Virginians seem to have had their fill of fancy, high-priced wine these days. If the newly established Loudon County (LoCo) Ale Trail is any indication, beer is having a major moment. Nowhere is this love of hops more apparent than at the brand new Barrel & Bushel restaurant in the Hyatt Regency in Tysons Corner. Chef Dan Dienemann (Founding Farmers, Tupelo…
The announcement that the Lake Anne Coffee House is changing hands has everyone a-buzz with excitement! Finally, Reston will have a bonafide independent coffee house. What you might not know is that the improvement to the actual coffee will be MONUMENTAL. Future owners Eve and Rick Thompson have chosen Monument Coffee — the Manassas-based small-batch roasters —…
DC has rich music history that includes major players in the genres of punk, jazz, indie rock, and it’s own musical style of funk called go-go. And while some of the bands from the past are legends, we thought it would be fun to delve into what’s happening today. In our DC Music Series, we’ll…
Are you part of an innovative and groundbreaking tech company? Are you, personally, innovative and groundbreaking? If so, throw your hat into the ring and see if you’ve got what it takes to be one of Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) Hot Tickets. The Hot Ticket Awards celebrate the efforts of entrepreneurial companies in the NoVa tech community…
DC has rich music history that includes major players in the genres of punk, jazz, indie rock, and it’s own musical style of funk called go-go. And while some of the bands from the past are legends, we thought it would be fun to delve into what’s happening today. In our DC Music Series, we’ll introduce…
As we near the end of ramp season, we thought it might be useful to compile a bunch of inspiring recipes so you can get the most out of this fleeting spring vegetable. For those of you who aren’t familiar with ramps, they are essentially a wild leek that can only be harvested by foraging in the…
Reston is an amazing place with amazing people. Each of our neighbors has a fascinating story to tell. Case and point, Reston resident Holly Kearl. I stumbled upon Holly’s instagram account and was drawn in by the pretty pictures of her and her dogs in and around town. But there was more to her feed than…
Before moving to the DC area I was ignorant to the all-consuming magic of cherry blossom season. In fact, we had been living in our house for almost a year before I realized that the majority of our yard was taken up by a giant Kwanzan cherry tree. This breed is different from the Yoshino…
In honor of Founders Day on April 11th we thought we’d dig a little deeper into Reston’s rich history and bring you something out of the ordinary. While we love the fact that our community was ground-breaking at the time and represented a new way of living in suburbia, we’ve often wondered what was here before…
The Reston Association, Lake Anne Redevelopment Partners and JBG have finally approved the highly anticipated monorail initiative that is expected to be the crown jewel of New Reston. The monorail will be comprised of two trains and a fixed guideway, with each train on its own track. Research for the Reston Monorail focused on other cities, such as Seattle and…
On Modern Reston, we haven’t tackled topics of the workplace before, but this article written by Reston resident John Hunter is invaluable for both those just starting out and those in established careers. When Bad Things Happen To Good Workers By John Hunter Have you ever been laid off? Do you know someone who has been laid off? Most…
Greeks love Easter. Traditionally, spits are prepared and grills are fired up for the day-long process of roasting whole lambs for the Easter feast. Ovens are filled with traditional accompaniments and trimmings, Greek wines and ouzo flow freely, and preparations for the meal turn into festive celebrations even before the eating begins. These high-spirited gatherings often last long into the night….