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RESTAURANTS

A Variety of Dining Options


Flings Bar and Restaurant -- 10% discount​

​Flings in the Hyatt Regency lobby on your way to the playing room -- the Hyatt offers a 10% discount on food and beverage at the Flings restuarant for breakfast (6:30-11 am), lunch (11:30 am-2 pm), or dinner (5:30-10 pm). Savor sumptuous regional-inspired cuisine in the modern elegance of Flings on Level One. Or grab a fresh cup of coffee and pastries at Express-O's. Take a break later in the day to enjoy the Lobby Bar with its signature cocktails, drinks, snacks, and a daily happy hour.  

Nearby Options​

Want to go for a walk and get some fresh air? 
  • Dulles Corner Deli, 2325 Dulles Corner Blvd Ste 100. Tucked in an office building 0.1 miles from Hyatt Regency Dulles is this quick spot for specialty coffee, pressed juices, pastries, sandwiches, and salads.
  • If you're up for more of a hike, it's 1 mile to the Village Center at Dulles. Try Stone's Cove Kit Bar 2403 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20171, Tel: 703-434-3615 , open 11 am-10 pm Thursday-Friday, 10 am-10 pm Saturday-Sunday.

Downtown Herndon Restaurants

If you have a car, there are some excellent choices in downtown Herndon 2.5 miles from the Hyatt.

Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano, 823 Pine St., Herndon VA 20170 703-318-7000

Russia House, 724 Pine St., Herndon VA 20170, 703-787-8880.

Ice House Cafe, 760 Elden St.,, Herndon, VA 20170. 703-437-4500.

Dining at the Reston Town Center

Fine dining choices are available at the Reston Town Center 4 miles from the hotel.
  • Clyde's, 11905 Market St., Reston, VA 20190, 703-787-6601
  • Morton's, 11956 Market St., Reston, VA 20190 703-796-0128
  • McCormick and Schmick, 11920 Democracy Dr., Reston, VA 703-481-6600
  • Founding Farmer's, 1904 Reston Station, Reston VA 20190, 703-988-7333
2023 Cherry Blossom Backgammon Championship
​19-23 April 2023
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Tournament Director

Ben Friesen 

Organizers

Karen Davis
Vinson Blanton

Tournament Staff

Jeb Horton; Paul and Andy Horton, Julius High (Novice division director), Jonathan Hardigree

Rules Committee

​Jeb Horton, Richard Munitz, Frank Talbot

Eligibility Advisory Committee 

Ben Friesen, Carol Joy Cole, Jeb Horton

​Corporate Sponsors

U.S. Backgammon Federation National Championship Fund, Gammon Stuff, Gammon Guys, Women in Backgammon, The Board Room DC & VA

Individual Sponsors

​Alfred Mamlet - Newcomer Freeroll
Tom Jayne – Novice division director

Jason Lee – Novice seminar
John Klein – Novice board prize
Bill Finneran/Marcy Kossar – chocolate favors
Karen Davis – hospitality
Art Benjamin – learning session

Contact Us

​Contact Ben Friesen for any questions or assistance.
Mobile: 810-348-1695
E-mail: benjamin.a.friesen@gmail.com
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