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Ovaka Farm’s winery debuts in May
Cheers to this new winery in NOVA. | Photo via Ovaka Farm
A new winery is on the horizon in Fauquier County. Ovaka Farm, known for its hand-raised F1 wagyu beef, is adding a winery to its operation. The farm currently offers tours of the property, stays, tastings, and now the winery is the next piece of the puzzle.
Winery experiences will be reservation-only at first, and will kick off over Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 10.
“We want to offer more than just a space for people to come and drink wine, and offer more of an experience,” Mel Freshwater, Director of Agritourism + Operations at Ovaka Farm, said.
The reservation page isn’t live yet, but it’s expected to launch sometime in March. In the meantime, sign up for their email list for updates. We’ll also be sure to update you when it’s live.
If you want to be among the first to try their inaugural wine, you can get your tickets here for an exclusive introductory event on Saturday, March 21.
Moo Thru is set to open a new location at Burke Town Center in June, marking the ice cream shop’s seventh storefront. After being voted Best Ice Cream in Northern Virginia last year, this is a spot you’ll want to check out. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Development
A bill for a potential casino in Fairfax is going to the Virginia House of Delegates for a vote. This follows its approval from the Virginia House Appropriations Committee. It could be brought to a vote as early as this week. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Biz
Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood is set to welcome yet another bagel spot, adding to the recently announced arrival of Call Your Mother. Bagel Uprising, a bagel shop from Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, is expected to open this May at 901 N. Glebe Rd. (ARLnow)
Coming Soon
Maryland-based SOKO Butcher Shop & Market is expanding into Leesburg with a new location at 15 Loudoun St. SE. The shop will take over the former site of La Taqueria taco shop. There are no details on an exact opening date yet, but you can check out the menu in the meantime — I’m picking The Takoma. (The Burn)
Try This
Stressed? Relief may be on the way — Loudoun County is getting iSmash, a rage room where customers can smash items to blow off steam. An exact opening date has not yet been announced. (The Burn)
Real Estate
The Riviera, a new senior living community in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood, held its grand opening yesterday. Located at 2700 Main Line Blvd., the community sits next door to its sister property and features 129 residential units designed for senior living. (ALXnow)
Closed
After a decade, Sweetgreen has closed its doors at 2022 Crystal Dr. Fans of the salad chain can still visit its nearby National Landing restaurant at 575 12th Rd. S., which remains open for made-to-order bowls and salads. (ARLnow)
Outdoors
Are you reading this right at 6:00 a.m.? Well, you’re in luck. You might be able to catch the Worm Moon Eclipse. The lunar eclipse is expected to reach totality at 6:04 a.m., but the moon will continue to phase out until 7:33 a.m. (Almanac, Forbes)
Don’t miss these classes for your kids. | Post via @fairfaxparks
Is your child the next Jimi Hendrix or Georgia O’Keeffe?Registration is open for spring and summer music, art, and dance classes in Fairfax County. Give your kids the chance to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and have fun with new friends.
This past weekend, I caught the Washington Wizards take on the Toronto Raptors. Unfortunately, they came up short — but with plenty of games left on the schedule, there are still many chances to see them bounce back.
If basketball isn’t your thing, there are also many other happenings around NOVA this March. Make sure to check out our monthly roundup.
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