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José Andrés thinks food can fix the world

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  • José Andrés thinks food can fix the world

    José Andrés thinks food can fix the world

    Restaurateur known for small plates is tackling big issues in Haiti with World Central Kitchen.

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  • Built to last

    Built to last

    For nearly 200 years, a Virginia furniture company has created a legacy.

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  • The best of D.C.: A returning expat’s view

    The best of D.C.: A returning expat’s view

    For the best free date with beer, pinatas for a birthday blast, THE daydream spot, look no further.

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Date Lab

Tom Sietsema’s Dining & Plate Lab

Compass Rose points to a world of flavors

Compass Rose points to a world of flavors

Off bustling 14th Street, new eatery focuses on global street food. Don’t miss the khachapuri.

Plate Lab: Garlic, in cloud form

Plate Lab: Garlic, in cloud form

The Lebanese paste known as toum is a handy way to add aromatic goodness to anything savory.

The Working World

@Work Advice: The delicacy of disclosing a disability

@Work Advice: The delicacy of disclosing a disability

Being upfront and matter-of-fact during the application process is the best course of action.

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Dilbert

Dilbert

The comic strip runs weekly in The Washington Post Magazine.

Gene Weingarten’s Below the Beltway

The ouch potato

The ouch potato

Gene is unnerved by some medical tests but reacts with his customary stoicism.

Just Asking

A valedictorian reflects on a life in a homeless shelter

A valedictorian reflects on a life in a homeless shelter

Rashema Melson, valedictorian of Anacostia High School, on education, pride — and love

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Mine

The painting

The painting

His grandmother’s depiction as a little girl evokes memories and deep gratitude.

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Street Smart

What to do in Crystal City

What to do in Crystal City

Crystal City is shedding its reputation as the contractor concrete jungle, rooted by a bizarre warren of underground shops.

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Apptitude

At first she resisted meditation. Then she found Calm.

At first she resisted meditation. Then she found Calm.

App introduces users to practice and offers two- to 30-minute guided meditations.

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Second Glance, Crossword & Crunched

Second Glance

Find the 12 differences between the original photograph and the altered photograph.

Sunday Crossword

Merl Reagle’s crossword puzzle appears weekly in The Washington Post Magazine.

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