Sommelier certification has become a point of contention. [Post]

Seven bar food snacks to try during football season [NoVa Mag]

IChing bringing Asian fusion to Shaw Sept. 26. [PoPville]

Farming is an expensive “habit” for young people. [NPR]

Olive Garden‘s investors are coming for your free breadsticks. [Vox]

The 13 things you need to eat in D.C. this fall [Thrillist]

David Chang says he’s most excited about his D.C. restaurant. [Forbes]

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