A better bucket

Looking for a perfect bucket of to-go fried chicken? Central is your (unlikely) go-to.

Dinner, theater

Tom Sietsema checks out Jose Andres' latest D.C. enterprise: the new cafe at Arena Stage.

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Washington's burger boom continues. Here are our top spots for enjoying a juicy patty.

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Going meatless for Lent? Where to get the best veggie burgers and more

Going meatless for Lent? Where to get the best veggie burgers and more Image

Today marks the start of Lent, and if you're observant, it's the day that you're giving up something you enjoy for the next 40 days. For many folks, that treasured substance will be meat. (At least on Fridays.)

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Today in Food: Beer madness

It's bracket time. A handful of local beer enthusiasts have been hand-picked from a field of over 300 applicants to help the Post's panel of experts blind taste 64 American craft brews. The event was held at the Logan Circle beer temple Birch & Barley. Watch the Beer Madness video, and fill out your own bracket.

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