Virginia has a long history of leadership. Consider America’s Founding Fathers—seven men from Virginia signed the Declaration of Independence. Here, in a state full of trailblazers, there’s a new revolution going on, and it’s happening on a small farm [...]
I’ve dreamed of visiting New Orleans for as long as I can remember. The city’s iconic dishes are arguably America’s most important cultural cuisine. Food like jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish etouffee, beignets, dirty rice, po’boys and chicory coffee are what [...]
Parents of George Washington University (GWU) students were worried. Their kids were often dining on fast food, because they had little time to cook and no access to a kitchen. That’s when Shana Greenbaum saw an opening. The young [...]
Dolce Vita Cucina Italiana & Wine Bar “Dad’s going to inhale this pizza,” commented my daughter Danielle, as the “Darius” pie, adorned with baby clams, pancetta, slices of parmigiana cheese and baby greens trickled with lemon-infused olive oil arrived [...]
When I heard about Our Mom Eugenia, a one-year-old restaurant in Great Falls, I immediately invited my friend Evelyn Xeron to have lunch there. Evelyn is a serious home cook who travels to Greece every summer to visit family. [...]
Imagine a wonderland bursting with flowers, fountains and waterfalls. Blossoms hang from the ceiling; rain showers fall to dancing puddles at your feet. Scents from orchids and flowering vines tickle your nose, while bamboo rustles above your head. Mist [...]
Selecting the perfect place to say, “I do” can be a challenge. So VivaTysons compiled descriptions of nine unconventional wedding and rehearsal venues to help you plan your special day. Most couples want a setting with flexible spaces [...]
“Hello, Welcome!” You hear this uttered dozens of times during the lunch rush at Sapphire Tysons restaurant. News traveled fast between the office towers of Tysons Corner, and after only three weeks, Sapphire Tysons has a steady crowd for [...]
Frederico Fellini, one of Italy’s most famous filmmakers once said, “Life is a combination of Magic and Pasta.” For those who share his passion, there’s Chef Michael Schlow’s Italian restaurant Alta Strada in the Mosaic District. Alta Strada brings [...]
Middle Eastern cuisine shares a common culinary pool; a heritage influenced by tradition, migration, and natural resources. Some countries are rich in fertile farmland, while others are surrounded by desert, while others harvest ingredients from the sea. It’s [...]
