They hide in plain sight. They announce their names quietly. And despite all their efforts at modesty, they develop a following. These are the hidden gem restaurants. Often tucked away in shopping centers or industrial areas, they are usually not visible from the road. They are not always standalone…
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Comfort food and spiced drinks are two of the most beloved parts of the winter holidays – and many holiday recipes are made with two of winter’s favorite ingredients: apples and pumpkins! Here are some delicious apple and pumpkin recipes from local Fairfax County restaurants that you can concoct for…
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Whether you’re visiting Northern Virginia, the Washington D.C area this Thanksgiving or you’re hosting hungry friends and family, let Fairfax County restaurants do the turkey cooking for the holiday (which also means no clean-up for you!). Many popular Fairfax County restaurants are offering great…
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Just because the temperatures are cooling down, doesn't mean that your romance has to fizzle out too. In fact, autumn is one of the most romantic seasons to rekindle the spark between you and your special someone. Cozy blankets, warm fires, comfort food, and festive happenings are abundant -…
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Why wait until Halloween to get your sugar fix? Satisfy your sweet tooth all season long this fall with the best flavors around - from pumpkin spice hot chocolate bombs to raspberry ganache. There's plenty of chocolate and candy to go around in the sweet center of Northern Virginia. Treat yo' self…
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Hiking, running, and cycling in Fairfax County is its own reward—beautiful parks, scenic pathways, and an excellent workout. But what if you could double your reward with a payoff hike? Fairfax County is filled with parks and trails that just happen to be adjacent to some of the region’s best…
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Ok. Let's just get some simple truths out of the way on the front end of this post. 1. Tacos are the greatest food on earth. 2. If you don't like tacos, you can't be my friend. 3. There is no way for me to accurately tell you what the "best" taco place in Northern Virginia is because the heavenly…
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Fall is synonymous with harvest time and there’s no better way to reap the rewards of a prosperous fall bounty than by exploring the area’s vast number of Farmers Markets. Fairfax County Government runs 10 different markets throughout the year, and there are several other independent community-run…
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There are dozens of places to get your caffeine fix in Northern Virginia, from locally-owned coffee shops to hip and modern coffee houses to quaint mom and pop cafés to popular national chains. There are even several shops that roast their coffee beans right on site! Warm up with a delicious cup of…
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October is one of the most fun-filled months in Fairfax County, filled to the brim with special events, month-long celebrations, spooky Halloween activities, and absolutely stunning fall foliage drive tours and viewpoints. We don’t blame you if your calendar fills up quicker than a seven-year-old…
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