Trolling the various websites to find a good diner in the area for Sunday brunch, Angela and I stumbled upon a clip from the hit Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives that featured Metro 29 in Arlington. Though Angela had been there before (and liked it), I hadn’t, so we made the cross-town trek Sunday morning to grab some grub. In a nutshell, if you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Diner 101: Metro 29 Gets it Right
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Support Wounded Warrior Families: 5K Sept. 20 in Alexandria
Offer your support for our military heroes and get a patriotic jump start on fall fitness by entering the 5K Family Run/Walk at Cameron Run Park in Alexandria set for Sept. 20! My chapter of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Kavanaugh#54 at St. Mary's Catholic Church and Operation Homefront Mid-Atlantic are organizing the event to support wounded warrior … [Read more...] about Support Wounded Warrior Families: 5K Sept. 20 in Alexandria
Architect Advice Part 1: Make Smart Remodel Choices!
So, you want to remodel. One question many have is: How much, if anything, should I do, and will it be a net gain financially? More important: What are the areas on which I need to focus? At DCRegionRealestate.com, we’ve already warned that sellers can’t expect to get all their money back for every upgrade. However, when you do make those improvements for your own enjoyment, … [Read more...] about Architect Advice Part 1: Make Smart Remodel Choices!
Don’t Miss the Del Ray House & Garden Tour Saturday, May 10
The Del Ray Citizens Association will hold the biennial Del Ray House & Garden Tour on May 10, featuring homes built as early as the 1940s, as well as more modern representations from the area. The tour is self-guided and runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $25, and may be purchased online, at Del Ray Variety, located at 203 E Custis Ave. in … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss the Del Ray House & Garden Tour Saturday, May 10
Discover Art in Architecture at Hollin Hills Home Tour
The Hollin Hills Civic Association will host the 2014 House & Garden Tour for the celebrated mid-century modern community May 3 and provide an up-close look at post-war artistic expression. The day begins with a lecture at the Hollin Meadows Elementary School cafeteria (2310 Nordok Place, Alexandria, 22306) at 11 a.m. entitled “Early Goodman Architecture and Influences … [Read more...] about Discover Art in Architecture at Hollin Hills Home Tour
