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Uh Oh, Officina at The Wharf not taking reservations after Friday…

A tipster sends word that they tried to make a reservation for Officina on the Wharf on November 1 and were unable: “They are closing their doors!!”. Ed. Note: They have not updated their IG since August 28 which is also not a good sign…. Officina Cafe closed downtown...

Washington, DC · 8d
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Poll: The best deli in Fairfax County

Local delis in Fairfax County provide quick meals, custom sandwiches, and specialty market goods to busy neighborhoods. This week’s Readers’ Choice poll asks residents to select the top deli serving the community. Here are the nominees for Best deli in Fairfax County as part of our FFXnow Readers’...

Fairfax County, VA · 7d
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PHOTOS: Season coming to a close at Motts

City Parks, Recreation and Events says the entrance gate, boathouse, and Nature Center will be closed for the winter, but hiking will still be available during the off-season.

Fredericksburg, VA · 7d
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Second Barnes & Noble Lands in Alexandria, Debut Novelist to Cut Ribbon

Alexandria is getting a second Barnes & Noble next Wednesday, as the national bookseller prepares to open a new store at the Shoppes at Foxchase on Duke Street. The grand opening is set for Nov. 4, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony running until noon, and a debut novelist from the Washington, D.C., area on hand to mark the occasion.

Alexandria, VA · 7d
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From Lee Street Halloween to Paws in the Park, here is what’s happening in Alexandria this weekend

Spooky season culminates this weekend in Alexandria with an array of Halloween happenings. Lee Street Halloween, a popular trick-or-treating event organized by neighbors, is one of the highlights of the weekend. The next few days will also bring St. Elmo’s CatRad Halloween Eve, Lee-Fendall House’s Pumpkin Palooza, Alexandria Fall-O-Ween, a Halloween bar crawl and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s rescheduled Paws in the Park.

Alexandria, VA · 7d

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Voltaggio Brothers Steak House Makes Midweek Dinners Worth the Trip

Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor turns Wednesday and Thursday evenings into an occasion, pairing a $95 Wagyu and Catoctin Creek whiskey special on Wednesdays with a seafood-focused menu on Thursdays, each served weekly from 5 to 10 p.m. Both offers run alongside the full dinner menu, giving Washington diners a polished midweek reason to head to the Maryland waterfront.

Oxon Hill, MD · 8d

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This Maryland Restaurant Has a Sunday Brunch Buffet That Locals Look Forward To

Someone will make your omelet exactly how you want it while fresh waffles cook a few steps away. There’s even a carving station, which makes this Maryland Sunday buffet feel more like lunch and breakfast combined. Choosing where to start is its own dilemma. The spread goes beyond eggs...

Maryland · 9d

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Jiffy Lube Live Keeps the Music Moving!

As summer fades into fall, the music doesn’t stop in Gainesville, with major artists bringing a variety of sounds to local stages. Jiffy Lube Live continues to host major performers within different genres, making the venue a major part of the local music scene since its opening in 1995.

Gainesville, VA · 9d

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$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Maryland Royal Farms

An Essex man won $100,000 on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at a Royal Farms convenience store in White Marsh. According to Lottery officials, the longtime player was playing Racetrax at the Royal Farms located at 11905 Markey Way when he decided to purchase a $10 scratch-off ticket between races. He discovered the $100,000 prize on the final number he scratched.

White Marsh, MD · 8d

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Virginia’s invasive catfish is eating everything in sight so schools are putting it on the menu

Schools put on menu a ravenous predator across Maryland and Virginia to curb the rapid overpopulation of an invasive fish species. This innovative initiative turns students into active predators of an invasive predator that threatens both the ecological balance and the $1M+ crab fishing industry of the Chesapeake Bay. Backed...

Virginia · 8d

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Triangle Couple’s Search for Family Unfolds on BYUtv’s Relative Race

Sean and Antoinette McDonald have spent more than two decades building a life together in Prince William County. Now, the Triangle couple’s search for Sean’s paternal family is unfolding before a national audience on Season 17 of BYUtv’s Relative Race. The McDonalds compete as Team Red. BYUtv...

Prince William County, VA · 8d

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This Virginia Restaurant Brings The Flavors Of Nepal To The Table With Handmade Momos And Family Recipes

Yak momos. Wild boar curry. A crispy ring of fried rice flour bread paired with a tangy radish pickle. That lineup alone made me stop scrolling. This spot fills its dumplings with lamb, chicken, vegetables, yak, and even wild boar. Each plate comes with a special momocha masala and a roasted tomato sauce.

Alexandria, VA · 11d

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More than 100 Pumpkins Will Light Up Franconia at Annual Pumpkin IllumiNIGHT

The region is full of fall traditions, whether it’s taking an annual visit to one of the pumpkin patches or finding the best fall treats. But, one of the most iconic traditions is Nalls Produce & Garden Center’s annual Pumpkin IllumiNIGHT. Each year, the family-owned business invites pumpkin...

Franconia, VA · 8d

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Falafel chain opens larger shop at Mosaic District with startup incubator

Falafel Inc. is officially cooking up new food and ideas in an expanded space at the Mosaic District. The regional chain relocated within the Merrifield neighborhood last week (Oct. 23), moving from a 540-square-foot storefront adjacent to Our Mom Eugenia to a 2,760-square-foot space at 2985 District Avenue, Unit 115, previously filled by Kreole Seafood and Cocktails.

Merrifield, VA · 7d

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Maryland’s Most Famous Diner Has Been Named By Business Insider

Business Insider has named Baltimore’s PaperMoon Diner the most famous diner in Maryland as part of an editorial feature highlighting a diner from each state. The list is an unranked editorial selection rather than a reader poll, formal award, or data-based ranking. Business Insider highlighted PaperMoon for its unusual...

Baltimore, MD · 12d

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The Massive Virginia Thrift Store Where Just $25 Will Fill Your Whole Cart

There’s a giant maroon cube sticking up above a shopping center in Falls Church, and it just says “UNIQUE” in letters big enough to read from space. That’s not false advertising, because what’s happening inside this building is genuinely one of the more delightful ways to spend an afternoon in Virginia.

Falls Church, VA · 11d

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Vietnamese restaurant picked as one of region’s ‘100 Very Best’ expands to Chantilly

A well-regarded vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant on Columbia Pike is expanding with a second location in Chantilly, starting this week. Chay Restaurant held a soft opening yesterday (Oct. 28) for its new Sully District location at 5005A Westone Plaza. After opening at Barcroft Plaza in Lincolnia in 2023, Chay was named...

Chantilly, VA · 8d

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Cana Café plans to open in former Old Town Starbucks space

The café says it is aiming for December, depending on construction, at King and Union streets, and its owner is seeking a state alcohol license

Alexandria, VA · 8d

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A Virginia Couple Opened A Tiny 2,500-Square-Foot Grocery Store In 1990, And It Grew Into A 75,000-Square-Foot Supermarket

A grocery store that started with just 2,500 square feet eventually expanded into a 75,000-square-foot supermarket. That’s thirty times the original size!. And the whole story began with a couple who saw a need for familiar foods in their community. The founders opened their first Virginia store in 1990,...

Woodbridge, VA · 10d