Around Lake Accotink
Lake Accotink Park in Springfield is the middle child of the Fairfax County lake parks—smaller than popular Burke Lake, not as … Read more
Shade and Streams: Fairfax CCT Segment 7
A shady trail is always welcome during a Virginia summer, and Fairfax County denizens are lucky that most of the Fairfax CCT … Read more
New Plaza at Tysons Corner Center is Fun and Fab
UPDATE 8/11/14: The new Shake Shack on the new Plaza near the new Tysons metro station opens today. So much … Read more
Sisters Thai Living Room in Fairfax
Sisters Thai, the Living Room Cafe, in Old Town Fairfax achieves a whole new level of cozy in Fairfax County VA … Read more
Wiehle-Reston East Open House
Today we joined other locals at the Wiehle-Reston East Open House for a look at the new transportation hub, the last … Read more
Austin Grill Jalapeño Margaritas Hit the Spot
Offering solid Tex-Mex tacos and a spicy Jalapeño Basil Margarita, the bar at Austin Grill in Springfield could be a good … Read more
Burke Lake Boating: Peaceful Family-friendly Fun in Northern Virginia
Burke Lake boating has a lot going for it—easy access and parking (free for county residents), plenty of room to spread … Read more
Tasty Bento Lunch at Ariake in Reston
We love a tasty bento lunch and pleasant outdoor seating, and Ariake Japanese Restaurant in Reston delivers both. We’ve already established the … Read more
Bollywood Bistro Entertains in Old Town Fairfax
Last weekend we made our first visit to Bollywood Bistro, and enjoyed an entertaining evening of outdoor dining in Old Town Fairfax. … Read more
Fairfax County Winery Fun
There are two wineries in Fairfax County—Paradise Springs Winery and The Winery at Bull Run—and they both offer history, scenery, and some … Read more
Tasty Thai Curry at Kob Kun in Oakton
We’ve added the Kob Kun menu below since this tasty Thai restaurant in Oakton, Virginia does not have a web site. Details … Read more
Historic Hunter Mill Road
Historic Hunter Mill Road, runs through Oakton, Vienna, Reston, and Great Falls, and it’s an interesting historic drive, except during rush … Read more