How to Ripen Avocados When They’re Too Hard

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It’s the morning before you need to make guacamole, and your avocados are hard as rocks. There’s still hope. Here’s how to ripen avocados in a hurry.

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Landlord Sues Mike Isabella for $715,000 in Back Rent and Fees

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Problems just keep piling up for DC Chef Mike Isabella’s company. Isabella’s landlord at Mosaic District is suing the restaurateur for $715,000 in unpaid rent and penalties going back three years. His Mosaic District restaurant Requin closed earlier this year.

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Anthony Bourdain Has Died At 61, CNN Says

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“It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague,” his employer, CNN, said in a statement. The network reported that the cause of death was suicide. (Image credit: Rich Fury/Invision/AP)

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Oak Stone Craft Pizza & Bar

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Oak Stone Craft Pizza & Bar
1000 Valley Ave.
Winchester, VA 22601
540-450-5262
https://www.oakstonepizza.com/

American | $$

March 04, 2018 at 0433PM

The restaurant décor has that standard pizza place vibe. We arrived around 5pm on a Sunday evening and the bar section was already hopping. Most the tables in the restaurant were filled when we left about an hour later.

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My wife tried the Crispy Fried Oysters with creamed Spinach, Curry Aioli, Black Salt, and Lemon. She really loved them.

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I decided on a Bacon Wrapped Meatball Sub on a Baguette with Mozzarella, Marinara, and House Chips for my entrée. The Meatball had a great taste complimented by the bacon flavor. I would order this again for sure.

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As a side I ordered the Mac Daddy Mac & Cheese with Morbier, Asiago, Gorgonzola, and Parmesan Cheeses. I am always a little cautious about ordering Mac & Cheese made with some many different cheeses. Often the balance is not right and one cheese creates the dominate flavor making you wonder why all the others are in the dish. Here the cheese combined to create a smooth pleasant flavor blend. I especially like it was served in a cast iron square mini server which keeps food warm through the meal.

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My wife was very happy with the Baby Wedge Salad with Smoked Gorgonzola Dressing, Bacon, Tomato, and Crisped Onions.

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I had the Butterscotch Bread Pudding with Whipped Cream. My favorite dessert anywhere is butterscotch pudding. This came in as a close second. Served warm, it is worth a trip to Oak Stone Pizza just for the dessert and coffee.

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My wife had the Warm Apple Tart Topped with Cinnamon Ice Cream and Caramel. The tart was baked nicely with a wonderful flaky crust.

Yelp reviews are positive with a 4.5 stars rating, many saying the restaurant is often very busy. They take reservations for parties of 6 or more and wait times can exceed an hour during peek weekend times. Our waiter was nice and checked on us often. Expect Chef and owner Patrick Dinh to continue with a fun solid menu. Dinh had been the Executive Chef at Tuscarora Mill in Leesburg for more than 20 years. He knows quality dishes and has a winning staff here. Oak Stone Craft Pizza is a welcome addition to the struggling Winchester restaurant scene.

Mike Isabella and Former Employee Settle in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

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After settlement restaurateur Mike Isabella says he’ll work toward a workplace free of sexual harassment.

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Critically Acclaimed Restaurant Eve Is Closing June 2

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Restaurant Eve, Eat Good Food Group’s flagship restaurant in Old Town Alexandria is shutting down after 14 years. Eater DC has the story.

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Battle Escalates Within D.C. Restaurant Industry Over Tipped Minimum Wage Vote

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One side predicts peril for the D.C. restaurant industry. The other is fighting for justice for marginalized workers. This is an excellent article from the Washington City Paper on tipping and the low wage restaurant industry.

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Best Red Velvet Cake

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Karina at Cafe Delites show you how to make a killer Red Velvet Cake. The most incredible Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting! Fluffy, soft, buttery and moist with the most perfect velvet texture!

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