7 ways to fix fruitcake’s image problem
No neon-colored nuggets in these fine examples of holiday baking.
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Farmers Market Roundup: Dec. 6-9
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Pick up lettuces that won’t fade into the background of your salad plate.
ROC names worker-friendly eateries
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A national organization advocating for restaurant employees has a new battle on its hands.
Acacia Gourmet on Capitol Hill
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The former Wellness Cafe is a deli that roasts meats in-house. But smoothies are still on the menu.
Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling
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Executive chef Jason Maddens builds on skills he learned from Michel Richard.
2012 wine books to savor
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Maryland and Virginia histories and a Mondavi retrospective are on our Wine columnist’s short list.
Washington Post Food calendar for Dec. 9-16
Events include wine dinners, cooking classes and a colonial wassail.
Readers’ top recipe picks in November
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Turkey, pie crust and White House traditions are the most-viewed online Washington Post recipes.
Shopping Cart: Dress It Up Dressings
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A Washington native creates vinaigrettes based on her mother’s recipe.
December wine bargains
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On this month’s list: malbec, tempranillo, verdejo, French and Italian whites.
Editor's Choice
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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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Farmers market listings
The Washington Post Food section’s 2012 listing and map of farmers markets in the area.
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2012-2013 cooking class listings
Choose from nearly 160 classes given in the District and in the Virginia and Maryland suburbs.
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Food Features
Bungalow Lakehouse in Sterling
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Executive chef Jason Maddens builds on skills he learned from Michel Richard.
Tried, true and new at Woodward Table
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Jeff Buben poses in his restaurant Woodward Table Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Washington, DC.
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The newest addition to Jeff Buben’s empire evokes Vidalia flavors.
Satellite Room in Shaw
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Catch the onion rings and meatloaf at the newest addition to the Hilton brothers’ empire.
Tom Sietsema: Sheba in Rockville
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Ethiopian supplants Italian cuisine by the same owner, with noteworthy effect.
The First Bite: Drafting Table
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The Logan Circle space features lots of atmosphere, lots of noise, fewer reasons to linger.
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