April 2024 Issue

Dig in to our April 2024 issue! There you’ll find a simmering spotlight on the sultry twang of Laotian food at Arlington’s Padaek, thanks to James Beard Award-nominee and chef Seng Luangrath, mother of the Lao Food Movement. If your taste buds prefer a more Middle Eastern flair, read about the world’s tastiest hummus, that delicious spreadable, red-lidded dip made right here in Virginia by Sabra. Then learn about the heartwarming ritual at Arlington National Cemetery, when fallen soldiers without families are interred. A former CIA-spy spills her secrets of disguise, and we investigate the intriguing jewelry of Harrisonburg’s Hugo Kohl. For a getaway, consider vacationing in Cape Charles, at the town’s charming and tiniest village filled with tiny houses, aptly called Tiny Livin. Or head to the Northern Neck for an unparalleled architecture tour of its most historic gems. Design fans can read about how checkerboard is back in style and how to decorate a fifth wall, otherwise known as a ceiling.