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A nice cold beer is the perfect way to kick back after the workday. | Photo via Courthaus Social
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in NOVA.
City Tap Kitchen & Craft | Ashburn | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | If you’re in Loudoun County, you’re in luck. This spot offers $6 select taps during happy hour for you to sip on with your friends. They also offer other drink deals and $6 eats, including items like hummus and elote dip.
The Wine Kitchen | Leesburg | Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Unwind with a glass of wine, a spritz, or other drinks during happy hour. I’m opting for the spritz flight, which allows you to try a couple of different flavors for $10.
The Black Sheep Restaurant | Manassas | Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. | A cocktail for $6? Count us in. Plus, sip on a glass of house wine for $5 and $2 off draft beers. Not to mention various food options like hush puppies and fried green tomatoes. Note: This is only at the bar.
Have opinions on the West Alexandria Transit Center? There’s a pop-up today, Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., allowing the public to learn more about and provide feedback about the final plan. The new facility opened on Sunday, Nov. 2, but the permanent design is not yet done. (ALXnow)
Opening
A new family-owned sushi spot is coming to Old Town Alexandria. Akeno Sushi plans to open at 611 King St. by the end of this month. The restaurant will be two stories with a full-service bar and sushi bar on the first floor. (ALXnow)
Try This
Bayou Bakery in Arlington is celebrating 15 years with free treats. Tomorrow, Nov. 20, the first 100 guests will receive a complimentary order of baby beignets. The restaurant will also offer a special $15 lunch combo featuring a soup and a sandwich. (ARLnow)
Development
In the market to move to McLean? Knolewood, a new subdivision, is coming to McLean on one of the last undeveloped pieces of land in town. It will include 24 single-family houses on 25 acres of land near Lewinsville Road and Lancia Drive. (FFXnow)
Environment
Gov. Glen Youngkin announced that $15.5 million is going to fund conservation projects for 8,607 acres of land in Virginia. Fauquier and Prince William County are two that will see funding. See the full breakdown.
Real Estate
The owner of Lucketts Store in Leesburg, Suzanne Eblen, transformed a once crumbling mansion into the house of her dreams. She purchased this 1799 Bluemont property in 2014, taking on the big project — and you won’t believe the transformation. (Virginia Living)
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Try This
Dominion Energy and Manassas Ballet Theatre are celebrating the season with “The Nutcracker” at the Hylton. Opening night on Dec. 17 is “Salute to the Military,” honoring service members, veterans, and first responders with special programming including a color guard, live music, and complimentary tickets. Reserve your seats.*
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Yes, yes... more real estate content. But y’all seem to love it. This 1940 cottage in Warrenton looks like it was taken right from Cape Cod. Listed at $538,000, the property has four bedrooms and makes up a total of 2,165 sqft. Step inside.
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