Virginia’s sports celebs dish on their favorite haunts and hangouts to help you make your next game-day plan a winner.
Lynn Symansky
Olympic equestrian and trainer, Handlan Farm
Lyn Symansky
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For a pub night: Red Horse Tavern, Middleburg
“You always see someone you know, so that the table gets bigger and bigger as the night goes on. Plus, you sit down and they know your drink: I have a vodka soda water with a splash of grenadine and lime plopped down in front of me every time.” 540-687-6443
For pre-polo appetizers and drinks: Front Porch, The Plains FrontPorchThePlains.com
Out to dinner: The French Hound, Middleburg
“Half price wine nights there are always a draw, because I am a lover of red wine.” TheFrenchHound.com
Ryan Kerrigan
Linebacker, Washington Redskins
Ryan Kerrigan
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For (healthy) burgers: The Counter, Reston
“One-pound bison burger with pepper jack cheese, avocado, a bunch of fixings on a bowl of quinoa.” TheCounterBurger.com
For off-season golf: Lansdowne Resort, Leesburg
“I golf a lot. I’m a member of Lansdowne, and that’s usually where you can find me most off-season days.” LansdowneResort.com
Ali Krieger
Photo by Cade Martin
Ali Krieger
Defender, Washington Spirit and the U.S. Women’s National Team
Best bet in-season: True Food Kitchen, Fairfax
“I normally get the Panang curry with chicken. I also love the sparkling antioxidant tea and can’t resist the kale and avocado dip. So good! You can order just about anything there and know you’re eating something good for you that also tastes amazing.” TrueFoodKitchen.com
Go-to coffee order: “Medium flat-white with coconut milk. Boom!”
Favorite hometown spot: El Charro, Dale City
“EL CHARRO! Best Mexican cuisine in town!” 703-680-0484
Ben Boudreau
Assistant Coach, Norfolk Admirals
Ben Boudreau
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For beers after games: Baxter’s Sports Lounge, Norfolk
“They show a lot of hockey, and they give some deals to the players.” BaxtersSportsLounge.com
For fresh seafood: Catch 31, Virginia Beach
“When family comes to town, this is our go-to spot.” Catch31.com
For wine and pizza: Baker’s Crust, Chesapeake
“My girlfriend and I will get a margherita pizza with red wine. That’s right up our alley.” BakersCrust.com
Todd “Parney” Parnell
Vice President, Richmond Flying Squirrels
Todd “Parney” Parnell
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For breakfast: Moore Street Café, Richmond
“The best pancakes in the universe. U—ni—verse.” MooreStreetCafe.com
For lunch: Kitchen 64, Richmond
“The salmon and tuna are to die for.” Kitchen64.com
For brunch: Poe’s Pub, Richmond
“One of the best-kept brunch secrets in Richmond.” 804-648-2120
For post-game brews: Hurley’s Tavern, Richmond
“The main bartender, Tray, is a town treasure.” HurleysTavern.com
