Priya Konings

Silver Spring

Writer at Freelance

food/wine/cats/travel/child welfare attorney/human rights advocate/vegetarian

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Cruise Your Way to a Fourth of July Fireworks Display

1 week ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Priya Konings

Cruise Your Way to a Fourth of July Fireworks Display Several area companies offer boat rides that include spectacular fireworks views.
The Resy Guide to South Asian Brunch in D.C. — Resy | Right This Way

1 week ago | blog.resy.com | Priya Konings

D.C. is many things, and a city that appreciates a great brunch is one of them. Boozy brunch, bougie brunch, drag brunch, BYO Bloody Mary brunch — we love it all. With our rich tapestry of global communities, we especially appreciate brunches that explore breakfast-meets-lunch fare from around the world. We’re also a city that respects the craft that goes into great South Asian cooking.
4 Places to Visit for a Fourth of July Weekend Getaway

2 weeks ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Priya Konings

4 Places to Visit for a Fourth of July Weekend Getaway There’s still time to get out of town to enjoy a weekend of parades, fireworks, and more Independence Day fun.
10 Dishes That Showcase the Bounty of D.C.'s South Indian Restaurants — Resy | Right This Way

3 weeks ago | blog.resy.com | Priya Konings

Indian cuisine has long had a strong presence in D.C. Many will be familiar with the chef Vikram Sunderam’s culinary chops, which yielded him a James Beard award — a source of great pride to locals. Meanwhile, staples like Pappe are embraced by all, and newer hotspots like Karma Modern Indian, Daru, and newcomer Tapori offer culinary twists and contemporary turns on classic Indian dishes.
Head to These Old-Fashioned Virginia General Stores for a Little Bit of Everything

4 weeks ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Priya Konings

Head to These Old-Fashioned Virginia General Stores for a Little Bit of Everything Get local wine, fresh produce, or hand-scooped ice cream in these nostalgic stores.
How to Make Your Own Strawberry Preserves

1 month ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Priya Konings

How to Make Your Own Strawberry Preserves Have a surplus of spring strawberries? Put them to use with this sweet recipe.
What To Order at Planta Cocina in Logan Circle — Resy | Right This Way

2 months ago | blog.resy.com | Priya Konings

Discover restaurants to love. The Hit List The Hit List For all your restaurant recommendation needs, look no further than the Resy Hit List, our monthly list of 10 spots that should be on your radar right now.
The Resy Guide to Dining Solo in D.C. — Resy | Right This Way

2 months ago | blog.resy.com | Priya Konings

2 Close Remove 2 Add map map East End What makes L’Ardente so great for dining solo? The coveted seats at their pizza bar, of course. Make a reservation for one for whatever time works for you. Once seated, you can indulge in all of the delicious Italian fare that the kitchens sends out each night (hello, crispy fried saffron arancini!) and have a courtside view of their built-in entertainment — the pizza bar stools face the area where L’Ardente’s chefs twirl pizza dough on their hands and...
5 Delicious Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to Try in Northern Virginia

2 months ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Priya Konings

One of the most nostalgic dishes of all time has to be the classic grilled cheese. A comforting lunch, the perfect afternoon snack, a cozy snow day meal, or sick-day pick-me-up, a grilled cheese sandwich is a dish for so many occasions. Of late, local chefs have been taking this timeless dish and giving it a new look, a slight elevation from the Kraft-cheese-and-Wonder-bread grilled cheeses of our childhoods. Visit some of these spots to sample one of these grilled cheeses-with-a-twist.
These 5 Burritos Are Anything but Boring

2 months ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Priya Konings

These 5 Burritos Are Anything but Boring Head to these NoVA spots for burritos that will spice up your lunch break.