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Inspired by Fall Flavors, Local Chefs Craft New Seasonal Dishes

We have officially entered into Fall. Gone are the light ceviches and heirloom tomato salads that dotted menus across town. Chefs are busy revamping their offerings with autumnal flavors and slightly heavier dishes. We thought it would be fun to see how some of our favorite restaurants in and around Reston are incorporating Fall produce such as…

October 21, 2015

A 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, 2015

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Reston

Looking for a place to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, February 1st? We have several ideas for you. Reston’s newest restaurant, Glory Days Grill, opened this week. It’s a sports bar with 40 TVs, and each booth has its own speaker with volume control. They serve a broad menu of appetizers, burgers, tacos, steaks, pizza,…

January 30, 2015

Reader Poll: Vote For Your Favorite Buffalo Wings in the Reston Area!

Buffalo Wings are the quintessential Super Bowl Snack. You can get them at numerous locations around town but which restaurant has the best? Vote in our reader poll now through Super Bowl Sunday, when we will announce the winner of our “Wing Bowl!” And remember, all of these fine and delicious establishments will be happy to cater your Super…

January 28, 2015

Ten Reasons to Come to Lake Anne in the Middle of Winter

Lake Anne really shines in the warm months. Boat rentals, concerts, farmers markets, festivals, and outdoor dining make it a summertime delight. But so much is going on at Lake Anne Plaza all year round, and you really should come in the winter, too. Here are some reasons why: 1. There’s wild nightlife. Anyone who shrugs off Lake…

January 12, 2015

Soups From Around the World Right Here in Reston

The weather report is grim for the next week with the wind chill expected to dip into single digits. For some reason, this news immediately made me think of soup. Really, what better way is there to warm up than with a piping hot bowl of soup? But where can one find delicious soup in…

January 4, 2015

New Year’s Eve Events in the Reston Area

This article is from 2014. You can find the 2016-2017 New Year’s Eve events HERE. 2015 is almost here! If you are still looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve, we have lots of ideas for you. Here are events for December 31, 2014 in Reston, Herndon, Vienna, Falls Church, and other parts of Northern…

December 29, 2014

Tavern64 Regional Kitchen: Building Community With Local Food

We’ve heard the term “farm to table” a million times at this point but what does it really mean and why is it important? According to Tavern64 Regional Kitchen in Reston Town Center it means sourcing food directly from farmers and producers themselves and not using large distributers. Tavern64 goes one step further and focuses…

September 22, 2014