If you’re on the hunt for some local art, check out the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria. | Photo by NOVAtoday
Did you know that Alexandria is home to the largest publicly accessible working art studio in the United States? Tucked along the Potomac River, the Torpedo Factory Art Center includes three floors of studios for local artists, where they create pieces like paintings, sculptures, and jewelry. I’m hoping to take one of these art classes, specifically the metal jewelry class.
It’s restaurant week season in the DMV. We recently highlighted Metropolitan Washington’s Winter Restaurant Week. You can also check out Oakton Restaurant Week, running from Friday, Jan. 16, through Sunday, Jan. 25. Mama Tigre is calling my name, with a $35 prix fixe menu. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Travel
Planning a trip to Taipei? If not, you might wanna. Starting in July, the first nonstop flight to Taipei will fly from Dulles International Airport. These 16-hour direct flights will run four times a week on EVA Airways. (Washington Business Journal)
Shop
Many boutiques in Old Town Alexandria are participating in the Alexandria Warehouse Sale from Saturday, Feb. 7, to Sunday, Feb. 8. Approximately 45 shops will offer discounts ranging from 60% to 80% off their products. (ALXnow)
Coming Soon
The Golf Yards, a new members-only golf training facility, is expected to open in early April at Three Ballston Plaza in Arlington. There are limited member spots; enrolling early comes with special benefits. (ARLnow)
Edu
The Arlington Tech program plans to double its student body by the 2029-2030 school year. This STEM Academy is a part of the Arlington Public Schools. The application deadline for this program is tomorrow, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. (ARLnow)
Development
Reston Town Center’s latest development, also known as RTC Next, has fully booked out the new office buildings. Developer BXP stated that some of the new tenants include Fannie Mae, Volkswagen Group of America, Noblis, Palo Alto Networks, and Ofinno. (FFXnow)
Closing
Another Ballston business is shutting its doors. Poppyseed Rye, a flower shop and cafe, is closing after four years of service. The final day of operation will be Sunday, Jan. 18. (ARLnow)
Wellness
Interested in a THC or CBD journey in 2026? Women-owned and operated brand TribeTokes is offering 15% off with code DRYJAN15, plus a free CBD/CBG tincture when you spend $40. Try pineapple THC gummies or mini THCA prerolls for some California sober fun during dry January.†*
Make sure to get your tickets for puppy yoga with the Washington Mystics on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. There will also be brunch snacks available. Tickets cost $75 per person, and 100% of the proceeds go to Brandywine Valley SPCA. Not to mention, 2019 WNBA champ Elena Delle Donne will be in attendance.
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Ballston residents can soon enjoy the NYC-based chain Maman. | Photo by NOVAtoday
Walking around Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood last week, I saw signage for a new Maman location located between AVA Ballston Square apartments and Grazie Grazie, across from Hawkers Asian Street Food. Maman currently has three locations in NOVA: Arlington’s Court House neighborhood, Old Town Alexandria, and the Mosaic District in Fairfax. I’m a fan of the seasonal homemade hazelnut latte with candied hazelnut bits.
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