Hank's on the Hill

The oyster bar's new location boasts inventive cocktails by mixologist Gina Chersevani.

Photo: Fritz Hahn

Turmeric

Vienna's Aditi Bistro gets a new name and a fresh menu of southern Indian specialties.

Photo: Daniel C. Britt

Family Meal

Bryan Voltaggio's Frederick diner serves milkshakes alongside tuna tartare and shaved truffles.

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Dining Guide

Tom Sietsema revisits 15 local restaurants, including old favorites and a kitchens under new leadership.

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Fall Dining Guide 2011

Tom Sietsema takes a look at 40 restaurants where he would like to be a regular.

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Restaurants get a redesign in Going Out Guide

The Gurus love to write about restaurant and bar redesigns, and today, we’re announcing one of our own. Search for a restaurant by name and click on any of the Going Out Guide’s hundreds of restaurant reviews to see our new look, pictured above.

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County-fair food closer to home? You can bet your fried Twinkie

The next month is high season for the county fair, but you no longer have to pony up the admission and tramp across muddy fairgrounds to experience the fair’s greatest joy: deep-fried Snickers.

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