At Alexandria's Fat City Kitchen, chefs start with American classics and then add a dash of international influences here and there to create their signature style of fusion fare. It's no wonder customers give the food high marks. After all, the same people responsible for the unique cuisine here also head up two other thriving restaurants in town. With their expertise and the know-how of the kitchen team, Fat City Kitchen has earned a sterling reputation among the people of Alexandria.

Kick off your meal with some spicy sausage sliders or mini Baltimore crab cakes, and then move on to a bowl of Boston clam chowder or the soup of the day. You can also dive right into your entree, maybe a fluffy pizza pulled fresh from the stone oven or a juicy 8-ounce burger rubbed with the house's signature blend of spices. Pair a steak or grilled filet of salmon with one of Fat City's top-notch beers or wines.

Fat City Kitchen
330 S. Pickett Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 685-9172
www.fatcitykitchen.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fat-city-kitchen-alexandria

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With its light, fluffy exterior and its thick chicken stew inside, chicken pot pie is a classic recipe that will make you feel warmer and cozier with every bite. If you want to adapt this time-honored dish for your own friends or family, here are three great recipes to show you how.

Ina Garten’s Chicken Pot Pie [foodnetwork.com]
You can be sure that the Barefoot Contessa herself will have a few things to add to such a classic dish. Ina Garten’s pot pie gets an elegant makeover with the addition of fresh parsley leaves and chicken bouillon cubes, and serving it in miniature bowls makes it even more chic.

Impossibly Easy Chicken Pot Pie [bettycrocker.com]
If you’ve been dreaming of chicken pot pie but you’re short on time, this six-ingredient recipe is the perfect solution. It uses frozen vegetables, cream of chicken soup, and biscuit mix to make pot pie easier than ever.

The Epicurious Chicken Pot Pie [epicurious.com]
When you have the time to make the crust, chicken, and filling all from scratch, this is the recipe to use. This pot pie is perfect for a dinner party with your foodie friends, as it incorporates complex ingredients like black peppercorns, dry white wine, and dried chanterelle mushrooms along with the usual meat and veggies.

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