Posts Tagged ‘Northern Virginia’
Stuffed & Saucy: NoVA’s Newest Mobile Kitchen
Posted by Sally Traynham / Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Two empanadas and a spring roll. Photo by Sally Traynham
Something Stuffed is one of Arlington’s newest mobile kitchen concepts, shoving local ingredients into empanadas, dumplings and wraps. So naturally, walking up to the bright purple food truck, I was expecting fried food goodness.
I ordered Vietnamese-inspired spring rolls, an orange-ginger iced tea and two empanadas: one stuffed with steak, peppers and a red-wine gravy and the other taking on Thai flavors with chicken, coconut milk and spices. And while fried, and farm-sourced, it was pretty underwhelming. The fried part was great, but the filling lacked flavor.
However, the dipping sauces definitely made up for it.
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Where D.C. United Players Are Hanging Out This Week
Posted by Lorin Drinkard / Thursday, May 17th, 2012
Najar, in action. / Photo credit: Shutterstock/Photo Works
Catch up with the awesomely talented dudes of D.C. United who are coming off a nice win over the Colorado Rapids and a three straight Ws at home as they make quite a few public appearances this week.
Here’s a breakdown of who-where-when:
Celebri-Author Betty White Is Headed to The Zoo
Posted by Lorin Drinkard / Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
The Queen of Funny. / Photo courtesy: Shutterstock/ s_bukley
Forgot Cleveland. This week, Betty White will be heating things up by heading to the National Zoo for a book signing. On Friday, May 18, the eternally youthful 90-year-old will be promoting “Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo“ and “If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won’t.”
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Woodbridge man charged in murder-for-hire plot
Highway work threatens future of historic Woodlawn Stables
Gay prosecutor denied Virginia judgeship
$300K to $500K in antique coins, banknotes stolen in Fairfax
Drugs stolen from Spotsylvania County ambulance
Report: Mismanagement rampant at airports authority
Five in custody after gun reports at two Culpeper County schools
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Fer Gregory)
Think Before You Drink: On Local Wine
Posted by Stefanie Gans / Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
We live in a locavore food world, but does that translate into wine? Would you choose Virginia wine over wines from California, France or Argentina? [NYT]
Grammy-Nominated Kids’ Group Milkshake Rocks Jammin Java
Posted by Matt Basheda / Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Grammy-nominated kids’ band Milkshake comes to Jammin Java this Saturday, May 19.
Milkshake is different than most kids’ groups. They’re a real rock band who just happen to play kid- and family-friendly music.
Hailing from Baltimore, they formed from the remnants of a ’90s grown-up rock act called Love Riot. But with the band’s demise and arrival of kids, the singer and guitarist from Love Riot decided to partner once more, this time with a group to fit their new lives as parents.
Thus, Milkshake has something most children’s music lacks–coolness. Although the lyrics feature themes like pirates, Halloween and aquariums, true pop sensibility hovers in the background. Part Monkees, part Cheap Trick, all fun.
Their 2009 release, “Great Day,” was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Musical Album for Children category.
Saturday’s show provides a sneak preview of songs off Milkshake’s upcoming album, “Got a Minute?” as well as their favorite tunes from the past few years.
Milkshake is a six-piece band, but the Jammin Java performance is a special, intimate event with the Milkshake Trio–Mikel, Lisa and Sheppy.
Tickets are $12, and are on sale now. The show begins at 11 a.m.
Cheese That Tastes Like Peanut Butter, For Realz
Posted by Stefanie Gans / Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Photo by Stefanie Gans
Cheesetique released its new menu earlier this month (along with opening the darling patio seating). There’s about 15 new items (such as the Southwestern chicken sandwich with Chihuahua—like the dog—cheese), but don’t ignore a sandwich that’s been on for around six months. Because you’re really going to want to add this to your food brag list: Gjetost, the cheese that tastes like peanut butter.
GJETOST AND BANANA ($8) A salty-sweet grilled cheese made with Norwegian Gjetost (YAY-toast) and banana on cranberry walnut
bread (Try it with bacon, it’s good, we promise!)**
Charlotte Devilliers, a manager at the Del Ray Cheesetique, says the reason the cheese tastes so much like the classic nut spread is because of the added sugar, something quite rare in cheese-making. The sugar, says Devilliers, “gives it this caramel quality and kind of sugary, peanut buttery quality.”
Imported from Norway, the cheese gained a following with hikers because of its durability. Packaged in a tiny, dense block, it only melts when applied to direct heat—all qualities that contribute to its on-the-go superiority.
You can try this cheese in a sandwich or buy a 2 inch block for $6.99.
And I swear, it really tastes looks and tastes like peanut butter, but with a tiny hint of cheese funk.
**Rant alert. If something tastes SOOOO GOOOD with bacon, then put the bacon on the sandwich to begin with and don’t make us pay extra for it. Upsells are not becoming.
American Craft Beer Week in NoVA
Posted by Sally Traynham / Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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This week marks the 2012 American Craft Beer Week. Here are some local events where all beer geeks can drink and celebrate NoVA’s rising craft beer culture.
Tuesday, May 15
Tuesday Patio Cookout
5 p.m. @ Northside Social
Housemade sausages on the grill featuring draft beer from DC Brau, Port City and Lost Rhino.
Broad Street IPA Tuesday Tapping
3 p.m. @ Mad Fox Brewing Company
The Centennial hopped IPA counterpart to Mad Fox’s Orange Whip IPA, Broad Street IPA brings grapefruit and resiny herbal aroma.
He Said/She Said Beer Dinner
@ Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax
Randall the Enamel Animal, featuring 90 minute with Hops.
Flying Dog Beer Dinner
7 p.m. @ Virtue Feed & Grain
A five-course dinner where each course pairs with a Flying Dog brew.
Union Jacks Beer Feature
@ Union Jacks
Union Jacks features Widmer Brothers (OR), with specials, prizes and giveaways.
Wednesday, May 16
Kill the Keg
6 p.m. @ Mad Fox Brewing Company
Mad Fox has invited five local brewers back for another Kill the Keg event. First keg to be finished wins the honors! Participating breweries include:
Port City – Monumental IPA
Lost Rhino – Zlaty Pils
Chocolate City – The Ugly Sticke
DC Brau – Ground Wolf IPA
Devils Backbone – Eight Point IPA
Mad Fox – Orange Whip IPA
Flying Dog Rooftop Party
6 p.m. @ Whitlow’s on Wilson
Celebrate craft beer in the summer breeze on Whitlows Rooftop deck.
Ommegang Steal the Pint Night
@ Fireworks Pizza Arlington
Fireworks will host Brewery Ommegang, pouring BPA, Art of Darkness, Three Philosophers and Rare Vos.
Randall the Enamel Animal
@ Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax
Randall the Enamel Animal, featuring bourbon soaked wood-chips.
Union Jacks Beer Feature
@ Union Jacks
Union Jacks features Dogfish Head (DE), with specials, prizes and giveaways.
Calling NoVA Home Cooks and Food Bloggers
Posted by Sally Traynham / Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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The Food Desk at Northern Virginia Magazine is looking for NoVA home cooks and food bloggers who would be interested in working with us on future projects.
Interested or know someone who would be? Shoot us an email and we’ll fill you in.
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Potomac River is ‘most endangered’ in the nation
Batman’s sweet wheels headed to D.C.
Dumfries woman wins $100,000 while shopping for milk
Virginia lawmakers consider $44 million in budget amendments
Two men charged with rape in Fairfax County incident
Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of Fauquier County winery
Alexandria tops Amazon best-read cities list
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Michael Rosenberg)