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Pick up lettuces that won’t fade into the background of your salad plate.
ROC names worker-friendly eateries
A national organization advocating for restaurant employees has a new battle on its hands.
Acacia Gourmet on Capitol Hill
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Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling
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Washington Post Food calendar for Dec. 9-16
Events include wine dinners, cooking classes and a colonial wassail.
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Acacia Gourmet on Capitol Hill
The former Wellness Cafe is a deli that roasts meats in-house. But smoothies are still on the menu.
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2012-2013 cooking class listings
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