Two Alexandria Restaurants Participate In Metro DC BBQ Week

ALEXANDRIA, VA — There's nothing that says summer more than barbecue, but this week in particular is a must for barbecue lovers. The Metropolitan Washington BBQ & Grilling Week runs June 19-25, and Alexandria residents can get in on the festivities at local restaurants.

Myron Mixon's Pitmaster Barbeque (220 N Lee St) and Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company (25 S Quaker Ln,) are two of over 25 restaurants in Virginia, DC and Maryland offering specials during the week. Participating businesses offer “Flavors of Summer in the City” foods for $11, $22 or $33. Myron Mixon's is serving up a two-course special menu for $22, and Rocklands is offering a two-item special for $11.

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Other participating Virginia restaurants are:

• Spirits of '76: 3211 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
• Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company: 3471 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
• Kapnos Taverna: 4000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203
• Epic Smokehouse: 1330 S Fern St, Arlington, VA 22202
• Wildfire: Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102
• Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 8010 Towers Crescent Dr., Suite 100, Tyson's Corner, Vienna, VA 22182

Hosted by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, the event concludes throughout the weekend with the 25th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle on June 24-25 at Pennsylvania Avenue NW in DC. Top barbecue chefs from around the country will compete to become the National Barbecue Champion, while all can enjoy food samples, attractions like the Big Taste "World's Largest" Grill, eating contests, over 30 live performances and more. Tickets are available online or at the event. Follow along all week to see delicious barbecue from all across the DMV on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #BBQGrillingWeek.

See a full list of participating restaurants here.

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