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Neutral Ground
Chatting with Chef David Guas. "My wife, Simone, and I have called McLean home for more than two decades. It's where we raised our sons."
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Spotlight on the Artist
Local artist, Leigh Fulton, shares her journey.
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White Chocolate Bread Pudding
The Cellar on Seneca’s decadent dessert for cooler nights
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Fall Herb Guide
Harvest, chop, and stir your way to a flavorful autumn with local horticulturist Peggy Riccio
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Neutral Ground
Chatting with Chef David Guas. "My wife, Simone, and I have called McLean home for more than two decades. It's where we raised our sons." Article by Molly MacDermot Chef Guas, how has McLean inspired your work? McLean is the community where we raised our sons, Kemp and Spencer, both proud McLean High School alumni. Living near Neutral Ground, my goal was to build a colorful and cheerful neighborhood spot where locals and friends could drop in several times a week! And the same direction...
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Spotlight on the Artist
Local artist, Leigh Fulton, shares her journey. Article by Suzanne Purdy What is the story behind the painting "After Lunch" which is featured on the cover? My friend and I were having lunch at a Virginia restaurant. Near us was a large group finishing their lunch. There were empty wine glasses, bottles, a wine carafe, and the remainder of their meal. At one point they got up and left and I said to my friend – that’s a painting! I took photos and went home and painted the scene. I’d like...
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White Chocolate Bread Pudding
The Cellar on Seneca’s decadent dessert for cooler nights Article by Molly MacDermot Run don't walk to The Cellar on Seneca, the new wine bistro in Great Falls that opened this summer, spearheaded by Julie and Kaveh Safa. This seasoned restaurateur duo has reimagined the space and added this new restaurant to their growing culinary portfolio which includes Courthaus Social in Arlington and Yum Yum Hibachi in Ashburn. Inspired by the building’s hidden architectural gem, the new name nods...
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Fall Herb Guide
Harvest, chop, and stir your way to a flavorful autumn with local horticulturist Peggy Riccio Article by Molly MacDermot | Photography by Peggy Riccio Add more flavor to your food this fall with Northern Virginia’s ultimate garden-to-table herb-guru, Peggy Riccio. For over 30 years, she has shared her passion for gardening through her popular newsletter and presentations to local garden groups. Whether you're picking herbs from the garden or the local market, turn your fall harvest into...
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