Food & Drink

Home Plate

Farmhouse dining, cupcakes in McLean, a juice-bar expansion and fall road trips in search of apple cider.

Veg Out

Tired of menus that treat vegetarian options as an afterthought? Here are some places where meatless reigns supreme, or at least gets equal play.

Home Plate

Locally grown Asian vegetables, healthy vending machine snacks and home-cooked meals to go.

Cold Front

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

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.

Hot Dishes

What’s in demand right now? Seven local establishments share their most coveted spring selections.

Home Plate

Vegan cakes, crawfish season, traveling pies and a Bolivian food truck that's worth the wait.

It's a Date

What’s your ideal spot for a romantic night out? We asked local food and drink experts to kiss and tell.

Dive In

Three cheers to the watering holes that still serve macro-brewed beers and meatloaf sandwiches.