OK, it isn’t spring yet, but we are going to chat about Spring cleaning! The Spruce discusses six helpful tips on how you can better kickstart your spring season with a clean house. Spring cleaning is a common practice that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the often…
If you’re a foodie, then you already know that Rosslyn is home to dozens of highly rated eateries featuring all different types of cuisines. But did you know about the food truck zones in Rosslyn? There are three of them scattered throughout the city—one on 19th, another on Wilson Boulevard, and a third on Pierce…
“Basic” has a different connotation for the founders of Basic Burger, a positive one. It means getting back to basics with simple, high-quality ingredients. For instance, the kitchen uses fresh 100% Angus beef, organic dairy, and cage-free chicken without any added hormones or antibiotics. These foundational ingredients are integral to the “basic” burgers and other…
There’s no better way to end a cold winter’s day than by slipping into some comfy PJs to savor a piping-hot plateful of your favorite comfort food—especially when it’s made from scratch and simple to prepare. Requiring minimal ingredients and time spent in the kitchen, here are three deliciously easy recipes that guarantee to warm…
When in doubt, a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses is always a tried-and-true way to express your adoration. The floral artists at Flowers With Love package them up in a variety of different ways to appeal to all tastes, whether they’re into a classic aesthetic or prefer something a little edgier and more contemporary. A…
If you ever hop on the Crystal City Metro to get to the office, chances are you’ve already walked by Schakolad Chocolate Factory without even realizing it. The artisan chocolate shop is tucked away at the top of the escalators right after you leave the train. So if you’re still looking for the perfect gift…
If your New Year’s resolution is to eat more veggies or give more “just because” gifts, Poppyseed Rye can help you with either (or both). Part cafe, part florist, the new spot specializes in both craft sandwiches and artisan bouquets—as evidenced by a service counter with fresh blooms hanging overhead. If you’re in the market…
It might surprise you to know that the baker behind From Politics to Pastry, Amy DuVall, was an environmental lawyer and lobbyist for more than three decades before switching career tracks. She’d achieved every goal she had set in her previous field—and, as a result, was unsure where to go next. So she decided to…
The new year offers an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a newly calibrated outlook and freshly minted goals. And while many people use the changing year as a chance to improve upon their physical self, why stop there? Now is the perfect time to reevaluate your living space, as well,…
When the plaza at Pentagon Row re-emerged from an overhaul in 2013 with extra space for skating, its renovators never could’ve known how critical the extra square footage would become in just a few years. The renovations added a whopping 50% of space to the skating rink, which now measures at 6,840 square feet—making Pentagon…