July is heating up with reasons to indulge, laugh, and celebrate! From chicken wings to chili dogs, piña coladas to French fries, there’s something delicious or delightfully offbeat nearly every day of the month. Thanks to Carla Besosa for sharing another round of festive picks to keep us smiling (and snacking). Dive in, explore the list, and enjoy a little extra fun this July!
Days to Celebrate: July 2025
7/1 International Chicken Wing Day - Some good options include Los Tios, Sugar Palm Thai, IndoChen, and Chi-Mc Chicken & Beer.
7/3 National Eat Your Beans Day - Not excited about beans? You can get excited about the Afghan Mashawa (Afghan Bistro, Panjshir) and the Egyptian Koshary (Fava Pot).
7/5 International Bikini Day - "Press '#' to opt out!"
7/6 National Fried Chicken DaCarla Besosay - Two great options at IndoChen: Chef's Special Fried Chicken for Two and their Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
7/9 Fashion Day - "The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize!" (Clairee - Steel Magnolias)
7/10 Piña Colada Day - Pay a visit to the expert bartenders at Dos Jefes.
7/13 National French Fry Day - I go for the Shoestring Fries at La Casa or the Truffle Fries at City Kitchen.
7/14 Bastille Day - LOVE the Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée at Bastille Brasserie & Bar!
7/14 National Macaroni & Cheese Day - Try Virtue Feed & Grain or Cheesetique.
7/21 National Junk Food Day - I mourn the discontinuation of Wise Cheez Waffles. 😥
7/25 National Chili Dog Day - The most famous pick: Vienna Inn; locally, Hard Times Cafe.
7/26 World Tofu Day - Fry it and I'll eat it: IndoChen's Sesame Tofu.
7/29 Lasagna Day - Try Aldo's Italian Kitchen, Fratelli, or Osteria Marzano.
7/31 National Avocado Day - Avocado Toast at Matt & Tony's, Junction Bakery & Bistro, or Jula's on the Potomac. For good Guacamole, try Taqueria Poblano, Tequila & Taco, Helena's, Taqueria Picoso, Dos Amigos, Dos Hermanos, or Dos Jefes.
Carla Besosa has been a Cameron Station resident since 2000, and a Compass contributor for more than 20 years. She earned the title of "Cameron Station Foodie" for the many restaurant reviews she wrote for the newsletter, many of which can be found in The Compass archives on the community website, www.cameronstation.org. Carla is a huge supporter of Cameron Station and very tuned into the fun and delicious ways to enjoy life in and around our community.
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