Posts Tagged ‘Clifton’
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Thursday, April 5th, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Man jumps from bridge to avoid oncoming train in Clifton
Mother, daughters reunited at Dulles Airport after 25 years apart
Study finds ‘serious’ accessibility problems at Metro
Ashburn man pleads guilty to fraud scheme
Nationals fans rejoice: opening day is here
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/J.D.S.)
ArtGuitars: A Most Excellent Blend
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
This Saturday, Dec. 3, NOVA Music Center in Clifton hosts one of the most exciting art showings I’ve seen. ArtGuitars, by J. Douglas Vokes, will be on display. Check out these unbelievable guitars:
All photos courtesy J. Douglas Vokes.
Not only will Vokes himself be on hand to talk about his art from 7-10 p.m., but the instruments themselves will be on sale. They’d make the perfect gift for any music lover or art lover, or even as a unique home decorative piece. In fact, the ArtGuitars will remain on sale at NOVA Music Center through the month of December.
The beautiful town of Clifton will have its Christmas decorations up by then, so that’s just one more reason to head down there this Saturday evening.
NOVA Music Center sits downtown at 12704 Chapel Road.
–Matt Basheda
Louis Latour Wine Dinner Tomorrow
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Louis Latour Wine Dinner at Trummer's on Main
Louis Latour winery of Burgundy, France has been around since 1797. That’s a long time, friends.
For 10 generations, control of the estate has passed from father to son, ensuring that Louis Latour’s original legacy persists through the centuries. Today, Louis Latour wines are every bit as rich and majestic as they ever were. And right now you have the chance to taste some of these fabulous wines paired with Chef’s unique dishes at Trummer’s on Main TOMORROW, November 17th at 6:30pm!
Join Trummer’s on Main for a taste through some of these popular wines with a representative from the wine and our in house talent – Tyler Packwood.
The four course menu with wine pairing is $96 per person and reservations are required.
Check out the menu:
Beef Tartare
ketchup sorbet . melba toast . chimichurri
Henry Fessy , Cru Beaujolais, France (2009)
Grilled Shrimp
asian pear . bok choy . pineapple broth
Louis Latour, Saint-Véran, Burgundy, France (2008)
Roasted Pork Loin
sauerkraut . potato dumpling . mustard juice
Simonnet-Febvre, Chablis 1er Cru, Vaillons, France (2009)
Crater Lake Blue Cheese Tartlet
red wine apple . spiced pecans . frisse lettuce
Louis Latour, Marsannay Rouge, Burgundy, France (2007)
Visit their website at www.trummersonmain.com for more information or call (703)266.1623 to make a reservation.
Trummer’s On Main – 7134 Main Street, Clifton
– Jennie Whistler
Freeze Jag: Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot
Posted by Warren Rojas / Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
August is historically the steamiest, stickiest, sweatiest month of the year–brilliant move, Founding Fathers, building the nation’s capital on a swamp–in these parts. We’ve tracked down 31 frozen treats (one a day for the rest of this month) to provide you with some temporary, and often insanely delicious, relief.
The place: Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot – 7150 Main St., Clifton; 703-830-7898; www.petersonsdepot.com
The prescription: Patti Hopkins Clifton Red shake. “Hey, Nishi was here!” an obviously excited local pointed out to her companion after spotting another friend’s name on Peterson’s “conehead enrollment form” (promotional tool). Seems like everyone who pops by this award-winning ice cream shop are on a first name basis with everyone else. The chalkboard menu reads like the Clifton phone book, with most of their specialty items sporting the names of the intrepid regulars who helped inspire them. My love of fresh fruit and frosty beverages led me to the Patti Hopkins shake, a frothy refresher weaving together freshly chopped strawberries—juicy bits of real fruit pop up in every other spoonful—with velvety soft serve cut with the lemon-lime kick of tingly, bubbly Sprite.
Sundae junkies are well rewarded here, enjoying their pick of 10 (and counting) signature creations tricked out with all kinds of fanciful treats. Dessert seekers can also indulge in: traditional soft serve cones, custom shakes–amaretto, Georgia peach, mint chocolate, pumpkin pie and English toffee caught our eye–ice cream-cookie sandwiches, frozen malts and iced coffees.
–Warren
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Keep tabs on the month long Freeze Jag trek here.
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, October 7th, 2010
(Image: The Craving Project)
Those still engrossed in passe food trends will be thrilled to learn that low-fat, frozen yogurt shops–the sweets-slingers of choice from, oh say, five years ago–appear to be making a comeback/staging a last stand here in NoVA:
* Bluberi burst onto the Centreville/Clifton scene (5760 Union Mill Road, Clifton) about a month ago and have been serving up their particular brand of frozen–four main flavors: plain, bluberi (tangy, fruit-spiked blend), green tea (herbal) and rotating (mango, raspberry, strawberry, chocolate, peach cycle through for about a week); field about 2 dozen specialty toppings, including: jimmies, pomegranate seeds, diced pineapple, m&ms, etc.–and liquid (hot/iced/bubble teas, yogurt smoothies) refreshment ever since;
* La-La Land export Pinkberry is hoping its forthcoming Fairfax Corner shop–scheduled to debut at 11942 Grand Commons Avenue on Friday, October 22–will serve as a springboard for a planned invasion of the Mid-Atlantic market; and,
* South Korean-born Red Mango plans to reinforce it’s local presence–they laid down roots with outposts in Clarendon and Fredericksburg–by venturing into Vienna (431 W. Maple Ave.) and courting Shenandoah University (1460 University Drive, Winchester) and University of Mary Washington (1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg) students, in the near future.
Bring on the brain freeze!
–Warren
Paradise Springs Leaps into Action
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, January 11th, 2010
As of 4:36 p.m. last Friday, Fairfax County has its first functioning winery: Paradise Springs (#157 in the state).
After months of legal wrangling and fiscal uncertainty, co-owners Kirk Wiles (son) and Jane Kincheloe (mother) were thrilled to have friends and family pack the historical log cabin–originally constructed back in the 1800s–that will serve as the winery welcome center/tasting room for the official ribbon cutting on January 8.
“This is an historic day … a day when agriculture pushes back against the every expanding urban sprawl,” Wiles told the crowd of perhaps 100-odd well-wishers who showed up on a snowy afternoon to sample the family’s oenological wares and show their support for the boutique winery.
Local politicos and wine personalities in attendance included:
* Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (pictured above);
* Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerald W. “Gerry” Hyland;
* Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lee District Supervisor Jeff C. McKay (pictured above);
* Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity (pictured above);
* Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services project manager T. Robins Buck;
* Philip Carter Winery proprietor Philip Carter;
* Philip Carter winemaker Rob Cox;
* Corcoran Vineyards founder Jim Corcoran; and,
* Winery at La Grange partner Mike Ching
Paradise Springs will officially open to the public at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 16 and will keep weekend hours through the spring.
–Warren
Just a Taste: Trummer’s on Main
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
(Image: Trummer’s)
Historic Clifton got a little more scenic last month once Trummer’s on Main finally let in all the gawkers (present company included) who’d anxiously watched construction teams touch-up the long-standing structure.
I’m pleased to report: the wait appears to have been worth it.
Co-owners Victoria and Stefan Trummer renovated every inch of the three-story restaurant, beginning with the chic bar (stoney, sleek and very inviting), glass-encased “winter garden,” artsy top floor “gallery” and zen patio (the soundtrack provided by a gurgling fountain and passing trains cuts through the static of everyday life).
Sommelier Tyler Packwood (formerly of the Inn at Little Washington) and Stefan Trummer (NYC cocktail guru) work in concert to sate any liquid wants (sadly, the cocktails have been my least favorite thing–at least, so far).
Solids are handled by chef Clayton Miller, who adeptly folds the gourmet into everyday favorites (roast pork, tangy blue cheese and dulcet blackberries embrace beneath a buttermilk biscuit; brined chicken and mashed peas elevate comfort food several notches).
Meanwhile, a three-course Sunday brunch ($28) went live just a few weeks back.
–Warren
NoVA Restaurant Scene Explodes this July
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, July 6th, 2009
Really wishing I’d gone the restful route this past weekend. Because it looks like the hospitality industry is gearing up for a big July.
Trummer’s on Main
Victoria and Stefan Trummer have devoted the last year of their lives to transforming the former Hermitage Inn into their new restaurant, Trummer’s on Main. And we’ll finally get a peek at the fruits of their labor when they formally open their doors on Monday, July 13.
The Trummers have entrusted chef Clayton Miller with helping to realize their epicurean dreams, a responsibility he takes quite seriously. Miller describes views his cooking style as modern American, which means he’s only too happy to draw inspiration from all over the globe in order to weave exotic flavors into local ingredients.
He’s also a fan of carving out separate dining experiences within a single venue, which is why Trummer’s will feature gourmet snacks at the bar (available by request in the main dining room), seasonal a la carte offerings as well as a fluid multicourse tasting menu (3-5 courses or chef’s choice) in the main dining room and a 3-course brunch (coming soon) predicated on fresh pastries, homestyle favorites and snappy petit fours.
“I want the guests to have flexibility,” Miller suggests.
Kora
Though he just shuttered Farrah Olivia a few weeks back, telegenic toque Morou Ouattara is ready to jump right back into action with Kora–a family-friendly Italian project taking over the old Bebo spot. Morou and older brother Amadou (last seen behind the burner’s at Middleburg’s Salvia restaurant) will lead a kitchen dedicated to quick, comfortable eats.
“It’s not going to be too far away from casual Italian,” Morou said, listing homemade pizzas and gourmet paninis as Kora cornerstones.
Morou remains committed to resurrecting Farrah Olivia in the near future (within the next year and a half, anyway), but has not yet fixed on a new location. “Whatever comes at the right time, we’ll take it,” he said of his open-ended real estate shopping philosophy.
Columbia Firehouse
The Neighborhood Restaurant Group is hoping to rekindle interest in the old Bookbinders space by launching their own dual-natured venue, Columbia Firehouse, in the next few weeks. Orlando Hitzig (most recently attached to the now-defunct Mark & Orlando’s near Dupont Circle) is still fine tuning the Columbia Firehouse menu, but estimates it will revolve around “comfort food that you can do at home, but don’t want to.”
The first floor will feature said staples, including: smoked chicken wings with buttermilk-blue cheese dressing, Maryland crab cakes and gourmet burgers. The upstairs–tentatively set to open this August–will follow more of an upscale chophouse format.
“That’s where we will be trying to draw in folks from across the river,” Hitzig estimates.
Maestro 2.0 (?)
I’ve just about given up on this industry parlor game. But if you are still interested in what will become of the once fabled Tysons’ dining palace, the cut-off for all placeholder functions is July 31.
–Warren