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	Althought this resturant is not in DC, given the time of the 
year and the beautful weather I would like to recommend a lovely 
new resturant in Lovettsville,VA. Its called Candelora's. It's run by
the chef-ower Fred Petrillo, who was the chef at the late great Italian 
resturant in Leesburg, Tulapano's. The resturant is open for lunch
and dinner everyday but Tuesdays, until 10:00 PM. Its about an hours 
ride from DC through the rolling hills of Loudoun county. It's also near
to a number of wineries in the area. It is the place to stop for a fine
meal at the end of a summers ride through the country. The dress code is 
casual.  

	The style of food is Italian country. Great pastas and veal dishes,
with fresh herbs grown on the property. All the ingredients used are fresh, 
including home make mozzarella. The bread is baked on the premises and 
served with roasted garlic at each table. The prices are reasonable 
($12-$15 for most main dishes). There are specials every day and the pub in the lower part of the resturant
serves genereous drinks. I would highly recommend the mazzarella and
bread appetizer, the ceasar salad, the freah herb salad, the tagliatelli
with goranzola cheese, the fuccilli with chichen and pine nuts, veal 
pamodoro and the fresh cannoli for dessert. Finish with an espresso 
or cappuccino made to order.

	There is a small store attached to the resturant that sells italian
cheeses, salads, olives, marrinated eggplant, home made tomato sauces and 
anything that's on the menu.

	When its crowded or the weather is mild in the evening there
are tables on the deck to have dinner or drinks.

	Candelora's address is Route 287 & Church Street, Lovettsville. 
Its phone is 703-822-5705. They don't take reservations unless your party
is larger than six people.

	Enjoy !!!
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      Jim Dart !!! 
(dartji@gdss.grumman.com)            

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Data Systems and Services
2411 Dulles Corner Park
Herndon, Va 22071
                                 
Phone 703-713-4180
FAX   703-713-4103
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