For the next two weeks, Reston area restaurants will take part in the Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week.
Beginning Mon., Jan. 25 and through. Sunday, Feb. 7, restaurants around the DC region will offer prix fixe meals for two or four people.
A lunch meal for one is $22. The first dinner option includes a $60 meal for two and a $120 meal for four. The second option includes a $100 meal for two and a $200 meal for four.
The launch of the annual restaurant week, which is organized by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, delayed by one week “in consideration of the fluid nature of activities and regulatory measures” in effecting the area, according to the restaurant’s website.
The following local restaurants are taking part in the promotional week
- The Melting Pot – Lunch and dinner only
- Founding Farmers Reston – Lunch and dinner only
- Mon Ami Gabi – Lunch and dinner only
- Clyde’s of Reston – Dinner only
- Morton’s The Steakhouse – Lunch and dinner only
- PassionFish – Lunch and dinner only
The complete list of participating restaurants is available online.
Photo via Mon Ami Gabi/Facebook
Although COVID-19 may limit celebrations, there’s still plenty to do locally for Father’s Day this upcoming Sunday (June 21).
PassionFish in Reston Town Center is offering a “premium grill meal kit,” which includes a classic shrimp cocktail, New York strip steaks, heirloom tomatoes, house rolls, dessert, beer and wine. Orders can be placed by calling 703-230-3474.
Mon Ami Gabi, a French bistro in Reston Town Center, is offering a prix fixe menu for $50 per person from noon to 9 p.m. Orders can be picked up at 11 a.m. The three-course spread includes roasted chicken, filet mignon, pommel frites, and dessert.
Reston Farmers Market by FreshFarm, which is open today (Wednesday) from 3-7 p.m. at 11900 Lawyers Road, is offering several deals. Vendors like The Fermented Pig, a father-daughter operation, is offering free local delivery and shipping for items like hot Italian sausage and salumi.
Meanwhile, Reston Strong, a local community advocacy group, is considering hosting a Father’s Day event on Sunday for Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old Black man who was killed at a Wendy’s drive-thru in Atlanta. More details are expected soon.
Meanwhile, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to dine at member restaurants through Father’s Day. If patrons spend at least $10 at a member restaurant and email a receipt to [email protected], an entry will be submitted to a drawing to win $500.
Photo via PassionFish
Several local restaurants are offering special deals for the annual Northern Virginia Restaurant Week, which ends on Sunday (September 15).
The week, which is organized by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, features special menus and deals by local restaurants. This year’s event kicked off on Monday (September 9).
The following restaurants are participating:
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill
- Mon Ami Gabi
- Not Your Average Joe’s Kitchen & Bar
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
- Founding Farmers Reston Station
Restaurants will offer menus specifically designed for the event. Reservations are highly encouraged.
The event is sponsored by Boston Properties and Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
Photo courtesy Mon Ami Gabi
Light it up — Snag a few free LED light bulbs. The giveaway is taking place in April and May at six Fairfax County libraries. [Fairfax County Government]
“A Night in Paris” Wine Dinner —Â Transport yourself to France with a five-course seasonal menu at Mon Ami Gabi from 6-9 p.m. today. Each course will be paired with French boutique wines. [Mon Ami Gabi]
$15.5 Billion for Metro — Where does it go and how does Metro plan to spend it? [The Washington Post]
Job opportunity in Herndon — The Herndon Adult Day Health Care Center is looking for a Spanish instructor. [Fairfax County Government]
Photo by Ruth Sievers
The Northern Virginia Restaurant Week is back this year. The annual event, which runs from March 19-26, offers reduced price at more than 50 restaurants in Northern Virginia.
Customers are strongly encouraged to make reservations.
Several eateries in Reston and Herndon are participating in the event, including:
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants (12130 Sunset Hills Rd)
- GreenFare (408 Elden Street)
- Gregorio’s Trattoria (428 North Point Village Center)
- Kalypso’s Sports Tavern (1617 Washington Plaza N)
- Mon Ami Gabi (11950 Democracy Drive)
- Red’s Table (11150 South Lakes Drive)
- The Melting Pot (11730 Plaza America Drive)
For a complete list of all eateries taking part, visit the event’s website.
Photo via Northern Virginia Restaurant Week
Tennessee Loveless is an outsider.
Born severely colorblind, Loveless worked relentlessly as an artist despite failing out of art school. With no formal training, he was let down dozens of times before he his work was noticed.
Now he’s partnered with Disney and has a new collection called “Art Outsiders” on display at the ArtInsights gallery in Reston Town Center (11921 Freedom Drive), created with the collaboration of ArtInsights owner Leslie Combemale.
Both Combemale and Loveless will be at French bistro Mon Ami Gabi (11950 Democracy Drive) Tuesday at 6 p.m. for an evening of food, wine and art discussion. The Art Outsiders collection will be on display and the two will discuss the creative process behind the development of the project.
The evening will begin with a welcome reception, followed by a selection of hors d’oeuvres. In addition, attendees will be served a five-course meal paired with a boutique wine selection. Food includes a crispy goat cheese salad and charred bison rib-eye. The full menu can be found here.
“Art Outsiders”  is a collection of abstract portraits of various figures that all have one thing in common. Everyone depicted in Loveless’s collection was an outsider in their field of work, a reflection of Loveless’s own story. These portraits are people in the fields of science, art, music and beyond and each work of art displays a narrative of history, courage and perseverance. . Some notable figures include Vincent Van Gogh, David Bowie and Andy Warhol.
Tickets for the event are $75 and must be purchased in advance by calling 703-707-0233.
Image of Tennessee Loveless artwork
Reston Town Center restaurants are vying to woo customers back now that parking rules have changed.
Starting today, parking in Reston Town Center is free for an hour before 5 p.m. and completely free all evening after 5 p.m. Patrons still have to pay a minimum of $2 for any time spent over an hour in the garages before 5 p.m.
In celebration of the new parking deal, at least two Reston Town Center restaurants are offering specials tonight.
Seafood restaurant PassionFish (11960 Democracy Drive) is hosting a “Parking Repeal Party” tonight in their bar/lounge, according to post on their Twitter account.
Join us TODAY for a #ParkingRepealParty in the bar/lounge! Extended Happy Hour 3-9p w/ $5 specials! Parking now FREE after 5 M-F & wkends! pic.twitter.com/JHrSOR4IsA
— PassionFish Reston (@PassionFishRest) June 5, 2017
“PassionFish has always offered parking validation, but is pleased that its fellow businesses will have the same advantages and that guests can visit more easily,” said Simoneink senior accounting director Meg Malloy, who works with PassionFish.
In addition, according to a Facebook post by French bistro Mon Ami Gabi (11950 Democracy Drive), the restaurant will have a special dinner menu item this week “to celebrate the return of free parking.”
