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Cookbooks From the Heart

Jordan Wright December 16, 2013

Dozens of fascinating and inspiring cookbooks have landed on our desks this year. Some from new writers, others from established authors, all eager to bring you into their kitchens and bars to tantalize you with recipes both retro and re-imagined. I’ve tried to pick out a […]

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner – Continues the Dialogue – Arena Stage

Jordan Wright December 9, 2013 Special to The Alexandria Times

(L to R) Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Dr. John Prentice, Bethany Anne Lind as Joanna Drayton, Tess Malis Kincaid as Christina Drayton and Tom Key as Matt Drayton – Photo by Teresa Wood.

It’s as rare as hen’s teeth for […]

The Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show Pleases The Palate Once Again

December 6, 2013 Cary Pollak for Whisk and Quill

Held at DC’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show has seen an annual increase in attendance since Denise Medved first introduced the event in 2001. Featuring a vast selection of products related to both the food and entertainment industries, the show’s […]

Catch the Holiday Spirit(s) at the Theatre

Jordan Wright December 2, 2013 Special to The Alexandria Times

In between sending out cards, trimming the tree, wrapping gifts and drinking a dram or two of Christmas cheer, be sure to plan on seeing one or more of these fabulous holiday shows.

Family holiday shows are everywhere. But where […]

Maurice Hines Is Tappin’ Thru Life – Arena Stage

Jordan Wright November 24th, 2013 Special to The Alexandria Times

(L-R) Max Heimowitz, John Manzari, Maurice Hines, Leo Manzari and Sam Heimowitz, with members of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, Photo by Teresa Wood.

On a stage flanked by Mondrian-like color block panels reminiscent of 1960’s television shows, a 9-piece […]

Nibbles and Sips Around Town – November 15, 2013

Jordan Wright November 15, 2013 Special to DC Metro Theater Arts, Broadway Stars, and LocalKicks

Cedar’s Aaron McCloud Creates Amazing Dishes with Olives from Spain

Olive salad at Cedar Restaurant

As one of eight U.S. chefs selected to highlight the use of Spanish olives in their cuisine by Olives […]