited this sprawling supermarket and cafe for lunch and a little shopping. Here's what landed in his cart.

Muffaletta Is the Star of This Del Ray Sandwich Shop

Chef Nathan Anda serves up six satisfying renditions of the New Orleans classic at Shorty's Deluxe on Mount Vernon Ave.

The Smashburgers at Jon’s Joint in Buckingham Are Smashing

Our dining critic gives this homegrown burger joint in Arlington's Buckingham neighborhood two thumbs up.

Restaurant Review: Modan in Tysons

This luxe, new hideaway for Japanese fine-dining, sushi and omakase tasting menus is worthy of a celebration.