Our top tip for brunch at Matt and Tony’s: Arrive hungry. | Photo by @ashleydelinay
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan your NOVA brunch experience. From top menu picks to insider tips — and even a guide to creating your own brunch at home — we’ve got everything you need to celebrate.
Note: All times listed are brunch-only.
Quick and easy
De Clieu | All day every day | Craving a breakfast sandwich on a Tuesday (gasp) at 4 p.m. (double gasp)? De Clieu has your back — pair your choice of sandwich with a matcha blossom latte or coconut mocha.
Patio dining
Virtue Feed & Grain | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Whiskey lovers, rejoice — this renovated former grain warehouse is known for its wide selection, which we recommend pairing with a Chesapeake benedict. Pro tip: Bring Fido along for brunch on the patio and treat them to pupsicles + apples off the pooch menu.
For a special occasion
Matt and Tony’s | All day every day | According to rave reviews on Yelp, the cornflake crusted French toast absolutely lives up to the hype. When they ask if you want to add crispy chicken, say yes.
Stitcher’s Space | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, Alexandria | Free | Bring and share your projects, and see others — quilting tutorials will be provided.
Saturday, May 10
Goat Yoga at Botanologica | 9-10 a.m. | Botanologica, Falls Church | $55 | This goat yoga class is for ages 6 and up — make sure to bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Volunteer Service Day | 9-11:30 a.m. | Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington | Free | Preregister and help with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed.
Wednesday, May 14
Discover Travel Photography | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | City of Fairfax Regional Library, Fairfax | Free | Join photographer Jeff Mauritzen during two informative presentations designed to improve your travel, landscape, and wildlife photography skills.
Tuesday, May 20
DC Power FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United SC | 7:30 p.m. | Audi Field, Washington, DC | $20+ | Cheer on the professional women’s team in their last home game of the season.
Friday, May 23
Rock the Block! | Friday, May 23-Friday, Oct. 10 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Old Town Square, Fairfax | Free | End the week right with a rockin’ concert as you sip on a beer and munch on snacks from local vendors.
Get ready to rock out. Port City Brewing is turning its loading dock into a concert venue from May 16 through Sept. 19. These events will run on the third Friday of each month from 6-9 p.m., and they are free and open to the public.
Opening
The Arbor Row Senior Center is now open in Tysons, offering adults 50+ opportunities to stay active, learn new skills, and connect with others. This center is on the first floor of The Mather, an apartment complex for seniors. (FFXnow)
Eat
Plans for a new French bakery in Old Town Alexandria are being presented to the Board of Architectural Review today. Originally started in Arlington, Eclarions Pastry and Coffee House hopes to open at 430 S. Washington Street — the site of the old Firehook Bakery. (ALXnow)
Plan Ahead
The McLean Day festival will be May 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lewinsville Park. Enjoy food trucks, balloon animals, and more. New this year — try out the beer and wine garden. (FFXnow)
Try This
After a successful pilot program, Alexandria’s composting program launches July 1. For those who get trash and recycling pickup, you can add on this voluntary service for $5 monthly or $55 yearly. The city will be covering 75% of the cost. (ALXnow)
Community
The Arlington County Police Department now plans to host community meetings every month. These meetings will cover “community issues, crime prevention tips, and addressing quality of life concerns,” according to the ACPD press release. The first meeting will be May 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. (ARLnow)
Development
A Clarendon office building is one step closer to becoming an apartment complex. Carr Properties is looking to tear down the 40-year-old building at 3033 Wilson Blvd, and these plans have reached the Arlington County Board. (ARLnow)
Coming Soon
Scolapasta originally planned to open at 4219 Fairfax Drive this summer, but will now open as a kiosk at Ballston Quarter. Owner Burak Temel is said to have signed the lease earlier this week, and Scolapasta is projected to open in the next 90 days. (ARLnow)
Transit
The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge upgrades began April 21 and will continue for about the next three years + eight months. This means lane reductions, road closures, increased traffic on I-66, and reduced pedestrian + bike access. Stay tuned for specific closures and updates.
Biz
Wonder, a New York-based food hall, plans to open in Reston, Franconia, and Rosslyn. It features dishes from restaurants nationwide for dine-in and takeout. Exact addresses aren’t confirmed, but FFXnow and ARLnow report where Wonder is exploring locations.
Rick Schena of Alexandria has become the first Parkinson’s patient in the DC area to have a neurostimulator implanted in his brain. This device helps reduce the amount of oral medication a patient with Parkinson’s needs to take. (WTOP)
Travel
The Army has paused its helicopter flights near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It is unknown how long this pause will be, but helicopter flights are continuing in the greater DC area. (AP)
Announced
Valen, National Landing’s newest luxury apartment building, is now leasing. This community is designed to make life more convenient with state-of-the-art amenities like a fitness studio, rooftop pool, coworking lounge, pet spa, and more. Did we mention the Sky Terrace?See inside + snag your spot.*
Games
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Reminder that the first meeting to review the updated designs for the ongoing Waterfront Mitigation Project in Alexandria is today at City Hall at 7 pm.
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