The year may be coming to a close, but we wanted to leave you with some fun and festive cocktails to celebrate with on New Year's Eve (or any time of year, really!). Several local Fairfax County mixologists and bartenders have selected some of their favorite holiday cocktail recipes to share with…
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Sweeten up the holiday season with a selection of scrumptious, melt-in-your-mouth desserts - straight from the kitchens of Fairfax County's most talented chefs and restaurants. L'Auberge Chez Francois - Great Falls, VA Chocolate Truffles (Le Truffes au Chocolat) Yields about 36 Truffles…
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updated for 2025 Rules of Winter: Take a trip to a nearby ice rink. Attend at least one of Fairfax County's magnificent light shows. Embrace hot chocolate as the ultimate seasonal beverage. Winter nights call for chocolate delights! There’s nothing quite like a steaming cup of cocoa topped with…
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Updated for 2025 Whether you’re visiting Northern Virginia or the Washington DC area this Thanksgiving or hosting hungry friends and family, let Fairfax County restaurants do the turkey cooking for the holiday (which also means no clean-up for you!). Many popular Fairfax County restaurants are…
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Ok. Let's just get some simple truths out of the way on the front end of this post. 1. Tacos are the greatest food on earth. 2. If you don't like tacos, you can't be my friend. 3. There is no way for me to accurately tell you what the "best" taco place in Northern Virginia is because the heavenly…
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How do you like your chicken wings? Spicy or sweet? Dry-rubbed or saucy? America's favorite messy snack is widely enjoyed everywhere - from tailgates to family dinners. Lucky for us, there's no shortage of chicken wings here in Northern Virginia. If you're on a quest for the best chicken wings in…
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They hide in plain sight. They announce their names quietly. And despite all their efforts at modesty, they develop a following. These are the hidden gem restaurants. Often tucked away in shopping centers or industrial areas, they are usually not visible from the road. They are not always standalone…
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Trying to find something fun to do that makes everyone happy? Perhaps some members of your group love watching movies and hitting golf balls, but others want to shop or listen to live music? Lucky for you, Fairfax County is filled with amazing multi-experience hotspots. What about an iconic outdoor…
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It's never a bad time for a scoop (or two!) of pure joy. We've rounded up some of the most crave-worthy spots in all of Northern Virginia where you can get your scoop on. With an international flair ... SnoCream Company SnoCream Company, found at The Block in Annandale, offers a…
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Summer in Fairfax County brings a much-needed wave of outdoor concerts, warm weather, and an al fresco dining scene that makes this season a truly special one. From cozy lakeside coffeehouses to "gourmet dive bars," you’ll find caught-that-day seafood and flavorful cuisine at our award-winning…
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