Creating Your Own Wine Tasting Notes When it comes to describing wine, we all know enough to be dangerous. Yet, even the most knowledgeable among us are flummoxed by some of the terminology and methods used to describe wine. Here, we’ll help you understand how wines are described and show you how you can create […]

After my 10-day sojourn in Japan, I longed to continue dining on satisfying authentic Japanese food. The challenge was to find some in my own community. After careful research, my family and friends ended up at Ariake Restaurant in Reston. Ariake has two locations—Reston, the original location, and Annandale—but what’s special about Ariake is that […]

It’s that time of year, again! DC Restaurant Week is here! Enjoy special three-course, prix-fixe meals at these Tysons and Reston area participating restaurants for DC Restaurant Week, August 12 – August 18, 2019. Also, keep in mind that many restaurants extend their promotions a week or even up to a month! During this promotion, enjoy […]

Summer is officially here, and you know what that means… It’s barbecue season! Whether you’re hosting a few friends for an evening of surf and turf on the grill, or throwing a casual 4th of July cook out for the neighborhood or family, the variety of menu options combined with getting together with family and […]

Looking for a new dining experience? Try the Taste of Blue Ridge’s Root to Table Culinary Series! In true European fashion, guests are seated at long tables, where new dishes are tried and new friends are made. The meal takes place over the course of several hours, with course after delightful course served. Many meals […]

Have you ever wondered about the corks used to seal wine bottles? And why the cork is presented to you in a restaurant? There’s more to this little piece of bark than you knew. According to the Cork Quality Council, More than 12 billion bottles of wine are closed every year with cork. It is [...]

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to invite your friends and family over and fire up the grill! There’s not much better than spending quality time with the ones you love, unless it includes warm weather, cold drinks and great food, too! We’ve put together some of our top tips and considerations for […]

Great American Restaurants Debuts a New Complex of Stylish Restaurants The Empire began in 1974, when Randy Norton, the chairman and patriarch of Great American Restaurants (GAR) opened a pizzeria called Picco’s in Fairfax City. His high school sweetheart turned-wife, Patsy Norton worked by his side as a waitress. The couple fell in love with […]