Eating Well in Fairfax County

Greetings from Fairfax County, Virginia where we are spending a few days with family. Son Paul, daughterinlaw Katya, granddaughter Sasha and grandson Anton. Eating well begins at home where we all contribute to the cooking, with help from Whole Foods and nearby Trader Joe's.  Will Sioux Falls ever be so lucky?  But no matter how dedicated home cooks are, they can't resist seasonal favorites like soft shell crabs which are best eaten at specialty seaside joints easily found in nearby Annapolis, MD, Arlington and Alexandria, VA.  Huling kids tro restaurants is no easy task, but these kids are seasoned restaurant fans and are skilled at charming servers while exasperating parents.  So we plan to eat out a few times trying out some of the many ethnic places that cater to the appetites of its vast international population.  We will keep you posted about interesting places and meals.