Best of: Spots

Place to Impress
WINNER
Goodstone Inn & Estate
For Northern Virginians looking to escape the suburban lifestyle, there is no better place to experience the sprawling countryside and picturesque vistas of rural Virginia than the Goodstone Inn & Estate. “It’s absolutely beautiful,” sales and marketing manager Emily Tabachka says. “Magical is the word that comes to my mind.” The idyllic setting and the estate’s gourmet French restaurant (see also: Best Romantic Dinner) make Goodstone the ideal place to take that special someone for a memorable escape. “To be voted the best by the general public and the guests that come out here and visit us … it’s the most important kind of winning,” Tabachka adds. 36205 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg; 540-687-4645; www.goodstone.com—CJ

Place for a BreakUp
WINNER
Dogfish Head Alehouse
Multiple NoVA locations; www.dogfishalehouse.com

RUNNER-UP
McDonald’s
Multiple NoVA locations; www.mcdonalds.com

Romantic Dinner
WINNER
Goodstone Inn & Estate

Outdoor Dining
WINNER
Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm
Located in rural Loudoun County, one of the defining features of Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm is its expansive outdoor patio. As diners enjoy their meals, they are treated to beautiful views of the countryside and a tranquil koi pond. Willow Creek also takes the local produce concept to a new level. “Most of the vegetables and fruits you get during the summertime come from our own farm that is located onsite, which you can see from the patio,” manager Scott Schultz describes. Diners are welcome to walk up to the farm area while they await their meals, just one more unique element that makes Willow Creek’s outdoor dining tops in Northern Virginia. 42920 Broadlands Blvd., Broadlands; 571-209-1200; www.clydes.com—CJ