In This Issue – January 2020
January 2020 Cover StoryNorthern Virginia is for Loversby Lisa Rabasca Roepe FeaturesA Brand-New You!by Katie Bianco and Holly Gambrell Backstage Passby Buzz McClain Best Salonsvoted by Readers Financial Literacy 101by Katie Bianco NotesGoing Purpleby Holly Gambrell Cozy Campfiresby Michele Kettner Faces: Casey Passafaroby Holly Gambrell Local Author Love: Siri Mitchellby Holly Gambrell DatebookNoVA in 19by Editorial All in the [...]
Welcome to Wine Country
Welcome to Wine Country Think you know Virginia wines? Think again. Virginia's wineries are no longer just pretty places with wine as an added bonus. Northern Virginia is home to serious wine and winemakers, both longtime pros and promising newcomers. With more than 300 wineries in the state—and 100 in NoVA alone—Virginia continues to build [...]
Bucatini and babies: How to review restaurants with a toddler, infant and cacio e pepe
Restaurant critic Stefanie Gans returns from maternity and attempts dinner with her family of four.
Bites: After nine months, I’m ready for a Manhattan
Local distillers reveal their Manhattan recipes and personal favorite cocktail brands.
Bites: Local writers reveal their favorite food podcasts
Make the commute more interesting with these delicious listening recommendations.
The Best Northern Virginia Magazine Food & Drink Stories of 2016
Starting with January’s ode to the beginnings of this very magazine to a deep dive into how the state’s culinary history impacts restaurant menus today, here are some of the stories that defined the year in eating and drinking.