By Ariel Yong
Missed the strawberry festivals last weekend? Here’s a list of strawberry inspired foods to get your fix now.
Pickled @ Brabo
For starters, Brabo offers grilled Beaver Creek quail with pickled green strawberries, swiss chard and coriander jus. / Brabo, 1600 King St., Alexandria
Macerated @ Ashby Inn
End your meal at Ashby Inn with macerated strawberries, ginger-white chocolate ganache and eucalyptus ice cream. /Ashby’s Inn, 692 Federal St., Paris
Cream Cheese & Carbs @ Brooklyn Bagel
Start the day with strawberry cream cheese on a strawberry bagel at this Arlington bakery. / Brooklyn Bagel Bakery, 2055 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Dessert @ Sweet Berry
This is not just another frozen yogurt place. Try the Nutella strawberry waffle with powdered sugar and whipped cream. / Sweet Berry, 9432 Main St., Fairfax
Ice Cream @ Good Stuff Eatery
In the mood for sweet and sour? Spike Mendelsohn‘s soursop hop strawberry shake puts a new twist on an old classic. /Good Stuff Eatery, 2110 Crystal Drive, Arlington
Vinaigrette @ Sweet Leaf
For a healthy option, Sweet Leaf offers a berry leaf salad that includes mixed leafs, baby spinach, strawberries, cucumbers, cranberries and almonds topped with a strawberry vinaigrette. /Sweet Leaf, Various locations
Cocktails @ Green Pig Bistro
Thirsty for strawberries? Try the strawberry-vanilla Manhattan or the strawberry-black peppercorn cream fizz “soda.” / Green Pig Bistro, 1025 N. Fillmore St., Arlington
Iced @ Shilla Bakery
In the mood for something new? The strawberry bingsoo is a Korean shaved ice dessert. /Shilla Bakery, Various locations
