The Cherry Blossoms of Meadowlark Gardens: A Gorgeous and Easy Alternative to the Tidal Basin
Washington, D.C. is arguably most beautiful in the springtime, and the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin are worth their hype. If you haven’t strolled around the Tidal Basin during peak blossom season yet, you really need to add that treasured local experience to your bucket list. It’s extraordinary. But if you’ve been there and done that… eh, skip it this…
March 29, 2016Trail Tour: The Open Green Spaces of Reston National Golf Course
Now that spring has arrived, treat yourself to a walk through some of Reston’s most beautiful scenery. Here is the next tour in Modern Reston’s series of trail tours: a walk at Reston National Golf Course. This route is great in all seasons, with shade in the summer, vibrant foliage in the fall, and sunny fields in…
March 22, 2016Weekend Getaway: Relax & Rejuvenate at the Historic Bedford Springs Resort In PA
Looking to steal away for a romantic tryst or just need a place for some R&R? Then you should definitely consider the historic Omni Bedford Springs Resort. Feeling the doldrums of winter, friends and I decided to treat ourselves to a weekend of spa treatments, cocktails and good food. So we packed up the car and…
March 18, 2016More Than Just Another Pretty Store — Kendra Scott Reston Gives Back
To tell you the truth, I wasn’t overly thrilled to learn that a jewelry store was opening in Reston Town Center. I could list a whole host of other businesses that I thought would be a better fit for Reston. I resisted covering them for Modern Reston until I wandered into Kendra Scott one day…
March 16, 201610 More Locals You Should Be Following on Instagram
If you’re not hooked on Instagram yet, you’re missing out! It’s a showcase of talent and inspiration. Whether your interests lie in art, food, music, sports, fashion, nature, or countless other topics, you’ll find something intriguing on Instagram. Here are ten of our favorite local Instagrammers. While you’re browsing, be sure to follow us at @modernreston for…
March 15, 2016A New Education Startup in Reston Brings History’s Stories to Asian Indian Teens
Reston-based Jano is a new, online, history magazine targeted to Asian Indian teens in the United States. We caught up with Restonian, Shefali Chandan, the founder of Jano to learn about its content and find out what drove her to create the website.
March 14, 2016Easter 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 spring festivals, restaurant specials, and Easter egg hunts in Reston and the surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. Several of these events require advance reservations, so be sure to plan ahead. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 Tysons Easter Eggstravaganza And Bunny…
March 11, 2016P.J. Mulligans Brings Some of the DC Area’s Greatest Irish Hospitality to Herndon
I have often wanted to visit this area’s newest Irish pub, and with St. Patrick’s Day approaching, I decided it was finally time to head to P.J. Mulligans. This restaurant is owned by people who have run some of the most beloved Irish pubs in the DC area. I visited with them to learn more about their backgrounds and…
March 10, 2016St. Patrick’s Day 2016 Events in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC
Whether you’re Irish, pretend-Irish, or just a fan of beer with every meal, we have ideas for you! Here are some great St. Patrick’s Day events, festivals, concerts, and bar crawls in Reston, Northern Virginia, and DC. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade 12:30pm: King Street, Old Town Alexandria Northern Viriginia’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations…
March 4, 2016Reston Area Events in March 2016
Welcome to March, and the arrival of spring! Here’s what’s happening in Reston, Herndon, and surrounding areas this month. Highlights include the Mini Maker Faire, a sock hop, and Easter egg hunts. THROUGH MARCH 12, 2016 Reston Players Present: Mary Poppins CenterStage, Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, Reston Lovable chimney-sweep, Bert, introduces us to the…
March 1, 2016Guest Post: How to Make Homemade Macarons
I first met Reston resident Valeriya Chunikhin through her gorgeous photography on Instagram. Interspersed among her photos of travel, nature, and fashion are images of the amazing macarons that she makes herself. I had always assumed that macarons are too tricky for me to attempt, but Valeriya creates these beautiful French cookies even though she isn’t a professional baker. I figured…
February 11, 2016A Mouth-Watering Tour Through Edibles Incredible Desserts
February is all about love and there is nothing I love more than desserts! (Sorry, kids, you’re a close second.) So I thought I’d pay a visit to Edibles Incredible — the cute little confection shop in Reston Town Center — to see what they were up to for Valentine’s Day.
February 10, 2016