Food & Drink
Sip and Snack at These 8 New Northern Virginia Cafés
These new destinations offer coffee, pastries, and hearty fare.
Pentagon City’s 1983 Chinese Cuisine Serves Up Elevated Cantonese Fare
This new spot presents dim sum and other Cantonese bites with elegance.
5 Places to Order an Over-the-Top Hot Chocolate in Northern Virginia
Try one of these specialty drinks, including the viral SoftSpot s’mores version.
Make New Year’s Eve Reservations at These Northern Virginia Restaurants
These eateries offer curated menus and festive drinks for the last night of 2025.
These Are NoVA’s 13 Best European Restaurants
See our critic’s picks for food from France, Italy, and beyond.
Pho Cyclo Wins NoVA Wars: Pho Edition
The Falls Church restaurant defeated Pho4ever in Fairfax to be crowned the new Pho Wars champion.
17 Recent Restaurant Closures Throughout Northern Virginia
From community breweries and wine bars to favorite chains and franchises, these are the restaurants that have closed in recent months.
Dine Out on Christmas Day at These Local Restaurants
Enjoy special holiday menus and more at these local eateries.
3 GMU Students Create a Popular New Hot Sauce
College friends bottled a family recipe that’s now the university’s official condiment.
6 Northern Virginia Shops Serving Up Holiday Doughnuts
If you’re craving peppermint or gingerbread treats, you’ll want to stop by one of these local shops.
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