From Northern Virginia Magazine by Lani Furbank: “As dining trends shifted toward more healthful, nutritious food over the last several years, the National Park Service (NPS) took notice. The Healthy Food Standards were implemented in 2015 in concert with the Obama administration’s focus…
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From Northern Virginia Magazine by Lani Furbank: “The bottom of the Chesapeake Bay is covered in more than 97,000 acres of underwater grasses, according to surveys by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. That may sound expansive, but it’s less than…
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From Eater DC by Lani Furbank: “The residential community of Reston was founded on the principles “Live, Work, Play, and Get Involved.” As such, the compact area has more than its fair share of restaurants, bars, and cafés for denizens to enjoy. Many…
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From Eater DC by Lani Furbank: “Clocking in at just 2.2 square miles and 14,000 people, Falls Church is geographically one of the smallest cities in Virginia (hence its nickname). Despite the tiny footprint, this vibrant area is chock full of hospitality options….
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From Thrillist by Lani Furbank. “Less than 30 minutes outside DC, Old Town Alexandria feels like a different world. You can stroll through cobblestone alleys admiring the historic architecture, take in the view at the sailboat-speckled waterfront, and browse through the abundant adorable…
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From DC Refined by Lani Furbank: “We need to talk about the pink elephants in the room. They’re all over the walls and the menus and the beer glasses in the first United States location of Delirium Café. The international…
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From Northern Virginia Magazine‘s June issue by Lani Furbank. “After the failed streetcar program, the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization is working to bring the community together to find common ground in a new transportation plan.” Click on the pages to open them…
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From DC Refined by Lani Furbank: “With the growing popularity of the farm-to-fork movement, it’s becoming commonplace for restaurants to try to find ingredients that have traveled as little as possible. Now, some are even taking the extra step to…
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After exploring Polyface Farm‘s Metropolitan Buying Club, I was curious to see what other local farms were following suit. As it turns out, Mike and Molly Peterson at Heritage Hollow Farms and Jesse and Liz Straight at Whiffletree Farm took a page from Joel…
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It’s rare not to hear the name Joel Salatin thrown around in conversations about the local food movement. And rightfully so. He and his family, who run the beyond organic Polyface Farm, are as influential, charismatic, and passionate as everyone says. It…
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