If there has been one project in Tysons that has been the focus of both intense criticism and hope it has been Tysons West. Being the first site parcel being developed with the Tysons Comprehensive Plan in mind, though [...]
Chef Patrick Bazin’s opening of Alegria on Church Street in Vienna is a story about family love and dietary restrictions. Let’s talk about the ”love” part, first. Bazin and his wife, Julie, have clearly built family love around their [...]
Take a trip down to the Oakton Wine Shop and you’ll notice something very different about this particular store that sets it apart from all others. In addition to its amazing selection of wines and beers from around the [...]
Extension to serve Reston Town Cener, Herndon, Dulles, Ashburn It will be next spring before you see heavy construction on the second phase of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. However, Capital Rail Constructors (CRC), the Phase 2 design-build contractor, [...]
I stumbled upon Sweet Frog while out to lunch with a friend. The pink and green “Now Open” sign and the cartoon frogs instantly drew me in. That, and a craving for frozen yogurt. “It’s a great area,” said [...]
If you have yet to see the construction activity occurring along the AMC entrance of the mall, the next time you head to the theater you are in for a big shock. What was once a parking lot for Circuit City is [...]
Anita’s Restaurant has been a part of the Vienna scene for over 30 years. It started as a little mom-and-pop place serving authentic New Mexico-style cuisine, which relies heavily on the flavors of gr een and red chilies. This [...]
Lillis Werder lets her photographs speak for themselves. Whether an image of an ancient castle in the Irish countryside or a gritty street performer in New Orleans’ French Quarter, each of her pictures is taken with a purpose and [...]
With the 495 Express Lanes complete, making commuting easier for motorists on the beltway, I-95 commuters are now looking for better commuting options from Richmond and Fredericksburg. One major option by the end of 2014 will be the 95 [...]
My friend and I decided to check out the new center in Merrifield called MOSAICthat combines retail stores, a grocer, restaurants and a movie theatre (that serves wine!) with apartments. They call themselves an “Urban Retail Development.” As we walked [...]
