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Sip and Bite

The eclectic wines aren't the only reason to visit this charming Fredericksburg outpost.

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A Summertime Treat

Cool off with a good old-fashioned ice cream cone from one of these neighborhood shops.

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Looking to the West

Restaurateur Zed Wondemu went casual when she decided to open a suburban spinoff of her Ethiopian eatery.

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Chick N' Friends

For those who don't live nearby, this Columbia restaurant is a pilgrimage kind of place.

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Pick Up a Picnic for the Fourth

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The Fourth of July is a holiday made for picnics. If you plan on taking advantage of the day off on Friday and packing up your own, the Food section's got you covered with a slew of fried chicken and portable dessert recipes. But if you're feeling a little lazy before trekking off to the National Mall's fireworks display, the following nearby ...

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On the Horizon: Hill Country Cookin'

Hill Country, the big barn of a barbecue joint in New York, is coming to Washington, courtesy of its founder, Bethesda native Marc Glosserman. While the self-service restaurant is still a year away from opening in Penn Quarter (at 410 Seventh St. NW), some of us are already licking our lips in anticipation of a slab or two of the signature ...

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The Best Smoke-Free Bars in Virginia

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Smoking is still legal in Virginia's bars, but these venues have voluntarily banned it.

 
 
 
 

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