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The Secret To Making The Best Tomato Sandwich In The World

August 1, 2014 0

It’s here. Tomato season. The plants have been growing since March, but the fruit just arrived in July. And now that August is finally here, those green globes are turning shades of red, orange and yellow and slowly sweetening. When the fruit turns rip…

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Last Night’s Leftovers: Maple Edition

August 1, 2014 0

Maple launches Saturday brunch with expanded dining room coming soon. [PoPville] The eight most insanely unhealthy restaurant meals in America [BuzzFeed] Where to find the best sliders in D.C. [Zagat] Andrew Zimmern will headline Strathmore’s Appetite Festival [Express] Try the deep fried deviled eggs at Rustico. [NoVa Mag] The $20 Diner visits Richmond. [Post] How […]

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51 Dishes You Have To Make Before The End Of The Summer

August 1, 2014 0

August is here and another summer has flown by. But summer’s not over yet! You still have ample time to indulge in all the wonders of summer cooking. From the bounty of vegetables at the farmer’s market — hello, zucchini and eggplant — to the fresh h…

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Rare, Yellow Lobster Rescued From Florida Supermarket

July 31, 2014 0

When Marybeth Jeitner saw this brightly-colored lobster sitting in a tank at the supermarket, she knew it was something special. How special? According to the University of Maine Lobster Institute, the odds of finding a yellow lobster are one in 30 mil…

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Teens Fight Back Against Ronald And The Burger King With Catchy Rap Song

July 31, 2014 0

There are a number of reasons not to say “I’m lovin’ it” to fast food in America, but these Oakland, California-based kids say it in a powerful, catchy way: With a rap song.

In this film from Muse Video, a collaborative project between Bay Area youth …

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What $1 Million Bought The Oval Room

July 31, 2014 0

When The Oval Room reopens Monday after a $1 million facelift, some of the tables will continue to be covered with white tablecloths and some will bare polished wood. And that seems to capture the new direction that owner Ashok Bajaj is going with his 20-year-old restaurant. He wants to continue to attract the VIPs and politicos who are […]