At the Green Pig in Clarendon, chef/owner Scot Harlan gives hefty pork ribs the Buffalo wings treatment—they’re glazed in hot sauce and served atop blue-cheese fondue. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
A knotty wood communal table and a pressed-tin ceiling lend a rustic feel to Clarendon’s Green Pig bistro. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
A shaving of duck ham with egg yolk and bacon-potato hash is one of the gratis amuse bouches that might start a meal at L’Auberge Provencale. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
L’Auberge Provencale sommelier Christian Borel readies the French-country dining room at this elegant White Post getaway. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
Rice Paper, a stylish Vietnamese restaurant in Falls Church’s Eden Center, turns out fabulous lemon chicken with coconut rice. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
French doors and silk paddle fans adorn the genteel dining room at Clifton’s Trummer’s on Main. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
At brunchtime, Trummer’s on Main in Clifton turns out a tender-crusted quiche lorraine. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
Zucchini fritters, lamb sliders with tzatziki, and jalapeno-spiked feta dip are among the Greek small plates at Clarendon’s Cava Mezze. Photograph by Erik Uecke.
Saganaki—kefalograviera cheese doused in brandy and set aflame—is a showstopper of a small plate at Clarendon’s Cava Mezze. Photograph by Erik Uecke.
Maple Ave Restaurant, a Vienna dining room with an eclectic menu, is one of the area’s most exciting up-and-comers. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
Tim Ma’s eclectic menu at Maple Ave Restaurant includes a standout rendition of shrimp and grits. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
Simple Greek classics—such as this grilled octopus with lemon—are done right at Vienna’s Nostos. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
The vibe at Vienna’s Nostos may be minimalist chic, but the food is as soulful as you’ll find on an Aegean isle. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
Exposed brick, chic leather chairs, and a pressed tin ceiling set Rice Paper apart from its Eden Center neighbors. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
Vermilion puts a new twist on goat cheese and beets, pairing chevre-stuffed tortelloni with roasted baby beets, poppyseeds, and walnut froth. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
The lowlit, red-velvet-accented decor and gracious service make Vermilion one of Old Town Alexandria’s most romantic restaurants. Photograph by Scott Suchman.
