Weekly Picks Presented By Venga


This week's stock market may have been as unstable as J-Lo and Marc's relationship, but there are still some things that you can count on, like a free $50 gift card from Venga. That's right, we've decided to do our part for the economy and bestow this gift on Venga users. All you need is a camera, a Twitter account and the serious desire to snag some delicious food.
- Download Venga for free on the IPhone store, Android market, or at getvenga.com
- Visit any five of the many great restaurants featured on Venga
- Take a picture of your favorite thing there- the food, the décor, your waiter(!)
- Post it on Twitter with the restaurant name and the message "thanks @govenga!"
Then, behold your $50 gift card — no stocks or brokers required. The card is good at Chef Geoff's Downtown, Chef Geoff's Northwest, Chef Geoff's Tysons Corner and Lia's. The photos must be from five DIFFERENT restaurants on Venga. This is an ongoing contest.
CAPITOL HILL
• Art and Soul
50 percent off ArtStart Breakfast
They’re making restaurant week extraordinary this year and extending some special offers for breakfast. Mention ‘XOXO’ when you’re dining for breakfast and receive 50 percent off the ArtStart menu items as well as a complimentary round of mimosas or spicy bloody marys for the table.
VIENNA
• Bazin’s on Church
Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner
Join Bazin’s for the Joseph Phelps Wine Dinner on Monday, Aug. 22. Hor d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30pm followed by dinner at 7:15pm. The dinner is $100 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Seating is very limited. Call 703.255.7212 to reserve a spot.
ALEXANDRIA
• The Grille at Morrison House
Pre-Theatre 3 Course Dinner $33
The Grille's pre-theatre prix fixe dinner menu is served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for only $33 per person.
MCLEAN
• The Palm Tysons
Lobster Dinner for Two
The return of summer lobster — now through Aug. 31 enjoy a 4-pound jumbo Nova Scotia lobster split for two with melted butter and lemon, salad and sides for just $95. Dine in only.
DOWNTOWN
• The Fourth Estate
Exclusive: Complimentary Glass of Wine
Receive a complimentary glass of wine with the purchase of an entrée when you add The Fourth Estate to your Venga A-List.

