Farm fresh peaches are a delectable treat that put the “sweet” in summer’s bittersweet end. As those slow-moving late-August days give way to September, the time is ripe to soak up the last of the season’s bounty. No matter the occasion, give one of these delightful peach dishes in NoVA a taste as you fondly bid summer adieu.
You’re a Peach
Chef Jonathan Coombs and his crew love handcrafting an eclectic assortment of savory sandwiches packed between PBC’s signature fresh biscuits. But the shop’s dessert biscuits receive just as much attention. The You’re a Peach rests macerated peaches and strawberries atop a fluffy peach biscuit and tops it with sweet drizzle and whipped cream. 102 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake
Grab a Southern-inspired bite for brunch at Milk & Honey, a locally owned eatery with three convenient NoVA locations. Choosing dessert won’t be a problem here, but picking an entrée is challenging. Try Southern classics like the Carolina Low Country gumbo or catfish and grits. Finish the feast with a slice of peach cobbler cheesecake. 9518 Main St., Fairfax; 22000 Dulles Retail Plz., Ste. 186, Dulles; 6305 Richmond Hwy., Ste. C, Alexandria
Blackberry Peach Pie
Fall in love with this homey bakery in Vienna. There’s no question. You’ll be back. While the blackberry peach pie is the quintessential late summer combo, Pie Gourmet offers four other peach pies. One thing is for sure: You won’t be hard-pressed for options. 507 Maple Ave. W., Vienna
Peach Colada Custard
This staple in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood is unveiling its newest creation, the peach colada custard. It starts with the Dairy Godmother’s housemade coconut-rum custard, then topped with coconut flakes and peach sauce. This island-time treat will only be available the weekend of August 31 to September 1. 2310 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
Peach Praline Pie
Dig in at this farm-to-table diner and finish the meal with a scrumptious peach praline pie for two. Filled with juicy peaches and baked fresh daily, the pie is finished with a heaping scoop of ice cream and a salted caramel drizzle. Multiple area locations
Tomato and Peach Salad
A standard bearer in elegance and locally sourced food, Field & Main is a culinary journey that is worth the drive. For the ideal summer appetizer, start your meal with the tomato and peach salad, topped with burrata cheese, bloomed basil seeds, and a basil vinaigrette. Keep in mind that Field & Main relies on local agriculture and the menu changes frequently, so this treat may not be on the menu for a long time. 8369 W. Main St., Marshall
Feature image of peach cobbler cheesecake courtesy Preservation Biscuit Company
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