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MATCHBOX VINTAGE PIZZA BISTRO 2911 District Ave. Fairfax 571-395-4869 http://matchboxmerrifield.com/ This outpost of the popular D.C. pizza chain is located in the Mosaic District, close to the Dunn Loring Metro. Fresh ingredients comprise their salads, appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, and entrees. A cool, laid-back atmosphere with exposed brick walls and beams that make you feel as though you’re in a loft. $$ OVVIO OSTERIA 2727 Merrilee Dr. Merrifield 703-573-2161 http://ovvioosteria.com/ Inspired by the cuisine of Calabria, Ovvio Osteria offers authentic Italian antipasti, pizzas, pastas, and entrees using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Chef Chris Watson and his team offer dishes including grilled Portuguese Octopus, white bean bruschetta, olive oil poached and braised Amish chicken, and pappardelle and wild boar. Grab a glass of wine, relax, and enjoy. $$ CYCLONE ANAYA’S 2911 District Ave. Ste. 170, Fairfax 703-992-9227 http://www.cycloneanaya.com/ Located in the Mosaic District, this is the first D.C. area outpost of this Texas legacy. Founded by world-class wrestler Cyclone Anaya and his wife Carolina, this restaurant offers homemade Mexican food, margaritas, ceviche, and all types of tacos. You can be sure to find something for everyone on their menu. $$ O’MALLEY’S PUB 1960 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean 703.893.2100 http://www.omalleyspub.com/tysons/ O’Malley’s Pub is the perfect place to watch the Redskins games on one of their 12 TVs and grab a beer with your friends. Diners can snack on pub favorites like spinach and artichoke dip, calamari, chicken tenders, wings, and nachos. $$ CAFÉ DELUXE 1800 International Drive West, McLean 703-761-0600 http://www.cafedeluxe.com/ Café Deluxe combines the charm of a neighborhood restaurant with the energy of a European eatery. This restaurant offers brunch, lunch, and dinner menus combining traditional fare with menu favorites. $$
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SILVER DINER http://www.silverdiner.com/restaurants/ tysons 8101 Fletcher St. McLean 703-821-5666 http://www.silverdiner.com/restaurants/tysons This location gives back to the community with its partnership with WolfTrap Elementary. Curbside carryout available. $ SHAMSHIRY 8607 Westwood Center Dr. Vienna 703-448-8883 www.shamshiry.com Shamshiry offers a taste of authentic Persian cuisine, from rice dishes to kabobs to vegetarian entrees. The Zereshk Polo offers rice studded with tart red currants, and the Chelo Kabob Shamshiry was previously prepared and served in the Shamshiry restaurant in Tehran. $$ SEASONS 52 7863L Tysons Corner, McLean 703-288-3852 www.seasons52.com Seasons 52 gives diners a fresh dining experience using natural cooking techniques to let the flavors shine. With all of their menu items being under 475 calories, it’s a great place to dine if you’re eating a healthy diet. Menus based on the flavors of the seasons, flavorful wines, and delectable mini desserts are a real treat for diners. $$ HARTH AT HILTON MCLEAN TYSONS CORNER 7920 Jones Branch Dr. McLean 703-761-5131 Harthrestaurant.com Executive chef Thomas Elder has his own rooftop beehive producing 200 pounds of honey each year and an organic garden that supplies harth with a variety of herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Harth serves comfort foods with a modern, fresh twist. Extensive wine, beer, and cocktail list. $$ CHEF GEOFF’S 8045 Leesburg Pike Vienna 571-282-6003 http://www.chefgeoff.com/ The Tyson’s Corner location of Chef Geoff Tracy’s restaurant chain offers a gluten free menu and a bacon bar with bacon nachos and chocolate pretzel cake with salty bacon. Businesspeople can be seen dining or enjoying a drink during lunch hour and dinner. Chef Geoff’s also offers a Sunday brunch and kid’s brunch. $$
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FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR 1960 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean 703-442-8384 http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com Inspired by the passion for steak and wine dinners, Fleming’s offers a list of 100 wines by the glass and an extensive selection of USDA Prime steaks and fresh seafood. Seasonal ingredients are showcased on the menu. PAUL BAKERY TYSONS GALLERIA 2001 International Dr. 1856G, McLean 571-447-5600 http://www.paul-usa.com/ PAUL Bakery brings a taste of France to Tysons Galleria. This upscale bakery offers French breads, sandwiches, pastries, and of course, tea and coffee. $ WOO LAE OAK 8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna 703-827-7300 http://www.woolaeoak.com/ Since 1946, Woo Lae Oak offers a Korean dining experience with traditional cuisine. Dishes like bibimbap and Korean barbeque keep diners coming back. Be sure to go on Mondays for half-priced bottles of wine and on Tuesdays, Woo Lae Oak offers a prix fixe dinner for two. $$ BUSARA THAI CUISINE 8142 Watson St. McLean 703-356-2288 www.busara.com/ty-main Busara is an inviting place to enjoy Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients prepared by experienced chefs. Diners can enjoy their lunch or dinner in a modern dining room. Entrees like ka pow chicken and pad Thai and soups and salads comprise their extensive lunch and dinner menus. VINO VOLO 1782 International Drive McLean (703) 506-6785 www.vinovolotysons.com Vino Volo staff hand picks their wines from around the world and puts them on a simple taste graph, helping diners determine their favorites. Start off your meal with their cheese and charcuterie and take your pick from mouthwatering small plates. The freshest ingredients are used to make their dishes, like their truffled penne with white cheddar, smoked gouda, truffle oil, and toasted bread crumbs.
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