Where to find other states’ home-cooked classics in D.C. [Express]

Inside Michel Richard‘s ritzy New York restaurant [Eater]

Palena is turning its cafe into a “coffee shop.” [Post]

Almonds: the perfect snack? [NPR]

Get crepes on a stick at Dolci Gelati. [Zagat]

Guess no one likes healthy burgers: Energy Kitchen closes. [PoPville]

Forge Brew Works opens in Lorton, Va. [NoVa Mag]

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