Born in Laos but raised in Haiti and South Florida, Sarina developed a taste for international cuisine at an early age. Now in Woodbridge, VA, she likes to explore the area for the best authentic dives, freshest local produce, and downright yummiest meals in the DMV. When she’s not out with friends or family, she's home with her musician/artist husband Tony and their Jindo, Hachi. She enjoys cooking and finding activities that can drown out heavy metal guitar riffs.
Forget the Impressionists and go for a scene with a little more craveable appeal when you pick our your next puzzle. Arby's is marketing one that features some of their greatest hits, including their 13-hour smoked brisket.
In light of the national COVID-19 response and ongoing social distancing guidelines, the chancellor of the California State University system just announced that the fall semester for 2020 will be held predominantly through online learning. Individual plans to create in-person classroom experiences will be considered on a case-by-case basis for the 23 campuses in the system.
The nation is seeing record-breaking levels of unemployment and major financial losses across the board. How are people feeling about the effects of COVID-19 on their credit scores?
Pack a face mask the next time you get ready to take a trip by train. Amtrak is requiring them, starting on May 11, as they tighten up their COVID-19 response.
Americans created the concept of the "Victory Garden" during wartime in the 1940s. Gardening was seen as a way to be more self-sufficient, and a part of your patriotic duty. If you want to try your hand at growing your own food, these eight plants will give you a great head start.
This week's featured listing is a fully renovated, 19th-century farmhouse that comes with its own special event space. Just imagine how epic your parties will be!
Airlines join major retailers in requiring the public to don fabric face coverings. Starting on May 4, travelers will need to wear a face mask on all Jet Blue, Delta, American, and United Airlines flights.
Can't wait to indulge in all things Parisian at the Georgetown French Market? Head online and get all of your goodies with convenient pickup or delivery!
Wearing a protective face mask has become a way of life. For those of us with glasses, it also means dealing with foggy lenses. Here are some tips to keep the cloudiness at bay.
Nothing says spring like a simple meal of lamb chops and new potatoes. This easy recipe will have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes and just a handful of ingredients.
Mayor Muriel Bowser just included D.C.'s grocery store workers in the frontline personnel classification, giving them access to free testing for COVID-19.
Staying at home every day means less overall movement and can lead to digestive issues like irregularity. It's no fun to talk about, but here are eight tasty, high-fiber foods that can help.
You've got the best of both worlds with this week's featured listing. A classic Colonial with all of the trimmings sits on an enormous 45-acre plot of land, just minutes from downtown Charlottesville.
Ocean City's own Seacrets Distilling Company has joined the fight against COVID-19. They are making gallons of hand sanitizer and selling it to local businesses and first responders.
With all kinds of events on hold, everyone is looking for the next great spectator sport. A Michigan man built a restaurant for his neighborhood squirrels, and you'll love the results.
If they haven't already, someone is going to suggest a big family Zoom. On paper, this is a great idea, but you'll need to follow these tips to make your family video chat a successful one.
Chances are, you've heard or listened to The Kane Show, the raunchy morning show on Hot 99.5. Syndicated all over the country, it was led by the radio host Kane, who seems to have gotten the boot.
In an effort to consolidate staff for efficiency, the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) is temporarily closing down 12 locations until at least April 30.
The U.S. Postal Service is in some serious financial trouble. Because of competing shipping companies and consumer shift to email or making payments online, the institution is in serious decline. A Twitter movement is aiming to help out if people would just #buysomestamps.
Needy Baltimore families will benefit from a state-funded diaper donation program over the next two months. Half a million diapers will be distributed in partnership with the ShareBaby organization to local residents in the city.
If you think your home isolation situation is less than ideal, check out these videos and be thankful for your setup. These comedians show you what it's like to practice social distancing with a funny guy.
As most of us are going into our third or fourth weeks of home isolation, meal planning is becoming quite a chore. Here are six easy ways to lighten up the contents of your fridge with some healthy alternatives.
All across the country, major retailers are limiting the number of shoppers that can enter their stores at one time. Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and grocery stores are implementing queuing processes and intricate one-way aisles to keep people from over-crowding.
Hand sanitizer is one of those hot items that you probably haven't seen on store shelves in quite a while. Here are four vendors that are currently making and selling it to customers online.
