The Foodies & Friends SIG meets monthly.  If you have ever been curious about what our group does, please contact one of the SIG coordinators for information so you may join us at one of our monthly outings, which can run the gamut from a wine pairing lunch, a weekend brunch, ethnic cuisine explorations, an afternoon tea, or just good food.  We encourage members to think outside the box because none of us has the corner on food opportunities in the Washington area. Each month a member volunteers to plan and manage the event. The Foodies & Friends SIG has been very active throughout the years, and we think you’ll find it a lot of fun!

Foodies & Friends enjoy a luncheon at RT’s restaurant in Alexandria – February 2023

Anita’s New Mexico Style Mexican Food Restaurant

9278 Old Keene Mill Rd., Burke, VA

Please join Foodies & Friends at Anita’s New Mexico Style Mexican Food Restaurant.

Anita, Phil, and son Tom founded Anita’s over 50 years ago in a little donut shop they converted into a carryout in Vienna. Today, they have nine restaurants in the Northern Virginia area, all serving authentic and delectable New Mexican dishes based on family recipes handed down for generations.

There is plenty of parking and easy access — there is a curb to step up directly in front of the restaurant; however, there is no curb next to the handicap parking spaces. Separate checks will be provided. Our host for this luncheon is Arlene Gribben (Click the link for contact information). 

RSVP to her no later than Sunday, April 13.  (This restaurant is close to NOVA Annandale so won’t interfere with the morning class that is scheduled).

Usual Meeting Dates & Times

We normally meet each month. Meeting dates are published in the Announcements area above, on the Event Calendar, and in the LLI/NOVA Newsletter.

Usual Meeting Location

We normally meet at various restaurants/venues throughout the area. Locations and directions will be provided on this site, in the Event Calendar, and in the LLI/NOVA Newsletter.

Cancellation Policy

The Foodies & Friends SIG normally follows the LLI/NOVA inclement weather cancellation policy (see the button at right), unless members are notified otherwise by the coordinators.

Join the Foodies & Friends SIG

If you are an LLI/NOVA member and you would like to expand your dining horizons and socialize with other LLI/NOVA members, please log in, then join our SIG by clicking on the button at the right. [The Join button has not been implemented yet.]

Foodies & Friends SIG Members

Want to know who is a member of the Foodies & Friends SIG? If you are an LLI/NOVA member, please log in, then click the button at the right. [This function has not been implemented yet.]

No Email Address?

Members without email addresses should contact the SIG Coordinator in order to join or to find out who is a member of the SIG.

Foodies & Friends SIG Coordinators

If you have any questions about this SIG, please contact the Coordinator, Patti Volz. (click on the link for contact information.)