ChefScape — Local services in Leesburg

Chefscape is a great concept, executed very professionally in Leesburg. Fun as a bar! Fun for foodies! Fun for special events! And a super resource for up and coming local chefs! It's a win for everybody!

Walking in, there's a small retail area with t-shirts, bloody mary mix and mix-your-own-six beer then you walk into a large bar area...

The bartender, Colin, is attentive, makes interesting, well-informed conversation and fantastic drinks! We had Bloody Marys, garnished with a sprig of fragrant Rosemary, a Winter-rita which was awesome! And a pineapple upside down drink, which sounds like it might be too sweet, but wasn't. Home-made grenadine might be the secret! I would (and actually have!) try any of them again! My buddy had a bourbon cocktail that was outstanding, smooth and buttery, but I can't remember it's name.

The first time I walked in, Colin explained how Chefscape works when I asked...

You can sit at the bar or a high top or at the tables, or even couches, enjoy a drink and relax. When you're ready, you can visit one of the food vendors along the back walls. I think there were 6 when we were there, ranging from Johnny Ray's, who's been there for a year, to a new-ish Columbian place, a Puerto Rican place and an awesome place called Flavours, whose nachos are calling to me even now. ("Hello? I miss you! I'll be your best friend! Eat me! I'm the best nachos on the planet!") The sticky chicken wings at Johnny Ray's were big meaty wings with a crunchy coating and a sauce that was crack-level addictive!

You order and pay for your food at each individual booth. The vendor(s) give you a number(s) to display where you're sitting, and they deliver the food to you on a metal tray. (You bus your own tray after you eat, btw.) The service was pretty prompt both times we were there.

The first time we were there for brunch, there was a low-key family atmosphere. Kids playing a giant connect four game, people chatting.... The second time we were there was a Friday night and it was an adult crowd, there to have a good time. They had a really great band playing, people dancing. Lots of smiles and laughter. Drinks, snacks, music - just a simple, rocking, happy place!

So that's the front of the house! Now, the back of the house has basically three levels., and this is where Chefscape is really a win for everyone. First they have a large event area with stadium seats. Second, a room set up for cooking lessons. They do parties, corporate events, birthdays, crafts, etc here. Tilted mirror and all! And, last but not least, they have commercial kitchen spaces for lease - including all the facilities! So, if you're a home chef, a food truck or a caterer who needs certified commercial kitchen space and equipment to work? Come talk to these folks. I understand they have space in Ashburn too.

So, that's why Chefscape is a WIN-WIN-WIN! There's something...

I'm reviewing as someone who just came in to drink-you go in the doors and there's a kitchen front with supplies for sale? Pop over to the bar to grab a beer. Decent selection and price on beer and wine, did not see a cocktail menu. Noticed a bunch of random blackboards with names- I ask the bartender about food and then get told I order at each one individually. All of the food was great! (Sticky wings, baba ganoush) I am dropping a star for the dj-went from standard Saturday night mix to Spotify blasting. I really want to like this place but would have preferred a host at the front door or video like welcome to this concept here's how it works. Also would have like to seen a craft cocktail or two. I'm going to try again for dinner and see if it is better...

Really nice place. It was being renovated while my group was there, so it wasn’t as good as could look. For those who don’t know, ChefScape is a collection of a few restaurants, so there are a lot of choices.

We picked the Colombian’s Place as our restaurant of choice. In short, really good food and really good service. Our server was genuinely excited that we had wanted to try Colombian cuisine and was willing to answer any questions we had.

Now, this is supposed to be a review of ChefScape, so will continue to talk about how it looks. It is a pretty moody place with nice, warm lighting. Once it is finished being renovated, I am sure it will look a lot nicer.

This is very important: they have clean bathrooms.

Overall, a really nice...