Loudoun County’s brewery boom spurs launch of ale trail
Photo courtesy of Abound Dweck for Dirt Farm Brewing By Laura Hayes Don’t count out suds on your next visit to Loudoun County’s wine country because the area is seeing…
Willow Restaurant is closing on Sept. 19 after 10 years
Willow Restaurant will close Sept. 19. / Photo courtesy Willow Restaurant By Laura Hayes Willow Restaurant opened its doors in Ballston 10 years ago in September 2005 with the wedding…
Nostalgia and love bring 1500 Pez collection to life
October’s Show and Tell By Laura Hayes Photo by Laura Hayes When parents pass on, it’s natural to hold on to some of their treasured earthly possessions. When Andrew…
Time to party on Thursday theme nights at Mosaic District’s DGS After Dark
DGS Delicatessen launches DGS After Dark (courtesy DGS) By Laura Hayes Mosaic District newcomer DGS Delicatessen reminds customers it’s more than modern Jewish deli with the launch of DGS After…
Wood-fired pizza and mammoth meatballs coming to Alexandria
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap (rendering courtesy Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap) By Laura Hayes The marker of any good Neapolitan pizza joint is its oven, and the one at…
Canadian import brings bourbon and fire pits to Tysons Corner Center
…hot out the gate serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Laura Hayes hails from Philly (but don’t hold it against her). She’s been covering the local dining scene for three…