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Brasserie Royale Is Not Your Basic Neighborhood Bistro
This Sterling restaurant allows the owners of Local Provisions to show their Gallic accents.
These Are Northern Virginia’s Top 10 Best Restaurants of 2025
These delicious spots are sure to make an impression.
First Bite Review: Find Fresh Crêpes at the Charming Little Falls Café
A well-regarded restaurateur opens a deeply personal love letter to Europe in the form of this new Falls Church crêperie.
Proof Kitchen + Bar Serves Up a Melting Pot of New Flavors
You don’t have to be a whiskey drinker to love this new addition to NOVA Live.
First Bite Review: RH Bistro Brings Sichuan Heat to Founders Row
The spice of RH Bistro lives on in our memories long after we’ve left the new Chinese restaurant.
Sorn Thai Restaurant & Bar Is an Homage to Family Comfort Food
This new McLean restaurant recreates homey cuisine in modern ways.
Aura Indian Food Paradise Offers a Huge Menu with Big Flavors
This Ashburn spot is a culinary emporium for any occasion.
Explore the Mediterranean Flavors of Malta at Alexandria’s Valletta Port
Absorb the patio rays with a mix of cuisines this new restaurant in Old Town Alexandria.
This Arlington Restaurant Combines Generous Portions of Sichuan Fare with Karaoke Tunes
At Lantern Restaurant & Bar, diners are able to sing along to their favorite songs while enjoying heaping servings of spice-laden dishes.
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