McLean Favorite Spots!

by Lizzy Conroy
April 28, 2025

McLean, Virginia is full of great spots to eat and shop, with everything from cozy cafes to trendy boutiques. Whether you're grabbing a bite or hunting for something special, there's always something cool to check out.

In this blog, I am sharing a few of my favorite McLean spots, and trust me, narrowing it down wasn’t easy!

Preppy Pink Pony (IG @thepreppypinkpony) – My happy place for monogrammed gifts, personalized accessories, and the cutest finds in town. It’s where charm meets Southern style — I always leave with something special.

the Legendary shop owner, Virginia Kennedy!

Charm meets southern style at Preppy Pink Pony.

Dal Grano (IG @dalgrano) – Homemade pasta made fresh daily with endless mix-and-match combos. Dal Grano boasts over 50 pasta combinations to choose from! It’s cozy, comforting, and the ultimate treat for pasta lovers. Their soups and salads are divine as well!

Cozy and comfort food and pasta Dal Grano!

ArTeA (IG @arteateashop.mclean)– A dreamy spot for afternoon tea, sweet desserts, and brunch with friends. The space is just as beautiful as the menu.

A dreamy, delicious spot at ArTeA!

The Organic Butcher (IG @theorganicbutcher) – my go-to for high-quality meats and sustainable seafood. The team is fun and knowledgeable, and everything is fresh and thoughtfully sourced.

Highest quality meats and seafood at Organic Butcher of McLean!

Pulcinella (IG @pulcinellaristorante_) - A neighborhood favorite for authentic Italian dishes that feel like home. The pizza and pasta never disappoint!

A Neighborhood Favorite!

I'm always on the lookout for new places to explore in McLean. I’m planning to highlight more again soon, so stay tuned!

What are your local favorites?

- Lizzy

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Lizzy Conroy is the Principal of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group which consistently ranks as the #1 team in the #1 real estate office in McLean. Lizzy has served as a residential real estate professional since 2009 and has worked with hundreds of clients over the last 15 years. Lizzy and the HBC Group specialize in providing a full-service, concierge level experience for home sellers and buyers moving to, from, and within the dynamic and diverse DC area real estate market.

Prior to her career in residential real estate, Lizzy held business development positions with Kalmia Construction, a Maryland-based commercial construction company, and Newmark DC, a commercial real estate firm. She also served as a marketing manager with MicroStrategy of McLean and in the international trade group of Hogan Lovells. Lizzy is a graduate of Georgetown University with a B.A. in Economics and has lived in Washington DC and Northern Virginia for 30 years.

Lizzy currently serves on the board of the McLean Project for the Arts and the board of FCA Greater Fairfax. Lizzy is the 2017 American Mothers, Inc. Virginia Mother of the Year® and the 2005 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Woman of the Year. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Washington and is a devoted member of her church, Trinity United Methodist. She is a member of River Bend Golf & Country Club, Great Falls, VA. She and her husband, Steve, live in McLean, Virginia with their two children. Lizzy enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family, hiking, traveling, and exploring unique cultural experiences in the DMV.

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McLean Favorite Spots!

- Lizzy

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