August is the last full month of Summer, so make it a celebration! Make every day a holiday! August is not filled with annual celebratory days. No Labor Day, Memorial Day, or 4th of July long weekend to party with your friends and family. But no fret! There are plenty of holidays and reasons to…
Doughnuts for dinner? The culinary geniuses at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken make this dream a reality with signature fried chicken sandwiches like the Old Bay All Day. Its base is a savory doughnut dusted with Old Bay seasoning. The chef halves and stuffs said doughnut with a fried chicken breast, crispy bacon, pickles, lettuce,…
If you’re looking for a way to challenge your endurance this summer, set a goal to complete the 2022 NOVA Running Club 5K on Tuesday, August 23rd. It will be a nice way to break up your week by getting outside with fellow running enthusiasts and enjoying a bit of exercise in the waning summer…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, the second-best time! It’s summer vacation! Between summer camps, vacations, and the many activities to keep yourself or your little ones occupied; the dollar signs can add up. But, there are plenty of inexpensive and totally free activities that are still barrels of fun! Bust summer…
What’s your favorite adult beverage in the warm summer months? Is it a hoppy IPA? Maybe it’s a fruit-forward cider. Or perhaps it’s an alcohol-free brew that tastes remarkably like a summer shandy. All three of these and many other libations are on tap at Dogfish Head Alehouse throughout the sunny season! The gastropub’s brewmasters…
Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) offers a huge variety of services to clients in need, from mental health counseling to housing for those experiencing homelessness. Their work reaches people living below the poverty line all across Northern Virginia, but only because NVFS has the resources to reach them—enter, the Clock Tower Thrift Shop. This thrift…
Why wait until Saturday morning for brunch when Cafe Kindred serves it up every day? Come and grab a table any morning of the week to dig into the chef’s specialties, from the avocado toast topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and a pair of eggs to the CK Original Brunch Poutine, a pile of fries…
The Falls Church Farmers’ Market is open year-round, but its variety of vendors and its hours expand this time of year. Starting in April, the market opens an hour earlier (at 8 a.m.) every Saturday morning, and the extended hours remain in place until December. This gives you more time to explore the expansive collection…
As June 19th comes around the corner once again, it’s time to plan an extra special Father’s Day celebration. No matter who you are celebrating Father’s Day for, these Father’s Day gift ideas are thoughtful, creative, and can even be done last minute! Create your own scrapbook. There's nothing better than a homemade, one-of-a-kind scrapbook…
Trying to turn your home into an indoor plant oasis? After your Spring cleaning is done, this season is the perfect time to focus on those perfect oxygen-producing roommates of yours. To ensure they are happy and will thrive in time for their growing season, be sure to check on a few little things that…