A longtime food critic never made a casserole until 40—then cream of chicken soup became the key to bonding with her new teenage stepson.

Ryan’s lemon chicken noodle casserole is a creamy one-dish meal inspired by classic tuna noodle casserole, but made with tender chicken thighs and fresh ingredients. A touch of lemon adds brightness that balances the rich, creamy chicken soup base.

Leesburg’s Falcon & Fig pairs Mediterranean small plates with a relaxed vibe. Here's what to order and what to expect.

See what our critic recommends at Tulsi Pure Veg Restaurant, a new vegetarian Indian eatery in Herndon.

From Rice University to Broadway, actor and playwright Chadd Alexander has built a career around the power of belonging.

We rounded up some of the best places to get discounted bites and refreshing sips for happy hour in Fredericksburg.

Shaanxi cuisine is having a moment in NoVA with the opening of New York–based Xi'an Famous Foods in Arlington.

Ox & Olive Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. employs beef sommeliers to guide diners through rare Wagyu and other prized steaks, with a focus on provenance, flavor, and sustainability.

Climate change means far more to public health than living with hotter days. Transformations in our weather are contributing to challenges in accessing safe drinking water in some communities.

We rounded up some of the best places to get discounted bites and sips for happy hour in Alexandria and Springfield.

Climate change means far more to public health than living with hotter days. Transformations in our weather are contributing to challenges in accessing safe drinking water in some communities.

We rounded up some of the best places to get discounted bites and sips for happy hour in Arlington and National Landing.

When tomatoes are perfectly ripe, chefs say restraint—not elaborate recipes—is the secret to bringing out their best flavor.

A new blood test, SimpleScreen CRC, aims to identify colon cancer in average-risk adults. Learn how it compares to colonoscopy and stool-based screening options.

From traditional soups and glazes to unusual pastas and desserts, this fermented food is your fridge’s unexpected utility player.

We rounded up some of the best places to get discounted bites and sips for happy hour in Vienna and Tysons.

Toast to the end of the workday with discounted sips and tasty bites at these Northern Virginia restaurants.

Some leftovers don’t keep as long as others. Food safety experts share four foods that should be eaten within 48 hours. Here’s what to toss sooner rather than later.

Our food critic tries the new Whistler's Ice Cream Extraordinaire, known for its frozen custard, in Vienna.

McLean's Pikoteo is serving up smokey Puerto Rican dishes and creamy, coconut desserts for an affordable price.