Tysons Corner Center hosts its biggest food event of the year on Saturday, May 16.
Free Admission and Passport to Delicious
Taste of Tysons takes over Tysons Corner Center from 12 to 3 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Admission is free. The center-wide event spotlights more than 40 restaurants across the property, with tastings, live chef demonstrations, music from Risky Shenanigans, and giveaways anchored at PenFed Plaza.
Guests pick up the returning Passport to Delicious between 12 and 1 PM, then collect stamps while sampling bites from spots like Shake Shack, &Pizza, Olivia Macaron, Cha Street Food, Shilla Bakery, and Chip City Cookies. Completed passports enter raffles for gift cards from Eddie V’s, Earls, Barrel & Bushel, Nordstrom Cafe, and Seasons 52!
VIP Lounge Benefits Food for Others
A limited number of $30 VIP tickets unlock the exclusive 21+ lounge on PenFed Plaza. Ticket holders receive curated pairings from Barrel & Bushel, Earls, Eddie V’s, Nordstrom Cafe, Nordstrom Ebar, and Seasons 52, plus a first taste of the soon-to-open Maggiano’s Little Italy.
Proceeds support Food for Others, a regional hunger relief organization. Beyond the lounge, PenFed Credit Union brings its Porsche 911 Cup Car and an on-site driving simulator to the plaza.
Live Demos Broadcast on Plaza Digital Board
From 1 to 2 PM, live chef demonstrations stream on the new PenFed Plaza digital board. The afternoon closes with live music, additional giveaways, and a preview of new openings coming to Tysons Corner Center!
The Washington Lobbyist champions the DC region’s most flavorful gatherings and the local restaurants that fuel them. Bring your appetite and support Food for Others.
