The eaters behind the blog.

Stefanie Gans → @gansie 
Before joining Northern Virginia Magazine, Stefanie played in politics, promoted progressive workplace practices and sunned on the Jersey Shore. Turning eating into a living, Stefanie has been published in The Washington Post, Washington City Paper, The Washington Post Express, The Onion and Eater and is a founding editor of Endless Simmer. If it wasn’t mandatory that she explore new foods every day, Stefanie would be happy with an avocado and a spoon. And her outrageous nail polish collection. 

Sally Traynham → @sallyltee
Sally is a native Arlingtonian, classically trained pastry chef and self-taught cook with a bottomless appetite. After graduating from the French Culinary Institute, Sally started a small bakery business and worked as a pastry cook at Bourbon Steak in D.C. Her most recent addictions include food photography, dark chocolate macarons and a glass of Malbec. 

Joey Hernandez →  @JoeyHndz
Joey worked in the restaurant industry for over 10 years, with roles ranging from food runner to general manager. She even spent a few months baking pastries in the Virgin Islands. Engaged to the chef-owner of Maple Ave Restaurant, Joey eagerly awaits Bravo’s auditions for the Housewives of Vienna. @JoeyHndz

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