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Virginia Eateries Named Among America's Top 100 Restaurants For 2024 Virginia Eateries Named Among America's Top 100 Restaurants For 2024
Virginia Eateries Named Among America's Top 100 Restaurants For 2024 Five eateries in the DMV have been named to Yelp's list of 100 top restaurants in the U.S. for 2024. Yelp says its list is comprised of both "new discoveries and longtime favorites." The user-review site put its data science team to work in coming up with the list, it said. The scientists "analyzed user submissions to determine the top restaurants by ratings, number of reviews, and volume of submissions, and finalized the rankings with the expertise of our Community Managers," Yelp said. No. 20: Ekiben in Baltimore:  Ekiben has 4.8 stars and more than 1,700 Yelp reviews, and was…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Three DMV Restaurants Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Three DMV Restaurants
Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Three DMV Restaurants Three restaurants in the DMV have been ranked among the best new restaurants in the U.S. by Yelp. The user-generated review site compiled a list of the 25 best eateries in the country in an effort to "celebrate the rising stars of the culinary world. "It’s a mouthwatering trip around America that highlights some of your favorite places and their most popular dishes." The DMV area restaurants on the list include: 5. Rania, Washington, D.C: The Michelin star restaurant is from the team behind the famed Punjab Grill DC. They said Rania is their "daring new vision that shatters stereotypes o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations
Gone Fishin' Forever: Popular Oyster, Seafood Restaurant Shutting Down Two DC Locations Foodies in the District are running out of time to try a popular seafood spot that is getting ready to permanently close its doors. Owners of the Brine Oyster & Seafood House announced that they will be serving their final meals this weekend at both the H Street NE and Dupont locations with one final dinner service for fans of the restaurants' wide variety of fresh and local fish products. The final dinner service at both locations is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11.  It may come as a surprise to some that Brine's will be closing after the eatery ranked among the best Yelp reviews in …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
Arlington Taco Spot Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America A Virginia taco spot made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S.  Yelp has released its list of "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," and according to the rundown, an Arlington taco truck is a must-try. Tacos El Chilango Food Truck, located at 1723 14th St N., came in at No. 28. The truck has 633 reviews at 4.7 stars on Yelp. "Simple, fast, cheap, authentic & delicious!" one Yelper said. "It's easy to park nearby and the staff is friendly." "Was skeptical as I just moved to the east coast from central Texas, and didn't expect blow you away Mexican all the way up here," another ad…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews
New Fairfax Vietnamese Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews A newly-opened Vietnamese restaurant in Fairfax is getting reviews as hot as its steamed dumplings. Green Basil — Dimsum & Pho had big shoes to fill, as it replaced Viet House at 11216 Main St. in Fairfax. The soft opening was last week. As of Friday, Sept. 22, it had 4.9 stars on Yelp, and nine rave reviews. "Sparkling clean, modern decor," one person write. "Warm, very attentive service." "This was a nice little hole in the wall," another said. "I enjoyed when I first walked in how clean everything was. The menu was easy to read and order from.  "The servers were insanely…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
'Hot As Hell': AC Outage Has Arlington Moviegoers Sweltering Through 'Barbenheimer' 'Hot As Hell': AC Outage Has Arlington Moviegoers Sweltering Through 'Barbenheimer'
'Hot As Hell': AC Outage Has Arlington Moviegoers Sweltering Through 'Barbenheimer' The movie theater was a hot place to be this weekend with the blockbuster releases of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" — literally. The air conditioning at Regal Ballston Quarter is out, making for a sweltering experience. "Warning: As of Thursday aka the release of Barbenheimer madness, the air conditioning was nonfunctional at the Ballston theater," one Yelper said. "We checked out the theater, and it felt like 85 degrees in there. We waited 15 minutes in line at concessions for a manager to process our refund. When I told a friend about our experience, she said she went there for a movie a mo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Ritzy DC Area Hotels Top List Of Best Places To Stay In America Ritzy DC Area Hotels Top List Of Best Places To Stay In America
Ritzy DC Area Hotels Top List Of Best Places To Stay In America Looking for a place to stay in Washington DC? Yelp's newly-revealed list of Top 100 Places to stay in 2023 recommends six area hotels. The list highlights highly-rated hotels, inns, campgrounds, guesthouses, resorts and stays and is based on ratings and reviews from the Yelp community, the article says.  The DC-area hotels on the list include: 16. The Hay-Adams, DC 54, Blue Rock, Washington, VA 60. Waldorf Astoria, DC 62. Hotel Madera, DC 81. The Inn At Little Washington, Washington, VA 95. Conrad Washington DC Click here for the complete list from Yelp.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Most Popular Local Bakeries In Northern VA Most Popular Local Bakeries In Northern VA
Most Popular Local Bakeries In Northern VA Whether it's a gooey chocolate chip cookie or a homemade pumpkin pie you're after, there are plenty of bakeries to choose from across northern Virginia. But which ones are the best? Daily Voice has compiled a list of some of the best mom-and-pop baked shops in the area using the highest-rated shops on user-review sites including Google and Yelp. Bakeshop, Arlington Dolce Ciabatta, Leesburg View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dolce & Ciabatta (@dolceciabatta) The Difference Baker, Ashburn Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe, Arlington …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County
VA Neapolitan Pizzeria Chain Is Getting So-So Reviews In Loudoun County A northern Virginia Pizza Hut has an entirely new taste and look. The store on E. Market Street in Leesburg has been transformed into Pupatella, a Neapolitan pizzeria founded in 2007 by Enzo Algarme, The lights are bright on at our newest location in #LeesburgVA! We are open and excited to be part of this amazing... Posted by PUPATELLA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 The eatery opened earlier this year, complete with ovens shipped from Italy, a patio and outdoor bar. Pupatella has eight other locations across Washington DC and Virginia. So far, it's getting decent reviews, having earn…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
VA Brothers' Pizzeria Named Among Best In America VA Brothers' Pizzeria Named Among Best In America
VA Brothers' Pizzeria Named Among Best In America Thin-crust or deep-dish, Yelp's latest rundown of the 100 best pizzerias in US and Canada has something for everyone. Including three pizzerias in the DMV. The user-review site identified businesses in the pizza category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Here are the DMV spots on the list: 32. Pizzoco Pizza Parlor, Winchester, Virginia: Pizzoco is owned by Rappahannock County brothers Jesse and Steve Von Fange, who grew up cooking and both spent time at the helm of Rudy's Pizza in Sperryville, the restaurant's website say…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Virginia Restaurants Named Among 100 Best In America By Yelp Virginia Restaurants Named Among 100 Best In America By Yelp
Virginia Restaurants Named Among 100 Best In America By Yelp Yelp has released their 10th annual Top 100 US Restaurants list, with two Virginia restaurant making the cut. Richmond-area Bocata Arepa Bar came in at number 67, making the Venezuelan street food joint a hit .The restaurant is said to have the "best arepa in Virginia", according to Yelp. The owners of the popular Venezuelan restaurant met while working at a Richmond area restaurant and decided to open their own spot based on chef and co-owner Alejandro Loreto's grandmothers recipes.   Poquoson's 185 also made the list, ranking at number 87. The laid-back breakfast nook offers d…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
Virginia Cuban Restaurant Opening New Location In Maryland Virginia Cuban Restaurant Opening New Location In Maryland
Virginia Cuban Restaurant Opening New Location In Maryland A Virginia-based Cuban restaurant is coming to Maryland in the coming weeks.  Cubasi Bistro announced earlier this month they are opening a second location in Bethesda. The restaurant will be on the bottom floor of The Seasons Luxury Apartments, located at 4710 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda Magazine reports. Cubasi Bistro opened its first location in Loudoun, Virginia in 2019, according to The Burn. The restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine, serving "a mixture of modern culinary ideas and 'traditional' dishes with a twist," according to Cubasi's website.  Service is first-come, first-serve a…

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by David Cifarelli
News
This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says
This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says A great burger doesn't have to be fancy. Throw a juicy patty between two buns, add the fix-ins in between and boom, you have yourself a burger. But if you're looking the best one in Virginia, a new list has got you covered. “Eat This, Not That” compiled its guide by including top-rated restaurants on Yelp. The Empire Burger at Gourmet Burger Bistro in Portsmouth is the best in the state, according to the food publication’s list. The burger consists of a hand-pressed patty topped with Philadelphia steak, sauteed onions, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and American cheese, and topped with lettuce …

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by Nicole Acosta