From live rugby To afternoon tea: What We’re Looking Forward To, March 29-April 4

This week, the Northern Virginia Magazine editorial team is looking forward to tea time, brownies, and a rugby match.

By Michele Kettner • Posted March 29, 2021 at 6:48 a.m.

Photo courtesy of Old Glory DC

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By Alice Levitt, Kelly Kendall, and Michele Kettner

Tea Time
From matcha and Pu’er to Earl Gray and flowery tisanes, I’m a tea devotee. Pair it with fancy snacks and I’m helpless. That’s why I basically have no choice but to head to The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City for their seasonal Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea. It features both sweet and savory options for adults, so I, naturally, will be ordering both. –Alice Levitt, food editor/critic

A Down-and-Dirty Duel
Having skated in roller derby for seven years, I appreciate rough-and-tumble sports. So I’d like to see my first-ever live rugby match when the Toronto Arrows take on Old Glory DC on April 3 at Segra Field in Leesburg. That’s one game that looks good and brutal! –Kelly Kendall, editor

Blossom Baked Goods
With peak bloom hitting the region this weekend, it’s time to start the celebrations. While the trip to the Tidal Basin is probably out of the question for me this year, there are plenty of other ways to ring in the annual blooms. For me, I’m going to pick up the delicious cherry blossom brownies with housemade ice cream for a much-deserved sweet treat after a busy week. –Michele Kettner, associate digital and research editor

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.