DINING & SHOPPING HIDDEN GEMS Hundreds of local restaurants represent every world food tradition here, but a focus on regional food and sourcing are creating new ones. ASK A LOCAL VINCENT FERAUD Wine Director, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Feraud is a protégé of famed Watergate chef Jean-Louis Palladin, whose wine lists have won Wine Spectator’s Grand Award of Excellence for 10 consecutive years. When he’s not helping customers pick a memorable bottle for their meal, here’s how he likes to enjoy Fairfax County with his family. • I like taking my kids for bike rides at Burke Lake Park , climbing adventures at Go Ape! Treetop Adventure or sightseeing at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center . • For date nights with my wife, § In Vienna, upscale casual restaurant Clarity has won all § Take vendors offering Taiwanese-inspired ice cream, § Kabul comes to Springfield with local Yelp! favorite a small, Mayberry-like Virginia town. At the old town center is Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern , a modern take on an Old World tavern harkening back to those days. manner of local awards including a coveted RAMMY Award. Chef/Owner Jon Krinn changes the menu weekly. Hawaiian poke and authentic Thai street food, put them all in a food hall and you have The Block in Annandale. Afghan Bistro . While it has the requisite kabobs and lamb, specialties include leek, pumpkin and vegetarian chalou. § Herndon is now a thriving urban center, but it was once I love reminiscing about my time in France by enjoying dinner at L'Auberge Chez Francois. • Fall is my favorite season, autumn being a time of mush-rooms and white and black truffles. An out-of-town treat is to head west to Linden Winery . Meet Vincent Feraud! • For shopping and gifts for my wife, Tysons Galleria is my go-to, specifically Bottega Veneta and Cartier. 24 • FAIRFAX COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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