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Every year, I go places and list them. The primary criteria are 1.) Having a sit-down meal 2.) spending the night in that location.
Alexandria, Va.
Arlington, Va.
Burke, Va.
Fairfax, Va.
Falls Church, Va.
Franconia, Va.
McLean, Va.
Reston, Va.
Vienna, Va.
Annapolis, Md.
Baltimore, Md.
Columbia, Md.
Crownsville, Md.
Ellicot City, Md.
Poolesville, Md.
Avalon, N.J.
Ocean City, N.J.
Stone Harbor, N.J.
Wildwood Crest, N.J.
Woodstown, N.J.
Belleville, Pa.
Burnham, Pa.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Hershey, Pa.
Hummelstown, Pa.
Lewistown, Pa.
Mercersburg, [...]

UPDATE: Norm’s Beer and Wine will stay in Vienna – State of NoVa, The Post
The grassroots/social media effort to save Norm’s Beer & Wine has paid off. The landlord of Danor Plaza, Norm’s longtime home, had offered a lease to Fresh Market that included a non-compete clause. Norm’s would have had to leave when its [...]

Norm’s Beer and Wine Customers Fight Non-Compete Clause – Vienna Patch
When I still lived in Vienna, Norm’s Beer & Wine was my go-to for suds. The service was strong and owner Norm Yow was personable. His shop has created a devoted following, but his days at the Danor Plaza location he’s been in since 1998 [...]

For Vienna man, case of notorious spy Hanssen hit too close to home – The Fairfax Times
Brian Kelley, who lived on Talisman Drive outside of Vienna, Va., was originally thought to be the spy that was actually Robert Hanssen. The FBI was 99.9% sure that Kellly was “Ramon Garcia” and for 4 years 2 years [...]

Former spy Hanssen’s house is on the market – USA Today
VIENNA, Va. — Growing up around Washington was an interesting experience, though I did not quite realize it at the time.
I am sure my family and friends from the Wolf Trap Elementary school district in and near Vienna will be interested to know that the [...]

VIENNA, Va. — On June 17, 1861, “the first tactical use of of a train in warfare” occurred near what is now the current community center of my hometown. We learned about it in school but only upon seeing this story in the Sun Gazette about the upcoming sesquicentennial commemoration, did I decide to go [...]

Every year, I tally up where I went. The standard criteria are either spending the night or enjoying a sit down (non-fast food) meal. Hiking somewhere or going apple-picking, Christmas tree hunting, etc. counts too.
Alexandria, Va.
Arlington, Va.
Berryville, Va.
Fairfax, Va.
Falls Church, Va.
Markham, Va.
Purcellville, Va.
Reston, Va.
Round Hill, Va.
Tysons Corner, Va.
Vienna, Va.
Washington, D.C.
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Boston, Ma.
Cambridge, Ma.
Watertown, [...]

The Vienna Inn: Defining the Bar Food Genre – CityPaper
The Young and Hungry blog visits the Vienna Inn and paraphrases Potter Stewart in describing bar food:
I’ll just have to say I know it when I see it – and I’ve seen a lot of it served at the Vienna Inn.
What is funny about the [...]

Vienna Inn Turns 50 – The ConnectionA good article about the official dive of La Coupe Hauxer, the Vienna Inn. Lots of history is shared in this latest article.
©MMX William F. Yurasko

Ah bicycling, I miss you so. Hopefully, next year I can get a few more places on this list.
Alexandria, Va.Arlington, Va.Falls Church, Va.Mount Vernon, Va.Reston, Va.Vienna, Va.Washington, D.C.National Harbor, Md.Oxon Hill, Md.Avalon, N.J.North Wildwood, N.J.Sea Isle City, N.J.Stone Harbor, N.J.
©MMX William F. Yurasko