Dine and Drink

Cold and rainy weather makes us crave Thai food, especially spicy soups and warm curries. Oddly enough, warm weather has the same effect, so we pretty much love Thai food all year … Read more

We’ve had delicious meals at many Thai restaurants in Northern Virginia, but our most frequent visits have been to Thai Luang in Herndon. We became regulars at Thai Luang nearly 20 years ago, shortly after we moved to … Read more

It seems like there’s a new Thai restaurant popping up every month, and we couldn’t be happier. We love Thai food, and nothing warms us up during a cold winter like a rich, … Read more

Update: Paladar Tysons has closed permanently. We recently discovered an excellent happy hour destination to satisfy our summer mojito cravings. Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar offers delicious mojitos, margaritas, and sangria along with a nice … Read more

Sisters Thai, the Living Room Cafe, in Old Town Fairfax achieves a whole new level of cozy in Fairfax County VA dining. The atmosphere is so lovely and unique our expectations … Read more

UPDATE: Austin Grill has closed permanently. Offering solid Tex-Mex tacos and a spicy Jalapeño Basil Margarita, the bar at Austin Grill in Springfield could be a good spot to watch your … Read more

We love a tasty bento lunch and pleasant outdoor seating, and Ariake Japanese Restaurant in Reston delivers both. We’ve already established the essentials of patio dining—a little shade, a buffer from the road … Read more

Last weekend we made our first visit to Bollywood Bistro, and enjoyed an entertaining evening of outdoor dining in Old Town Fairfax. Our table was quiet, the service was excellent and the contemporary Indian … Read more