Time for Thai Food in Northern Virginia
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
Dine and Drink
Fairfax County and Northern Virginia are full of unique and delicious places to dine and drink, with restaurants, food trucks, wineries, breweries, and pubs representing every cuisine of our large and ethnically diverse population.
Thai Luang in Herndon
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
La Ong Thai Opens in Herndon
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
Bull Run Mountains and Winery at La Grange
Here’s an outing that combines two of our favorite ways to enjoy Fall—a nice hike and a relaxing glass of Virginia wine. Tackle Bull Run Mountains on a crisp, clear day … Read more
Bull Run Occoquan Trail Hike and Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton Virginia
A hike on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, followed by a visit to Paradise Springs Winery, is an ideal way to spend an active but peaceful day outdoors in Fairfax County, Virginia. This walk … Read more
Paladar Tysons Happy Hour
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
New Plaza at Tysons Corner Center is Fun and Fab
UPDATE 8/11/14: The new Shake Shack on the new Plaza near the new Tysons metro station opens today. So much delicious newness and fun! The Silver Line is running, the … Read more
Sisters Thai Living Room in Fairfax
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
Austin Grill Jalapeño Margaritas Hit the Spot
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
Tasty Bento Lunch at Ariake in Reston
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
Bollywood Bistro Entertains in Old Town Fairfax
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
Fairfax County Winery Fun
There are two wineries in Fairfax County—Paradise Springs Winery and The Winery at Bull Run—and they both offer history, scenery, and some tasty wine. The burgeoning Virginia wine scene draws wine tasting crowds to … Read more