The Wine Kitchen has become a local hangout as well as a draw for visitors to Leesburg. Its small, communal space encourages conversation with your neighbors as you're eying their meal, struggling yourself to choose from the menu. The ever present owners are great for conversation and answering questions. The focus on local products also encourages that neighborhood vibe, with regular free wine tastings from Virginia wineries and local foods throughout the menu. The food at The Wine Kitchen is pure comfort food at its finest. Pork cheeks with a celeriac puree and citrus balsamic reduction thoroughly warmed my body and soul after a brutally cold winter’s day. The ooey-gooey Croque Monsieur seems to be a fixture on the menu, most likely because it has gathered a cult following. Same goes for the macaroni & cheese with its cheese filled shells bubbling on a black iron skillet. But it's the "Chicken & Waffles" that I find myself craving most. The perfectly fried, succulent pieces of quail atop cornmeal herb waffles drizzled with bacon caramel syrup leaves me sucking every little piece of meat from the bone and wishing I could lick my plate clean without shame!