To continue our We Tried it! series, guest contributor Charlie Schoening subjected himself to a month of classes at First Defense Krav Maga in Herndon. Maybe he can tell us what the heck Krav Maga actually is! (See our previous articles on CrossFit Reston and Pure Barre Reston.) Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art primarily used…

It’s New Year’s resolution time again. If you are anything like me, you make the same list every year: Lose 10 pounds Organize the house Pack organic, macrobiotic, waste-free lunches for the kids And by February the gym class schedule “doesn’t work for me”, the house is a mess, and the kids are buying cookies for…

It’s no secret that we, at Modern Reston, love a beautiful glass of wine. We are always on the hunt for new local wineries. A place to hang out with friends away from the (sub)urban jungle we call home. Sadly, while most local wineries are scenic, we are usually disappointed with the actual wine — whites are sweet and cloying, reds…

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 and sellers. The fair features indie…

Welcome to Modern Reston, your source for everything hip + happening in Reston and surrounding areas. We are thrilled to announce the launch of Modern Reston, an online lifestyle magazine that explores living, dining, art and recreation in Reston and beyond. We take the old adage “Live. Work. Play.” and dial it up to present…