Taste
Bazin’s on Church
A Touch of Magic in Vienna
by Allison Chase Sutherland
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en years ago, I stopped in for lunch at one of everyone’s favorite neighborhood Vienna restaurants, Bazin’s on Church, and spied a glossy new publication which caught my eye at the entrance. This was my first encounter with Viva Tysons Magazine. I was enamored with the idea of a hyperlocal magazine highlighting all of what we want to know about our own little neck of the woods. I enjoyed featuring our nearby restaurants and then embarked upon a journey to share my discoveries of nearby—and a few faraway—travel destinations with our wonderful readers. Sixty articles later, the rest is history. You can still check out past articles at vivatysons.com under digital issues. So many great places to explore—and in due time, we will again more fully. But in the meantime, we scale back. We bolster those places that have backed us the whole time. And one of those places is Bazin’s. Over the last 15 years, Patrick and Julie Bazin have been a cornerstone of the community. Every little league team and group has knocked on the doors of our
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the community we love. It’s time. Toward the end of 2020, Bazin’s was safely operating at half-capacity, and the spacious patio was open, which is bigger than the entire interior of the restaurant. “The local ladies have supported us like no one I’ve ever seen. With coats and hats and blankets on their laps,” notes the appreciative Julie Bazin.
neighborhood restaurants, and Bazin’s has been particularly generous, answering the call by continually donating to important organizations and causes—including every school in the Vienna vicinity. They have also lent support to our important local institution, The Women’s Center, which celebrated an important milestone just last year—45 years of helping the community.
Embrace winter, like the Danish concept of hygge by creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. When protocol permits, bring a Rustic Hearts or other comfy blanket along. I recently brought my Wolf Trap blanket. The patio was transformed into a winter wonderland, all decked out for Christmas, complete with propane heaters. Pending further notice, it is still doable with gloves, hats, and scarves, as outside is safer.
In trying times, people search for ways to contribute to the solution. It’s an empowering feeling which we all need more than ever right now. It’s our turn to give back to
Bazin’s will be closing on upcoming Sundays for the winter months, but stay tuned for Sunday Funday Vibes and Football To Go with Italian sausage and pepper subs, VIVARESTON.COM
