In This Issue: November 2023

50 Best Restaurants

They're located on the waterfront, in quaint downtowns, down windy country roads -- and even in the mall. They offer cuisines that come from all over the world, and some fuse more than one style to create extraordinary meals that you will savor and remember for years to come. Some feature upscale fine-dining experiences while others offer a far more casual atomosphere but still have what we consider to be the most important element for making this list: outstanding food.

Drinking in History

Virginia's anti-liquor movement started well before Prohibition and turned out to be more than a historical footnote.

Going Private

Thinking about moving your children to private school? Here's how to find one that suits their individual needs.

Character Study

Bruce Alan Rauscher has been on NoVA stages for 50 years.

All the Pretty Horses

A magical farm in Middleburg cares for Icelandic horses.

Reliving History

The Americans in Wartime Experience aims to educate by putting people right on the battlefield, but not in danger.

On Our Radar

Heart Warriors

A Fairfax Station 12-year-old and her mom create care packages for kids recovering from heart surgery.

In Good Spirits

You'll see Liberty High School's cheerleaders in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Waterfowl Wonderland

This Eastern Shore festival celebrates wildlife, conservation, and hunting.

Look Sharp

The National Museum of Women in the Arts reopens with a makeover and new exhibits.

Datebook

Ready to Play

Level up your entertainment space with these game-night essentials.

Leveling Up

This ambitious renovation takes an Alexandria home from dark and dated to light and bright.

Refined Renovation

Classic, modern design elements update a Vienna home for a family that loves to entertain.

Carey and Yuan Tang

The owners of Ellie Bird in Falls Church talk about their success story in their own hometown.