Apples: From Farm to Table This past weekend, my roommate and I were lucky enough to escape the city for a few hours. We hitched up our wagon and made for the farm. Located in Poolesville, Md., Homestead Farm is just a short ride from the city. They’ve got a pumpkin patch, apple Read More

Oyamel’s Day of the Dead Honors El Santo Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, 401 7th St. NW, will celebrate its eighth annual celebration of Day of the Dead from Oct. 20–Nov. 2. Dating back to the time of the Aztecs, the Mexican holiday celebrates and honors friends and family members who Read More

Maggiano’s Opens in Springfield Maggiano’s Little Italy opened at the new Springfield Town Center, formerly the Springfield Mall, at 6500 Springfield Mall on Oct. 17. This is Maggiano’s 49th restaurant and joins others in Chevy Chase and Tysons Corner. The Springfield restaurant Read More

Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp and Bacon I’ve given in and finally started making fall recipes. Last week, I mentioned that I wasn’t concerned with things like pumpkin and spice, but that was all a lie. I live for pumpkin and spice and all things fall. It is my favorite season for Read More

Rosa Mexicano Celebrates 30th Anniversary Thirty years ago, the late chef Josefina Howard opened the first Rosa Mexicano restaurant on First Avenue in New York City. She served authentic, regionally-inspired Mexican cuisine. Howard was born in Cuba, raised in Spain and lived in Read More

Belga Café Celebrates 10th Anniversary This October, Chef Bart Vandaele’s first restaurant, Belga Café at 514 8th St. SE celebrates its 10th anniversary with several special events. “This is a celebration not only for me and Belga Café, but for the neighborhood as well,” Vandaele Read More