Food & Drink

Arlington, Virginia and the surrounding area boasts a vibrant food and drink scene that seamlessly blends diverse culinary traditions with innovative local flavors. From bustling farmers’ markets and food trucks to upscale restaurants and cozy cafes, the area offers a dynamic mix of dining options that cater to every palate. Craft breweries and stylish cocktail bars further enhance Arlington’s appeal, making it a must-visit destination for foodies everywhere.

Neighborhood Dining Guides

Restaurant Reviews

Treat Yourself to These Holiday Sweets From NoVA Shops

Holiday cheer is here in the form of cookies, cakes and elaborate ice cream concoctions. They're sure to turn any Grinch into Buddy the Elf.

Where to Order Hanukkah Eats and Treats in the DMV

Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights with latkes, sufganiyot and other traditional foods from these restaurants, bakeries and delis.

7 Holiday Pop-Up Bars In and Around Arlington, VA

With cinnamon-infused tequila, candy cane coladas and spiked eggnog, these decked-out bar scenes are making spirits bright.

In Middleburg, a New Destination for Bourbon Lovers

Come for the small batch Provenance bourbon and make a vacation of it by staying in a 19th-century manor house.

Where to Eat in Chinatown in Flushing, New York

Take the train to Queens for hand-pulled noodles, Dongbei-style barbecue, dim sum, Peking duck and other delights.

Fab Filipino Breakfast Sandwiches Come to National Landing

Try pan de sal buns stuffed with soy-braised pork, ribeye steak, jammy eggs and more at Lapu Lapu and Gwenie's Pastries.

Where to Buy Good Bread for Your Holiday Table

Pick up spiced, seasoned and fruited holiday loaves, plus classic baguettes, boules, challah and other leavened goodies from these Northern Virginia bakeries.

These NoVA Restaurants Are Serving Thanksgiving Dinner

Don't feel like cooking? Make a reservation to enjoy a chef-prepared holiday meal with all the trimmings—and no dirty dishes.

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Northside Social’s New Coffee Blend Benefits Arlington Free Clinic

Give the AFC roast from Counter Culture Coffee a try at the cafe's locations in Clarendon and Falls Church.

This Arlington Tavern Is All About Moonshine

Once outlawed, the homegrown spirit is making a comeback at Nettie's, an Appalachian-themed watering hole in Clarendon.

20 Places to Order Thanksgiving Takeout Dishes in Northern VA

Spend time with family and friends, not in the kitchen, with chef-made to-go servings of turkey, mashed potatoes, desserts and more.

Where to Order Thanksgiving Pies

With fillings such as pumpkin, apple-guava and bourbon-pecan, these local bakeries make holiday entertaining easy as pie.

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