Not all food porn is yolky eggs and unicorn lattes, sometimes it’s a gorgeously designed cookbook cover. Follow books.about.food on Instagram for a foodie fix that’s a break from avocado toast. —SG
Unexpected place to find really good whitefish salad: Verre Wine Bar in Arlington. It’s exquisitely fishy, spread on a crostini and cuts through all that wine. —SG
When the pangs of afternoon hunger set in and a granola bar won’t cut it, reach for mochi rice nuggets from Trader Joe’s. The Japanese snack is fashioned from rice paste that is then fried and salted for a satisfying, crunchy snack that melts on your tongue. —EB
Public Service Announcement: Get out that waffle maker, it makes breakfast-for-dinner nights just a little more special. —SG
Grocery stores have really embraced local beer, so much so that many sell singles and let customers create DIY six-packs. —SG
Sweet and savory fried treats? Yes, please. Colada Shop in Sterling, the second outpost of the D.C. Cuban joint, serves them up in numerous options: guava and pear, spinach and cheese, chicken and beef. —LN
(May 2018)
