There are plenty of new or new-ish diversions around town this February, and some old favorites too!  Consider one of these options:     Waterhouse Coffee and Juice Bar on Wilson Blvd in Arlington New on the coffee house scene, with a focus on healthy options.  People say it has a “chill” vibe and

  I don’t know about you but sometimes I wish the mail would just stop coming.   Every delivery either generates recycling to store or creates an unpleasant job where I need to pay someone or file something.  If I do get a personal card or letter, it seems so special that I feel the

  October is one of the funnest months in my opinion… usually beautiful weather and leisurely things to do before you get into the crunch of the holidays.   Here are some fun stops to get you going this October:   Beanetics Coffee I can’t believe I haven’t mentioned this place on the blog yet, because

  Happy September 2019!  We are fortunate to live in such a happening area; every change of season brings new restaurants, outings and activities that weren’t available the year before.   I’ve rounded up a few new options for you fun weekend plans, and included with some old favorites as well.  I hope you have a

  Yay Spring is here and we’re all ready to get out and start enjoying the season for real.  Let’s go:   Punch Bowl in Arlington I’ve heard the moms raving about the something-for-everyone nature of Punch Bowl in Arlington… so it’s a gigantic 3-level restaurant with bowling, giant scrabble, Ping pong, karaoke, mini bowling,

  March in the DC area can be tricky!  It’s good to have some indoor activities up your sleeve, but to be ready to jump outside at a moment’s notice too.   Breakfast All Day One of my favorite things about March:  Daylight Savings time change!   This year it’s on Sunday March 10, and

Cox Farms Fields of Fear  Not quite ready to let go of the Halloween feeling?  There’s one more weekend to experience the frightening nighttime adventure put on each year out at Cox Farms in Centreville.  This place was a staple when our kids were younger but I don’t ever remember doing the scary stuff: 20

Pazzo Pomodoro For some reason this time of year I get all sentimental for days gone by… It could be time for an old-school Italian dinner out, with the whole red and white checked table cloth and giant basket of garlic bread.  Where can you get that?  Try Pazzo Pomdoro in Vienna… Last time we

The Stranger at the State Theatre I’ve been writing this blog this long enough to see this band come around for the second time this year, but I have to recommend it again! The Stranger, a Billy Joel tribute band, is playing at the State Theatre on Friday night and they want you to sing along! 

Summer Restaurant Week  Yep it’s one of those twice-yearly opportunities to get a good deal on a fixed-price 3 course meal… technically it’s DC restaurant week, but I’ve noticed a few a places out here in the burbs are participating, too.  Notable suburban participators include Eddie V’s Seafood at Tyson’s and Cheesetique at Mosaic, but

  bartaco mosaic Well y’all I’m headed down to NC for some family time and college visits, and I’m reminded of how much I enjoyed bartaco last time I went to Asheville.  I hear there’s one in Mosaic now and it sounds like the same lively ambiance, hip decor, and yummy cocktails as the one I know

  Show Your Team Spirit  Obviously the event of the weekend is tonight’s effort to bring home the Stanley Cup!  Just about everyone will be getting into the fun, but if you don’t have plans yet, consider spending this gorgeous summer evening viewing the big game in the Beer Garden at Port City Brewing Company