I spent some time in National Landing recently and here’s the thing,, you may think you know it, but you don’t. Not anymore. What used to feel like a pass-through between Crystal City and Pentagon City has quietly turned into a place you actually plan around.  You go for a coffee, end up staying for lunch, maybe a drink turns into dinner, and suddenly you’re three hours in wondering how that happened. Crystal Drive is where it’s all clicking right now. I put together a full guide of where to eat, where to sip, where to shop, and where to land when you’re done moving (hint: you’re not leaving the Water Park anytime soon). Read the full guide: These Are The People In Your Neighborhood: National Landing Is Having a Moment

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Nycci Nellis of TheListAreYouOnIt.com provides an overview of Passover and the traditions surrounding the Seder. She explains that Passover is an eight-day holiday commemorating the Israelites’ escape from Egypt, with the Seder serving as the ceremonial kickoff. The Seder is a structured, storytelling dinner guided by the Haggadah, where participants recount the Exodus while enjoying symbolic foods. A central aspect of Passover is avoiding leavened bread, leading to a week filled with matza-based dishes—from matza ball soup to creative modern takes like matza pizza and lasagna. During the Seder, a ceremonial plate features symbolic items such as bitter herbs to represent hardship, haroset as a symbol of hope, a roasted shank bone, and an egg—each contributing to the story being told throughout the evening. Nycci highlights that while the Seder is deeply rooted in tradition, it is also a celebration of comforting, meaningful foods like brisket, chicken, kugel, and matzo ball soup. For those looking for convenient options, she recommends several restaurants and markets offering Passover-ready meals and dishes, including full traditional spreads and Israeli-inspired offerings, as well as prepared family-style meals that can be pre-ordered and reheated at home. Overall, the Seder is described as a meaningful and communal experience that blends storytelling, tradition, and food into one memorable evening.

In this episode of Industry Night, host Nycci Nellis sits down with Robb Duncan and Violeta Edelman, the founders of Dolcezza Gelato, one of Washington DC’s most beloved culinary brands. Recorded at the Washington Harbor favorite,Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place, the conversation explores how Dolcezza grew from a single gelato shop in Georgetown to a regional favorite known for its farm-driven flavors and commitment to sourcing from Mid-Atlantic producers.Since launching in 2004, Dolcezza has expanded to seven locations across the DMV and produces its gelato daily at the Union Market Gelato Factory & Coffee Lab. And yes, they talk about coffee and the ritual of that first teacup. No surprise with Robb & Violetta, this conversation goes deeper than dessert. Nycci talks with Robb and Violeta about creativity, sustainability, food culture, farming relationships, and their spiritual philosophy that shapes their approach to hospitality.Listen to the full episode here and watch it here.