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O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub: A Place to Unwind in Herndon

October 8, 2015 by

Looking for a place to unwind after a long day at work? Look no further than O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub in historic downtown Herndon. Offering daily specials (like the $8 fish and chips special on Mondays) and events (team trivia on Wednesdays), there’s always something to do here. The menu is full of traditional Irish grub as well as newer Irish favorites like the Guinness Burger and Beef and Guinness Stew. Be sure to pair one of the Guinness entrees with Guinness beer, of course. It’s quiet during the weekdays, but it gets relatively loud during Happy Hour and the weekends. If you want the complete traditional Irish pub experience, O’Sullivan’s features live Irish music in the evenings, and the staff is friendly, fast, and takes the time to know your name.

O'Sullivan's Irish Pub
754 Elden Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 464-0522

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Carpool: Cold Beers & Pink Cadillacs

August 29, 2013 by

If you miss the days of 99 cent gasoline, check out Carpool. It's full of antique gas station pumps, evoking the romance of the open road. You can enjoy your choice of many draft beers outside on the patio or inside, as Carpool always has plenty of space for you and your friends. It understands that you work late, so Happy Hour runs until 8 p.m., offering half-price appetizers. The staff knows its wide selection of beers, which average $4. If you’re looking for more than just food and drinks, Carpool also offers several fun games like pool, skeeball, darts, and shuffleboard and even features a live band every now and then. Young, unpretentious, and lively, the Carpool crowd knows how to have a good time.

Carpool
208 Elden Street
Suite 100
Herndon, VA 20170
(571) 203-7995

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Sweet Treats: Shortbread Toffee Bars

December 7, 2012 by

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.

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