food and drink

For many, ringing in 2024 also means kicking off the season of resolutions. Among the list of lifestyle changes is the annual tradition of “Dry January,” where many abstain from drinking alcohol for the first month of the year.

The lawsuit said Hershey’s labels, which show decorative carvings such as a smiling jack-o-lantern face in the chocolate, “are materially misleading and numerous consumers have been tricked and misled by the pictures on the products’ packaging.”

Tommy McFly visited a D.C. spot that serves up vegan versions of the classic Thanksgiving dishes, and taste tested the food with News4’s Leon Harris, Shawn Yancy and Doug Kammerer.

Vine Me Up’s Sarita Cheaves chats with News4’s Jummy Olabanji about two of her favorite wineries in Northern Virginia — and the wines they have to offer.

A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics questions whether drinks or formulas made for toddlers are as nutritious as they claim. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

Highlands Cafe and Grill, a D.C. staple, was able to expand to a second location because of the Food Access Fund, which focuses on giving accessible and affordable food to the community. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.

Raise a glass to Virginia wine country! Here’s your guide to dozens of wineries in Northern Virginia.

News4’s Alberto Pimiento spoke to the owners of an acclaimed Maryland barbecue restaurant.

Domonique Panton has made it her mission to visit every local coffee shop in D.C. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke with her about her favorites.

News4’s Jummy Olabanji chats with a sommelier about the best wines to try this season.

JFK proposed to Jackie at this classic Georgetown spot. So how does the tavern stay welcoming for both presidents and regular folks alike? The Scene’s Tommy McFly explains.

Police are searching for a woman who was caught on video attacking a taco street vendor in the Watts area of Los Angeles.

Anchor Brewing, the oldest craft brewing company in the nation, officially closed Sunday. But some workers say they are not giving up on the efforts to buy Anchor and reopen the doors.

Some consumers say they tip bartenders over 20%, even though etiquette experts say it’s unnecessary.

The artificial sweetener is common in diet sodas and other low-calorie sweet foods.

Bud Light sales have sagged following a conservative boycott over its partnership with trans social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

Delaware’s Dogfish Head brewery has created a new lager in celebration of the new Wes Anderson film, Asteroid City.

Heinz announced that it will be dropping six limited-time sauces at restaurants nationwide. The sauces will be announced by viral sensations monthly at select restaurants across the U.S.

San Francisco-based tech startup Epic Cleantec can turn recycled shower water into beer. Here’s how, and why it hopes to make the practice more commonplace.

If you plan on driving through the California desert and need a snack, stop by this Cheez-It pop-up full of cheesy bites.