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A Weekend Getaway To Staunton, Virginia

Jordan Wright April 20, 2015 Special to The Alexandria Times

At The Shack

My plan to spend a weekend in Staunton (pronounced “Staan’-tun”, please and thank you) was hatched last year when I heard of a young chef who was gathering a national reputation for imaginative food served up in a tiny […]

Getting Schooled in Rosé – A Luxe Tasting of the Wines of Provence

Jordan Wright April 15, 2015 Special to DC Metro Theater Arts

Le Menu

Did you know the French drink more rosé than white wine? Quelle surprise! At a private tasting at Daniel Boulud’s DBGB Kitchen + Bar at City Center DC earlier this month I learned a great deal about the blush-colored wine […]

The Originalist – Arena Stage

Jordan Wright April 13, 2015 Special to DC Metro Theater Arts

Edward Gero as Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in The Originalist. Photo by C. Stanley Photography.

The controversial Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia, comes to life in the hilariously acerbic The Originalist at Arena Stage. The much-acclaimed world premiere has just […]

“My Organic Life” by Nora Poullion

Jordan Wright April 7, 2015 Special to DC Metro Theater Arts

A small farm high up in the Tyrolean mountains gave Nora Poullion her first taste of organic foods. While their father tended to his business in Vienna during World War II, Nora, her mother and two older sisters were safely ensconced in a […]

Bakin’ with Daykin

Jordan Wright April 4, 2015 Special to DC Metro Theater Arts

Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie from Butter Baked Goods

As the owner of the pink-and-pistachio colored bespoke bakery Butter Baked Goods in Vancouver, Canada, Rosie Daykin is realizing her dream. After ditching a successful career as an interior designer, Rosie returned to her […]

Nibbles and Sips Around Town – April 3, 2015

Jordan Wright April 3, 2015 Special to DC Metro Theater Arts

Peter Chang and Gen Lee Open Their Fifth Restaurant

Joan Nathan with Kaz Oguchi (left) and Gen Lee

Joan Nathan was holding court at the best table in the house during ‘friends and family’ night at Chang’s latest Virginia outpost, the eponymously […]