Cacio e pepe at Aventino. Photo: Scott Suchman for The Washington Post via Getty Images
A wave of winter restaurant weeks is rolling out across Maryland and Virginia.
Why it matters: Some of the area's most exciting international eats are located in the burbs — and now, a perfect excuse to explore.
😋 Savor Bethesda: A $10 meal in 2026? Yep, Bethesda spots are offering $10 bites, plus $20 and $35 lunch and dinner deals. The mix runs the gamut from upscale to casual shops for ramen, sandwiches and more. Now through Sunday
🌎 Vienna Restaurant Week: About 45 restaurants, bars, bakeries and cafés are in on the action, serving global specials — think Korean breakfast sandwiches at Shilla Bakery and upscale Italian dinners at Roberto's. Friday through Mar. 8.
🍽️ Fairfax City Restaurant Week: More than 20 local favorites are rolling out specials and set menus, spanning cozy wine bars to sizzling Korean barbecue. Friday through Mar. 8
⛵ Annapolis Restaurant Week: Make it a Bay weekend. Nearly 40 restaurants are offering dining deals, breakfast through dinner, plus wine specials. Now through Sunday
🍷 Warrenton Restaurant Week: About an hour from D.C., this historic small town pairs special menus with boutique shopping and easy access to Virginia wine country. Now through Mar. 8
