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ICYMI: George Washington’s Rye Whiskey is the official state spirit

Food news, plus a new Indian restaurant in Leesburg.

By Stefanie Gans March 24, 2017 at 5:02 pm

A post shared by bonappetitmag (@bonappetitmag) on Jan 15, 2017 at 4:30pm PST

There’s a 5-pound, 14-inch Behemoth Burger at the new Bowlero in Centreville. [Eater]

Chercher Ethiopian, whose D.C. location earned a “bib gourmand” nod in Michelin’s guide, is expanding to Arlington. [Washington Business Journal]

George Washington’s Rye Whiskey, reconstructed at the Mount Vernon distillery, has been declared the official state spirit of the Commonwealth of Virginia. [Mount Vernon]

Throw a dinner party for 10 with only $50. [Bon Appeitit]

A new Indian restaurant, 5 Tara, will open in Village at Leesburg. [The Burn]

FreshDirect comes to Virginia. [more]

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