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Savor a delicious mix of Italian and Appalachian flavors with a variety of inspired dishes. | Photo via NOVAtoday
NOVA’s average gas price was $4.087 as of Monday, April 13, according to AAA.
The good news? Northern Virginia offers plenty of food and drink options that you can enjoy for that price or less.
You can get a $2 bagel from the Chewish Deli in Alexandria. Most cream cheeses or spreads range from $0.50 to $2. I’d opt for an asiago bagel with roasted garlic cream cheese.
Most of the tacos at Mexicali Blues in Arlington are $4. Choose from al pastor, barbacoa, carnitas, chicken tinga, chorizo, grilled chicken, mushroom, ground beef, veggie, and vegan chorizo.
If you go to BW’s Pub & Grill in Ashland on a Wednesday, you’re in luck. That’s because it’s $1 Wing Wednesday. You do have to get at least five, but close enough.
We’re cheating a little bit, but we still wanted to share this pupusa for $4.50 at Cerritos Pupuseria in Chantilly.
Clarity is expected to open at Reston Town Center on Friday, May 1. This will be the Rammy-winning restaurant’s second location, with the first one being in Vienna. While the menu will be similar to Vienna’s, you can expect some Reston-specific items. Don’t worry, the French onion soup will be on the Reston menu.(FFXnow)
Coming Soon
Arlington’s bagel scene is growing again. Viral, Connecticut-based PopUp Bagels, which recently opened in Georgetown, is planning a new location in Arlington. An exact site and opening date haven’t been announced yet. While you wait, Call Your Mother and Bagel Uprising plan to open in Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood soon. (ARLnow, NBC Washington)
Arts
The new Berlage Arts & Education Center in McLean hopes to host its ribbon-cutting ceremony by the end of April. The facility, created by the McLean Project for the Arts, will include three art galleries, classrooms, offices, and a cafe called Cafe Monet. See what else you can expect. (FFXnow)
Closing
Crooked Beat Records will permanently close its Del Ray location on Sunday, May 3 due to flooding damage. Owner Bill Daly is searching for a new space and may relocate outside of Alexandria. Be sure to visit — especially for Record Store Day on Saturday, April 18. (ALXnow)
Edu
In response to concerns over the lack of five-day school weeks, the Fairfax County School Board approved several changes to the 2026-27 school year calendar. What changes have been approved? (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Community
Sad news for Middleburg residents. The Middleburg Farmers Market won’t be operating for the 2026 season. See what other farmers markets you can check out in NOVA. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Nordstrom’s end of season saleis on. Save up to 50% off best-selling spring items, like Sanctuary’s top-rated The Perfect T-Shirt. Hurry — the sale ends tomorrow, April 15.*
I recently had the opportunity to check out Coco Cameo in Falls Church, and it did not disappoint. This new shop offers a variety of vintage clothing from dresses to sporty tops. Watch this reel to learn more.
And don’t miss our upcoming guide to the different local businesses in Falls Church.
This No. 1 best-selling jelly tote bag that we’re low-key obsessed with for spring and summer. The tip-proof design keeps your tote upright, but it still folds flat to pack or store. It’s also waterproof, easy to clean, and carry-on approved — hello, beach vacay bag. Grab your favorite color (we like iridescent) and let the compliments pour in.
Legs up the Washington Monument is the best recovery post-race. | Photo by NOVAtoday
This past Sunday, I ran the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler, and I’m happy to report that this race is a blast. You get to run by many of the best parts of DC, like the National Mall, the Tidal Basin, and Hains Point. Congrats to everyone who raced that and the 5K. Feel free to send us your race photos.
If you’re itching to race soon, check out the PNC Alexandria Half, which is on Sunday, April 26.
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