Copperwood Tavern Opens in One Loudoun

ASHBURN, VA — Copperwood Tavern opened its doors in One Loudoun on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Situated at 20465 Exchange Street, Ashburn, it's the second location for Copperwood Tavern, with the initial restaurant in Arlington.

With a woodsy, cabin-style decor, the farm-to-table restaurant serves locally sourced produce, meats and seafood. Home-style menu items change seasonally using the freshest available produce.

Owner Reese Gardner said that inspiration for the restaurant's concept came from his frequent visits with his dog to a favorite cabin spot. "Prior to our trips, we would load up my truck with great food, beer and wine to enjoy with friends. I always felt that it I could somehow recreate the cozy cabin feel with home style cooking, people would enjoy it as much as I did."

Guests at Copperwood Tavern can dine either indoors in the main dining room or outdoors on the expansive patio. Euro-walls are opened for an indoor/outdoor dining experience in seasonable weather. Two fire pits are located on the dog-friendly outdoor patio.

Decorated with the cabin theme with a large fireplace, guests in the restaurant have a variety of dining options, from sitting in small tables or booths to large tables that can accommodate large groups of people.

Locally sourced beer and wine are among the offerings from the bar. Using a culinary approach to classic mixology, Cooperwood Tavern uses local and fresh ingredients to make all of its homemade syrups and mixers, and the drink menu changes seasonally. Moonshine cocktails are available.

Copperwood Tavern's team at One Loudoun includes Executive Chef James Duke, Bar Manager Jody Hessler, and Executive Pastry Chef Brandon Bloomquist.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Hour is held weekdays from 4- 7 p.m. with bar fare served until 11 p.m. Hours of operation are: Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.; and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Menu items pictured, left to right: Chocolate Trio (flourless chocolate cake, raspberry, milt chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis & white chocolate ice cream); Nutty Virginian Campfire Coffee (Virginia coffee liqueur, Frangelico, toasted homemade marshmallow); Walkin' After Midnight (Midnight Blackberry moonshine, pear reduction, St. Germain, bubbles); Deviled Duck Egg (smoked bacon, chives, espelette); Spaghetti Squash (heirloom tomatoes, grilled green onion, red peppers and grana padano); Rockfish (local rockfish, romesco, grilled lemon, local herbs); Duck Breast (pan roasted with black mission figs, parsnip puree, and port wine reduction); and Short Ribs (Ancho Chili braised short ribs over creamy grits.)

To see the lunch, dinner, bar, brunch, spirits and dessert menus, click here.

To find out more, visit copperwoodtavern.com and facebook.com/CWLoudoun.

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Photo credits: Sharon Reed