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5 New + Incoming Breweries in Herndon + Reston
Most people think of Herndon and Reston as a hotspot for tech companies, but this stretch of Fairfax County will soon be home to a handful of new breweries and brewpubs. From nano and microbreweries to national brands, beer drinkers in Fairfax County will have many new choices as 2026 progresses. Read on for more about the five new and incoming breweries in Herndon and Reston.
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Following Kennedy Center Breakup, Washington National Opera Announces New Venues & Dates for ‘West Side Story’
The Washington National Opera has announced venues and dates for its production of Bernstein’s “West Side Story.”. The company revealed that it will perform the work at the Lyric Baltimore on May 8, 9, 10 and at the Music Center at Strathmore, May 14 and 15, 2026. In...
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Toastique announces opening date of new Reston location
The new Toastique restaurant headed to Reston is just about ready to open its doors – and today, the company announced the big date. Toastique will open at 11900 Inspiration Street on Saturday, March 7. That location is in the RTC Next development, located a few blocks south of...
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Say Cheers to National Margarita Day at These 5 Northern Virginia Restaurants
This year, National Margarita Day falls on Sunday, February 22. Whether you’re looking for an authentic sip or a flight of your favorite flavors, visit these local bars and restaurants for a refreshing drink. Mama Tigre. Margaritas are the perfect companion to Mama Tigre’s menu of Mexican delicacies. The...
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Former BB&T Bank In Waldorf Gets New Life As Mexican Restaurant
WALDORF, Md. — A family-operated Mexican restaurant is planning to open in Waldorf after receiving approval for a new alcoholic beverage license from the Charles County Board of License Commissioners. Taqueria Y Rosticeria El Rey 2 LLC, trading as Taqueria Y Rosticeria El Rey 2, was granted a Class...
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The guitar sherpas: Picker’s Supply celebrates 50 years
Spend any time in downtown Fredericksburg and eventually your path will lead you to Picker’s Supply on Caroline Street. Guitars hang from the walls like artwork. A banjo from 1910 sits next to a gleaming electric. An 1868 Martin guitar rests in a coffin case. Tourists wander in out of curiosity. Players wander in and never really leave.
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This Stunning Boardwalk Hike Is Virginia’s Best Kept Secret For Outdoor Lovers
Tucked away in Woodbridge, Virginia, there’s a trail that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a nature documentary. Neabsco Creek Boardwalk Trail isn’t your typical dirt path through the woods. This elevated wooden walkway takes you straight through a tidal wetland ecosystem where herons strut, turtles...
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King Arthur Baking Expands to Virginia; Southern Smoke Expands to Italian
King Arthur Baking fans outside Vermont will soon have a new permanent retail location to visit. Unlike the Norwich company’s previous seasonal pop-ups around the U.S., the forthcoming year-round location in the Washington, D.C., area will include a baking school modeled after its Vermont flagship. Several Alexandria, Va., outlets reported the news on February 5; the company first mentioned it in a social media comment on January 30.
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You’ve heard of food deserts. This neighborhood straddling DC and Md. has a grocery glut
Amazon recently shut down its Amazon Fresh supermarket chain, including one its stores in Friendship Heights, a neighborhood straddling the Maryland and D.C. line near Chevy Case. But the closure did not leave residents starved for grocery options. While some other neighborhoods in the region are relative food deserts, Whole...
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‘Once on This Island’ makes a confident splash at City of Fairfax Theatre Company
Once on This Island is a one-act musical by Lynn Ahrens (book/lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music) that tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl in the French Antilles who falls in love with a wealthy boy, Daniel, challenging the island’s social divides with the help of the gods. Based on Rosa Guy‘s novel My Love, My Love, it’s a Caribbean-flavored retelling (sort of) of The Little Mermaid that explores themes of love, prejudice, and colonialism, and won an Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 1995.
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Local Ballet Conservatory Brings “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” to the Hylton
Provided by Ordway Conservatory of Classical Ballet. On Saturday, Feb. 28, Ordway Conservatory of Classical Ballet will present its third annual Modern Showcase at the prestigious Hylton Performing Arts Center — this year bringing C.S. Lewis’s beloved classic The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to life through an original, one-act modern dance production.
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Ballyshaners 43rd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns March 7
The Ballyshaners 43rd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Old Town Alexandria, welcoming residents and visitors to one of the area’s finest and longest-running St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. All events are free and open to the public. As the...