Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj isn’t afraid to stop, rethink and flip his concepts. In late 2024, Bajaj closed Rosedale in D.C.’s Van Ness neighborhood in order to reopen it as the coastal Indian restaurant Malabar in January 2025. Once again, Bajaj has gone ba... See more
It happens the first Friday of every month. In the basement of a cultural hall built in 1921 in Baltimore, sparkling mirror balls and spotlights illuminate an otherwise pitch-dark, intensely steamy room. People from all walks of life dance to the tune of ... See more
The post-pandemic travel frenzy is cooling off, but Americans aren’t staying home. Instead, travelers in 2026 are rethinking their vacations. The COVID pandemic brought the global tourism industry to a near standstill with widespread travel restrictions i... See more
Contemporary southern Indian cuisine is front and center at Malabar, a brand-new dining destination headed by restaurateur Ashok Bajaj in D.C.’s Forest Hills neighborhood.
Located only a few blocks from the Van Ness Metro station, Malabar is a bright and ... See more
One of Northern Virginia’s largest winter markets returns this weekend. The Capital Art and Craft Festival features more than 300 juried artists at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia. From Friday through Sunday, expect everything from glass and... See more
