10/11/2026
Every morning comes with its own blessings, even in the midst of the most challenging times. ❤️
Today, in the middle of a power outage at our Falls Church location caused by the heavy rain, this beautiful five-star review arrived.
For small restaurants like ours, weekends are our oxygen. With inflation, rising costs, and declining sales, weekends are what keep us breathing and our doors open. Losing power on a Sunday is heartbreaking.
And then, in the middle of all this, God sent us a little blessing through the kindness of a stranger.
Dear Adelina,
You probably thought you were simply writing a review about your food. But your words were so much more than that.
You lifted my spirit. You lifted my team’s spirit. You reminded us why we keep going, even when everything seems to be working against us.
You even captured a little glimpse behind the scenes, with our cook using his iPhone as a light to prepare your meal.
Sometimes blessings don’t come as money, solutions, or good news. Sometimes they come through the kindness of someone who has no idea how much their words are needed.
You didn’t just give us five stars. You gave us hope on a very difficult day.
To my incredible team, thank you for never giving up. And to everyone supporting small businesses, please know your kindness means more than you can imagine.
Thank you, Adelina, from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
Love never fails.
Dina
Fava Pot — We Cook With Love.
