Sure, Windy City Red Hots may be located near BLVD l Loudoun Station in Ashburn, Virginia, but Windy City serves authentic Chicago-style hot dogs to a legion of hungry fans. Located at the Bluemount Nursery, Windy City Red Hots offers everything you'd expect from a Chicago hot dog spot: think classic hot dogs and Italian sausages along with complements like chili cheese fries and a seasonal selection of desserts. On the menu you'll also find the unique taste of Pizza Puffs: they're pizzas in tortillas, and well worth a try. Windy City Red Hots also offers a changing selection of craft beers from breweries around the region. Service is prompt and friendly and prices are fair. Since the Ashburn outlet is a food truck, there aren't many of the amenities of a traditional restaurant — but you can visit Windy City Red Hots's Leesburg branch if you prefer a more traditional sit-down experience.

Looking for the ideal dessert to bring to your next holiday party or seasonal celebration? Look no further — these shortbread toffee bars are rich, buttery, and offer the ideal combination of sweet and salty — with just a hint of sea salt to really kick up the flavor. This recipe makes 12 bars.

For the shortbread:
1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour

For the toffee:
2 sticks salted butter
1 cup sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 (10 ounce bag) good-quality bittersweet chocolate chips
Sea salt

For preparation instructions, click here.

Looking for thrilling competition? Want a fun outlet to release your inner speed demon? At All Sports Grand Prix, you can experience some souped up go-karting. These aren't just bumper cars; this is real go-karting, simulating a real race environment even down to the racing uniforms. Bring some friends and choose among packages of 10 laps, 25 laps, or 35 laps. If you've got a serious urge to drive, All Sports Grand Prix also occasionally offers a 120 lap endurance race, which might be as close as you'll ever get to driving at Sebring. With such intensity, All Sports Grand Prix makes for a great teambuilding experience, an interesting spot for a date, or simply an adventurous day. On designated days, kids can also train and even race, too, so check the All Sports Grand Prix website for more details. It's a great way to get a real racing experience near BLVD l Loudoun Station.

All Sports Grand Prix
45915 Maries Road
Sterling, VA 20166
(571) 434-9566
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