Posts Tagged ‘Herndon’
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, March 30th, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Annandale High bomb threat delays school
Breathalyzers coming to D.C.-area bars
Internal transit system proposed for Herndon
Hippies to take over Leesburg’s Cooley Gallery
Falls Church homeowners top remodeling spenders in South
Virginia, Maryland revisit talks on possible new Potomac River crossing
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Anton Prado PHOTO)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
NoVA native discusses Oscar-winning documentary ‘Undefeated’
Prince William Park Authority disbands, will merge with county government
Southwest Airlines seeks nonstop service between Austin, Reagan National
Long-term road closures coming to Route 50 in Arlington next week
9 Virginians among more than 140 White House spring interns
22-year-old Manassas man charged with raping Herndon teen
Top Metro executives took home more than $3 million in 2011
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Lick Your Screen: Eat Your Roots Edition
Posted by Stefanie Gans / Friday, February 24th, 2012
Beets │The Farmers Table 2012│2709 West Ox Road, Herndon
Photo: Sally Traynham
The (Indoor) Farmers Table: Herndon’s Answer to Local Food During Winter
Posted by Sally Traynham / Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Many NoVinians suffer winter’s (usual) cold, harsh winds to meander through tables and select what local produce is offered during the off-peak season. They sacrifice warmth to gain access to locavore products, meats and vegetables, speaking to their freshness and flavor that leaps and bounds over superstore counterparts.
Fear not. This week the Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon is supplying a simply warmer alternative via, The Farmers Table 2012, their new indoor farmers market.
Starting this Thursday, Feb. 23, and running (almost) every Thursday until April 26, The Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park will be hosting vendors with locally grown produce, meats, pastries and food-focused products from 2:30pm to 6:30pm.
Want to get really local? Check out Stallard Road Farm, nestled just west of Warrenton, a confirmed vendor who will be selling local meat, honey and teas.
Photo: Frying Pan Farm Park
[tips for the food desk]
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, February 10th, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Obama heads to NOVA’s Annandale campus Monday to discuss 2013 budget
Foursquare names Reston seventh-most romantic place in the country
15-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Fair Oaks area
Herndon mother fights teen dating violence after daughter’s murder
Brad Paisley records song written by Springfield man with rare, fatal disease
Mitt Romney speaks at Northern Virginia Technology Council breakfast today
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
New Year’s Eve Guide: Do It For Less
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, December 26th, 2011
Well, Christmas is over. Today is probably the most nostalgic day of the year. Hopefully you didn’t see any Christmas trees on the curb today. I’ve seen a few ditched trees on Dec. 26 before, and it’s way too depressing.
But now it’s time for a new countdown. New Year’s will be here in a few days, so cheer up! And we, as always, will find the best events NoVA has to offer, so you can pick one–or 10–and have a blast. Today we’ll be covering the cheaper side of things.
Is your number one New Year’s Resolution to make excessive amounts of money? Do you constantly find yourself in need of expendable cash?
If you want to party, but need to do it on the cheap, don’t worry. NoVA’s got plenty of free fun to go around.
Maybe this year? Shutterstock / Kittisak
Rhodeside Grill has a pretty kickin’ New Year’s Eve party. They’ll have loads of music and dancing, of course, and plenty of food too. But the real attraction is the complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. But, you say, they must get their money back with a steep cover charge. Nope! Cover is exactly $0. So if you lurk around the bar and wait for drunk partiers–or your friends–to offer you free drinks, you’ll have a smashing free party on you hands.
If you’re looking for free food and drink, well, unfortunately, you’re out of luck. Everyone’s got to pay for their supper. But you can still take pleasure in the fact that Restaurant 3 won’t have a cover charge on New Year’s Eve. So you can chow down on their full, regular dinner menu without paying anything extra. Though you’ll still have to pay for your food. Sorry.
If you have kids, and therefore raging parties aren’t a viable option, but you still need to save some dough, Herndon’s where it’s at. ArtSpace in Herndon has a unique New Year’s Eve offering. From 7-9 p.m. on the 31st, ArtSpace features hands-on art activities for kids. Then from 9-10, they’ll host a family-friendly, alcohol-free bonfire. All of it’s for free. You can’t beat that.
But really, the ultimate free event is just to host your own New Year’s celebration at your place of residence. You can make it whatever theme you want, and you can have all your friends supply the goods! What better way to ring in the new year than to renew your vow of mooching off your buds?
We’ll be talking about New Year’s Eve events all week, so don’t forget to check back. And take a look at everything we’ve got so far. Peace!
–Matt Basheda
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Happy hump day!
I don’t know about you guys, but to me, this week has felt particularly long. So, what better way to celebrate hump day than with half-price bottles?
Tonight, from 5-9 p.m. at Piero’s Corner in Herndon, help give to the local Food Assistance Center by enjoying some free wine tastings and purchasing a half-price bottle of wine with your dinner or discounted bottles to take home with you. A portion of all sales will go to the Food Assistance Center in Herndon.
The wine tasting will feature Tom Savage of International Cellars at the bar, where he will be pouring wine from Niner Wine of Paso Robles, California. Featured wines include: Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, Twisted Spur Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon and the rated 90-points 2006 Fog Catcher.
Piero’s Corner’s kitchen is serving up, as always, authentically delicious Italian pasta dishes, brick oven pizzas, seafood, and more.
Image: Piero's Corner
Piero’s Corner is located at 13340 Franklin Farm Road in Herndon (703-707-6400; www.pieroscorner.com).
-Julia Harbo
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Monday, October 31st, 2011
Monday, Oct. 31, 2011
Northern Virginia has a major film festival. Called the Washington West Film Festival, it occurs this weekend, Nov. 3-5 in Reston and Herndon.
The region’s cultural profile, which has always been rich in the hearts and minds of its residents, now gets international recognition. Washington West includes feature-length films and over a dozen short films.
Adding to the festival’s allure is its charitable nature. The festival’s motto is “Story Can Change the World,” and to that end, proceeds go directly to charity. In this case, the charity is associated with one of the festival’s films–”Sun City Picture House.”
“Sun City Picture House,” produced by Maria Bello and Olivia Wilde, is about a community who comes together to build the first post-earthquake movie theater in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. All proceeds go toward the building of a second theater.
The festival itself kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Bow-Tie Cinemas in Reston Town Center with “The Loving Story,” co-produced by HBO. “The Loving Story” is a documentary about an interracial couple in the 1950s who ended up playing a significant role in the civil rights movement.
Washington West continues throughout Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 with a series of screenings at the Center for Innovative Technology in Herndon. “Sun City Picture House” concludes the festival on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Washington West’s website features a full schedule and list of films.
We’ll be featuring more on this festival and some of its other fantastic films all week for you.
–Matt Basheda
Posted by Lynn Norusis / Monday, October 17th, 2011
New fraud scam: Using dead children as dependents
Manassas woman arrested for involvement in fire that displaced 23 people
Herndon police release sketch of sexual assault suspect
George Washington Rye Whiskey goes on sale Oct. 22, only 300 available
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Harris Teeter Grand Opening
Harris Teeter is proud to announce the opening of the company’s fourth store in Ashburn, VA on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. The company will be celebrating the grand opening and honoring its customers with a variety of weekend activities during consecutive weekends following the grand opening. Store Manager Rodger Holman invites shoppers to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at 8 a.m.on Oct. 5. Attendees can also meet the new management team, as well as be the first to shop the brand new facility.
Goose Creek Villages Harris Teeter, 42780 Creek View Plaza. Ashburn, VA 20147
Opening Date:
Oct. 5, 2011 at 8 a.m.: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Event Dates:
Oct. 7 – 9: e-VIC Mobile signing-up customers
Oct. 14 – 16: Harris Teeter Rancher Mobile Grill onsite
Oct. 21 – 23: Harris Teeter Ice Cream Truck onsite
University Mall Theatres
University Mall Theatres in Fairfax, VA show slightly older movies for just $4 every night! And join them every Tuesday for their Two Buck Tuesday deals- where all day and all night, every movie is only $2! Playing this weekend through the rest of next week: Cowboys and Aliens, The Smurfs, Horrible Bosses, Zookeeper, Mr. Popper’s Penguin and Bridesmaids. Also check out their website for group deals, film clubs and more!
NoVA Living Social Deals
Don’t miss out on today’s Living Social deal- $5 for $10 worth of money to spend at Nielsen’s Frozen Custard!
Housed in an old-fashioned-looking brick building in Vienna with wood floors, lazily turning fans and historic photos of the Tyson’s area, Nielsen’s has become a magnet for kids, parents and seniors alike. Real dairy cream, rich eggs, and other natural ingredients make this the most popular treat in town! Their homemade frozen custard is made fresh every few hours right in the store! Follow them on Twitter to see what new flavors they come up with next!
1/2 Price Entrees at the Tortilla Factory
Located in Herdon, The Tortilla Factory has delighted the Washington Metropolitan Area with the finest Mexican food this side of the border since 1975. They have something for everyone- from delicious Margaritas, to tasty enchiladas, to vegetarian options, to kid’s meals. Go here to print out coupons for ½ price entrées and more!
– Jennie Whistler