Page 18 - DreamScapes Magazine | Winter/Spring 2023

A Culinary Getaway in
Northern
VIRGINIA
From celebrity chefs to creative cocktails and more, dining in Northern Virginia offers endless possibilities.
BARCA PIER, ALEXANDRIA
FARM BREW LIVE, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
TAP THE TRAIL
Prince William County offers a “Steins, Vines and Moonshine” Trail that lets visi- tors explore over 20 wineries, distilleries, breweries and tasting rooms with its self- guided experience.
BY CARA O’DONNELL
Chocolate? At breakfast? It’s true. And it’s not just for kids. At The Conche, nestled in an unassuming shopping plaza in Northern Virginia and home to a chocolate lab in addition to a full dining menu, Celebrity Chef Santosh Tiptur shows the dessert staple can be infused into any dish at any time of day. The huevos rancheros feature a cocoa-infused black bean purée, and the cocoa-spiced rib jus on the short rib egg and hash flatbread offers the perfect hint of sweetness.
That’s just the beginning of what can be a truly delicious culinary outing in Northern Virginia. Located just outside the U.S. capital city of Wash- ington, D.C., Northern Virginia is where top chefs expand their horizons and where local culinary minds hone their skills. It’s where a growing wine and craft beer scene is developing new flavours and where diners can lit- erally explore the cuisine of the globe without ever leaving the region.
18 DREAMSCAPES WINTER/SPRING 2023