Lost Dog Cafe

"When my wife, Simone, and I moved to Arlington from D.C. and bought our first house, we lived about six blocks from Lost Dog," David says. "It's an appealing neighborhood cafe that puts out great pizzas and sandwiches. Our favorite is the Spinach Feta Pie with bacon and tomatoes, and a sandwich called Redskin with beef barbecue, bacon, and crunchy coleslaw on a toasted sub roll." He adds, "I actually do a pork version on Bayou Bakery's Sunday brunch menu because I missed the flavor profile."

5876 North Washington Blvd., Arlington; 703/237-1552; lostdogcafe.com