DINING | CONNECT WITH AMERICA 1 2 BREAKFAST Start your day at one of the area’s many acclaimed coffee shops and bakeries. Try a lokma at Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee in Vienna, touted as the first shop in the U.S. to serve this Turkish pastry made of leavened, deep-fried dough and soaked in syrup or honey. Another local favorite for sweet breakfast options is Springfield’s The Swiss Bakery , whose menu features European-style baked goods, French pastries and more. Get your caffeine fix before a day of exploring at Cafein in Centreville or Weird Brothers Coffee in Herndon. LUNCH Ready to fuel up for your afternoon adventures? Take your pick of Asian cuisine at The Block Food Hall in Annandale, which houses five vendors serving everything from poké bowls to handmade dumplings. Looking for something on the lighter side? GreenFare in Herndon is a community café with a plethora of healthy options, most of which are vegan-friendly. For less-than-light bites, check out Mookie’s BBQ in Great Falls or the world-famous chili dogs at Vienna Inn . SAVOR GLOBAL FLAVORS A DELIGHTFUL DISCOVERY TO MANY, NORTHERN VIRGINIA IS TEEMING WITH INTERNATIONAL EATS. Try authentic Lebanese cuisine in Merrifield, like chicken shawarma and lamb kebabs, at Kirby Club. Tantalize your tastebuds with Persian bites at Joon in Tysons, the newest endeavor from chef Najmieh Batmanglij and chef Christopher Morgan, of MICHELIN-starred DC restaurants. Delight in the aromas and comforting flavors of traditional African food at Herndon’s Enatye Ethiopian Restaurant, named one of the best by Northern Virginia Magazine . Transport yourself to the French countryside in Great Falls at L’Auberge Chez Francois, known for its delicious prix-fixe dinner menu, which features Alsatian fare like bouillabaisse, escargot and hot soufflés. Other international favorites include Euro Bistro in Herndon, Empanadas de Mendoza in Lorton and Jiwa Singapura in Tysons. 3 MIDDAY TREATS If your morning caffeine buzz has worn off, then it’s time for something sweet! Indulge in Taiwanese shaved ice and milk tea at Annandale’s SnoCream Company , head over to Clifton for homemade ice cream, malts and more at Peterson’s Depot or stop by Great Falls Creamery to dig into small-batch ice cream made with organic dairy. >> LILY’S CHOCOLATE & COFFEE INSTAGRAM/ONTHELAMWITHANN SCAN FOR A FULL MENU OF RESTAURANTS! FXVA.COM | 41
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