A native North Carolina family has put their own twist on surf and turf at CJ Finz Raw Bar & Grille in Manassas. Open a couple years now, this eatery strives to bring impeccable cuisine and hometown dining together in perfect harmony.

There is something for every palate on their menu, from lobster mac and cheese and bacon-wrapped scallops to salads for those looking to stay on the healthy train. Weekend brunch is a fan favorite, with the crab Benedict winning over diners' hearts left and right. If that doesn’t strike your fancy, try the beef tips and biscuits dish or the crunchy French toast. Lunch and dinner are also served daily, and they’re even open until 2 a.m. for late-night beers and bites.

They have daily deals like $1 oysters on Mondays, $10 fish and chip Fridays, as well as happy hour daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. boasting $6 apps and drink specials.

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 8! That's when our community's annual Easter Egg Hunt will return to the Manassas Park Community Center. For only $5 per child, kiddos can enjoy some springtime fun while making lifelong memories in the process.

There will be different age groups to ensure fairness throughout the morning. The littlest egg hunters, ages 0-1, will start the day at 10 a.m. followed by ages 2-3, ages 4-5, ages 6-7, and the adaptive age group every half hour on the dot. Save all your time for fun by pre-registering, which you can do online or at the community center. Be sure to grab a special photo with the Easter bunny that you’ll cherish (or use for a good laugh) for years to come.

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The brand-new Taiwan Cafe has been taking diners by storm with glowing reviews during their first few months in business. The restaurant boasts two distinctive menus: one Taiwanese and one Chinese. Two dishes that seem to be early favorites are the three-cup chicken, which combines flavorful sesame and ginger for a delightful sauce and the perfectly crispy Taiwanese fried chicken platter. If you’re looking for a dish to kick-off the meal, try the minced pork string bean with dry black beans served with bao buns on the side.

If you like to stick to what you know, the Chinese menu will take care of you. They offer all the staples you know and love, like spring rolls and general Tso’s chicken, and so much more. Their lunch combo platters start as low as $7.75 and come with a main entree, egg roll, fried rice, soup and a soda. Can’t beat that kind of deal!

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