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Last Call For Crabs: Closures Coming To Local Favorites

NEWBURG, Md. — There’s still time to gather around a table of steamed crabs, with mallets ready and Old Bay or J.O. Spice coating the shells, but the calendar is running short at some Southern Maryland favorites. From waterfront restaurants to neighborhood seafood stands, businesses are announcing their...

Newburg, MD · 8d

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New Winery Jiya Vineyards Brings 1752 Estate Back to Life in Hillsboro

A nearly 275-year-old estate in the far western reaches of Loudoun County is about to become the latest stop on Virginia's crowded wine trail. Jiya Vineyards, built on the historic Buckskin Manor property in Hillsboro, is set to open its tasting room in November, offering visitors a taste of its first vintage alongside a property that dates back to 1752.

Hillsboro, VA · 8d

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Best Buns brings taste to Falls Church

Best Buns, a local bakery in the Northern Virginia region, known for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and breakfast, has opened a new location in the heart of Falls Church. They offer a wide variety of dishes both sweet and savory, like the biscuits, donuts, ozzie rolls, chocolate chip cookies, etc. With its wide variety of baked goods and convenient breakfast options, Best Buns provides customers with the perfect spot for all.

Falls Church, VA · 10d

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Go Greek frozen yogurt planning new Reston location

A new frozen Greek yogurt shop is planning its latest location for Reston. It’s called Go Greek Yogurt. But first, we have a full-on mea culpa to issue this morning. It rarely happens but we got a story wrong this week. On Friday, we reported about what we believed...

Reston, VA · 7d

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Cana Café Set to Fill Old Town's Empty Starbucks Spot by December

A new café is angling to take over one of Old Town Alexandria's busiest corners, with plans to open at 100 S. Union St. — the former Starbucks at King and South Union streets — as soon as December 2026. Cana Café plans to serve coffee and pastries at the spot, and its owner is seeking a state license related to alcohol sales there.

Alexandria, VA · 8d

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The Best Bourbon in Maryland, According to Mashed

Mashed has selected what it considers the best bourbon from every state in the country, and a small-batch spirit produced on a Maryland farm earned the nod for the Old Line State. Pathfinder Farm Distillery’s Bloody Butcher Bourbon, produced in Keedysville in Washington County, was selected as Maryland’s representative on...

Maryland · 8d

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These Maryland Crab Cakes Actually Let the Crab Win

A proper Maryland crab cake should taste primarily like crab, not breadcrumbs, filler, or an overly complicated sauce. This version uses jumbo lump crabmeat with a light binder, lemon, Old Bay, parsley, and only enough panko to help the cakes hold together. The exterior becomes golden while the center remains tender and packed with large sweet pieces of crab. Lemon and seasoning sharpen the seafood without overpowering it, allowing the quality of the crab to remain obvious in every bite. The cakes feel substantial yet delicate, offering the coastal flavor people hope to find when ordering them near the Chesapeake.

Maryland · 9d

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Poll: The best deli in Fairfax County

Local delis in Fairfax County provide quick meals, custom sandwiches, and specialty market goods to busy neighborhoods. This week’s Readers’ Choice poll asks residents to select the top deli serving the community. Here are the nominees for Best deli in Fairfax County as part of our FFXnow Readers’...

Fairfax County, VA · 8d

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12 Iconic American Diners With Decades of History

From a 1923 Chicago breakfast spot at the start of Route 66 to a 1954 Fodero car in Massachusetts, twelve American diners with long histories.

Montgomery County, MD · 11d

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Meet Me Downtown: Janine Schoonover of It’s About Thyme

Sometimes, the places that mean the most to us are the ones we’ve been visiting for years. For Janine Schoonover, owner of It’s About Thyme, that connection started long before she became part of the restaurant. Having enjoyed many family dinners there since John Yarrow first opened its doors, Janine has always had a special place in her heart for the restaurant and the community surrounding it. Now, she’s excited to be part of its story in a new way.

Culpeper, VA · 9d

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Voltaggio Brothers Steak House Makes Midweek Dinners Worth the Trip

Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor turns Wednesday and Thursday evenings into an occasion, pairing a $95 Wagyu and Catoctin Creek whiskey special on Wednesdays with a seafood-focused menu on Thursdays, each served weekly from 5 to 10 p.m. Both offers run alongside the full dinner menu, giving Washington diners a polished midweek reason to head to the Maryland waterfront.

Oxon Hill, MD · 9d

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This Maryland Restaurant Has a Sunday Brunch Buffet That Locals Look Forward To

Someone will make your omelet exactly how you want it while fresh waffles cook a few steps away. There’s even a carving station, which makes this Maryland Sunday buffet feel more like lunch and breakfast combined. Choosing where to start is its own dilemma. The spread goes beyond eggs...

Maryland · 10d

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Golden Corral Shut Down After Health Inspectors Discover Roach Infestation

Golden Corral in Waldorf, MD has been temporarily closed after health inspectors discovered a roach infestation at the restaurant, located at 2800 Crain Highway in Charles County. According to The BayNet, the Charles County Department of Health suspended the restaurant’s food service license on Tuesday, October 20, following an inspection...

Waldorf, MD · 16d

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The 3 most beloved Virginia restaurants that are now gone

Virginia’s restaurant goodbyes have continued beyond an earlier wave of local closures, and three more familiar dining spots have now served their final meals. From Richmond to Reston to Lynchburg,…

Lynchburg, VA · 19d

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A New Winery, Jiya Vineyards, Is Opening in Loudoun County

For Ranapratap Chegu, the path to opening a Virginia vineyard began thousands of miles away, in a small agricultural town on India’s southeastern coast. Growing up, he remembers lush green paddy fields, fresh vegetables piled high at the Sunday market, and aromatic heaps of bright red chilies. “Those childhood memories have stayed with me over the years, continuing to shape my appreciation for the land, food, and the simple pleasures of life,” Chegu says.

Loudoun County, VA · 9d

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This Virginia Restaurant Brings The Flavors Of Nepal To The Table With Handmade Momos And Family Recipes

Yak momos. Wild boar curry. A crispy ring of fried rice flour bread paired with a tangy radish pickle. That lineup alone made me stop scrolling. This spot fills its dumplings with lamb, chicken, vegetables, yak, and even wild boar. Each plate comes with a special momocha masala and a roasted tomato sauce.

Alexandria, VA · 12d

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Falafel chain opens larger shop at Mosaic District with startup incubator

Falafel Inc. is officially cooking up new food and ideas in an expanded space at the Mosaic District. The regional chain relocated within the Merrifield neighborhood last week (Oct. 23), moving from a 540-square-foot storefront adjacent to Our Mom Eugenia to a 2,760-square-foot space at 2985 District Avenue, Unit 115, previously filled by Kreole Seafood and Cocktails.

Merrifield, VA · 8d

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Maryland’s Most Famous Diner Has Been Named By Business Insider

Business Insider has named Baltimore’s PaperMoon Diner the most famous diner in Maryland as part of an editorial feature highlighting a diner from each state. The list is an unranked editorial selection rather than a reader poll, formal award, or data-based ranking. Business Insider highlighted PaperMoon for its unusual...

Baltimore, MD · 13d

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This Virginia Restaurant Has a Waitlist Longer Than a Concert Line

Reservations at a tiny restaurant can disappear months before anyone gets a chance to sit down for dinner. That’s quite a reputation for a dining room with only a handful of tables and a carefully planned tasting menu. This Virginia restaurant focuses on an intimate experience, with a seasonal...

Sperryville, VA · 10d

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Publix signs lease for new store at Dominion Square in Culpeper, Virginia

An opening timeline for the location has not yet been determined.

Culpeper, VA · 10d