Tag Archives: Northern Virginia

Omnivore’s 100: Alligator tastes like Crocodile

By Emily | Published: February 3, 2010
The Omnivore’s 100 feature is back!  The reason for the long absence: Crocodile stumped me. I planned to buy this wild meat during the Texas trip.  San Antonio apparently had a famous speciality meats store, Exotic Meats USA. However, when I arrived and looked up their website, I found that the store had moved to Reno, NV. Foiled, [...]
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Happy Birthday to us!

By Emily | Published: November 6, 2009
We’re Out of Here turns one this week! It’s been a busy year. We traveled up and down the East Coast from Maine to North Carolina. We’ve eaten jelly fish, ramps, duck fat fries and lobster fresh from the boat. And we’ve had a beer (or two) in every stop along the way. Here’s a recap of the best and worst of our first year.
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A Taste of Virginia’s Wine Country

By Emily | Published: June 29, 2009
Although Northern Virginia's wineries may not produce the country’s best wine, this Two Buck Chuck drinking blogger can't tell. These wineries do rival their California counterparts for beautiful scenery. And hopping between tastings makes for excellent afternoon entertainment for out-of-town guests who have seen all the typical DC sites.
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Eating my way through Falls Church’s Eden Center

By Emily | Published: June 22, 2009
The Eden Center is a baffling bit of Asia in the middle of Falls Church. It's as overwhelming as a foreign country. However, having lived down the street from Eden Center, I've managed to eat my way through many of its restaurants. I've braved the jellyfish salads, avocado smoothies and the spicy crawfish. Here are my recommendations and map:
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Where to buy beer in Northern Va.

By Emily | Published: March 4, 2009
In these tough economic times, craft beer is an affordable luxury. Upgrading a bottle of Charles Shaw to a decent Bordeaux costs $10 at least. But add a couple of extra bucks to the cost of a Miller Highlife six-pack, and you can buy an award-winning beverage. Here are some of [...]
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