Restaurant · Crystal City
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"Rahman “Rock” Harper of Queen Mother’s Fried Chicken in Arlington is also nominated in the same category." - Tierney Plumb
American restaurant · Clarendon
Seafood & veggie-forward dishes, vibrant cocktails, low-intervention wines
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Coffee shop · Lyon Park
Health-conscious breakfasts, sandwiches, waffles, wine & beer
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Spanish restaurant · Bluemont
Authentic Spanish fare & tapas with a global wine list
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American restaurant · Ashton Heights
Breakfast all day, American fare, boozy milkshakes, tarts
Italian restaurant · Pentagon City
Italian cuisine with chandeliers and outdoor seating
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Restaurant · Long Branch Creek
Lao and Thai cuisine with flavorful dishes like Naem Khao Thadaeu.
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Pizza restaurant · Ballston
Italian standby serving thin crust pizza & pasta dishes
Bar · Bluemont
Auto-themed bar with pool tables, pinball, pub grub & patio
Crave-worthy foods, artisanal drinks, open-air terrace
Bakery · Clarendon
Bakery crafting pies, cookies, cupcakes & vegan choices