
On the Upswing
After a slew of restaurant closures in Shirlington, here’s what owners say about leaving and what new restaurants have planned.

Soft opening today: Osteria da Nino takes over after The Curious Grape closes
New Italian Restaurant Fills The Curious Grape Space
Hungry For Linkage: From the Outer Banks, Duck Donuts Lands in NoVA
Curious Grape gets a new chef, plus other Northern Virginia restaurant news.

Where to Dine for New Year’s Eve
Ring in 2015 the Right Way with a Food-Laden New Year’s Eve Celebration
Pre-Order 12 Days of Bacon from Red Apron Butchery; Plus More Meaty Gift Baskets with Local Products
More gift ideas for the foodie on your list