This time of year, there’s nothing better than combining two of the best things of the season — holiday movies and food. Here are a handful of movies and food options to go with them. Get cozy, light a fire, and order in. Happy holidays!
From Home Alone and Home Alone 2: “A lovely cheese pizza just for you…”
Tony’s NY Pizza
If you’ll be watching the first two Home Alones (the only ones that count in my mind!), it just makes sense to go with New York style pizza. Tony’s has been family owned and operated since 1994. Their biggest plain cheese pizzas are less than $20, making it an affordable treat just for you, just like Kevin McCallister. 13087 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax; 2912-B Chain Bridge Rd., Oakton
From Elf: A waffle fit for Buddy the Elf
Sweet Berry’s Nutella Strawberry Waffle
Fans of Elf know that Buddy sticks to his four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup. What better way to get your syrup in than a delicious waffle? Sweet Berry’s Nutella and strawberry concoction is sprinkled with powdered sugar and includes a side of syrup. 9432 Main St., Fairfax
From Love Actually: Fish and chips fit for a Brit
Coastal Flats’ Fish Fingers
The cult holiday favorite Love Actually is set in the U.K. If you’re feeling festive and planning on watching the movie soon, you’ll want to order Coastal Flat’s fish fingers to set the mood. The crispy cod is fried in Coastal Flats beer batter and served with tartar sauce, fries, and cole slaw. The dish is so good you’ll want to pay a visit to Coastal Flats’ doorstep to proclaim your love for them, just like in the movie. 11901 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax; 7860-L Tysons Corner Center, McLean
From How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Roast beast perfect for a Who
2941’s Holiday Carryout Braveheart Ribeye Tournedos with Rossini Jus
2941’s contemporary American cuisine includes a touch of French and Mediterranean flavors. They are offering holiday carryout packages for sale from December 20 to 31. One particular dish is ideal for How the Grinch Stole Christmas — the Braveheart ribeye tournedos. Everyone knows how the Whos revere their “roast beast” and in this case, 2941’s ribeye tournedos should be just as appreciated. 2941 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church
From National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: An eggnog approved by Clark Griswold and Cousin Eddie
Mount Vernon’s Eggnog Recipe
If you’re a fan of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, it’s hard not to notice Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) and Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and their moose-shaped eggnog mugs. Mount Vernon posted a recipe on their website to make a modern version of a tasty eggnog recipe. There are options for just one to two servings, or if you are hosting your own cousin Eddie for the holidays, a version that makes three quarts.
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