Open Kitchen

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A culinary space to "eat, cook and entertain", Open Kitchen is a hidden gem nestled in Falls Church, VA. Owner Hue-Chan Karels and Executive Chef Kenneth Hughes draw their inspiration from local producers while bringing the essence of the city to the cozy suburbs. With a "kitchen incubator" concept and a seasonally influenced bistro menu, Open Kitchen provides reasonably priced fare as well as cooking classes and a great space for private events.  Closest Metro is West Falls Church.

Compané

Run by the Cristofori family, Compané is a brick oven bistro that provides wood fired pizzas and Italian cuisine in a comfortable, home-like ambiance that refreshes the Italian scene in Fairport, NY.  I was in upstate NY visiting family for the weekend and we had plans to go to Compané for dinner.  Though we had reservations for our group of seven, it was very crowded when we arrived and had to wait almost 40 minutes to be seated.

Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar

Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar opened in March 2011 as a sophisticated yet approachable New American neighborhood restaurant with a strong focus on the relationship between accessible wines and seasonal food offerings. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Denver’s vibrant cultural center along 14th Street, across the Colorado Convention Center and Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and adjacent to the Denver Theatre District.

Pound The Hill's Bistro & Wine Bar

The secret is out! Known locally as an organic coffee shop, Pound The Hill has recently opened their doors in the evening as a bistro and wine bar where customers can be seated for table service starting at 5pm.  Owner Karl Johnson and Chef Jonathan Taub have built an awesome and value friendly menu around their new wines and beer with the help of many local experts.  Featuring an eclectic global array of items, Pound The Hill's Bistro & Wine Bar is a charming addition to the neighborhood.  Closest Metro is Eastern Market.