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November 9, 2020

Sweet potato, pumpkin, apple—these are a few of the ingredients that flourish in the fall, so it makes sense they’d also play a starring role in your baked goods. If you’re looking for some sweet autumn treats to make this month that are a little more creative than pumpkin muffins and apple pie, try these recipes. Gingery Sweet Potato Pie... continue reading

October 30, 2020

Chances are, you haven’t been making a ton of authentic Vietnamese street food these past few stay-at-home months. If you have, good for you. But at least the rest of us can now dine at Doi Moi in the Cardozo neighborhood. Chef Wade Hoo Fatt presents a menu of small plates and sharable entrees that perfectly represent the bold flavors... continue reading

October 29, 2020

Chef Rufino Bautista grew up on a farm in El Salvador, where he began a lifelong love of food. When he moved to DC in the 90s, he began working in restaurants, making his way through increasingly challenging roles until, in 2020, he took on the most position yet: restaurateur.  After more than a decade working for Logan Circle’s Estadio,... continue reading

October 8, 2020

It’s the season of fall festivals and pumpkin picking! That also means you might be gearing up to carve your annual jack-o’lantern. But these creative DIY ideas might convince you to put down the carving knife and do something different this year. Crayon Drip Pumpkins [Good Housekeeping] This customizable craft gives you tons of artistic license over your pumpkin. You... continue reading

September 29, 2020

Comfortably nestled into The Block Food Hall sits a sugary paradise that’s a feast for the senses. Rose Avenue Bakery checks all the boxes for a sweets café, from the gorgeously organized display cases, to the smell of butter and toasty flour wafting through the air.  Rose Avenue Bakery’s menu has a definite Asian influence, from the coconut mochi on... continue reading