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VA’s Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks VA’s Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks
VA’s Most Romantic Restaurants: See OpenTable's Top Valentine's Day Picks From fireside steakhouses to waterfront fine dining, these spots set the stage for love on Valentine's Day. OpenTable has revealed its 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US. Nineteen of those restaurants recognized are in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Whether you're planning an intimate candlelit dinner or a scenic waterfront experience, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop for romance. J. Gilbert's – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood (Glastonbury, CT) For a cozy yet upscale experience, J. Gilbert's delivers prime…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Arlington Gem, DC Culinary Delight Make Yelp's Best New Restaurant List Arlington Gem, DC Culinary Delight Make Yelp's Best New Restaurant List
Arlington Gem, DC Culinary Delight Make Yelp's Best New Restaurant List The East Coast is well-represented on Yelp's just-released rankings of the best new restaurants in 2024. "For this list, the data team analyzed business rating and review volume for restaurants opened in the last 18 months," Yelp said. NY Well-Represented Leading the pack is Mēdüzā Mediterrania, located in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.  This top-ranked eatery specializes in “Mezze” dishes, which are typically served as appetizers or light meals in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines.  The menu is crafted for sharing and features a delightful variety of f…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Beloved H Street Mediterranean Eatery Closing In Northeast DC After Seven Years Beloved H Street Mediterranean Eatery Closing In Northeast DC After Seven Years
Beloved H Street Mediterranean Eatery Closing In Northeast DC After Seven Years A beloved Northeast DC Mediterranean eatery will be shuttering its doors next week, much to many customers' dismay. Sospeso, which can be found on one of the busiest blocks in the H Street Corridor in Northeast DC will serve its final meal on Sunday, April 7 as the owners prepare to shut down its operations. The announcement was made on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sospeso (@sospesodc) "It is with mixed emotions that we share this news: after seven incredible years, we’re preparing to CLOSE our doors in just two…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Lunchtime GOAT: Popular Mediterranean Chain Opens Another DMV Location Lunchtime GOAT: Popular Mediterranean Chain Opens Another DMV Location
Lunchtime GOAT: Popular Mediterranean Chain Opens Another DMV Location A fast-growing, fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant is dropping its dreamy falafel, pita, and bowls deeper into the DMV. Fresh off of feeding an army of reporters and staff outside of the Federal Courthouse in downtown DC last week, taim is opening its fourth DMV location in Fairfax's Westfair shopping center. Taim's newest location will officially open Friday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. The first 50 customers will receive taim swag. Expanding from Dupont Circle, which has been named “The Lunchtime GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time), Fairfax's taim joins locations in College Park, MD, and Tysons Corn…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining
Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining If you find yourself hungry and interested in trying a new outdoor dining scene, there are five restaurants in D.C. worth a visit, according to OpenTable. One-hundred restaurants in the U.S. have been ranked by their outdoor dining experience and luckily for DMV residents, five of them are right around the corner.  Here are the local restaurants you should try if you're craving good food and outdoor dining: 1. Zaytinya, located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, is Mediterranean cuisine with a modern flare. Their outdoor space is partly undercover and always lively. ZaytinyaZaytinya Fa…

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by AJ Goldbloom