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 Park. The new shop is…
Reston farmers market season is right around the corner and I can’t help but wonder what new and local treats we’ll see. Each year, these mom and pop products come and go, either making it big with placements in major stores or, more likely, failing. Even in this current renaissance of artisinal and small-batch foods, the rate of success among culinary…
Northern Virginia native, Megan Imbert, is passionate about creating awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. So much so that she has decided to throw her hat into the ring to be named Woman of the Year in their 10-week fundraising challenge. She will be attempting to raise the most money in the DC Metro…
You may be familiar with The Wine Cabinet in North Point Village Center, but you may not know that along with the many events they host in-store, they also offer in-home wine tasting parties. The Wine Cabinet is a boutique wine shop that prides itself on seeking out the highest quality wine and beer at…
To continue our tradition of finding interesting people in the Reston Community, we bring you Joey Kamide who has just founded Northern Virginia’s first online magazine about local baseball. Joey Kamide, a Reston native, has nearly two decades of experience in the local sports media field, and is in his 10th season as a high school baseball coach…
Are the frozen lakes taunting you? Is this endless winter bumming you out? Do you long to paddleboard in the warm summer sun with nothing on but a bathing suit and SPF 1,050? Well, we have found the next best thing! The indoor Surf classes at Crunch Fitness in Reston Town Center are an excellent alternative to to the…
You’ve probably noticed that True Food Kitchen has been getting a lot of attention lately. It’s a restaurant with an interesting mission — follow the tenants of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet by Dr. Andrew Weil and serve delicious and satisfying food. By following popular trends in cuisine, True Food is taking a new approach to health food. One…
Since the early 18th century, Mardi Gras in New Orleans has evolved into one of the the biggest celebrations in the US. It’s steeped in rich traditions that many of us know little about. With this Tuesday being the big day, we thought we’d unmask (haha) a few of the most popular ones. Reston may be miles away from New Orleans,…
Recently, shrubs have been gaining in popularity with bartenders across the country. Shrubs are fruit-based, similar to tonics, but preserved with vinegar. They are then mixed with soda water or alcohol to make a tangy, refreshing drink. Because of the acidity, shrubs are perfect as an apéritif or used as an alternative to bitters in cocktails.
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, people. To help us spice…
Come on, people, you can do better. You can look beyond the pre-made, mundane bouquets at the grocery store. You can (you WILL!) surprise your beloved this year with something outrageously unique, something one-of-a-kind, something show-stopping! Ok, now then… you probably need help. Not to worry, Modern Reston has you covered. For gorgeous bouquet alternatives, we turned to one of our…
Super Bowl is usually a time for hamburgers, ribs, sausages and chicken wings but what about the vegetarians walking amongst us? They need to eat too! That’s why we wanted to offer an alternative that’s high on flavor and low on meat (and gluten free!). Say hello to Buffalo Cauliflower!