Big Lebowski For Breakfast + Arlington Restaurant Week Menus Revealed: Deals

ARLINGTON, VA — With many Arlington residents choosing to stay home in order to avoid the scorching heat, area restaurants are devising special menus and deals to lure diners out from the air-conditioned bungalows.

For example, Thompson Restaurants is rolling out a new breakfast menu at all of its Big Buns locations. Diners can order a variety of indulgent breakfast sandwiches, including Bacon, Egg & Cheese; Egg & Cheese; and Turkey Sausage, and Egg & Cheese.

If that's not enough to whet your appetite, Big Buns is serving a variety of breakfast bowls, including The Big Lebowski Bowl, which combines four eggs scrambled with bourbon mushrooms, onions, seasoned kale, served over quinoa, topped diced red cabbage, red onions and tomatoes. All breakfast bowls include crispy tater tots, fresh orange juice, cold brew coffee and mimosas. You can also create your own Big Buns bundle for $11.50, which includes your choice of a sandwich, tater tots and orange juice.

"Our guests asked for breakfast, and we listened," said Kebba Gaye, area director of operations, Big Buns, Thompson Restaurants. "Big Buns has always been about bringing people together over damn good food, and now we are excited to extend that experience to weekend mornings. Whether guests are recovering from a late night or starting their day with friends, our breakfast menu delivers the same bold flavors and quality they’ve come to expect from us."

Big Buns has locations in at 4401 Wilson Blvd. in Ballston and 4251 Campbell Ave. in Shirlington.

Another upcoming dining opportunity is RAMW Metropolitan Summer Restaurant Week, which runs from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24 and will feature 16 Arlington restaurants.

Corso Italian in Shirlington just released its restaurant week menu. Guests can enjoy a $25 three-course lunch or $40 three-course dinner, with the option to add a $15 Lambrusco wine flight at dinner, and to add a 22 oz. Italian Spritz at lunch for $10.

Ambar Clarendon, located at 2901 Wilson Blvd, will be celebrating summer restaurant week with an expanded menu, featuring:

• Steak Tartare marinated in harissa and honey-mustard, served with toast;
• Forest Mushroom Crepe with leek mouse, topped with thyme velouté and gouda cheese
• Tomato Soup with red bell peppers, basil and house-made pesto
• Beet Salad with pomegranate-beet root reduction, arugula, candied pecans and goat cheese
• Yaga “Roasted Lamb,” slow roasted for six hours with oven-roasted potatoes, as well as Sujuk Flatbread with beef sausage, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and oregano.

Lunch is priced at $25 per person, and dinner is priced at $55 per person, tax and gratuity are not included. For additional information call 703-875-9663 or visit the Ambar Clarendon online.

Treat Yourself To A Refreshing Iced Beverage

Tatte Bakery & Cafe, located at 2805 Clarendon Blvd. in Clarendon, is offering customers a refreshing way to cool down. Guests are invited to order a handcrafted iced drink with their meal or a sweet treat this summer

"Pair a flavorful iced latte — classic or perhaps Pistachio, Ginger Date or Macha — with a pastry of our chilled Overnight Oaks with Raspberries and Roasted Peaches to start your day," Tatte says. "Or, try a refresing crafted Tea Cooler with your lunchtime sandwich or Salad. Our chefs created them with fruit purees, herbs and teas to complement the flavors of our savory summer dishes."

We're Out Already, Let's Make A Night Of It

Once you've dined at one of the above restaurants, stop by The Landing Local Artisan Market, at National Landing's Water Park from 5-9 p.m., on Aug. 16 and Sept. 20.

Hosted by The Maker’s Valley, guests can purchase items from local makers, order delicious food and drinks, while enjoying a relaxed park atmosphere.

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