What are you listening to these days? | Photo by LALtoday
Did you know? Every day, Spotify curates a special playlist based on what it thinks your mood is that day. We’ve curated our own playlist for Northern Virginia, perfect for listening on the metro, stuck in traffic, or riding your bike along the Potomac River.
“Arlandria” by the Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl spent much of his childhood in Virginia, living in both Springfield and Arlington. He even attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology during his freshman year. Bonus: the title is said to be a blend of Arlington and Alexandria.
“Sweet Virginia” by The Rolling Stones
How could we not include this one? Living in the sweet, sweet state of Virginia, we can picture ourselves driving, or should we say crawling, down I-95 with our windows down as this song blares in the background.
National Night Out | 6-8 p.m. | Cherry Hill Park, Falls Church | Free | Join the Falls Church Police for games, food, and fun at National Night Out.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Women in Business Networking | 5-6:30 p.m. | Immigrant Food, Arlington | $25+ | Network with like-minded women, share ideas, and explore new opportunities.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Art For A Cause | 6-9 p.m. | Nepenthe Art Gallery, Alexandria | Free | Experience art with a curated wine + cheese tasting — plus, bid on a featured painting to benefit We Will Survive Cancer.
Friday, Aug. 8
Make Irish Whiskey French Toast | 7-9 p.m. | Shipgarten, McLean | $65 | Work with professional chefs in a hands-on experience to learn how to make this tasty dish.
Sunday, Aug. 10
Gluten-Free Tea and Tattle | 1 p.m. | Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria | $18+ | Learn about the origins of gossip while sipping on tea and snacking on some food.
Nettie’s Tavern, an Appalachian and Italian restaurant, will open in Arlington on Monday, Aug. 11. This new spot boasts a seed oil-free kitchen, serving dishes from spicy vodka rigatoni to a 14-ounce ribeye in cabernet sauvignon gravy. Personally, I’m hankering for the limoncello panna cotta for dessert. (ARLnow)
Open
A new Chinese restaurant has entered the building. Danor Plaza in Vienna is now home to Chef Tan. This spot is serving Hunan-style food at 132 Branch Rd. SE. It’s currently in its soft-opening phase — stay tuned for its grand opening date. (FFXnow)
Try This
This popular Reston tradition is back. Come watch locals set sail in the annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta, racing handcrafted boats in timed heats — rain or shine.
Family
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility with the whole family on Friday, Aug. 29. Take part in free activities, giveaways, and live music from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with fellow community members. (ALXnow)
Award
The Rammys took over the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sunday, Aug. 3. Northern Virginia winners included Padaek (Restaurateur of the Year), Atlas Brew Works (Beer Program of the Year), and Lorena Reyes of Founding Farmers (Manager of the Year). Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe earned the Milestone Award. Which one will you try first?
Biz
LaPluma Coffee + Wine Bar, which opened in Old Town Alexandria in May, is requesting to extend Sunday hours from 6 to 10 p.m. and add 12 seats and two tables to its patio. Public comments are open until Thursday, Aug. 14. (ALXnow)
Development
Hopefully, good news for drivers in Falls Church. Construction on the area’s first traffic circle is about to begin at S. Maple Avenue and Annandale Road. The project is currently expected to end next May. (ARLnow)
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20%. That’s how much you can save on our self-service ad portal thanks to our Countdown to Q4 special. Hurry — it only runs until the end of the month. Use code AUGUST20 at checkout to secure your discount.
Have you met Dolly Parton? And no, we don’t mean the actual Dolly Parton, but this doggo is also a celebrity in our eyes. Make sure to say hi the next time you see this sweet pup in Alexandria.
A go-to pair of running shorts to get you through hot summer workouts. This pair is under $20, has a built-in liner, and stays secure around hips thanks to a thick elastic waistband.
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.
We’ve got a winner. In yesterday’s newsletter, we included a photo of a coffee shop in NOVA asking our readers to guess the name of the cafe. Congrats to Shane C. for being the first to guess correctly. The coffee shop was Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters in Arlington.
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