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‘Five-star dive bar’ The Commodore plans ribbon cutting in Old Town this week
A new restaurant self-described as a “five-star dive bar” will cut the ribbon at its new location in Old Town on Thursday. The Commodore (220 N. Lee Street) is the second location for business partners Rob Van de Graaff and Steve Kim, who also own The Commodore in D.C.’s Dupont Circle. The space was previously home to Mystic BBQ & Grill, which closed last fall after being open for a year and a half. Before that, it was home to Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster BBQ.
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Chef Kevin Tien debuts new Vietnamese restaurant in Tysons
Chef Kevin Tien's Chao Ban, a casual new Vietnamese-American restaurant at Tysons Galleria, opens today. Why it matters: Tien built a loyal following (and racked up Michelin and James Beard nods) for his modern Vietnamese cooking at Moon Rabbit. Now, he's going back to his roots — with a unique, wallet-friendly format.
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Carla Hall Opens A Fried Chicken Restaurant Inspired By Her Southern Grandmother
There’s a moment in many of our lives when we try something made by our grandmothers that is just so remarkable, we know it’d be worthy of its own restaurant. (For my grandmother, it was her blackberry cobbler with berries picked straight from the brambles.) You can’t beat the sheer excellence coming out of a Southern matriarch’s kitchen, which often inspires generations of recipes and traditions.
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This Wonderfully Weird Dive Bar May Be Virginia’s Best Kept Secret
There’s a place in Falls Church where the neon glows brighter than your future and the menu is longer than a CVS receipt, and somehow both of these things make perfect sense. JV’s Restaurant is the kind of establishment that makes you question whether you’ve been living your life...
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Toot’s Bar Celebrates Renovated Space With April 3 Ribbon Cutting, Live Music And Fish Fry
HOLLYWOOD, Md. — Toot’s Bar is back open after renovations, bringing a refreshed space and renewed energy to one of Southern Maryland’s longtime gathering spots. After taking over the bar in December, new owners Greg Reynolds and Timothy Quade began updating the space with the goal of keeping Toot’s familiar character while making it brighter and more comfortable for guests.
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PHOTOS: Hear Ye! Virginia Renaissance Faire holds casting call
Participants answered questions and read from scripts as organizers searched for actors and entertainers for this year’s event. Another round of auditions is scheduled for March 21 at the Howell Library in Stafford. The Virginia Renaissance Faire will run Saturdays and Sundays from May 9 through June 7 at...
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Surfside Taco Wave Crashes Into McLean With Margaritas on Tap
McLean is about to get a little more coastal, at least at dinnertime. Surfside Taco Stand, the beach-themed fast-casual spot known for late-night lines in D.C., is headed to 6218 Old Dominion Drive in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center. Paperwork filed for the site indicates the operator plans to serve cocktails and share the standalone building with the recently opened Sweetgreen next door. Locals can look forward to tropical margaritas on tap, tacos named after far-flung beach towns, and a ceiling lined with surfboards once the new outpost opens.
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Surf’s Up for McLean Diners as Popular DC Restaurant Prepares Virginia Debut
The tide is high for DMV taco fans, thanks to a popular DC fast-casual brand preparing to make its momentous Virginia entrance. Surfside Taco Stand is making strides towards opening its first Old Dominion state location in McLean, as evidenced by paperwork sure to inspire excitement in locals. The “go-to...
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Award-winning theatre teacher Ben Simpson spotlighting student talent in Charles County
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New In Waldorf: Maman Joon Kitchen Serves Fresh Persian Kabobs And 75 Milkshakes
WALDORF, Md. — Tucked inside the World Food Supermarket on Crain Highway, a small counter is quietly serving up big flavor. Since opening in December, Maman Joon Kitchen has become one of those local finds that feels like a hidden gem — the kind of place you stumble across while shopping and immediately start planning your next visit.
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This Historic Virginia Apothecary Now Serves the State’s Most Enchanting Lunch
Tucked inside a charming historic building in Occoquan, Virginia, there is a lunch spot so magical it almost feels like stepping into a storybook. Locals swear by it, first-time visitors immediately become regulars, and food lovers across the state keep talking about it online. Is it the most enchanting lunch...
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RCC Celebrates 25 Years of the Reston Multicultural Festival
Applications Now Open for Performers, Artisans and Community Groups for Its Anniversary Celebration. This year, Reston Community Center celebrates 25 years of its premier Multicultural Festival, a signature event that brings thousands to Reston each fall to experience music, dance, art and traditions from around the world. Applications are now open for performers, artisans, culturally inspired businesses and community organizations to take part in this milestone anniversary.