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From chef-driven modern cuisine to traditional dishes from around the world, you will love the flavors of Fairfax County. Food is such a perfect way to tell stories. Each recipe is filled with family history, culture and passion. Here, you’ll find yourself on quite the culinary journey! Noted mixologist Stefan Trummer and wife Victoria have brought one of the region’s best culinary destinations to the small town of Clifton with Trummer’s Restaurant. Boasting the largest wine cellar in the Mid-Atlantic and an inspired menu lead by Executive Chef Daniel Perron, guests are treated to fabulous food and attentive service. Clarity in Vienna brings world-class cuisine to Fairfax County. Chef-owner Jon Krinn brings his experience working with chefs such as Tom Collichio, Alain Ducasse and Rocco DiSpirito to a menu filled with local flavors. Chef Jacques Haeringer continues the family tradition started by his father at L’Auberge Chez Francois, where visitors are transported into the hills of the Alsatian countryside at this Great Falls dining destination. You can also take a trip around the world thanks to the area’s outstanding international cuisine. Amoo’s Restaurant in McLean transports you to Iran with dishes like saffron chicken and baghali polo, a delicious blend of lima beans and basmati rice. Dolan Uyghur Restaurant in Chantilly serves ancient recipes from the Xinjiang region of China. Enatye brings the rich spices and sharable stews of Ethiopia to Herndon. Annandale is the undisputed destination for authentic Korean food in the Washington, DC region. Yemeni cuisine is known for its unique use of herbs and spices, and you can find it at Marib Restaurant in Springfield. Feel the warmth of chicken mandi roasted with seasoned rice or the sweetness of ma’soob, a dessert made with layers of bread, butter, honey, bananas and cream. Speaking of treats, no culinary experience is complete without a sweet ending and Fairfax County’s tour of the world continues to dessert as well. The patio at Breeze Bakery Café in Annandale is a great place to enjoy traditional mochi or sweet red bean donuts. The Swiss Bakery in Springfield brings a touch of Europe to traditional pastries, bread and chocolates. Browsing the sweets at Amphora Bakery in Herndon is like perusing a Parisian patisserie with elegant macarons, tarts and cakes. Top Tap & Tasting Rooms Pair your meal with a glass of wine or a locally brewed beer from Fairfax County. Fairfax County’s breweries offer unique experiences, from a Hawaiian-themed taproom with a selfserve beer wall at Ono Brewing Company in Chantilly to a nanobrewery inside a bike shop at Bike Lane Brewing in Reston. Take your brews deckside on the waterfront at Lake Anne Brew House in Reston or pop in Caboose Tavern adjacent to the W&OD Trail in Vienna after a bike ride. Enjoy rooftop views of charming downtowns with unique brews (gummy bears in beer!?) at Aslin Beer Company in Herndon or sip while playing pinball at Mustang Sally Brewing in Chantilly. More into vino? Enjoy beautiful scenery and fine wines at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville and Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton. Marvelous Meals with a Twist Where do you find the best ice cream in Northern Virginia? On one of the area’s quaintest Main Streets! Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot in Clifton serves some of the area’s favorite summer treats. Nibble on French cheeses, seafood and other savory bites at the swanky new Rooftop Lounge & Wine Garden at Parc de Ville in Mosaic. Pair these with signature cocktails and French wines for a relaxing evening on one of the only rooftop dining experiences in the county. Enjoy a nice meal with your four-legged friends on the patio of Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls, one of the area’s many pet-friendly spots.
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