Started by two chefs who are also longtime Alexandria residents, this combination restaurant and wine bar offers an inviting, unintimidating, spacious environment where the spotlight – as the name implies – is directly on fresh, local ingredients prepared without overpowering creativity yet with integrity. American menu options change regularly, while a hot food station, large salad bar and prepackaged, grab-and-go selections don’t sacrifice flavor for convenience.

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