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Artisan Soap Makers Right Here in Reston

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: November 3, 2014

Halloween is over and the big slide into the holidays has begun. Chances are you will be a guest in someone's home or need some original gift ideas for under the tree. Right here in Reston, residents are toiling away making products the old-fashioned way—small batch items infused with their passion…

Celebrate Innovation at the NoVa MiniMaker Faire on March 15, 2015

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: March 10, 2015

With this area's large assortment of tech companies, it's no wonder that Northern Virginia is home to lots of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Hidden inside many of these office buildings and homes are brilliant creations made by local innovators, both professional and amateur. This Sunday, March 15, 2015, is a day for the public to…

Cookology Culinary School Turns Up the Heat with an Aphrodisiac Menu for Valentine’s Day

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: February 5, 2015

If you're anything like me, you'd rather stay home on Valentine's Day and cook a nice dinner-for-two instead of shelling out big bucks for a prix-fix meal somewhere. But Valentine's Day isn't some random "chicken breast and side salad" kind of night. It's a time for romance, it's a time for heat — it's time for business,…

Day-Tripping to the Union Market in DC for the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: September 29, 2014

This is not your Nana's craft show. Please click away if you are expecting doilies or quilts with geese on them—a new breed of crafters is in town! The Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair was conceived in 2004 by the Washington City Paper as an alternative event for younger, hipper buyers…

The Organic & Conscientious 100 Bowls of Soup Opens a Retail Space in Herndon

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: March 24, 2015

You may be familiar with 100 Bowls of Soup from the Reston Farmers Market, or perhaps you have sampled their seasonal offerings from the selection at Mom's Organic. This month, founder Katharine Mardirosian made the leap from a market booth to a bright and airy retail and kitchen space in Herndon's Sunset Business…

Gift Guide: Holiday Gifts that Celebrate Reston

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: November 26, 2014

Holiday shopping time has arrived, and we are here to help! If you know someone who would appreciate a gift that celebrates Reston, especially during this 50th anniversary year, we have lots of ideas for you. Here is our Reston gift guide, with suggestions for toys, art, books, coffee, and tons more. The…

Ten Things You Need to Know About the World Police and Fire Games

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: June 23, 2015

By now, you've probably heard that the World Police and Fire Games are coming to town. This exciting, international competition involves a series of events that are centered in Reston and will take place all over Northern Virginia. There will be so much happening that it can be overwhelming. We have outlined the…

Jerry’s Gourmet Berries: Some of the Most Delicious Superfoods at the Reston Farmers Market

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: July 29, 2015

You've probably heard that berries are high in antioxidants, but did you know that research has shown that they can help to fight or prevent several illnesses? One vendor at the Reston Farmers Market is so impressed with the health benefits of berries that he has built a career around them.…

DJ John Coulter, and What He Wants People to Know About Karaoke

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: January 21, 2015

Your name is called, your friends cheer, and you step onto the stage, wondering if maybe that third margarita wasn't such a good idea. But liquid courage has made you ready to spend the next four minutes killing it as Def Leppard, Miley Cyrus, or Frank Sinatra. And you're pretty sure you sound amazing. Ah yes,…

Get to Know Artist Celeste Friesen-Nikkel and Her Unconventional Approach to Painting

Relevance: 3%      Posted on: April 2, 2016

The bright colors and fluid lines of Celeste Friesen-Nikkel's paintings were the first things that caught my eye. Then when I learned that she uses freely flowing paints without brushes or other painting tools, I was especially intrigued. Her pieces are varied and unexpected -- ranging from subtle and delicate to bold and intense -- but…