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Kingstowne, VA · Lifestyle

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CAVA Offering Free Meals Ahead of Grand Reopening

CAVA is preparing to reopen its Westfield Montgomery Mall location following a temporary closure for renovations, and the restaurant is inviting community members to enjoy a free meal ahead of its grand reopening. The restaurant, located at 7101 Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda, is hosting a special community event offering guests...

Bethesda, MD · 6h

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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 · 1d

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Just Salad Headed to New Virginia Location

The fast-casual dining scene has been getting progressively healthier, as diners demand more nutritional options that don’t sacrifice speed, flavor, or economy. Just Salad, a growing chain focused on the titular dish, is getting ready to help Falls Church diners answer that demand, with a new location coming soon to the neighborhood.

Falls Church, VA · 6d

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Southeast DC native named Cherry Blossom festival's official artist

The countdown to the 2027 National Cherry Blossom Festival is in full bloom. Southeast D.C. native Chris Pyrate was selected as the official artist and artistic director. The announcement was made during a launch event at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration on Oct. 29. “Being born and raised on...

Washington, DC · 1d

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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.

Manassas, VA · 1d

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Grab A Pint At The Virginia Pub Hiding Inside A Stunning Colonial Seaport Warehouse You Need To Visit

Some places earn their reputation through marketing, and some places earn it through the simple, undeniable fact that they are genuinely excellent, and Union Street Public House in Alexandria, Virginia falls so firmly into the second category that the first category barely deserves mention. This is a pub that has...

Alexandria, VA · 4d

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A Maryland Pizza Chain Is Closing Its College Park Location Amid Rising Costs

A longtime favorite pizzeria, Potomac Pizza, announced the closure of its College Park location. After nearly a decade of service, the pizzeria will shut down in December due to rising operating costs. Potomac Pizza to Close College Park Location. Founded in 1978 by Adam B. Greenberg, Potomac Pizza is part...

College Park, MD · 1d

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Nick’s of Clinton Recognized for it’s Quality of Meats

Nick’s of Clinton one of 9 Grocery Stores in Maryland Famous for Their Quality Meat Departments Article By: Marigold Lane of NewsBreak | November 10, 2026. One Maryland grocery store makes its own country sausage and will even prepare custom cuts of beef for your freezer. The meat counter also carries stuffed pork chops, porterhouse steaks, and fresh poultry. That’s a lot more tempting than grabbing the first plastic-wrapped package you see. At another family-owned market, butchers cut and trim meat in-store every day. Elsewhere, shoppers can find Certified Angus Beef, lamb, and regional poultry delivered fresh. The details matter when you’re planning a Sunday roast or something special for the grill.I’d spend time at the counter comparing cuts and asking what works best for dinner. You might discover a family sausage recipe, find a thicker steak, or leave with something you hadn’t planned to cook. These nine Maryland grocery stores make the meat department worth a closer look.

Maryland · 3d

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Hotel Chocolat Plans a December Opening in Old Town Alexandria

Chocolate, according to Hotel Chocolat, should be more than a sweet indulgence. The British chocolatier has built its reputation around a simple philosophy: more cacao, less sugar. Its approach combines high-quality chocolate, inventive flavors and a sense of playfulness. “It’s a really beautiful chocolate brand that is high cacao, less...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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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.

Bethesda, MD · 1d

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Holiday light shows open for the season at three Northern Virginia parks

For many in Northern Virginia, there’s a small upside to the days getting dark at 5 p.m.: holiday lights are back. By this weekend, all three of NOVA Parks’ popular lights shows will be open. Meadowlark Botanical Garden’s Winter Walk of Lights already opened for the season yesterday...

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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The National Portrait Gallery Wasn’t Allowed to Acquire Photographs When It Opened in 1968. Fifty Years Later, the Smithsonian Museum’s Collection Has Grown to 11,000 Photos and Counting

When the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery opened to the public in 1968, its curators had a clear remit: to collect “painted or sculptured likenesses” of individuals who had left their mark on American history and culture. Photography didn’t make the cut, despite the fact that the medium had been invented nearly a century and a half earlier.

Washington, DC · 1d

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Mount Vernon HS teacher named a finalist for 2027 Grammy Award

For Al Rodriguez, the third time might be the charm. The Mount Vernon High School orchestra teacher was announced last weekend as a finalist for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award. Awarded by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum, the recognition honors music teachers who make a “significant and lasting...

Mt Vernon, VA · 1d

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See What’s New and Coming Soon at Fairfax Corner

With new retailers and restaurants and more fresh arrivals on the way, there’s plenty to discover at Fairfax Corner. Here’s a look at who’s setting up shop at the outdoor shopping spot. Now Open. Becky’s Boutique. Shop clothing, shoes, accessories, gifts, and candles at this curated...

Fairfax, VA · 2d

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More than 800 Taste-Testers at PWCS 35th Annual Food Show

Mac and cheese with blue catfish. Halal chicken tikka masala. Jamaican patties. These were just a few of the dishes more than 800 students, families, and community members sampled at C.D. Hylton High School recently for the 35th annual PWCS Food Show. The event drew its largest turnout in recent...

Woodbridge, VA · 1d

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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.

Washington, DC · 1d

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‘A Raisin in the Sun’: How UMD’s cast breathes new life into a Black family’s 1959 story

Long before the first cast read-through, the actors in the University of Maryland’s rendition of “A Raisin in the Sun” had already embodied their characters: an immigrant torn between two worlds, a woman with a habit of tunnel vision and a Black girl coming of age. The...

College Park, MD · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken Opens Today At Waldorf’s Fairway Village

WALDORF, Md. — If dinner at your house starts with a debate over plantains or fries, there’s a new stop to put on the list. Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken is scheduled to open Thursday, Nov. 12, at Fairway Village in Waldorf, according to an opening flyer shared on Facebook.

Waldorf, MD · 2d

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Streets Market on P Street Stocking Shelves, Said to be Opening Monday!!

Thanks to Geri and David for sending: “Streets Market at P and 22nd NW. They’re actively stocking the store. Staff today said they’re opening this Monday, 11/16 at Noon!“. “They’re stocking the shelves. Hurrah!!!!!”. 2130 P Street, NW. Ed. Note: The space previously home to Metro...

Washington, DC · 1d