Nonprofit organization Turning the Page exists to get the community, especially its parents, engaged in children’s learning experiences. The organization brings special events to schools that invite parents and grandparents to come and read alongside their little ones, taking on a more active role in their education. So it’s a fitting beneficiary for the 2022…
Sep
07
2022
Anyone who knows anything about Ethiopian food understands that injera is the keystone of this cuisine. The spongy flatbread serves as a stand-in for utensils. In traditional Ethiopian dining rooms (and restaurants), it’s torn into pieces and used to scoop up the rest of the meal. So it makes sense that Zenebech Restaurant started out…
Aug
04
2022
August is the last full month of Summer, so make it a celebration! Make every day a holiday! August is not filled with annual celebratory days. No Labor Day, Memorial Day, or 4th of July long weekend to party with your friends and family. But no fret! There are plenty of holidays and reasons to…
Aug
04
2022
There’s something different about the piping-hot bowls of nourishment served at Jinya Ramen Bar. It’s the amount of time that goes into crafting the broth—more than 20 hours. To create a solid foundation for their signature Japanese ramen, the kitchen team slowly simmers each variety of broth for a least 20 hours, then spends as…
Aug
04
2022
For film buffs, being able to see movies on the big screen again probably feels like a major milestone. The next step? To be in community with fellow film-lovers! The Movies & Critics series at the Arlington Mill Community Center makes it easy to connect with other folks who are fans of cinema. Every month…
Jul
05
2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, the second-best time! It’s summer vacation! Between summer camps, vacations, and the many activities to keep yourself or your little ones occupied; the dollar signs can add up. But, there are plenty of inexpensive and totally free activities that are still barrels of fun! Bust summer…
Jul
05
2022
Vincent Tramonte was a lawyer by trade, but an Italian-American by blood. His parents grew up in Italy, moving to New York City before he was born. He eventually left the Big Apple to start his law career in Northern Virginia and quickly found that the Italian cuisine scene was lacking compared to NYC. He…
Jul
05
2022
If you haven’t heard the tragic story of Richard “Rich” Soul, then you won’t want to miss the stage production of Poor Man, Rich Soul at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Theatre. From Friday, July 8th to Sunday, July 17th, Jimmy Jenkins will bring his original work to life, following a path paved…
Jun
05
2022
When Austrian baker Anton “Tony” Schabas brought his scratch-made rye bread to the Waldorf Astoria decades ago, it wasn’t long before his recipe began to generate some buzz. President John F. Kennedy dubbed it the best rye bread he’d ever had, and he actually had fresh loaves shipped to the White House. Many years later,…
Jun
05
2022
Are you looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with your little ones this summer? Look no further! The Kids’ Paint and Glow Freestyle Paint Party by Paint Amore is happening every weekend this June and beyond—in fact, there are multiple sessions slated for every weekend, so pick the Saturday or Sunday slot…