BEST PLACES FOR SIPS, SNACKS & NOSH
Alexandria, Va., resident Andrea Viglione, a passionate cook and “foodie” at heart, gives us the “skinny” on the best places to savor the cuisine that put the D.C. metro area at the top of the food-mecca list. Her top picks are as follows:
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Grape + Bean 118 S. Royal St. 703-664-0214
Enjoy lovely wines and a terrific assortment of cheese and charcuterie, crostini and other noshes at Grape +Bean, a small gem of a wine shop, wine bar and boutique coffee spot. Visit
grapeandbean.com
Society Fair 277 S. Washington St. 703-683-3247 A wine bar, bistro, demo- kitchen, coffee and gourmet market all in one, Society Fair is a fun stop for all things delectable. Visit
societyfair.net
Hummingbird 220 S. Union St. 703-566-1355
Located within Hotel Indigo on Alexandria’s historic waterfront, Hummingbird’s menu follows “the rhythm of the seasons” and features locally-sourced, coastal favorites. Visit
hummingbirdva.net
Landini Brothers 115 King St. 703-836-8404
A favorite destination in Alexandria, Landini Brothers has been serving visitors their traditional, Northern Italian dishes since 1979. Visit
landinibrothers.com
Hen Quarter 801 King St. 703-684-8969
Offering Southern cooking showcased in a warm and fun environment, Hen Quarter supports local artisan food producers. It serves up great bourbon drinks and chicken
fried cracklings to die for! Visit
henquarter.com
Sunday in Saigon 682 N St. Asaph St. 703-549-7777
“Sunday in Saigon combines Vietnam’s rich regional diversity with the modern atmosphere of Saigon.” Its inventive cocktails and creative menu filled with delicious Vietnamese dishes make it a noteworthy choice. Visit
Sundayinsaigon.com
Eamonn’s A Dublin Chipper 728 King St. 703-299-8334
A true Irish “chipper” (slang for a traditional fish and chip joint), Eamonn’s serves scrumptious seafood. Be sure to visit the intimate, speakeasy-style Bar PX upstairs — just look for the blue light outside! Visit eamonnsdublinchipper. com and
barpx.com
RedRocks Neapolitan Bistro 904 King St. 703-717-9873
RedRocks, an award-winning, upscale pizzeria, offers wood-fired, Neapolitan- style pizza, along with other creative, Italian dishes; numerous craft beers; and of course, Italian wine. Visit
redrocksoldtown.com
Arlington, Virginia
Kapnos Taverna 4000 Wilson Blvd. 703-243-4400
Celebrity Chef Mike Isabella’s Kapnos Taverna features classic and coastal- inspired selections as well as more modern mainland dishes. You’ll find delicious roasted pork and lamb,
grilled octopus, spanakopita, fish crudo and much more! Visit
kapnostaverna.com
Ambar Clarendon 2901 Wilson Blvd. 703-875-9663
Ambar Clarendon delivers an authentic traditional Balkan experience, with delightful small and large plate offerings, such as almond-crusted chicken, grilled calamari, roasted eggplant spread and more. Following your meal, relax at BABA, the coffee and cocktail bar and lounge located downstairs. Visit
ambarrestaurant.com and
baba.bar
Mussel Bar & Grille 800 North Glebe Rd. 703-841-2337 Mussel Bar & Grille showcases a wide range of casual dining fare, including grilled and wood-fired dishes of meats and fish, pizzas, seasonal salads and soups, and crafted desserts. Also features an extensive Belgian beer menu. Visit
musselbar.com
Washington, D.C.
The District Wharf 1100 Maine Ave. SW 202-314-5759
The newly opened and stunning attraction along the D.C.’s Southwest Waterfront, The District Wharf is the hot spot for live music, celebrity chef restaurants, gorgeous views and just plain all-around fun! Visit
wharfdc.com
Le Diplomate 1601 14th
202-332-3333
A classic French bistro brought to you by James Beard Award-winning
Eammon’s A Dublin Chipper — a true Irish fish and chip joint.
Hummingbird – Hotel Indigo’s waterfront resta- urant in Alexandria, Va.
22 SPRING 2018 St. NW
restaurateur Stephen Starr, the Le Diplomate’s extensive menu highlights a variety of classic favorites and contemporary creations. The crusty baguettes are made in-house and pair nicely with their delicious assortment of regional French cheeses. Visit
lediplomatedc.com
Del Campo 777 I St. NW 202-289-7377
Situated in the Chinatown neighborhood of D.C, Del Campo is an upscale South American grill paying homage to the chef/owner’s Latin American roots. Various flavorful steaks and slow- roasted meats are the back- bone of the menu. The fabulous cocktail menu includes “smoking hot” drinks — literally. Visit
delcampodc.com
Old Ebbitt Grill 675 15th St. NW 202-347-4800
Nothing says old D.C. like the historic Old Ebbitt Grill, established in 1856. The oldest operating saloon in D.C., Old Ebbitt Grill is just steps from The White House and showcases upscale, classic American fare. Grab a drink and oysters at one of the several wood-paneled bars and feel like a D.C. insider from the moment you enter the door. Visit
ebbitt.com
Pearl Dive Oyster Palace 1612 14th St. NW 202-319-1612
While you’ll find fresh oysters from all over the country at Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, it’s well known for its bivalves from the treasured Chesapeake Bay. It also offers a full menu of seafood dishes that won’t disappoint. Visit
pearldivedc.com
Society Fair – A fun stop for all things delectable!
Boqueria
1837 M St. NW 202-558-9545
Boqueria, a Spanish Tapas restaurant, is located off the hustle and bustle of the infamous K Street action. Their fish dishes, cured and roasted meats, and vegetables embody the savored flavors of Spain. Don’t forget to raise a glass of sangria! Visit
boqueriadc.com
Georgetown Waterfront (Washington Harbour)
Tony and Joe’s Seafood Palace 3000 K St. NW 202-944-4545 Tony and Joe’s is the number-one spot along the Washington Harbour for enjoying magnificent scenery while enjoying cocktails, seafood and steak. Visit
tonyandjoes.com
Farmers Fishers Bakers 3000 K Street NW 202-298-8783
As part of the Farmers Restaurant Group, Farmers Fishers Bakers crafts all dishes and drinks from scratch. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visit
farmersfishsbakers.com
Fiola Mare 3050 K St. NW 202-628-0065
Rub elbows with local and national celebrities and politicos alike at the luxurious Fiola Mare, which evokes the seaside dining experience found along the Italian and Mediterranean coasts. Visit
fiolamaredc.com
Andrea Viglione has worked in the hospitality industry in the D.C. metro area for 20 years. She has worked in almost every aspect of the restaurant industry — from bartender at a local pub and manager/sommelier for a four-star restaurant to wine buyer and course instructor for a popular wine shop and bar. She and her husband, Dan, are “food passionate” and their favorite hobby is to keep up with all the new food and beverage destinations popping up all over the D.C. metro area, which, lucky for them, includes cuisine from every region of the world!
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