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Loudoun’s Destination Restaurants:
The Best of DC’s Wine
Country
Locality: Loudoun County Leesburg, VA 20175 Let your taste buds do the touring in Loudoun! In a nomination and juried process, five restaurants were identified as its best. They offer a unique, authentic, and cultural experience, are committed to quality, use locally grown produce, and are local favorites. Lightfoot Restaurant in Leesburg is housed in a turn-of-the-century bank, turned polished dining space adorned with a rare and striking collection of 1920s original French posters. From fried green tomatoes to atomic crab cakes, and prime rib, the food is imaginative and does not disappoint. The English pub atmosphere in Upperville’s Hunters Head Tavern is inviting and informal. Order at the half-door opening at the bar, then choose a table in the 1750s cabin or on the stone patio. The entrees make excellent use of the certified humane and organically raised meats from the owner’s farm nearby. Magnolia’s at the Mill is housed in a restored 1905 mill in Purcellville where wheels and pulleys are still suspended in the ceiling. The vibe is as upbeat as the open kitchen and the menu is inspired both by the chef’s Italian background and by Southern traditions. Try the Mediterranean shrimp and white cheddar stone-ground grits. Seek Tuscarora Mill Restaurant out for the same reason the locals do – great food, a comfortable atmosphere, and welcoming service. Tuskies (as the locals call it) is also housed in a restored mill. The cuisine and wine list are nationally recognized. Try the steamed Thai mussels, hearty lamb trio, or the salmon club. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm is a 1,000 star restaurant in an elegant glass conservatory situated on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River. It offers a farm-to-table experience, and the five-course meals are not rushed. It received the 2007 Sante Award for its excellence in culinary hospitality and sustainable cuisine. These restaurants, and Loudoun’s 22 wineries, are described in the Touring Guide to DC’s Wine Country: Loudoun, Virginia. Telephone: Michael Carter, Loudoun Convention & Visitors Assn: Email: Carter@VisitLoudoun.org Website: www.VisitLoudoun.org |
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