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Maryland’s Best Croissants Can Be Found at a Bakery Ranked #2 in the World

On the heels of being named the second best bakery in the world, Café Dear Leon in Baltimore has been selected as the best place for croissants in Maryland by Tasting Table in its recently published list, “Where To Find The Best Croissants In Every State.”. The bakery,...

Baltimore, MD · 1d
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Six Maryland Seafood Houses Where Steamed Crabs Still Arrive On Brown Paper In Late Fall

Summer gets all the credit, but plenty of Maryland crab houses keep the mallets out long after the beach towels are packed away. Late fall is a smart time to go, with shorter waits at many spots and the same paper-covered tables waiting for a pile of seasoned blue crabs.

Maryland · 10h
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Fast Food Restaurant Curlo Expanding to Maryland

Curlo, a halal fast food restaurant specializing in Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, wings, and loaded fries, is coming soon to 11200 Grandview Avenue in Wheaton, according to the restaurant’s website. An opening timeframe has not yet been announced. The restaurant currently operates out of Four Mile Food Co., a multi-brand...

Wheaton, MD · 1d
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First Look at Thai Two Cents, Now Open in Gaithersburg

Thai Two Cents has begun its soft opening at 263 Spectrum Avenue in Gaithersburg’s Spectrum Town Center, taking over the former California Tortilla space, which closed in November 2024 after approximately a decade at the location. A first look video is available below. The new restaurant comes from part...

Gaithersburg, MD · 10h
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Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Alexandria

Alexandria and DC have a complicated history. When the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 established the 100 square miles that would become the nation’s capital, Alexandria—founded in 1749 and one of the oldest cities in the country—sat within its boundaries. But representatives of Alexandria immediately wanted out: As part of DC, they’d lost their position as the county seat in Fairfax, they couldn’t vote in congressional and presidential elections, and political and economic discord grew. Eventually, the interest in retrocession became mutual as abolitionists sought to outlaw slavery in DC and wanted Alexandria—then a hub for the trade of enslaved people—to be moved back to Virginia. In July 1846, that happened. The city continued to grow, with its prosperity, according to the tourism organization Visit Alexandria, “inextricably linked to the work of enslaved and free African Americans,” whose stories make up much of the town’s past. Today, it combines centuries of history with modern-day shops, restaurants, and activities for residents and visitors alike.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Get Out There: Tom Sietsema helps us find our next great meal

Tom Sietsema has worked as a food critic for over 25 years. The D.C. region’s dining scene is full of delicious and diverse foods, and there’s one man who knows it like the back of his hand. Tom Sietsema has been a food critic for over 25 years and is now the food correspondent for The Washington Sun.

Washington, DC · 13h

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Noodle rush hour in Rockville

Xi’an Famous Foods opened without any fanfare on Rockville Pike last week — and it didn’t take long for fans of the restaurant’s “hand-ripped” noodles to start lining up at the door. This is the first Maryland location for the family-owned business, which started in New York and gained national attention when it was featured on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations. Now in the midst of an East Coast/DMV expansion, Xi’an is best known for its noodles but also offers signature dishes like stewed pork burgers, spicy cumin lamb burgers and spicy-and-sour lamb dumplings. You’ll find Xi’an at the Montrose Crossing shopping center, in the former Boardroom Salon space between Rasa and Five Guys.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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This Maryland Japanese Grocery Is Stocked With Bento Boxes, Fresh Seafood And Snacks Straight From Tokyo

Some of the best shopping trips in Maryland start with a slightly confusing parking lot. Tucked into a busy stretch of Rockville, one small, family-run shop packs an entire pantry of Japan into a space that feels smaller than a school classroom. Shelves hold rice balls made fresh, seafood good...

Rockville, MD · 3d

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Sloppy Mama’s BBQ takes Thanksgiving dinner off your to-do list

Hosting Thanksgiving can take most of a week: the grocery runs, the oven juggling, the stack of pans afterward. Sloppy Mama’s BBQ on Langston Boulevard offers a way to skip all of it with ready-to-go Thanksgiving dinners, made from scratch and picked up at 5731 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207.

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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List of Maryland’s Top Ten Noodle Spots Includes a Local Restaurant at #1

Maryland food influencer Nomtastic Kim has shared a list of her ten favorite places for noodles across the state, featuring restaurants in Montgomery County, Baltimore, Annapolis, and surrounding areas. The list highlights a variety of noodle dishes, including ramen, pho, pad Thai, Sichuan noodles, Korean-Chinese jajangmyeon, and Filipino pancit bihon....

Montgomery County, MD · 4d

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Maryland

Thanksgiving runs on tradition, and few spark more debate than the pie you save room for or the side dish you stack on your plate for round two. In Maryland, you can start a friendly argument at almost any holiday table just by asking which dish truly deserves the spot of honor. Marylanders have a […]

Maryland · 1d

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Seven Maryland Old Inns Still Lighting The Fireplace For Dinner

Some Maryland dining rooms were serving travelers long before anyone had heard of a reservation app. A handful of those old inns, taverns, and manor houses still pull up chairs near a fireplace when dinner rolls around. This list covers seven of them, from a Colonial pub in Annapolis to...

Elkridge, MD · 3d

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Maryland’s Official State Dessert Has Up to 10 Layers. Here’s Where Smith Island Cake Came From

Most cakes have two or three layers. The one Maryland chose as its official dessert has as many as ten,...

Maryland · 15h

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Shaw Restaurants among the Best in DMV

Washington Post restaurant critic Elazar Sontag has come up with his first iteration of “The 40 Best Restaurants in and around D.C.,” with five Shaw restaurants taking high positions on the list. To start, there Saint’s Paradise Cafeteria (601 M St. NW) taking the No. 23 spot. The venerable cafeteria has also gotten the attention of Washingtonian magazine lately, leaping ahead of a number of expensive fine dining establishments in DC. Per Sontag: “If this is your first time here, don’t stress too much about what to order when you reach the front of the line. Every dish stands the test of time.”

Washington, DC · 2d

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A Maryland Bakery Serves New York Style Bagels With Homemade Cream Cheese in Unexpected Flavors

Caramelized onion cream cheese comes with black pepper and a hint of rosemary at this Maryland bagel shop. Strawberry, olive, raisin walnut, and roasted red pepper spreads make the choice even harder. And that’s before you’ve decided which bagel to order. The dough is hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked...

Bethesda, MD · 7h

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Montgomery County Distillery to Host its First-Ever Holiday Market Featuring Dozens of Local Vendors

Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds will host its first-ever Holiday Market on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, from 12pm to 5pm each day. The two-day event will bring dozens of local artisans, independent makers, and small businesses to the farm at 18100 Bucklodge Road for a weekend of holiday shopping, food, drinks, and family-friendly activities.

Boyds, MD · 1d

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DC Michelin Star Restaurants: The Rise of Culinary Excellence

Washington, D.C. has become a culinary hotspot, boasting a burgeoning culinary scene recognized globally for its diversity and innovation. A testament to this prestige is the cohort of Michelin-starred restaurants that call the nation's capital home. These dining establishments not only exemplify extraordinary culinary craftsmanship but also offer unique dining experiences that reflect the essence of the city.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Seven Virginia Old-Fashioned Dining Rooms Where Prime Rib Night Still Feels Special

Some dinners are about more than the food on the plate. In Virginia, a handful of old-school dining rooms still treat prime rib like the main event, served in rooms with wood paneling, fireplaces, candlelight, and plenty of history. These are the places people pick for birthdays, anniversaries, and the...

Virginia Beach, VA · 3d

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Eight Maryland Ice Cream Stands That Never Stop Scooping, Even In Winter

Plenty of Maryland ice cream stands lock up after Labor Day and leave us waiting until spring. These eight keep the freezers full all year, from farm creameries in the western hills to busy city shops in Baltimore and a downtown favorite in Annapolis. A cold January day is actually...

Baltimore, MD · 1d