Author: David Hagedorn

Find seafood towers, cool cocktails and dreamlike murals at this newcomer to Founders Row.

Carey and Yuan Tang return to their hometown with a delightful, family-friendly restaurant.

Hot dogs get the star treatment at this Arlington eatery with jazzy toppings such as bruschetta, buffalo or banh mi.

Chef Robert Maher's Frenchy bistro does a proper duck à l’orange, says our dining critic.

The chef behind D.C.'s Michelin-starred Cranes brings a taste of Southeast Asia to Tysons.

Many restaurants, including The Inn at Little Washington, source steaks from this picturesque farm in Fauquier County. You can, too.

Hate Mondays? Why not start the week on a high note with an 18-course sushi dinner with wine and sake pairings in Tysons.

This meat-lovers' paradise in Merrifield hits the spot with bulgogi, pork belly, brisket, ribs and banchan.

Greg Lloyd was executive chef of Le Diplomate in D.C. before he took over the kitchen at the Ballston cafe and flower shop.

Seamore's is committed to serving fresh catch from fish stocks that are healthy or growing.

Jackie and Philippe Loustaunau stage a beguiling pas de deux at their Ballston café and wine shop.

Feed a crowd with skewered meats, saffron rice and other Persian specialties, plus 75 kinds of milkshakes.

The daytime dining concept by restaurateur Joon Yang and chef Jon Mathieson is New York diner-meets-French café.

Chef Jonathan Till transforms mid-Atlantic ingredients into stunning West Coast-inspired dishes in Clarendon.

You'll also find local brews, a Michelin-starred chef, '90s decor and killer happy hour deals at this Westpost hangout.

Feast on braised oxtails, Ghanaian jollof rice, black-eyed peas and other Afroeats at this Mosaic District farmers market stand.

This Arlington gem is everything a French bistro should be.

Sometimes you want a fresh-baked cookie at midnight. Moltn Cookies won't judge.

Toimoi Bakery's inspired flavors range from black-sesame-marshmallow to miso paste with bacon.

Dig into Peruvian ceviche, causa, empanadas and pisco sours at this Rosslyn hot spot.

Find fresh pastas and sauces by chef Leonardo Rebollo at the Westover Farmers Market.

It's the sixth D.C.-area location for Eric Shin's winning comfort-food concept.

Get ready for a talent wave of new dining options. Here's who's coming and what's on the menu.

Fan favorites at the fast-casual eatery by Danny Lee and Scott Drewno include cumin lamb stir-fry, char siu fried rice and kimchi stew.

The seafood restaurant's Ballston outpost is a winner for raw bar, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, cocktails and more.

Try pancit, sisig, lumpia, cassava cake and a whole lot more at this tiny Falls Church gem.

Amid another tumultuous year, dining critic David Hagedorn found comfort and joy in these must-try menu items.

For years, Mary Lee Montfort’s recipes were off limits. Now she's sharing them in a new cookbook, for a good cause.

Arlington has a new sweet spot for holiday hostess gifts, bake-at-home pastries and anytime decadence.

Build a bowl with fillers like chicken tikka, turmeric-ginger shrimp, charred eggplant and masala beets.

This chic, family-owned taverna in the Mosaic District will put you in a Greek state of mind.

The secret behind Behringer Pepper Co.'s condiments? Full fermentation.

Gee Burger, a pandemic pop-up, gets the thumbs up from our dining critic. But the concept may not be here to stay.

Order them from F&R Sweets, a confectionary venture started by two Wakefield High School seniors.

Here's a new way to enjoy this fall tradition: Break it down.