In this Issue: December 2020
COVER STORY
Holiday Recipes
The best chefs in the region are generously sharing their favorite celebratory recipes (and a little holiday cheer) with our readers. From a perfect turkey to a pasta dish bound to impress, here’s what you should be cooking this season.
FEATURES
The Best is Yet to Come
Rob Patrick was once a fed who spent his time arresting high-profile criminals. Today, you can find him singing Sinatra at local clubs in the DMV.
Higher Ed Holiday
The campus might be the biggest draw if you’ve got a college-bound kid, but after you’ve taken the tour and visited the dorms, stay for the sights, food, art and culture of these 10 great college towns.
A Healthier Region
These are the latest updates—from campus expansions to cutting-edge technologies—on how NoVA’s hospitals are ensuring everyone stays healthy in 2021 and beyond.
NOTES
Head Space
A local architecture firm employs technology to help clients experience their dream homes—before the walls ever go up.
That's the Rub
Working from home, managing your kids’ virtual learning and dealing with the isolation and ennui of pandemic life is more than enough to make anyone stressed. Book a massage at one of these spas that have adapted to provide a safe and stress-relieving treatment.
Faces: Mojdeh Rezaeipour
Mojdeh Rezaeipour’s latest installation is now on view at the the Greater Reston Arts Center.
Local Author Love: S.A. Snyder
The Herndon-based author’s book help’s readers meditate on life’s annoying moments.
DATEBOOK
NoVA in 19
Whether virtual or in-person, these are the events and activities you should make time for this month.
Life & Style
Glam Gifting
With their Old Town Alexandria retail hub, Allison Priebe and Claire Schwab are building a very stylish community.
Flock Star
She.farm’s Rebecca Brouwer is weaving wool scarves to keep you warm this winter.
Insider's Guide: Kristen Powers
This local TV reporter shares her fashion and beauty faves.
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
This holiday season, it feels especially important to support local boutiques. We’ve rounded up 40 great gift ideas that can all be purchased locally.
Home & Design
It's Cookie Time
With the holiday season in full swing, you’ve likely noticed an uptick in homemade treats around the house. Keep those goodies fresh throughout the month by storing them in one of these cute cookie jars.
Green Thumb
Reston resident Diana Johnson’s textiles company, Teluna, is planting new products for you and your abode this holiday season.
Falling for Fireplaces
These four local designers created fabulous rooms with a focus on the fireplace. Get some inspiration from these cozy rooms.
SuperNoVA
SuperNoVA
New Year's Eve will look a little different this year, but the sentiment is still the same.
