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By Alice Levitt, James Finley, Kelly Kendall, and Michele Kettner
O Meaty Night
It’s no secret I’m ethnically Jewish. It’s also no secret that Korean barbecue is my real religion. That’s why I’m making it a point to celebrate the winter solstice with the best meat to be had on a tabletop grill. That’s at Honest Grill in Centreville, where choices include Iberico pork and 45-day dry-aged beef, to name just a few.–Alice Levitt, food editor/critic
You Dropped a Bomb on Me
Am I the last person on Earth to taste a hot chocolate bomb? I am beginning to suspect as much. I had never heard of them until I came to this area earlier this year. The time has come to warm up a mug of milk (I guess?), have a chocolate bomb at the ready, and finish that eight-hour Get Back documentary. –Kelly Kendall, editor
Christmas Traditions
It’s Christmas week, which means it’s time to partake in my favorite family tradition. Every Christmas Eve, we would all pack in the car and drive around the local neighborhoods to check out the the festive lights and decorations. It’s something that I still continue with my friends today. This year, we’re traveling around NoVA to catch a glimpse of these crazy displays in order to squeeze in some last minute holiday cheer before the big day. –Michele Kettner, associate digital & research editor
‘Twas the Night
Ashley Davidson recently gathered up her favorite restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas day–and it turns out, in addition to being open, some of the places are serving some pretty interesting holiday meals. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm also happens to be one of our Best Restaurants, and the fact that it overlooks hills rolling up to the Potomac River gives it a kind of magical feel, which should make for a Christmas Eve to remember.–James Finley, senior editor
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