Thomas Harvey established his own restaurant, Harvey’s, in 2022, located in Falls Church, Virginia. Notably, Harvey’s is a neighborhood-style restaurant that prides itself on its approachability, serving delectable meals with a hometown feel and a modern twist. Harvey’s is open seven days per week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hosts brunch events on Saturdays and Sundays. Likewise, Mr. Harvey’s restaurant has daily specials and a unique catering menu for individuals and businesses. Outside of the restaurant’s regular business hours, Mr. Harvey hosts seasonal events at Harvey’s, with a special menu that he intends to debut for the upcoming winter holiday season.
Impressively, Harvey’s has received a myriad of accolades and praise since its doors opened in 2022, having also recently been profiled in The Washington Post in 2023. To this end, Harvey’s was named the Best New Restaurant in the City and the Best New Business in the City by Falls Church, Virginia, in 2022. Moreover, Mr. Harvey was recognized as the Best Chef in Loudoun County, Virginia. Much of Mr. Harvey’s praise for his restaurant comes from his repeat customers, who repeatedly applaud its warm and inviting atmosphere.
Prior to opening Harvey’s in 2022, Mr. Harvey worked as a corporate chef, director of operations and partner in the field of the culinary arts. Holding an associate degree in culinary arts from l’Academie de Cuisine, which he earned in 2012, he also worked at the Italian restaurant, Casa Luna, as chef de cuisine. Furthermore, he was a charcuterie chef at The Partisan and the corporate chef overseeing operations for The Tuskies Group.
Looking toward the future, Mr. Harvey intends to open additional restaurants and begin working alongside local schools in his community to teach students about the benefits of entering the culinary industry. To wit, he would also like to mentor emerging chefs and others interested in food preparation and cooking. He is especially proud of the success of Harvey’s and anticipates more growth in the coming years.
