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The 2026 Best of NoVA Poll Is Now Open

Northern Virginians, vote for the spots you love for food, drinks, things to do, fitness, beauty, and shopping in our annual Best of NoVA Readers Poll.

By Editorial January 12, 2026 at 5:05 pm

There is so much to look forward to in 2026 around Northern Virginia. Whether you’re dreaming of attending a summer concert, grabbing a bite to eat at your favorite restaurant, or going on a shopping spree, you know the best that NoVA has to offer. Share your insider knowledge! Tell us the local spots you can’t wait to get back to this year.

The Best of NoVA will be named in our June issue, hitting newsstands on May 29. Subscribe here.

Be on the lookout for our upcoming 2026 NoVA Wars competitions — Italian (opening February 24), Burgers (opening May 4), Barbecue (opening July 7), and Bakeries (opening October 19).

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The Best of NoVA poll will run from JANUARY 12 – FEBRUARY 9, 2026.

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