42385 Ryan Rd Unit 104
Ashburn VA 20148
703.327.5900
www.mythaipalace.ca

Intro:
Brambleton is a fine suburb, with plenty of good places to eat, but one location in particular immediately stood out for me. Like many restaurants in the area, My Thai Palace is located in a mini mall, but its predictability ended there.

126 Edds Lane Sterling, VA
Phone 703.444.8510
www.tasteofburma.com

According to Wikipedia “Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar, is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia.” Burma is bordered by countries with major culinary traditions, including India, China, and Thailand. I like Thai, Chinese and Indian foods so how could I have missed Burmese food? How come the only time I hear about Burma in the media, it is about Burmese military junta and not about their beautiful culture and food? I hope to change this as I just found out about this great Burmese restaurant called “A Taste of Burma” in Sterling.

Pinnacle Towers South
1753 Pinnacle Drive, McLean
703.748.191
www.panacherestaurant.com

The times when you had to trek down to DC for a stylish restaurant with great food are finally over. Top of the line restaurants are doing the smart thing and coming to suburbs to find their customers. After years of serving discriminating DC clients, Panache Restaurant brought its great menu and beautiful décor to McLean.

Panache’s retro sleek interior is the brainchild of owner Aziz Safi with some help from a local boutique decorative painting company. Brown crocodile skin adorns the wall of the opening foyer and the main dining room is awash in cream leather with accents of dark red with crystal pendant chandeliers that add a glow to the space. The  lounge and private dining rooms feature vintage 1940s-textile inspired, custom stenciled walls which evoke the look of silk wall coverings. All of this just a stone throw away from your house and with affordable prices.

11927 Democracy Drive Reston
703.437.0800

When Jackson’s came to The Reston Town Center a few years back, I avoided the beckoning glow of it's neon lights. Restaurant openings typically mean large crowds, long lines and two-hour waits, all of which I despise. And the busier the bar, the more crippling my anxiety...

111 Church Street, NW Vienna
703.255.7212

For years, my impression of Vienna has been one of a “clique neighborhood” with an unchangeable pattern and landscape. It seemed as if established Vienna landmark restaurants like Nizam and others, tending to older couples with the men wearing sports jackets and ties, were going to remain unchecked. Couple of new construction projects on Church Street is changing the old façade of Vienna. It is slowly turning into a place you may want to visit even if you don’t live there. Bazin’s can be one of your starting points.

800 West Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg, MD
301.963.4847

13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax, VA
703.961.1140

6220 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
703.534.3342

Make Your Husband Happy Tonight:  Take Him to Dogfish Head Alehouse

We actually think that we found a place that would please your entire family. It is Dogfish Head Alehouse, owned and operated by the same company that brews; you guessed it Dogfish Head beer. We recently visited the Falls Church location and we became extremely pleased with the quality of service, ambiance, food and of course the beer.

911 King Street
Alexandria
703.837.9117
www.majesticcafe.com

Majestic Café has been in operation on King Street since 1932. Starting in 2007, it has been operating with the addition of new investors, including Virginia Governor Mark Warner, and a very talented chef, Shannon Overmiller. I decided to give Majestic a try during a busy Friday lunchtime.

As you enter this landmark, everything including the beautiful full bar looks the same, yet updated. The walls are painted with light-colored paint and the giant framed mirrors add depth to this narrow restaurant. In the tray ceiling, cascading dry wall is mixed with old style silver-colored metal panels. Directly in front of you is the open kitchen, slightly elevated and buzzing with the chef ’s energy. You look up one minute and she is Majestic Café has been in operation on King Street since 1932. Starting in 2007, it has been operating with the addition of new investors, including Virginia Governor Mark Warner, and a very talented chef, Shannon Overmiller. I decided to give Majestic a try during a busy Friday lunch time.