Shade and Streams: Fairfax CCT Segment 7

Deer on 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 (Cross County Trail) follows wooded stream beds through town and … Read more

Sisters Thai Living Room in Fairfax

Sisters Thai Living Room Cafe

Sisters Thai, the Living Room Cafe, in Old Town Fairfax achieves a whole new level of cozy in Fairfax County VA dining. The atmosphere is so lovely and unique our expectations … 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 stop (for now) on the new Silver Line Metro. Dignitaries, … Read more

Tasty Bento Lunch at Ariake in Reston

Ariake Reston Sushi roll combo

We love a tasty bento lunch and pleasant outdoor seating, and Ariake Japanese Restaurant in Reston delivers both. We’ve already established the essentials of patio dining—a little shade, a buffer from the road … Read more

Fairfax County Winery Fun

Outside seating Paradise Springs

There are two wineries in Fairfax County—Paradise Springs Winery and The Winery at Bull Run—and they both offer history, scenery, and some tasty wine. The burgeoning Virginia wine scene draws wine tasting crowds to … Read more

Tasty Thai Curry at Kob Kun in Oakton

Panang Seafood and Southern Curry ay Kob Kun

We’ve added the Kob Kun menu below since this tasty Thai restaurant in Oakton, Virginia does not have a web site. Details and prices may have changed. Kob Kun in Oakton Last night we … Read more

Historic Hunter Mill Road

Hunter Mill Station in Reston VA

Historic Hunter Mill Road, runs through Oakton, Vienna, Reston, and Great Falls, and it’s an interesting historic drive, except during rush hour. You can learn more about important stops along Hunter … Read more