5 Local Restaurants to try in Northern Virginia!
We’re so grateful to partner with some amazing restaurants in Northern Virginia to provide locally-grown produce for their menus. Summertime is the perfect time to get together with friends and family and try a new restaurant - check out one of these next time you’re dining out!
Ellie Bird
Falls Church, VA
Ellie Bird is the “little sister” restaurant of the Michelin starred Rooster & Owl in DC! Named after Yuan and Carey Tang’s youngest daughter born in 2020, Ellie Bird is a contemporary, casual, chef-driven restaurant. This is a great family-friendly spot to take your kids! Their current menu features so many veggie-focused items such as spring pea rangoons, fennel rigatoni, cucumber salad, and yuca tots. They also have an amazing brunch!
Joon
Vienna, VA
Joon is an Iranian restaurant curated by Michelin-starred chef Chris Morgan and Grande Dame of Persian cooking Najmieh Batmanglij. They offer a variety of unique small and large plates like Mast-o Khiar (yogurt, cucumber, garlic, spring onion, walnuts, mint, tarragon, dill, olive oil), Baba Ganoush, Rotisserie Cauliflower, Persian Cucumber Salad, Fattoush, Kabobs, and Duck fesenjoon (duck legs, pomegranate, walnuts, crispy onions).
Vermilion
Alexandria, VA
Dine out near the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria with a meal at Vermilion! Their menu features seasonally-driven dishes featuring ingredients from the Mid-Atlantic region. Chef Anthony Chittum creates a delicious menu described as “a love letter to the rich bounty this region provides.” They offer a standard menu as well as the ‘Farm Table’ experience, a family-style three course option designed to showcase the menu in its entirety.
The Wine Kitchen
Leesburg, VA
This is the restaurant for those who appreciate good wine and good food! The Wine Kitchen is a wine bar and restaurant featuring a seasonal Italian inspired menu. Enjoy delicious plates from their current menu like charred asparagus salad, roasted mushrooms, house-made pastas, and fresh seafood!
Wren at The Watermark Hotel
Tysons, VA
Wren is a Japanese restaurant inspired by “Izakaya,” the Japanese concept of having a place to gather together to relax and chat while enjoying good food and drink. Chef Yo Matsuzaki sources locally-grown ingredients to create sophisticated, but approachable cuisine that merge Japanese street food with modern American elements. Oysters, maguro tartare, baby beet salad with yuzu pistachio vinaigrette, kaisen ramen – their menu is filled with many delicious options!
The Chefs we work with are always creating the most amazing meals with our veggies and we’re constantly in awe! If you live in or are visiting Northern VA, definitely make sure to check out one of these spots for a locally-sourced dinner!
Want to cook with the same organic produce as top DMV Chefs?
Shop retail from our Online Farmers Market ($30 order minimum) or sign up for a weekly CSA vegetable subscription!