Attendees will have the opportunity to sample dishes from a diverse selection of restaurants, including 2941, The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, Ned’s New England Deck, Sloppy Mama’s BBQ, and many others.
Early Bird tickets for the Best of NoVA Soiree, hosted by Northern Virginia Magazine, will be available until Tuesday, September 24, after which prices will rise.
Scheduled for Thursday, October 10, at the CrystalView Event Center in Fairfax, the Soiree begins at 6 p.m. for early access ticket holders, while general admission starts at 7 p.m. The event concludes at 10 p.m. All tickets for this 21+ event grant attendees unlimited food samples and access to an open bar.
Similar to the magazine’s well-regarded Taste of NoVA event, the Soiree will allow guests to enjoy culinary delights from numerous regional eateries featured in the publication. Attendees are encouraged to don cocktail attire for the enchanting Enchanted Forest-themed evening, which promises surprises and delightful photo opportunities.
The participating restaurants span a range of dining styles, from upscale cuisine to comfort food. Some highlights of the menu include:
– Salmon confit with potato foam and smoked trout caviar from 2941
– Doughnuts, pastries, and iced coffee from Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe
– Chicken and mushroom paella from Sabores Tapas Bar
– Dry-aged, herb-crusted New York Strip with truffled sunchoke puree from The Black Sheep
– Yume Signature Roll and mini poke bites from Yume Sushi
– Lobster roll from Ned’s New England Deck
Other notable restaurants participating in the event include Agora, The Ashby Inn, Carmello’s, Celebration by Rupa Vira, Chunky Cup Bubble Tea and Fries, Harrimans Grill, Harvey’s, Honest Grill, Joon, NUE: Elegantly Vietnamese, The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, Roadhouse Momo & Grill, Ruthie’s All-Day, The Salt Line, Sense of Thai, SER, Sloppy Mama’s BBQ, SnoCream Company, The Study, Taco Bamba, Thompson Italian, Trattoria Villagio, Trummer’s, and Wooboi Hot Chicken.
The open bar will feature offerings from sponsors, including scotch tastings from The Macallan, a magical cocktail from MGM, drinks from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, The Famous Grouse, and Highland Park, along with wine and beer selections.
The event supports Project Purple, an initiative focused on eradicating pancreatic cancer through advancements in early detection and curative treatments.
Additional sponsors for the event include Maestro Group, Liquid Death, iHeart Media, and Floret & Vine.
For tickets and more details, visit BestOfNoVASoiree.com.