Arethusa al tavolo Photo courtesy of Arethusa al tavolo
Fresh, local and seasonal are all terms that get thrown around a lot in the restaurant industry. None of those descriptors is an exaggeration for Arethusa al tavolo, whose dairy farm and garden are both less than 10 minutes up the street. At this fine-dining gem, expect a showcase of butter, milk, cheese and seasonal produce all farmed and crafted by Arethusa. Everything else, including beef, lamb, chicken and more, is obtained from nearby purveyors who practice the same sustainable ethics. Dishes here switch up often, so think light and bright in warmer months, and comforting when the weather cools. A recent autumn visit involved hot honey-glazed Peking duck with five-spice spaetzle and a new-age take on a classic steakhouse combo: fork-tender, garlic-crusted strip loin with a spinach tart and a trio of blue cheese croquettes. Arrive early to visit their coffee shop, Arethusa a mano, across the
Posted at 8:16 pm on December 23, 2020 by Brett T.
We missed this in the Washington Post Tuesday, but a Fairfax County judge has ordered that the portraits of mostly white judges be removed from the courtroom during a black defendant’s trial, arguing that the portraits create the perception that the justice system is biased.
NEW: Va. judge rules a Black defendant can t get a fair trial in a courtroom adorned with portraits of largely White judges. Orders paintings removed for upcoming trial https://t.co/WUl8LyueWd
A Fairfax County judge [David Bernhard] has ruled that a Black defendant can’t get a fair trial in a courtroom decorated overwhelmingly with portraits of White judges and has ordered the paintings to be removed for the man’s upcoming legal proceeding. https://t.co/byVCadKSNr