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Plan Ahead: Northern Virginia Restaurant Weeks 2025
Fairfax City, Alexandria, and DC Restaurant Week are just around the corner — get ready to savor the season.
August 12, 2025 12:15 PM
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Ava Wojnowski
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Restaurants
Where to grab a pizza slice in Northern Virginia
Sometimes a whole pizza is just too much... let’s just grab a slice.
August 11, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
The inside of the restaurant, Surreal Global Kitchen.
Bars
Seven eccentric bars to try in NOVA
Sick and tired of your usual bar? Check out these spots with a fun vibe to switch up your regular Friday night.
July 22, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
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Restaurants
Insider’s guide to ice cream spots in NOVA
Try these 13 ice cream, custard, and sweet shops around NOVA.
July 17, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
The outdoor patio at Rooftop Recess.
Live
Outdoor dining options in Northern Virginia
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of NOVA’s many beautiful patios.
July 16, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
Buildings on King Street in Old Town Alexandria.
City
Let’s explore Old Town Alexandria
Join Editor Ava as she spends a day in Old Town Alexandria.
July 8, 2025
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Ava Wojnowski
A plate of Vietnamese bún chả with rice noodles, grilled pork in broth, fresh herbs, and lettuce on a wooden table.
Live
Dig in: A guide to NOVA’s Vietnamese food scene
Dig into NOVA’s must-try Vietnamese food spots, from Alexandria to Georgetown.
March 28, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
Gatsby's Tavern. A large, red brick building next to a smaller red brick building. Both has white doors.
Culture
Gadsby’s Tavern history in Alexandria
The city’s oldest bar has been in service since the 18th century and has welcomed many historic figures, including the first US president.
March 20, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Join the sourdough revolution in Northern Virginia
The bread type is reaching new heights in popularity, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in NOVA, or start making your own.
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Where would you put an outdoor library in Northern Virginia?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in NOVA.
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