2008 Al fresco dining guide
With sunshiny weather on the forecast for the foreseeable future, who wants to be stuck inside for yet another meal? Here’s a summers’ worth of choice outdoor dining spots that serve up myriad little extras to match the gratis scenery.
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West[ern] Virginia
'Tis summer at last. And we know that, for many readers, that means breaking free from Beltway gridlock and striking out in search of scenery more exciting than those same four walls you’ve been staring at since December.
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Sweet Heat for Your Meat
Barbecue mixologist Bill Siewert says he typically plans his vacations around fire pit-centric dining destinations: That way, he can work while he plays.
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Uncommonly Fine Commonwealth Wines
While I was out gallivanting through the rolling Virginia hills, our resident Wine Pros ferreted out some of their favorite pours from across the state.
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This Pear is Aces
If you haven’t ventured to Dupont Circle in a while, it may be time to catch up on one of its latest hotspots. Last year, Alan Popovsky (owner of Felix and Spy Lounge, a little further up the Red Line) opened doors to chic brasserie-style dining and drinking spot Hudson.
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Huong Que
Lieu Lai, sister number four of Falls Church’s fabled “Four Sisters” restaurant, said the family is very excited about relocating to their new Merrifield Town Center location...
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