New restaurants keep popping up in Northern Virginia, bringing a host of flavors and options for eager diners. Plan to include these new spots in your repertoire, adding some spice, some sweetness, and definitely some variety.
Here is the roundup of new restaurants ready for your business.
Alexandria
Josephine
Executive chef Matt Cockrell, who was part of the opening team at DC’s Le Diplomate, brings his expertise in French cuisine to this new brasserie in Old Town. Opening June 7, the menu includes traditional favorites like French onion soup and beef bourguignon as well as more modern dishes like seared red drum with tomato concassé, eggplant, olives, herbs de Provence, and squid ink beurre blanc. There will be a raw bar, curated cheese list, and a list of more than 350 French wines. The space features antique millwork and vintage pendant lighting. The price range for entrées is $20 to $40. 109 S. Saint Asaph St., Alexandria
Ashburn
Sweetgreen
This popular salad and bowl joint brings healthy goodness to diners wanting a guilt-free and flavorful meal. Try the featured hummus crunch salad, spring asparagus salad, or chicken and chipotle pepper bowl. Nonconformists can take the “create your own bowl” route for individualized splendor. Healthy kids meals are offered. 20347 Exchange St., Ashburn
Leesburg
La Taqueria
Craving authentic tacos? La Taqueria delivers classic Mexican street food options, like carne asada, carnitas, pollo asado, and al pastor. Add some zest to your meal with one of its housemade spicy, mild, or non-spicy salsas. 15 Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg
Twisted Cat Tavern
Owned by best friends Peter Godden and Doug Dobbins (who have dubbed themselves Petey Martini and Dougy Fresh), this spot in Landsdowne opened in late May. It earns the twist in its name with menu items such as Drunken Bolognese (Thai-inspired beef spaghetti), Mac-Rib (shredded pork and mac and cheese in a hoagie), and an assortment of unusual smash burgers like the Mexi-Cat, a burger topped with a Mexican cheese blend, fajita seasoning, and pico de gallo. 19332 Town Green Dr., Leesburg
Falls Church
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
KPOT was created when four friends from different backgrounds blended their cuisines over a shared table. Check out this hands-on, all-you-can-eat restaurant that combines traditional Asian hot pot with Korean BBQ flavors. Choose from seven inviting soup bases, then add a selection of sliced meats, seafood, vegetables, and tofu. Tempting sides like dumplings, crab meat, spam, quail eggs and tempora bring the menu full circle. Korean BBQ choices include beef, chicken, and pork varieties. 6249 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church
Sterling
Kiwa Korean Grill
Kiwa offers all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, a traditional, classic dining experience. Enjoy authentic Korean grilled offerings, in packages running between $35.99 and $54.99, with options like curry pork belly, premium beef, bulgogi, and spicy squid. A wide selection of sides round out the meal, so indulge in bacon kimchi fried rice, spicy cold noodles, and fried dumplings. 21438 Epicerie Plz., Sterling
Warrenton
Cast Iron Craft House
Justin Clemons and Alexander Lepro, two Navy veterans, teamed up with Wesley Ross, whose family operated food businesses in the South to start Cast Iron Craft House in Warrenton. This place is all about the craft beer, craft cocktails, and craft cuisine. Check out the restaurant’s cheese fritter basket as a snack its Mediterranean salad, or its tomato bisque soup. It offers several varieties of grilled cheese, burgers, and sliders. For dessert, there’s pecan pie with Virginia pecans and more. 11 S. Second St., Warrenton
Feature of Josephine by Leading DC
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