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Al Fresco Dining

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. Read more

The Inn at Little Washington

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. Read more

Chew on this

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. Read more

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    Vino

    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. Read more

    Gnome’s Water

    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. Read more

    Seared duck with cherry salsa

    The Burger to Beat
    Tuscarora Mill’s Patrick Dinh said he prefers to keep his cooking “straight up” rather than overly embellishing dishes. Read more

    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... Read more

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