A La Minute Update: Northern Virginia Magazine 25 Best Restaurants
I get Northern Virginia magazine (I have no idea how or why) and the December issue features the 25 best restaurants. Apparently it’s the first time they’ve ranked the restaurants in the region. It salutes the “fresh faces” such as Bazin’s on Church and The Majestic, and laments the “dearly departed” including Oyamel and Colving Run Tavern.
Washington chefs who have crossed the Potomac (eek!) are embraced for breathing freshness into our dining scene. Chefs like Tony Chittum of Vermillion feels that Northern Virginians are adventurous eaters- willing to eat whatever he puts on the menu. Chef Roberto Donna of Bebo likes the fact that Virginia allows you to make your own charcuterie, and Chef Jamie Leeds of Hanks Oyster Bar in Old Town thinks that Virginia is more family oriented.
Among the restaurants included are Eve, Willow, The Majestic, Ray’s the Steaks and Eleventh Street Lounge. So, if you’d like to have a nice reference for NoVa restaurants to put on your “to eat at” list, grab the December issue at your newsstand.
