Home Plate Food Blog January-February 2015 Issue

Willow to Close

The acclaimed restaurant owned by chefs Tracy O’Grady and Kate Jansen is the latest to call it quits in Ballston.

11 Spots for July 4th Eats

A roundup of special carry-out and eat-in offerings in Arlington and Merrifield in honor of Independence Day.

7 Sandwiches to Order Now

Make your next picnic or lunch break memorable with one of these tasty carry-out specials.

12 Edible Gifts for Dad

Searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Try these food-themed ideas, available at shops and restaurants in Arlington, Falls Church and Merrifield.

Faccia Luna Revamps Menu

The Clarendon pizzeria is betting on new pie toppings and Philly-style sandwiches to keep the love alive.

Yoga and Beer? Why Not?

A combo event at Capitol City Brewing in Shirlington invites participants to go with the flow.

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Tupelo Honey Finds Sweet Spot in Arlington

The Southern-style café is already drawing crowds. Here’s a first taste.

Hula Girl Heads to Shirlington

The popular Hawaiian food truck will open a restaurant serving dishes ranging from roasted pork to Spam sushi.

Pizza Vinoteca Closes After Six Months

Lackluster sales were a factor in the shuttering of the Ballston eatery.

Summer Cocktails: Cool Sips

What to drink now in Arlington, Falls Church and McLean

Summer Cocktails, Part I: Negroni Week

Sip a classic, help a charity.

Eat Your Heirloom Vegetables

McLean’s Claude Moore Colonial Farm is the place for heirloom plants, farm-to-table food and more.

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Celebrate Arlington’s Best

Mark your calendar for the first-annual Best of Arlington party

Where to Eat Authentic Afghan Food

Susan Clementi spent five years in Afghanistan and brought back some of its finest culinary traditions.

The Italian Store Now Open in Westover

The wait for the popular eatery’s second location is over.

May Food and Drink Outings

Hungry and don’t know where to start? Here are some cool events going on as we edge closer to summer.

Mango Madness

Chef Vikram Sunderam shares his favorite picks of the season—and where to get them.

Livin’ the Pie Life Plans Brick-and-Mortar Shop

Building on their farmers market success, the popular Arlington pie purveyors will hang a shingle at the intersection of Glebe Road and Lee Highway.

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15 Places to Dine Out With Mom

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Have you made a reservation yet?

The Italian Store Warms Up

The popular eatery aims to open its new Westover location this month.

Spring Food and Drink Outings

Don’t miss these upcoming festivals, cooking classes and other gastronomic adventures in Arlington and Falls Church.

Organic Wines for Earth Day

Screwtop Wine Bar in Clarendon is urging wine-lovers to put their eco-consciousness in a glass.

Food Star: A Hidden Treasure

Don’t let the shabby exterior of this international market fool you.

The Italian Store 2.0

What can you expect to find at the cult-status eatery’s soon-to-open Westover location? Here’s a taste.

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Bistro 360 Caters to All Tastes and Sizes

Brought to you by the owners of Cassatt’s Kiwi Café, Rosslyn’s newest bistro has something for everyone, including kids.

Tupelo Honey Coming to Courthouse

The Southern eatery serves up traditional Southern dishes—with a twist.

Copperwood Tavern Welcomes New Chef

Why Justus Frank left D.C., and what he’s got planned in Shirlington

Frozen Dairy Bar Gets a Makeover

The time-tested Falls Church eatery has a new menu, a new look and a new name.

Beer vs. Beets

Yes, we’re talking about cupcakes. These are the latest surprise ingredients in the mix at Buzz Bakery in Ballston.

Waiting for Yona

Ramen will be the main draw at Ballston’s forthcoming noodle bar. But that’s not all.

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Peter Chang Now Open in Lee-Harrison

Peter Chang got the keys on Monday. His restaurant passed the health department inspection on Thursday. It opened for lunch at 11:30 today. And fans of the nomadic chef’s acclaimed Szechuan cuisine are rejoicing that he is back in ...