I tried two new restaurants this weekend that I thought I’d share:

Ted’s Montana Grill

Ted’s Montana Grill is owned by Ted Turner, yes the same guy you’re thinking. I was told by a co-worker to try this place because they had a really good burger. It’s not your ordinary burger though, it’s made from bison (buffalo) meat. I’ve never had bison before, so I decided to give it a shot after doing some indoor go-karting. I must say, this ended up being one of my top 3 burgers of all time. Bison meat tasted so good, it was more lean than beef so after eating a big burger I felt a good full.

For under $11, it won’t break the bank, but will offer a finer dining experience. Ted’s is located in the mid-east and eastern US, I definitely recommend trying to bison burger.

J.R.’s Stockyards Inn

The second place I went to was J.R.’s Stockyards Inn, located in McLean, VA. My friend was with me, and really wanted to go as he stated they had an excellent prime rib sandwich. The restaurant is bit more upscale, so when we got there we found out that sandwiches were not allowed to be served in the dining area. We moved to the bar, and ordered our sandwiches. I got the chicken sandwich, which was really good. The cheese was melted perfectly, which I love.

If you have any recommendations for dining in the Northern Virginia area, I’m always all ears!