RA, Lake Anne Redevelopment Partners and JBG Approve Monorail
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…
April 1, 2015April 2015 Events in the Reston Area
It’s time for our monthly events calendar! April brings spring flowers, Earth Day, a cool art installation, and Reston’s annual birthday party. Here’s what’s happening around town during the next month.
March 31, 2015Guest Post: When Bad Things Happen To Good Workers
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…
March 30, 2015A Tale of Two Easters (and Two Lambs) at Kalypso’s Sports Tavern
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….
March 27, 2015Easter Events in the Reston Area
This article is from 2015. Please refer to this year’s guide: Easter 2016 Events in the Reston Area of Northern Virginia. Are you looking for a great Easter brunch or egg hunt? Here are some of the best Easter festivals, restaurant specials, and egg hunts in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015…
March 25, 2015The Organic & Conscientious 100 Bowls of Soup Opens a Retail Space in Herndon
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…
March 24, 2015The PEEPle of Reston, in Glorious Peeps Dioramas
I’ve got to applaud the person who first came up with the idea of a Peeps diorama. It’s genius. To use Peeps in ridiculous arts and crafts projects is a huge improvement over the original use of Peeps. As I understand it, you were originally supposed to eat them. The Just Born candy factory makes one billion Peeps…
March 22, 2015Local Galleries Showcase Young Talent During Youth Art Month
The cheerful paintings of swimming children won me over as soon as I walked into GRACE last week. I couldn’t help but grin when I looked at kids’ artwork of people leaping into swimming pools. This series of paintings was created by students at Ravensworth Elementary School, and inspired by the work of painter David Hockney. The rest of the art gallery…
March 19, 2015RA’s Inside Scoop on Fishing in Reston, and Their Free Kids’ Trout Fishing Day
The spring thaw has arrived, and it’s time to return to water recreation! If your kids have watched people fishing along Reston’s lakes and streams and begged to give it a try, this weekend is their chance. Thanks to RA, you can introduce your kids to fishing this Saturday, free of charge. Reston Association is hosting its annual…
March 18, 2015DC’s Union Kitchen: A Model Incubator for Budding Food Makers & Entrepreneurs
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…
March 17, 2015April 2nd Kicks Off the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Capital Area 10-Week Man & Woman of the Year Campaign
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…
March 16, 2015Host a Wine Tasting Event with The Wine Cabinet
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…
March 13, 2015