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Maryland’s Newest Cat Adoption Lounge Will Feel Like Home — For Humans, Too
BETHESDA, Md. — Maryland is getting a new cat cafe, with plenty to offer humans, too. Paws & Relax Cat Lounge will open in Bethesda early next year, adding to Maryland’s list of these special adoption centers. Cat cafes, or in this case, a lounge, offer a more open space for cats to live and humans to visit than traditional shelters or rescues. The cafe/lounge model is a less stressful space for the cats and gives the community a coveted third space.
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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.
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National ground stop halts flights at all DC-area airports
WASHINGTON (7News) — A national ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has halted all flights in Washington, D.C. According to a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), it's not known at this time how many flights are affected by the ground stop. The spokesperson...
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Luciano's New York Style Pizza and Restaurant opens in Old Town Manassas
Luciano’s New York Style Pizza and Restaurant has opened in Old Town Manassas following a soft opening in October. The family-owned eatery, at 9412 Battle St., previously operated a location in New Jersey and specializes in New York-style pizza and Italian dishes. The menu includes Margherita and Sicilian pizzas, garlic knots, meatballs, stromboli, pepperoni rolls, chicken wings and pasta dishes. The restaurant also offers homemade sauces and desserts, including Italian lemon cake and cannoli. Its recipes include homemade ingredients ranging from Italian sauce to cannoli cream. The New Jersey location opened in 2008 and was sold in 2015, according to the owner, who asked to only be identified as John J. Luciano’s offers dine-in and takeout options, with a menu centered on traditional pizzeria fare and Italian comfort food. The owner said the restaurant will begin offering its full menu once the hood for the exhaust in the kitchen is installed.
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Let DIG INN Handle Your Thanksgiving Feast This Year
WASHINGTON (7News) — Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table, but preparing the meal can take up much of the day. DIG INN is offering a convenient way to serve a festive spread while leaving more time for family, friends and the traditions that make the holiday special.
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Down Goes the Panera in Dupont – Last Day is Tuesday (11/17)
Thanks to Chris for sending the Panera closing news: “I’m bummed since it’s a good option when in Dupont despite it being a chain. I’m sure the construction outside hasn’t helped things for them.”. Prior to Panera this space was previously home to a Beefsteak.