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THE EXOTIC TASTES OF POLYNESIA By Allison Chase Sutherland Thoughts of Hawai’i conjure up the indescribable tranquility of palm-lined, sun-soaked, golden sand beaches, the notforgotten glowing fire of ancient volcanoes, such as the dormant Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Haleakala, or “House of the Sun,” on the island of Maui, and the ever-present rumblings of the still-active Kilauea on the Big island.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY THEY ’VE GOT IT MADE IN THE MOUNTAINS By Elaine Jean A weekend getaway to the Shenandoah – just two hours from our nation’s capital – reveals a slice of another life. Here talented artisans and free spirits are tucked on both sides of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, pursuing their craft while living the dream.

THE ARC OF NO. VA— COMMITTED AND CARING By Rick Mundy A couple just learned that their newborn child has Down syndrome. A couple in their eighties has a 48-year-old child on the Autism spectrum who lives with and relies on them for his support. These folks and thousands more throughout Northern Virginia need ways to help their child manage throughout their lives.

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ANNIVERSARY OF THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER By Linda Barrett If you thought Betsy Ross was the maker of the Star-Spangled Banner you would be wrong, but it would be a great place to start learning about the history of our American symbol that turns 200 years old in 2014.

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TABLE of CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS AND MORE . . .

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SELECTED EVENTS DARIUS RUCKER ARTS & THEATRE EVENTS MEET HOWARD LEWIS DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART SALUD ORGANIC MARKET

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AROUND TOWN JOIN A WINE CLUB FROM MOSCOW WITH CABINETRY EDITING: IT’S NOT JUST FOR WRITING TYSONS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TASTE OF TYSONS PALADAR SERVES UP HOSPITALITY WITH A TWIST

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BUFFET

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SUITE DREAMS!

WAIST NOT WANT NOT RARE BIRD EXCELLENCE IN PERIODONTOLOGY

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FITNESS TOGETHER THE MADISONS ESCAPE CAPTURE

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SURVIVOR TREE TYSONS PREMIER FALLS CHURCH MERCHANTS

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IN STYLE GADGETS RICHARD GAZALA CHURCH STREET MERCHANTS

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MAINSTREAMING THE LOWER LEVEL

HOTEL DIRECTORY

TAKING A SWING DELAY GRATIFICATION

I-THAI’S STAND OUT

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CAPE MAY DIAMONDS FROM BLUE PRINTS TO FLOWERS ON THE TABLE

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FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS REAL ESTATE TANYA HASSAN ASK COACH AMY PREPARING YOUR PET FOR OUTDOORS

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FINANCE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS SUMMER OPENING OF SILVER LINE

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THE SILVER LINE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

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TYSONS TO VIENNA ON FOOT

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TALK OF TYSONS BEST PLACES TO BREAK A SWEAT

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FUN AND GAMES HOROSCOPES

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“Dentistry from the Heart.” Keith Loria brings us the story. Have you seen those cute birdhouses Howard Lewis builds? We love them! Read his story and see them at Artful Gift Shop in Vienna. Shopped at Salud Organic Market in Great Falls? A

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SPOTS & LOCATIONS

Photos Courtesy of Mary Jeanne Cincotta

the ADDRESSES for SELECTED EVENTS

WATER FEATURE AT MOSAIC Merrifield, VA

FALLS CHURCH CHERRY HILL PARK 312 Park Ave 800.801.6449 www.cherryhillpark.com

PIZZERIA ORSO 400 S Maple Ave 703.226.3460 www.pizzeriaorso.com

RED, WHITE, AND BLEU 127 S. Washington St 703.533.9463 www.redwhiteandbleu.com

THE CREATIVE CAULDRON 410 South Maple Ave 703.436.9948 www.creativecauldron.org

THE STATE THEATRE 220 N. Washington St 703.237.0300 www.thestatetheatre.com

DOG WOOD TAVERN 132 W Broad St 703.237.8333 www.dogwoodtavern.com

WYLIE WAGG 7505 Leesburg Pike Suite 120A 703.748.0022 www.wyliewagg.com

FALLS CHURCH CITY HALL 300 Park Ave 703.248.5001 www.fallschurchva.gov

VIENNA

IRELAND’S FOUR PROVINCES

BOWMAN HOUSE ARTS AND CRAFT CENTER

105 W Broad St 703.534.8999 www.4psva.com

211 Center St S 703.255.6360 www.viennagov.com

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CHIMA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

VIENNA ART CENTER

8010 Towers Crescent Dr 703.639.3080 www.chima.cc

115 Pleasant St NW (703) 319-3971 viennaartssociety.org

CLYDE’S OF TYSONS

VIENNA COMMUNITY CENTER

8332 Leesburg Pike 703.734.1901 www.clydes.com

JAMMIN' JAVA 227 Maple Ave E 703.255.566 www.jamminjava.com

MAPLEWOOD GRILL 132 Branch Rd SE 703.281.0070 www.maplewoodgrill.com

PATRICK HENRY LIBRARY 101 Maple Ave 703.938.0405 www.viennava.gov

RISTORANTE BONAROTI 428 Maple Ave E 703.281.7550 www.bonarotirestaurant.com

120 Cherry St SE 703.255.6360 www.viennava.gov

ASSAGGI OSTERIA 6641 Old Dominion Dr 703.918.0080 www.asaggiosteria.org

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE 7854L Tysons Corner Center 703.288.8882 www.brioitalian.com

VIENNA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 124 Park St NE 703.938.9050 www.viennapres.org

WOLF TRAP 1635 Trap Rd. 703.255.1900 www.wolftrap.org

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SPOTS & LOCATIONS the ADDRESSES for SELECTED EVENTS CAFE DELUXE

LA SANDIA

1800 International Dr 703.761.0600 www.cafedeluxe.com

7852 Tysons Corner Center 703.893.2222 www.richardsandoval.com/ lasandiavirginia

CHAIN BRIDGE CELLARS 1351 Chain Bridge Rd 703.356.6500 www.chainbridgecellars.com

CLAUDE MOORE COLONIAL FARM 6310 Georgetown Pike 703.442.7557 www.1771.org

DOLLY MADISON LIBRARY 1244 Oak Ridge Ave 703.356.0770 www.fairfaxcounty.gov

DREAM YOGA STUDIO 1485 Chain Bridge Rd 703.448.9642 www.dreamyogastudio.com

ENTYSE BAR & LOUNGE 1700 Tysons Blvd 703.506.4300 www.ritzcarlton.com

EVO BISTRO 1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd 703.288.4422 www.evobistro.com

FIRST STAGE IN TYSONS 1524 Spring Hill Road Tysons, VA 22102 703.854.1856 www.1ststagetysons.org

IRIS LOUNGE 1524 Spring Hill Rd 703.760.9000 www.irisloungeva.com

J. GILBERTS 6930 Old Dominion Dr 703.893.1034 www.jgilberts.com

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LEBANESE TAVERNA 1840 International Dr 703.847.5244 www.lebanesetaverna.com

LEWINSVILLE PARK 1659 Chain Bridge Rd www.fairfaxcounty.gov

MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER 1234 Ingleside Ave. 703.790.0123 www.mcleancenter.org

MCLEAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1020 Balls Hill Rd 703.821.0800 www.mcleanpres.org

OLD FIREHOUSE 1440 Chain Bridge Rd 703.448.8336 www.oldfirehouse.org

THE PALLADIUM AT MCLEAN 1450 Emerson Ave. 703.288.9505 www.thepalladiumat mclean.com

BAZIN’S ON CHURCH STREET Vienna, VA

ST. LUKE CATHOLIC CHURCH

GREAT FALLS

FAIRFAX

7001 Georgetown Pike

BRX AMERICAN BISTRO

GEORGE MASON

703.356.1255 www.saintlukemclean.org

TYSONS CORNER CENTER

1025 Seneca Rd 703.433.9050 www.brixgreatfalls.com

1961 Chain Bridge Rd 703.847.7300

10201 Colvin Run Rd

www.shoptysons.com

703.435.5620 www.colvinrun.org

THE VINEYARD

PALM RESTAURANT

1445 Laughlin Ave

1750 Tysons Blvd 703.917.0200 www.thepalm.com

703.288.2970

10017 Colvin Run Rd

1700 Tysons Blvd 703.506.4300 www.ritzcarlton.com

THE ARTS 703.993.1000 cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/

MOSAIC DISTRICT 2910 District Ave

COLVIN RUN MILL

RITZ CARLTON TYSONS CORNER

CENTER FOR 4400 University Dr

COLVIN RUN COMMUNITY HALL

www.thevineyardva.com

UNIVERSITY

703.759.2771 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/

703.992.7765 www.mosaicdistrict.com

PATRIOT CENTER

WILDFIRE

colvinrunmill

2001 International Dr

GREAT FALLS PARK

703.993.3000

9200 Old Dominion Dr

www.patriotcenter.monumental-

703.285.2965

network.com

703.442.9110 www.wildfirerestaurant.com

4400 University Dr

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SELECTED EVENTS

Selected

Events

MARIA SPEARMAN (TAI-CHI/BALANCE) Palladium Civic Place Green Event 8-9am | Free

These free outside community events all take place on Saturdays at the fountain area of The Palladium at McLean, at the corner of Laughlin and Lowell Avenues. BALLROOM DANCE Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls 8-9pm East Coast Swing lesson 9-11:30pm dance | $15

DJ music from Thomas Bevans playing favorite dance tunes from the 1930s to today. Attire is ballroom casual, everyone is welcome. 703-759-2685 or www.colvinrun.org ACCIDENTS + RISK RAY Jammin’ Java 8pm | $10

Described as “frantic, gutsy, energetic, grungy, no-bullshit punk rock”, Accidents are not an act for the weary. They started partying in May of 2010, and haven’t even remotely slowed down. From melodic pop punk tunes to grunge anthems, Accidents reflect a variety of musical influences in their songs.

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Courtesy of Wolf Trap

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Palladium Civic Place Green Event 5-7pm | Free

These free outside community events all take place on Saturdays at the fountain area of The Palladium at McLean, at the corner of Laughlin and Lowell Avenues.

July 6 AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! TOUR 2014 The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $30-70

You loved them on prime time, now see them live! The top 10 finalists from this season come together again for a starstudded showcase of crowdpleasing songs.

July 8 REPLAY AMERICA 2014—THE GO-GO’S The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $25-50

An all-star lineup of ’80s New Wave, punk, and rock ’n’ roll hit makers who helped define an era. The Go-Go’s, Scandal featuring Patty Smith, The Motels featuring Martha Davis, Cutting Crew and Naked Eyes featuring Pete Byrne.

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J U LY

R.S.V.P.

COUNTING CROWS The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 7pm | $35-55

Fall “Accidentally in Love” with a melodic alternative lineup headed by “one of the finest American rock bands of the past 20 years.”—The Washington Post CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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SELECTED EVENTS

GREAT FALLS • MCLEAN • VIENNA • OAKTON • FALLS CHURCH

JULY 13 The Filene Center, Wolftrap

vocals. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you dance, it’ll “blind you with science!” BACH TO ROCK TEACHERS (MIXED) Palladium Civic Place Green Event 5-7pm | Free

JENNIFER NETTLES

These free outside community events all take place on Saturdays at the fountain area of The Palladium at McLean, at the corner of Laughlin and Lowell Avenues.

July 10 JOSHUA SCOTT JONES (OF STEEL MAGNOLIA) Jammin’ Java 8pm | $12

As one-half of the successful country duo Steel Magnolia, Joshua Scott Jones is no stranger to hit songs. After winning CMT’s Can You Duet, Josh and his duo partner Meghan Linsey were thrust into the limelight and it wasn’t long before they were a staple in the country community. In 2013, the duo began to focus on individual projects and Jones, who wrote the majority of the acts first record, got to work penning new music

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July 13 JENNIFER NETTLES The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $25-50

Grammy-winning country pop queen of Sugarland fame carries her powerful voice and honest lyrics into the solo spotlight. MARIE MILLER The State Theatre 7:30pm | $12

for his solo record. In a genre where fast trucks and fishing holes are permanent fixtures in country lyrics, Jones delivers something much more personal.

July 12 LOVE CANON The State Theatre 9pm | $15

What do you get when you cross conservatory-trained musicians with raucous bluegrass and the mega-hits of the 80s? LOVE CANON Think Rocky IV, Cyndi Lauper, ZZ Top, Aha and Dire Straits played with banjo, mandolin and high lonesome

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Just as Miller insists on writing from true experience, her music blurs the lines in defining her style. She aims only for the right musical bed for her lyrics, crafting songs that appeal across many genres. Such original tunes as “You’re Not Alone,” “To Be Loved,” “Unconscious,” “Fall Alone,” and “6-2” will likely find listeners in every format from Triple A, Americana, front porch folk to nuegrass to country and classic pop.

July 14 SARA BAREILLES The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $25-60

“Brave” singer/songwriter infuses her piano-based pop rock with sincerity and moxie from breakthrough “Love Song” to romantic ballad “I Choose You.”

July 16 THE FRAY The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 7pm | $25-75

Piano-driven pop rock quartet with impassioned smash hits including “How to Save a Life” and “Over My Head.”

July 18 THE PAPER KITES Jammin’ Java 8pm | $15

The Paper Kites new 5 track EP “Young North” has a more energetic and dynamic feel to it than their previous work while still maintaining the emotional intensity heard in the tracks from their debut EP “Woodland”. The band set up and recorded much of “Young North” live in the studio rather than relying on extensive overdubs which were used only to add atmosphere and texture. The earthy sounding instruments meld together to create a perfect backdrop for the band’s layered and strikingly beautiful vocal arrangements.

July 19 TYLER HILTON + TONY LUCCA + ANNA ROSE Jammin’ Java 6:30pm | $15

Tyler Hilton is best known for his role as Chris Keller on the CW hit-show “One Tree Hill”, for playing Elvis Presley in the Johnny Cash biopic, “Walk The Line.” In both notable roles, he plays a musician, indicative of his real-life musical talent. After a long wait, he has broken free from the creative restraints of his record label, and is excited to finally be introducing the world to the new music of Tyler Hilton--on his own terms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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SELECTED EVENTS

Courtesy of Wolf Trap

GREAT FALLS • MCLEAN • VIENNA • OAKTON • FALLS CHURCH

JULY 31 Filene Center, Wolf Trap

FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EVENINGS ON THE ELLIPSE

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA July 19

July 22

July 25

THE FOLSOM

AN EVENING WITH

NRBQ

PRISONERS (COUNTRY)

ZEPPARELLA

Palladium Civic Place Green

Jammin’ Java

Event

8pm | $12

5-7pm | Free

From the beginning of her

These free outside community

musical career, Drummer

events all take place on

Clementine’s goal has been to be

Saturdays at the fountain area

onstage every night. Gretchen

of The Palladium at McLean,

Menn began her path on guitar

at the corner of Laughlin and

by playing with tireless passion

Lowell Avenues.

and constantly seeking out new

BALLROOM DANCE

challenges, her projects are often unconventional, genre-bending expressions combining elements

Colvin Run Dance Hall,

of classical, rock, progressive,

10201 Colvin Run Road,

jazz, and metal. Bassist Angeline

Great Falls

Saris has musical passions that

8-9pm Samba lesson

span jazz to speed metal, R&B

9-11:30pm dance | $15

to rock, Cuban to hip-hop, and

Fairfax County Government Center 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 5:30pm -7pm

The State Theatre 9pm | $23

Often called “the world’s greatest bar band,” NRBQ are that rare group that’s eclectic, stylistically innovative, and creatively ambitious while also sounding thoroughly unpretentious and accessible. At its best, NRBQ’s music casually mixes up barrelhouse R&B, British Invasion pop, fourthgear rockabilly, exploratory free jazz, and dozens of other flavors while giving it all a stomp-down rhythm that makes fans want to dance and expressing a sense of joy and easy good humor that comes straight from the heart.

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DJ music from Craig Bukowski

flamenco to rockabilly. Finally,

RODRIGO Y GABRIELA

playing favorite dance tunes

singer Noelle Doughty’s clear

from the 1930s to today. Attire

and powerful style and deep

The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $35-65

is ballroom casual, everyone

understanding of the emotional

is welcome. 703-759-2685 or

content of these great songs make

www.colvinrun.org.

the picture complete.

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doesn’t play heavy metal—its members perform instrumentals on nylon-string guitars—nor does it play Spanish dance music. But the term fits because the pair’s fierce guitar riffs feel powerfully electric, and because Rodrigo y Gabriela’s rhythmic style showcases a frenetic strum that conjures the energy of flamenco.”—NPR

“I can’t think of a better way to describe their music than with 3 words: ‘heavy metal flamenco.’ And yet the duo

Experience highlights from Fairfax Symphony’s 2014-2015 Masterworks Season concerts, I’ll Be Seeing You and A Civil War Portrait. The concert features works from the Great American Songbook, including classic songs by Gershwin, Kern, and Carmichael.

August 1 AN EVENING WITH THE NIGHTHAWKS Jammin’ Java 7:30pm | $20

Over more than three decades, The Nighthawks have earned a reputation as one of the best and hardest-working bands around. Their live shows are legendary. Founded in the Washington, D.C. area in 1972, the ‘Hawks’ were a roots band before anyone had come up with the term. Their mix of blues, rock, rockabilly, soul and swing appeals to a widely diverse audience, built over years of touring throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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SELECTED EVENTS

GREAT FALLS • MCLEAN • VIENNA • OAKTON • FALLS CHURCH

BALLROOM DANCE Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls 8-9pm Cha-cha lesson 9-11:30pm dance | $15

DJ music from Thomas Bevans playing favorite dance tunes from the 1930s to today. Attire is ballroom casual, everyone is welcome. 703-759-2685 or www.colvinrun.org.

The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $30-60

Jammin’ Java 8pm | $15

With 1.5 Million subscribers on YouTube, 700,000 “likes” on Facebook and 150,000 followers on twitter, Tyler Ward has built a passionate fanbase all over the world… without the help of a record label. He has collaborated with artists such a Plain White T’s, Jason Derulo and Lindsey Stirling. Embarking on his first US and Canadian tour in nearly two years, Tyler is looking forward to bringing his famous live show to the stage.

August 8 PINK FLOYD–DARK SIDE OF THE MOON The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $25-45

World-class musicians take one giant leap through the entirety of Pink Floyd’s concept album and other hits from the seminal band.

August 9 PETER MURPHY The State Theatre 8pm | $30

Best known for his vocals in the post-punk \ goth rock band, Bahaus, Peter Murphy

Hilarious observational riffs on food, fatherhood, and everything in between from “the king of (clean) comedy.”—The Wall Street Journal

Courtesy of Wolf Trap

TYLER WARD

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has been a major player in the music industry since the 1970’s. After leaving Bahaus in 1983, Murphy began his solo career and released hits such as “Cuts You Up”, “The Line Between The Devil’s Teeth” and “The Sweetest Drop”. Murphy has never been a musician who fits into a mold. His live show is constantly evolving and gaining the attention of new fans on each and every tour.

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August 10 GAVIN DEGRAW, MATT NATHANSON AND ANDREW MCMAHON The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 7pm | $30-50

Gavin DeGraw’s infectious mixture of blue-eyed soul vocals and energetic R&B-influenced songwriting have made him a pop rock mainstay with Top 40 hits like “Chariot,” “I Don’t Want To Be,” and “Not Over You.” Matt Nathanson rose from best-kept secret to platinum artist overnight when his hit single “Come On Get Higher” clued the pop music scene into his clever lyrics, breezy voice, and folk-friendly songs. Former Something Corporate frontman and Jack’s Mannequin mastermind Andrew McMahon brings his acoustic sensibility and warm pop-infused sound to the electronic frontier in his latest solo project.

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August 13 NICKEL CREEK & JOSH RITTER The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 7:30pm | $35-50

“Hard-charging bluegrass with sweetly sung acoustic pop” (The New York Times) by a Grammywinning trio and a singer/ songwriter’s heartfelt Americana.

August 14 TAB BENOIT The State Theatre 8:30pm | $26

Guitarist, singer and songwriter Tab Benoit is one of the hardest working Blues musicians on the scene today. With radio stations playing mostly rock and hip hop, Benoit promotes his records the old fashioned way, by playing anywhere and everywhere he and his band can play. Benoit has played his version of a “downhome blend of swamp blues and

East Texas guitar-driven blues” since the early 1990’s and shows no signs of slowing down!

August 16 CHRISTIAN LOPEZ BAND Jammin’ Java 10pm | $10

With the will of his voice and the stomp of a steady beat, Christian Lopez and his band are pioneering their own brand of Alt. Folk Country Rock. Like a young Whitman, Lopez translates the iconic America before him into rousing romps and searing serenades employing crisp and thoughtful imagery and storytelling. Lopez is turning traditional songwriting on its head. Lopez takes listeners on a heartfelt rampage through emotion, energy and excitement caring less about the hook then

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BALLROOM DANCE Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls 8-9pm Mambo lesson 9-11:30pm dance | $15

DJ music from Craig Bukowski playing favorite dance tunes from the 1930s to today. Attire is ballroom casual, everyone is welcome. 703-759-2685 or www. colvinrun.org.

August 17 SARAH BRIGHTMAN The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $40-85

The world’s best-selling soprano, a classical crossover superstar, and the originator of The Phantom of the Opera lead with a remarkable 3-octave vocal range. JONNY LANG The State Theatre 8pm | $45

Sixteen years ago, at the age of 16, Jonny Lang found incredible success with the release of his major label debut album Lie To Me. Fame does not seem to have impacted him from being the same country farm boy from Fargo, ND who got his start in the local clubs of Minneapolis. He survived the passage of youth to adulthood, fell in love, began a family, and in the process passed through the life lessons we all endure. For Lang, with the release of Fight For My Soul, he is entering a chapter wherein he has found his true voice. DAN NAVARRO Jammin’ Java 7pm | $20

As a songwriter for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated “We Belong”) , The Bangles, Jackson

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Browne, Keb’ Mo’, Dave Edmunds, The Tempatations, Dionne Warwick, Dutch superstar Marco Borsato, The Triplets, Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir and many more... As a recording and touring artist with longtime partner, Eric Lowen in the acclaimed acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro and after Eric’s retirement in 2009, as a solo singer-songwriter increasingly in demand on the national concert circuit...

August 21 ROBYN + RÖYKSOPP The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $30-55

casual, everyone is welcome. 703759-2685 or www.colvinrun.org.

August 31 GEORGE BENSON The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 8pm | $25-55

August 30 THE FRESH BEAT BAND LIVE IN CONCERT! The Filene Center at Wolf Trap 2pm | $25-50

“[The Fresh Beat Band], a be-bopping quartet courtesy of Nickelodeon, has parents scrambling for tickets to sold-out engagements and the preschoolers who do get in going orbital. And shhh: Many moms and dads actually don’t mind the music.”—The New York Times

“On Broadway” icon, jazz guitarist, and silky-smooth singer jams on funky favorites ranging from pop to bebop. “[George Benson] can achieve more variety of texture with his thumb than some manage with all 4 fingers...For 2 ecstatic hours the years rolled away, the audience of 50-somethings forgot their mortgages and kids and rocked triumphantly in the aisles.”—The Telegraph v

Supercharged pop vocalist won’t be dancing on her own when she’s joined by a hypnotic synth duo for an electric evening of hard-hitting beats. The ethereal sound of Norwegian electronica duo Röyksopp alternates between the vocallaced, up-tempo edge of dancepop and the more sedate and atmospheric downbeat. “Despite their wintry chill-out origins... keyboard pair Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland create smooth, sunny sounds perfect for roller-skating on rainbows.” —SPIN magazine

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hooking them in with the range and passion in his voice.

August 24 PICNIC DANCE Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls 2-5:30pm dance | FREE

Free admission to historic dance hall when you bring a dish to share. Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. DJ music from dueling DJs Ed Cottrell and Bill Rosenbluth playing favorite dance tunes from the 1930s to today. Attire is

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Country-pop trio with a fiery rock ’n’ roll edge whose streak of No. 1 singles includes “If I Die Young” and “Better Dig Two.” “Fronted by the strident, assertive vocals of Kimberly Perry, they proffer bright and breezy fare that’s the usual lyrical recipe of meetin’ ‘n’ cheatin’, percolated throughout with fizzy bubbles of crossover pop.”—BBC Music CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

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MONDAYS 50% WINES AT WILDFIRE Wildfire

Choose your favorite bottle of wine from a select list developed by Wildfire’s very own Wine and Spirits Director, Brad Wermager. 50 CENT WINGS Dogwood Tavern

Dine in on Monday night at Dogwood Tavern in Falls Church for 50 cent wings 5pm-close. KID’S NIGHT The Tavern at Great Falls

Kids can enjoy a clown and a magician tableside starting at 6pm. MONDAY WINE SPECIAL J. Gilbert’s

Enjoy 1/2 off bottles of wine marked $100 or less every Monday. PRIX-FIXE NIGHT AT ASSAGGI OSTERIA Assaggi Osteria | 4-6pm | $34

Come out to Assaggi Osteria to enjoy wonderful food, friends, and a great dining experience. Choose your favorite appetizer, main course and dessert from their regular menu. PRIX-FIXE NIGHT AT EVO BISTRO Evo Bistro | $35

1 Wine Glass + 1 Tapa + 1 Entree + 1 Dessert. Join Evo Bistro for a prix fixe dinner for only $35. The prix fixe dinner special includes one red or white wine glass selection with a tapa, entree, and dessert.

TUESDAYS ½ PRICED WINE AT BRIX Brix American Bistro

All wines below $65 are half priced with an entrée.

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$2 TACO TUESDAYS La Sandia | 4pm-9pm | $2

Experience $2 tacos al pastor, skirt steak, chicken tinga, or carnitas. $2 Torta sliders, chicken tinga, and carnitas with $2 Dos Equis to wash it all down. KIDS TUESDAY Pizzeria Orso

Kids 10 and under get one free item from the children’s menu for each Traditional or House Specialty Pizza. Kids 10 and under. Not valid with any other special offer or advertised coupon. Not valid for cash. Dine in only. SALSA NIGHT Iris Lounge | 6:30pm

Salsa Night – Lee “El Gringuito”, and Kat “La Gata” teach the hottest Salsa dance moves! Classes go from 7:30-9pm, then hot Salsa dancing until 2am. OSSOBUSCO NIGHT AT ASSAGGI OSTERIA Assaggi Osteria | $19.50

Come out to Assaggi Osteria to enjoy wonderful food, friends, and a great dining experience.

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Lofty Boutique 354 W. Maple Ave Vienna 3-7 pm

Iris Lounge | 7-11pm

Choose any Express Treatment off our Happy Hour Menu: Organic Express Facial, Cellulite Reduction Massage, Scalp & Hair Deep-Conditioning Treatment plus Shampoo & Blow-dry and more. Each $50 treatment takes 30 minutes each with a complimentary glass of vino and hors d’oeuvres.

WEDNESDAYS LIVE PIANO

Evo Bistro | $35

Join in the fun at 7:30pm as pianist Tom Saputo plays an eclectic mix of music and invites you to come and sing with him.

TRIVIA WITH ERIK LARSON Clyde’s of Tysons | 7-9pm

Come out to Clyde’s of Tysons to enjoy trivia with Erik Larson on the side bar from 7-9pm and enjoy live music from 9pm to close.

$5 BOTTOMLESS GUACAMOLE La Sandia | 4pm-7pm | $5

Experience bottomless guacamole with you and your closest friend for $5. WINE’D DOWN WEDNESDAYS

PRIX-FIXE NIGHT AT EVO BISTRO 1 Wine Glass + 1 Tapa + 1 Entree + 1 Dessert. Join Evo Bistro for a prix fixe dinner for only $35. The prix fixe dinner special includes one red or white wine glass selection with a tapa, entree, and dessert.

Join Iris Lounge and 100 of your closest friends for Live Jazz Night with The Christopher Linman Jazz Ensemble from 7-11pm.

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FAMILY PASTA NIGHT Brix American Bistro

Come out to Brix and experience their famous filet meatballs, seafood pasta, and more! PUB QUIZ Ireland’s Four Provinces | 8pm

Test your trivia knowledge at one of the hottest spots in Falls Church. Make sure you bring a group friends for maximum trivia experience.

Entyse, Wine Bar & Lounge | 5:30pm

Sample Sommelier Vincent Feraud’s hand selected wines by the glass or step up to the Fresh Market Seafood Station where you can create your own tasting of Jumbo Shrimp, Crab Claws, and Fresh Louisiana Oysters prepared right in front of you by our chefs. MARTINI WEDNESDAYS Brio Tuscan Grille

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FRIDAYS DJ & DANCING Iris Lounge

Come out to Iris Lounge every Friday and Saturday for DJ & Dancing and dance the night away with drinks and your closest friends. JAZZ FRIDAYS Entyse, Wine Bar & Lounge | 8:30pm

IRIS LOUNGE LOBSTER SPECIAL AT ASSAGGI OSTERIA Assaggi Osteria | $19.50

Come out to Assaggi Osteria to enjoy wonderful food, friends, and a great dining experience. You will get a salad and lobster grilled, sautéed, or baked with risotto or pasta. HALF OFF PRIMETIME AT PALM BAR Palm Restaurant | 5pm-7pm

During PrimeTime, all Prime Bites® are HALF OFF only at Palm Bar! Try some calabrese flatbread, dirty shrimp, prime steakburger sliders, or Novia Scotia lobster and bacon fondue. WINE WEDNESDAY

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SUSHI THURSDAYS Entyse, Wine Bar & Lounge | 5:30pm

Watch as our expert guest Sushi Chef creates savory maki, sashimi and specialty rolls for guests delight. Enjoy drink specials and the luxury of creating your own sushi experience that will leave guests wanting more! THIRSTY THURSDAYS BEER TASTING Red, White & Bleu | 5pm

Come and join us in our tasting room for our Thirsty Thursday Beer Tastings! Tasting room open from 6-8pm every Thursday. INTERNATIONAL FRENCH NIGHT Brix American Bistro

Come out to Brix to experience French cuisine and drink specials.

Pizzeria Orso | 4pm-9pm

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Join The Ladies and Gentlemen of ENTYSE, Wine Bar & Lounge for live Jazz Entertainment, The Christopher Linman Jazz Ensemble. FRIDAY NIGHT WINE TASTING The Vineyard | 3-7pm

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AFTERNOON TEA Entyse, Wine Bar & Lounge | 12pm

Enjoy the timeless ritual of Afternoon Tea served at Entyse Lounge. Treat someone special to this enduring tradition honored in a luxurious setting while being pampered with The Ritz-Carlton hotel’s service excellence. TERRY LEE RYAN Maplewood Grill | 6pm

Pianist and vocalist, he plays blues, popular standards, and especially N’awlings-style funky piano music. Our piano bar is an “institution” in the area don’t miss it! If you can’t go to the cresent city, then come to Maplewood Grill on Thursdays. UNCORKED THURSDAYS Brio Tuscan Grille

Join Brio Thursdays for 10 wines, $5 glasses at the bar.

The Vineyard was founded in 2002 with the goal of making it easy to find the perfect bottle for any occasion. At The Vineyard, they believe that it is important to sort out the fodder, be well connected to the best producers, and focus on products with great value. FREE WINE TASTING Red, White & Bleu | 5-8pm

Come out to Red, White, & Bleu for a free wine tasting every Friday night. AFTERNOON TEA Entyse, Wine Bar & Lounge | 12pm

SATURDAYS BURGERS & OPEN MIC NIGHT Clyde’s of Tysons | 11am-4pm

Try a 6.75 oz locally-raised, grass fed Clyde’s burger, any way you

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like it for half-price from 11am-4pm. DJ & DANCING Iris Lounge

Come out to Iris Lounge every Friday and Saturday for DJ & Dancing and dance the night away with drinks and your closest friends. LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS Entyse, Wine Bar & Lounge | 8:30pm

Join The Ladies and Gentlemen of ENTYSE, Wine Bar & Lounge for live music. BARBEQUE NIGHT Brix American Bistro

Head out to Brix American Bistro to enjoy some of their famous delicious BBQ beef brisket. AFTERNOON TEA Entyse, Wine Bar & Lounge | 12pm

SATURDAY WINE TASTING The Vineyard | 12-5pm

Gather your family and friends and enjoy Wildfire Tysons’ new Weekend Brunch Menu! Enjoy all of your brunch favorites like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Oven Roasted Crab Cakes Benedict, and more.

SUNDAYS ½ PRICE BURGERS Dogwood Tavern | 7pm

Enjoy ½ price burgers from 7pm-midnight every Sunday night at Dogwood Tavern in Falls Church. Dine in only. ½ PRICE WINE AT RISTORANTE BONAROTI Ristorante Bonaroti

Enjoy ½ price wine by the bottle

on Sundays at dinner. Sergio Domestici and Bonaroti family invites you to explore the joy of Classic Italian Cuisine and their award-winning wines and service.

BRUNCH AT CYCLONE ANAYA’S Cyclone Anaya’s

Come out and try some of the best brunch in the Mosaic. Huevos rancheros, huevos con chorizo, migas, breakfast quesadillas, and even a crabmeat omelet.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT LA SANDIA La Sandia

Every Sun, feast on Mexican brunch favorites - huevos rancheros, Mexican chocolate waffles, iron skillet breakfast, and more. Make it a lazy morning washed down with Bloody Marias and Tropical Fruit Margaritas.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT WILDFIRE Wildfire | 11am

Gather your family and friends and enjoy Wildfire Tysons’ new Weekend Brunch Menu! Enjoy all of your brunch favorites like Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Oven Roasted Crab Cakes Benedict, and more.

SMALL DOG MEET & GREETS Wylie Wagg | 3-5pm

Bring your dogs on Sunday to make some new friends that are the same size! Healthy, happy, and helpful.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT ASSAGGI OSTERIA Assaggi Osteria | 11am

Come out to Assaggi Osteria to enjoy wonderful food, friends, and a great dining experience.

BRUNCH AT CAFÉ DELUXE Café Deluxe

Can’t miss menu items include the Deluxe Benedict, sourdough toast topped with black forest ham, poached eggs and sundried tomato hollandaise sauce served with a side of breakfast potatoes, and the Brioche French Toast, topped with powdered sugar, cinnamon and fresh fruit.

SUNDAY BRUNCH AT EVO BISTRO Evo Bistro | 11am-2pm

Whether you are looking to have a cozy brunch for two or a meal for the whole family, enjoy a delicious brunch menu that offers something for everyone.

PREMIUM WINE TASTINGS Evo Bistro | 1-6pm | $15

1 Premium Wine Tasting + 1 Tapa + Gourmet Cheese Selection. Premium tastings are $15 per person. Stop by Evo Bistro anytime between 1-6pm on Saturdays for our weekly wine tastings. Special pricing on retail take out wine bottles is also available. The $15 per person tasting fee will be credited towards a bottle purchase of a featured wine selection.

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Darius Rucker

Eventually, Rucker would become a fan of country stars such as Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith and appreciate blue grass and other forms of the genre. After listening to Radney Foster’s “Del Rio, TX, 1959,” he knew that he would one day turn to country music. “The band knew it was coming,” Rucker says. “When I told my manager years ago that I wanted to do this, we didn’t know if we would get a record deal, but I would have been fine singing it in my garage. The record deal came and things are going good.” That’s a bit of an understatement. Rucker became the first African American to win the New Artist Award by the Country Music Association for his first album “Learn to Live” and followed that up with the critical and commercial darling, “Charleston, SC 1966.” He is well respected in the country industry and last year was part of a who’s who of country greats that performed for the President and First Lady for the taping of a PBS special, “Country Music: In The White House.”

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A LITTLE BIT HOOTIE “YOU AND ME, WE COME FROM DIFFERENT WORLDS…” —IF YOU LISTENED TO MUSIC IN THE EARLY NINETIES, YOU MOST LIKELY HEARD THIS LINE FROM HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH’S “ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU” NEARLY EVERY TIME YOU TURNED ON THE RADIO.

It’s a telling line, as it almost describes Hootie singer Darius Rucker and his music; one world being the rock star with the husky vocals responsible for fronting Hootie and the Blowfish’s Grammy-winning albums; the other world comprising the last few years where Rucker has made a name for himself as a country star. Yes, Rucker is a little bit country, and a little bit rock and roll. “I’ve always been a fan of country music starting with the days when we had three channels and ‘Hee Haw’ would come on and we watched it every week,” the 46-yearold singer says. “Back then it was just a TV show for me, and I don’t know if I really thought of it as country but I love it.”

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“When it comes to country, I’m here to stay,” Rucker says. “This is my day job and I’m having a blast.” Rucker will be heading to Wolf Trap on July 27 for a show that he says will appeal to country and rock fans alike. “I’m going to be doing a lot of stuff at the show, from country to the eighties stuff,” Rucker says. “I’m just there to have fun and any song that someone would want to hear from me they will hear. The Hootie songs will be true to the originals.” Speaking of Hootie, despite the fact the band hasn’t recorded any new material in ages and Rucker has this blossoming, newfound country career, the singer insists that the band will always be a part of his life. “We still play 4-5 shows a year and I’m sure there will be another Hootie record someday,” Rucker says. “I don’t think we will ever breakup totally.”

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decided that day I would root for the Dolphins and I cried when they lost. Hopefully, they will turn it around this year.”

“I think what makes Hootie & the Blowfish special is a combination of the music and that everyone felt like we were their buddies or friends,” Rucker says. “A lot of times you look at a band and think they are untouchable, but we were like guys they could hang out with.”

“I grew up with Al Green and R&B, and then I discovered am radio and The Beatles,” he says. “My mom would always let me listen to whatever I wanted to listen to. I think that’s one of the reasons I sing so many different things today, because I had such a diverse amount of things I would listen to.”

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That’s good news for those who love classic songs like “Let Her Cry,” “Time,” and “Hold My Hand.” Rucker believes that the quartet of he, Jim Sonefeld, Mark Bryan, and Dean Felber is something special. The four met as students at the University of South Carolina and their 1994 debut album “Cracked Rearview Mirror” is the 15th best-selling album of all time.

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“When I cut a record, I really think about what it will be like to play live,” he says. “These songs were all fun to play in the studio, even just as a jam session, and that’s what it’s all about. If I don’t have fun, I know that the audience won’t. So when I make a record, I look for songs that I’ll want to play for the rest of my life.”

When not playing music, Rucker can usually be found playing golf with buddy Tiger Woods, at sporting events or participating in one of his many charitable endeavors.

He’s also a die-hard football and Miami Dolphins fan and can’t wait until football season begins. “It’s so hard for me because I know the Dolphins haven’t won the Super Bowl since I was seven,” he says. “When I was five years old, I watched Miami and Dallas in the Super Bowl and I

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Getting back to music, Rucker says that it has always played an important role in his life. As a child, he would listen to a diverse array of genres, which he believes shaped his musical development.

That’s why it’s no surprise that he effortlessly made the leap from rock to country. “I just love music. For me, that’s exactly what it is, and I think that’s why the country music community accepted me,” he says. “I’m not trying to be a carpet-bagger; they could see I was for real.” Rucker’s latest release, “True Believers” was critically praised and many fans feel its his best country effort yet. “When I cut a record, I really think about what it will be like to play live,” he says. “These songs were all fun to play in the studio, even just as a jam session, and that’s what it’s all about. If I don’t have fun, I know that the audience won’t. So when I make a record, I look for songs that I’ll want to play for the rest of my life.” He sends this message for those thinking about coming to Wolf Trap to see him play: “I just want everyone to come out and have some fun. It’s going to be a great show.” v AUTHOR: Keith Loria is a freelance writer who writes regularly about sports, business, entertainment, and the arts. When he’s not writing, the Oakton work-at-home dad can be found playing with his daughters Jordan and Cassidy.

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July 1–31 NEW EXHIBITIONS AT VIENNA ARTS SOCIETY TUESDAYS–SATURDAYS 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | FREE

The Vienna Arts Society, a 501 c 3 non-profit organization dedicated to “enriching our community through the arts.” The July exhibition, “Fun ‘n Games”, includes a giant puzzle painted by participants from around our region. The Art Center holds classes and workshops for adults and children. Check the website www@ViennaArtsSociety.org, or contact the Art Center Director, Lu Cousins, at 703-319-3971 for information.

July 3–August 8 WOLF TRAP’S CHILDREN’S THEATREIN-THE-WOODS Wolf Trap National Park 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 10:30am | $8–10

Enjoy a series of family-friendly shows including kindie rock, Latin, Afro-Caribbean, country, folk, jazz, bluegrass, and poprock, as well as Irish dance, ballet, puppetry, and musical theatre. The shows are performed in an outdoor setting amidst 117 rolling wooded acres and nestled in a shady grove. Theatre-

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in-the-Woods will feature one performance per day, Tuesdays – Saturdays at 10:30 am. Most performances are recommended for children ages 4 and up. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the show.

July 7–25 ARTS ADVENTURE CAMP—CAUGHT IN THE ACT: TALES OF THE TRICKSTER Creative Cauldron 9am–3:30pm before and after care available | $810

From Aesop to Anansi, famous tricks have been unleashing their mischief and mayhem, while also helping us understand the workings of the natural world. While you may not trust them, these crafty characters often show us how to use our brains and imagination when the odds are against us. Our final show will be jam-packed with trickster tales featuring Coyote, Raven, Rabbit and tricksters from around the globe. Final Performance Friday July 25 at 1:00 pm

July 11–26 GUYS AND DOLLS The Alden Theatre Fri–Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm | $20

We close the exciting season with the “old” and classic,

Frank Loesser’s Guys and Dolls. The original 1950 Broadway production ran for 1,200 performances and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The musical has been revived two times on Broadway and in London, becoming one of the most enduring works of musical theatre.

July 13 ARIA JUKEBOX The Barns at Wolf Trap 3pm | $32–48

Filene Young Artists and special guest Eric Owens sing your favorite opera highlights, with Kim Witman at the piano. Ticket price includes wine and cheese reception beginning at 2 pm. Come early and put your quarters in the jukebox to vote for the arias of your choice!

July 19–20 2-D LANDSCAPE CLASS WITH LAURA RENDLEN Vienna Art Center 115 Pleasant St. NW, Vienna VA 22180 9am-5pm both days | $325 with 3-D Master Class

Explore a variety of mosaic techniques to create a representational landscape while using traditional materials in non-traditional ways. Laura is a hugely popular instructor nationally.

July 21 and 22 3-D MASTER CLASS WITH LAURA RENDLEN Vienna Art Center 115 Pleasant St. NW, Vienna VA 22180 9am-5pm both days | $325 with 2-D Landscape Class

July 19 and 20 HOUSEFUL OF SONG The Barns at Wolf Trap 3pm | $46

An afternoon of song with Steven Blier and singers from Wolf Trap Opera.

Explore a variety of mosaic techniques to create a representational 3-D objects while using traditional materials in non-traditional ways. Laura is a hugely popular instructor nationally. CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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July 25 CARMEN The Barns at Wolf Trap 8:15pm | $32–48

Wolf Trap Opera and the National Symphony Orchestra in a thrilling tale of love, lust, and desire. New production, fully staged and costumed with custom video projection design. Sung in French with English supertitles.

July 28–August 15 ARTS ADVENTURE CAMP— MYTHICAL CREATURES AND MAGICAL STORIES Creative Cauldron 9am–3:30pm before and after care available | $810

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As a retired telecommunications industry engineer and avid sports fan, he took his love of sports and combined it with his woodworking skills and began constructing various motifs for his garden and home such as gazebo birdfeeders, arched gates, and themed birdhouses.

He makes each one by hand, assembles it, paints it by hand with the team colors, and creates the individualized sportsthemed birdhouse with a picture of your favorite athletic hero inside. These are not for outdoor use but to place on display on a bookcase so sports enthusiasts can showcase their favorite team.

Before he got into the specialty of themed sports birdhouses, Howard was a volunteer artisan for the White House creating Christmas decorations during the Bush administration.

Howard Lewis is a man who refuses to slow down. He is also passionate about his collection of over 2,500 movies of his favorite old actors and actresses— including the complete set of Best Pictures Since 1927.

The first year’s theme was children’s literature and he built the bridge that the troll lived under in Three Billy Goats Gruff. The following year, he built Santa’s home in the North Pole, and finally he created a national monument, the Treasury Building in New York City. That piece was placed on the mantelpiece beneath the portrait of First Lady Barbara Bush. He also made a replica of the Antioch Church on Beulah Road, which has been admired by the members of that church.

Howard is masterful in all puzzles and games, and has an acute sense of humor. His “retirement” an example of how one can fulfill their passions and be filled with a sense of accomplishment and purpose each day.

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All day long, the Avanti staff provided free fillings, extractions, and cleanings to the 60 or so people who came out. The event was organized by Dentistry from the Heart, a nonprofit group that works to provide free dental care to those who otherwise couldn’t afford it. “This is our first time hosting this event but Dentistry From the Heart has been around for a while and served three million people nationwide,” says Dr. Bita Farhoumand, who specializes in periodontics and implants at Avanti. “We wanted to become a part of it for a while and have a chance to give back to the community around us.” A staple in Tysons Corner for some time, the practice recently moved its offices to 1500 Cornerside Blvd., Suite 500 and now offers a larger space and improved facilities. “We see a lot of patients who can’t afford dentistry; even for people who do have the money, it’s a lot to spend on dentistry, and we wanted to reach

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out to those who really might have serious problems and can’t even afford to abstract a tooth,” Dr. Bita says. “We tried to see as many people as we could Dr. Bita followed her father in the family business, as Farshad Farhoumand is the head dentist of the practice. Dr. Farshad is certified in placing dental implants, and he has placed several hundreds of successful implants throughout his career. Dr. Bita obtained her DDS in 2010 from the University of California and received her Certificate in Periodontics from New York University. It’s a path she felt was more in line to what she wanted to do. “With regular dentistry, you have to cut teeth down and put a bandage on problems that will eventually result in a worsening of the condition,” she says. “With periodontics, it gives the chance to regenerate what the patient has lost, like bones and tissues and I felt like I

was doing something more important for the patient.” At the Dentistry From the Heart event, the father/daughter team was joined in seeing patients by Dr. Norman Coleman, Dr. Ignacio Blasi and the staff’s hygienist. “People came in and were able to choose from one of three services. They could get a cleaning, get a tooth extracted, or have a filling done,” Dr. Bita says. “We didn’t want to see our regular patients, this was for people who don’t have coverage and really, really needed it.” Aside from this event, Avanti hopes to do more for the community in the year ahead and after a successful Dentistry From the Heart program, will look forward to holding the event again. v AUTHOR: Keith Loria is a freelance writer who writes regularly about sports, business, entertainment, and the arts. When he’s not writing, the Oakton work-athome dad can be found playing with his daughters Jordan and Cassidy.

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The Healthy Pantry WITHIN MOMENTS OF WALKING THROUGH THE DOORS OF SALUD, THE HEALTHY PANTRY (PRONOUNCED SAH-LOOD AND MEANING ‘HEALTH’ IN SPANISH), IT’S EVIDENT THAT THIS HYPER-LOCAL, ORGANIC MECCA WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.

A cheerful staff that is endlessly devoted to both customer and healthy lifestyle choices echo greetings. It is a feast (sorry, couldn’t resist the pun) of delectable goodies for the organic devotee. To add to the flavor . . . there are many yummy samples begging to be snatched and experienced. It is a cumulative customer meets product experience that only enhances the desire to return to this unique organic market to shop for more. Owner, Denise Rodriguez is warm with an infectious joy of life and all things healthy. It is evident, that she is a ‘natural’ in this environment. As if she has been doing this her whole life. In effect, she has . . . Rodriguez, the daughter of Puerto Rican born parents, grew up working and playing in several of her father’s Brooklyn bodegas. Bodega is a Spanish word (la bodega) for grocery store, essentially a convenience store or mini-mart.

Rodriguez is a true second generation grocer. These New York bodegas are known as much for being a part of the community as they are for their goods. A business that is a neighbor. From a young age, Rodriguez watched her parents positive energy extend throughout their Brooklyn streets to become a nucleus of the community. A place where customers came to gather, chat and enjoy as much a personal experience as a shopping experience.

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“My memories of my father’s bodegas in Brooklyn and a sense of his service to the community, his good reputation, love for people and good food are what inspired me to open Salud. It’s quite emotional for me,” says Rodriguez. “Good food and family is such a big part of the Puerto Rican culture. My dad would get up very early in the morning and drive to the best fruit and vegetable suppliers to hand pick the best to bring back to the bodega and to his customers.” Rodriguez is dedicated to her father’s legacy. “Like my father, I do a lot of research on each product and even attend local events and farmers markets, looking for unique, local, healthy products to bring to Salud and our customers,” says Rodriguez. “My hope is to bring that love of food and family to the community, but in a healthy way. Showing people that healthy food is delicious and they will not loose anything, but only gain good things by eating healthy.” Her parents were obviously great teachers. Salud has quickly become a Northern Virginia favorite garnering people from beyond it’s Great Falls home. Rodriguez and her staff are recreating that knowledgeable and personal experience for each customer while firmly rooted and active in the local community. Her mother, Soraida Rodriguez is also a frequent fixture in Salud. You will feel it the moment you meet Rodriguez. She provides that caring, take the customer by the hand and heart experience. It might be her huge smile accompanying an invite to sample the newest yummy snack, taste an organic wine or enjoy MTO Kombucha on tap. It may also come in the form of her recognition of a customer’s slightly tiresome day while she ushers them towards a cup of hot tea.

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The obvious question is just what led Rodriguez towards the path of the ‘health conscious’ bodega? Rodriguez sought a positive and proactive solution to alleviate a period of stress in her life. It was during that journey that she became fascinated with and investigated natural, healthy food alternatives and supplement options. One thing lead to another and both passions combined, leading her to open her own bodega, a local health, ‘convenient market.’ A store filled with superfoods, raw products, supplements, juices, organic produce, meat and more. Rodriguez will tell you that Salud is more than an organic market, it’s a movement of community, locally sourced products, education, health and more!

And the community is responding. . . “Salud is such a fantastic resource. It is the most warm, wonderful, friendly spot, with great healthy products to choose from,” says customer, Anne Whipple. “There is no place like it, — it’s a destination health food store! Whether you’re picking up your CSA share, filling up your bottle with incredible flavored olive oil, or finding new gluten-free offerings, Salud is the place to be. And you’ll bump into likeminded neighbors, too. We are so lucky to have Denise and her crew.” “I’m a gluten free girl and I go in there and I can get everything I want,” adds Taryn Rivers. “They have the best array of gluten free products. They also have the best bread and the best wine. They are so friendly and they are extremely educated and are wonderful advising on supplements.”

Rodriguez is at the core of that customer experience. “I tell my staff, when a customer walks through the door, I feel like they are coming to my home. I want them to feel welcomed and appreciated,” says Rodriguez. “We want to be a good host while they are at Salud! If it’s their first time in, we offer them a cup of coffee or tea to welcome them! Our hope is

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that they have a great experience of friendliness, service and leave with a bit of knowledge they did not possess before. The most important thing to me is how we made them feel!!!!” Salud’s events are frequent and varied. They range from wine tastings, to essential oils classes to a personal chef demonstrating healthy cooking. “You can still have a cleaner version of cola from time to time, such as Fentimans Curiosity Cola,” says Rodriguez, obviously passionate about her mission. “You can also have a healthier version of mac and cheese that tastes delicious and doesn’t leave you feeling bloated. At the same time learn why we should add raw and fermented foods to our diet? Why probiotics are so important? Why sugar is the real culprit in our diets and not the healthy fats? That is why the concept for Salud is healthy food along with educational workshops so our guest can be armed with the best information.” Salud also offers special services, such as monthly wine clubs or ordering a picnic basket filled with goodies for a concert or a walk through Great Falls Park or any ordinary day turned special. The baskets can be packed with gourmet, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or special diets goodies and/or filled with wines and ales. All of Salud’s products are the very best quality in local foods, vitamins, supplements and beauty products for both families and pets. You will also find lovely specialty items such as the 18 year aged balsamic that they recently added to their olive oil bar which itself is a delightful treat to the senses. Whether you are organically devoted or organically challenged, Salud will not disappoint. They will also convert many a non-organic because of their mission to “inform and inspire customers to embrace a healthy, locally sourced and organic lifestyle.” Make sure to visit Northern Virginia’s L’organic (local organic) bodega.

A Sampling of What Salud Promises: 3 Local Produce, Spring, Summer and Fall 3 Grab-n-Go Sandwiches, Salads, Sides 3 Hot Coffee & Tea, Fair Trade & Organic 3 75% Gluten Free products 3 Juice & Tonic Cleanse Options 3 Organic Skin Care 3 Gourmet Olive Oil Bar 3 Wine & Ale 3 Raw & Vegan Products 3 Trickling Springs Organic Dairy Products 3 Vitamins & Supplements 3 Educational Workshops 3 Outdoor Seating Patio 3 CSA sign-up for Spring & Fall Seasons VISIT US ONLINE www.saludhealthypantry.com facebook.com/saludhealthy pantry.com twitter.com/saludpantry saludpantry@gmail.com

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Taking a Swing THANKS TO A FATHER WHO LOVED THE GAME OF GOLF, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN PICKED UP THE SPORT AT A VERY YOUNG AGE AND BEFORE HE FINISHED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEVELOPED A LOVE FOR THE GAME THAT WOULD NEVER LEAVE.

“However my dad hurt his back badly when I was in junior high and I was playing other sports, so I didn’t play golf for a couple of years,” Christensen says, “The summer before my freshman year at Madison High School I had a few older friends who could drive, so we would go play golf in the mornings. The first day of school I found out there was a golf team, so my dad encouraged me to try out and even gave me his clubs to play with. I made the team and when my coach Don Roth asked me if I had a home course, I told him no – so he got me set up to work at Westwood Country Club, giving me some playing privileges.” “I worked there all through high school and really enjoyed the industry, but I was looking for something more, especially in the off season – which Au drew me to retail.” to gr ap he dB ub ba W ats on Dr ive r

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Christensen was friends with the sons of Joe Chang, owner of Golfdom, the golf specialty store now located at 8203 Watson St. in McLean, and in his junior year of high school started working at the store. He kept working there during the summers of high school and even when he went off to James Madison University for college, he worked during his breaks. In 1993, after graduating with a degree in marketing, Christensen took a job full-time with the store. “There was a thought at the time that I would open a store for them in Charlotte, N.C., and I would run it, but that never came to fruition,” he says. “I was doing a lot with the store and there was a big draw for me to remain in retail for a while.” Joe Chang retired in 2010 and his son Yong purchased the business from him, although it was Christensen who was running the store.

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“We are pretty tight friends and even though he now owned it I had been running most of the operation. It made sense for Yong to stay in the background,” he says. “We both decided at some point that it would make more sense for me to eventually buy it.” Christensen now owns Golfdom and even though he’s been in charge of the day-to-day operations at the store for a while, he is finding some differences with having his name behind everything. “It’s funny. I always told people I ran it as though I owned it over the last 10 years, but you don’t know until you really get there what it truly means,” he says. “I haven’t made any major changes but behind the scenes I look at things differently. Now I have the freedom to react and do as I see fit given all the elements of a situation. As a non-owner I might shy away from doing things that I felt we should maybe do because I may not have time to explain my thought process before I did them. The Changs really gave me autonomy, but I still knew it wasn’t my neck that was on the line, and I never wanted to put them in a situation that I’d have to explain why it didn’t work. Now, I can do as I see fit, and if it doesn’t work out, I

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know why I did it and can ultimately react using that information to solve why it didn’t work.”

coming to the store recently who never understood what the phrase “tour feel” meant.

The philosophy of Golfdom is to help its customers with everything they need to “live the game.” That means carrying a full line of products from beginner to advanced levels, and oneof-a-kind golf products that you won’t find anywhere else.

“He came in, bought a driver and we made sure the shaft and head combination matched what he needed, and now he understands what Tour Feel is — it’s the feeling you get when hitting properly fitted equipment,” he says. “Everyone has a slightly different swing and body type and we dial it down to get the right combination and they feel a difference, see a difference and ultimately hit better shots because of it.”

“We are a local business and although the name may not sound like it—in fact, some of my good friends thought we were a part of a larger chain— but we are truly local. We concentrate on one market and we focus on our customers’ needs every day,” Christensen says. “We are very nimble and if we don’t like how we are doing something, we can change within the minute. Unlike a chain store, we don’t have to figure out how to implement changes across different stores.” Golfdom is known for having plenty of fitting options, including a Callaway Performance Center and a Ping Fitting and Performance Center, where trained club fitters will help you find the club that is a perfect fit. Christensen tells a story of his friend

Golfdom has a lot to offer in the realm of specialty apparel and also provides same day delivery by phone or through their web site to customers within a 20-mile radius. Looking ahead, Christensen is excited to see what the new metro brings to the area and plans to continue presenting product in cool looking ways and servicing customers to make sure they are getting exactly what they need to Live the Game. v AUTHOR: Keith Loria is a freelance writer who writes regularly about sports, business, entertainment, and the arts. When he’s not writing, the Oakton work-athome dad can be found playing with his daughters Jordan and Cassidy.

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I FIRST HEARD THIS CONCEPT “DELAY GRATIFICATION” FROM ONE OF MY COLLEGE PROFESSORS. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS OVER 25 YEARS AGO, IT HAS STAYED WITH ME. He was trying to motivate us, his students. His logic was sound. Finish the term paper first, then we could truly enjoy whatever party or activity we wanted without having something hanging in the back of our minds. He was right. I made a practice of finishing big projects first, and then enjoy my fun! Delaying gratification has worked in many areas of my life – work, school, teaching, chores, and recently, weight loss. The allure of unhealthy food is no mystery. Cookies, ice cream, chips, French fries, and big servings of pasta are very tasty and addictive. In my personal experience, and in working with clients, many people who struggle with their weight often eat when they are not hungry. They may not even know what physical hunger feels like because they eat by the clock. I was one of these people. Choosing to eat when I was not hungry was associated with my emotional status, not my physical body. Before I eat, I ask myself, “Are you hungry?” When I first started this practice, I did not know the answer. I was so detached from my body’s signals, I did not know if I was really hungry or just eating by the clock. I kept at it, and now I usually know the answer. When I want to reach for food for other reasons besides physical hunger, I have learned that if I just wait, give time some time to pass, the desire will pass also. If I want something sweet, I eat a lean protein and vegetable meal first. I delay “the sweet.” Often I will not want the “sweet” after this meal. If I do decide to have something sweet, my next question is, “How will I feel in the morning?” I do not want to wake up starting my day regretting what I ate yesterday. It makes the day harder, and starting the day with these feelings also makes it easier for me to eat poorly again. Vicious cycle. Exercise versus watching my favorite TV shows: I love TV! For me, the DVR is one of the greatest inventions in the last 20 years! I can chill for hours watching my favorites. Watching TV is effortless. No energy involved.

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Most times when I have told myself that I will take my walk in a little while, it does not happen. The thought about getting my walk done keeps interrupting my TV watching. I get pangs of guilt. Push the pangs away and keep watching. This will happen over and over. It is not very relaxing. However, when I choose to delay my gratification of watching my favorite TV shows, get my walk in first, I can then enjoy them guilt-free! The other piece for me to remember is that I have never regretted getting my exercise done first; that is not true in the reverse. Start with small stuff. When possible, get your least favorite activities done first each day. Maybe start with one item. You will be amazed at how much “lighter” you feel and how much energy you have. Every choice you make affects your energy. “Weighing” your mind down by procrastinating the things you must do will make you much more susceptible to poor food choices. When your energy is low, you will not want to put forth the effort to eat well or to exercise. Delayed gratification takes practice. Give yourself some room to get better and better. To truly enjoy and embrace the activities you love, delay your gratification. It works! v AUTHOR: Cindy Pavell, M.S., Wellnes Coach, Fitness & Posture Alignment Specialist, cindypavell.com cpavell@cox.net/703-298-8198

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long and often treacherous oversea voyages to the islands. At the port of Lahaina, one finds an abundant variety of fish, including ahi, yellowfin tuna; aku, or small tuna; opakapaka, silver red snapper; ono, mackerel; and shellfish such as the Kona crab, spiny lobster, and flipper lobster, straight off the many fishing boats that harbor there. Marlin abound in these waters of the Pacific. An abundance of macadamia nuts, the succulent Hawaiian pineapples, sugar cane, and coconuts are among the natural delights grown in the islands.

Maui’s Black Rock silhouetted against a gently setting sun.

The world’s highest annual rainfall, an astonishing 444 inches annually, occurs in Mt. Wai’aleale on the island of Kauai. On Kauai, waterfalls are everywhere. The ever-scenic and much-photographed Na Pali Coast of Kauai, otherwise known as “The Cliffs” for their 4,000 foot sheer-drop jagged edges, can be accessed only by helicopter. Leo Villarimo of Maui says that to hike the Na Pali Coast is “one of the most breathtaking and exhilarating hikes you’ll ever take in your life, through waterfalls and streams that come down from the cliffs,” and which leads to the hidden Valley of Kalaulau, once inhabited by the ex-chiefs of Hawai’i that had been excommunicated, but which has now been inherited by the Hawaiian Monk Seals. On the Big Island of Hawai’i is the largest cattle ranch in the United States, Parker Ranch. The landscape of Maui is spectacular, with the Iao Needle, and Haleakala National Park. From Ka’anapali Beach on Maui, one can see the neighboring islands of Lana’i, Kaho’olawe, and Moloka’i, and Molokini, a dormant volcano half beneath the sea and half above, with a backdrop no less spectacular than the Eke Crater in the Koolau Valley Range of Maui. “And once in a while on a clear day,” says Leo, “you can see the island of Oahu from one hundred

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miles away.” The picturesque fishing village of Lahaina, once the whaling capital of the Pacific, saw whalers barter fabric, trinkets and weapons for the magnificent fresh fruits and vegetables they so craved after their

The Polynesian Influence Leo Villarimo is 1/3 Hawaiian, part Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and a little Spanish. He is of tall, large-boned Polynesian descent, and is originally from Hana, Maui, where most of his brothers and sisters still live. His brother Rance was CONTINUED ON PAGE 48

Leo Villarimo offers us his simple but versatile recipe for Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce, originally brought to Hawaii by the Japanese. This fast and easy sauce will liven up chicken, seafood, or steaks, and may be stored in the refrigerator for up to six months.

Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce 1 cup soy sauce 4-5 T. brown sugar 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup water sliced ginger

Stir ingredients together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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The verdant West Maui Mountains lend a lush backdrop to the Ka’anapali Coast.

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Chicken Long Rice (Serves 4) 2-3 lbs. boned and skinned chicken thighs 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 T. brown sugar dash salt 2 cloves crushed garlic 6-8 oz. sliced ginger (peel skin and slice) 2 packets bean threads 4-5 cups water 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 small onion, thinly sliced 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1/4 green pepper 4 sliced spring onions 4 T. vegetable oil Marinate chicken thighs in soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, garlic, and ginger. Allow to stand for 1/2 hour, stirring every ten minutes. Place bean threads in medium-size bowl. Bring water to a boil and pour over bean threads, and let stand. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil. Reduce heat, and add chicken with marinade. Stir in with oil, and saute for 1 1/2 minutes. Add vegetables, except for spring onions. Saute for 2 minutes. Strain bean threads, and add to mixture in skillet. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Add spring onions. Serve with white rice or poi.

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a Kumu Hula, or Hula Instructor, at the Grand Waialea in Northwest Maui. Leo was a musician by trade, and used to play the ukulele professionally at hula shows at the resort hotels of the islands, at the Royal Lahaina, the old Sheraton Maui, overlooking the cliff, at Whaler’s Village, at the Westin Maui, and Maui Surf, as well as for parties for the executives of Aloha and Hawaiian Airlines. Leo later also worked at Pan American World Airways in Virginia. Leo Villarimo, like most Hawaiians, is proud of the traditions of the Old Hawai’i. His sisters Venice and Vinnie dance the hula and play the ukulele to keep up the Hawaiian tradition, which they teach, along with the history and culture of Hawai’i, to the Hawaiian children. In the lore of Hawai’i, for every Hawaiian monarch, there was a dance and a chant or “mele” song, which tell the stories of Hawaiian history. They sing these “mele” songs to the children, and the tradition continues. In the sixth century, the Hawaiian Islands were discovered by brave and adventurous Polynesians that crossed the Pacific in large dugout wooden seafaring canoes, sometimes rowing up to 100 miles a day. The Polynesian migrations continued throughout the centuries, and by the late 1700s, when Captain Cook arrived on the shores of Kauai, the islands were ruled by native warring kings. Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian Islands peacefully under single rule in 1810. Hawai’i’s famous last queen was the benevolent and revered Queen Liliuokalani. Under the monarch Kawika Kalakaua, the hula was shared to the outside world, to Japan, China, Africa, Russia, and California. Kalakaua was the first Hawaiian monarch to touch the nations of the world with traditional Hawaiian culture, and in doing so he shared with them his love for Hawai’i.

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Maui’s serene Seven Sacred Pools are ever so inviting. Leo tells a story of a time when he was wild boar hunting in the Ukumehame Canyon on the island of Maui, and discovered some ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs carved into the rock of cliff walls, depicting the ancient Polynesian history of Hawai’i. “You can see where portions of the island are being drawn, where the families of hunters and fishermen lived, and who was King at that time,” said Leo. Famous petroglyphs can be seen at Olowalu on Maui, where you must follow a rocky dirt road to reach them. Hawaiians have a strong reverence for the earth, and believe that you must never take any sand or rocks from a sacred place, according to Hawaiian legend. The geological evolution of the Hawaiian archipelago has taken millions of years. Leo said, “Even after millions of years, Hawai’i is just being born. You must never say a volcano is extinct.” There is an ancient Hawaiian legend that was told to Leo’s grandparents and parents, and that Leo will tell to his children. On the island of Kauai, in the northwest near Pole Hale, during the day the weather can be beautiful and tranquil, but in the evening, as soon as the sun goes down, the wind starts to pick up, sometimes to 60 miles per hour, signifying that the spirits of Hawai’i are leaving the island. The traditional Hawaiian luau started with fish, pork, and chicken cooked underground, served with poi, made from the taro root, but through the years, as people came from different lands, they brought their cooking with them and shared it with the Hawaiians. The Japanese brought sashimi, raw fish or squid, the Portuguese brought a bread called sweetbread, also known as potato bread, and the Chinese brought rice and long rice, or clear bean thread, all enhancing the traditional luau. Each nationality contributed to the luau, resulting in an intriguing mingling of Polynesian culinary styles reflecting the cultural diversity of the islands.

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In the early 1800s, the Chinese brought this recipe for Chicken Long Rice, which they modified when they reached Hawai’i, adding soy sauce, which came from Japan, and spring onions. Because of its long heritage of being eaten at traditional Hawaiian

luaus, Chicken Long Rice is considered a true luau food. v AUTHOR: Allison Chase Sutherland is a restaurant reviewer/travel writer and photographer, author of ‘allicucina’ international cookbook, multilingual voiceover talent, and foreign language instructor. www.allivoice.com

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LOCAL EVENTS • FUNDRAISERS • CHARITIES • AND MORE ACROSS THE TYSONS AREA

Pictured with Ed Schrock are Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe of Temple Rodef Shalom and Sharon Levy, member of Temple Rodef Shalom and Shepherd’s Center board member.

COCOA VIENNA

Voted Best Chocolatier in Northern Virginia

C Shepherd’s Center Wins Prestigious

Sternberger Social Justice Award.

his year’s Sternberger Social Justice Award recipient, the Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church, was chosen to recognize the center’s dedication to issues of social justice in our community. The Shepherd’s Center provides services and opportunities to enable those 50 years of age and older to maintain and improve their quality of life and enhance their lives by allowing them to stay in their homes as long as possible and as safely as possible. These services for seniors in our community such as transportation (to and from medical and therapy appointments, the pharmacy and grocery store), handy helpers (minor repairs inside and outside their homes) and friendly callers (to homebound individuals for reassurance and companionship) qualified the Shepherd’s Center to receive the 2014 Rabbi Richard S. Sternberger Social Justice Award. The late Rabbi Sternberger established the award in 1992 to keep alive his profound commitment to social activism and Tikkun Olam, a Hebrew phrase that means “repairing the world.” He was deeply involved in the Civil Rights movement during the 1960’s with all the personal and professional risk that involved. He unflinchingly preached sermons to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Rabbi Sternberger never forgot that the search for the divine and for human spirituality is inseparable from the search for a just society. The Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church can be reached in McLean at (703) 506-2199 or at info@scmafc.org. v

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ocoa Vienna was just voted by Virginia Living Best Of Magazine as The Best Chocolatier in Northern Virginia out of approximately 32,000 voters in January. Sam and Staci Meruvia, the owners, are tickled pink that folks voted them this honor. Especially being that they are just shy of being one year young! v

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for Shepherd’s Center

he Shepherd’s Center of McLeanArlington-Falls Church has a big need for more volunteer drivers to assist with their transportation program to get their elderly clients to and from medical and therapy appointments, the pharmacy and the grocery store. In addition, they need help with fundraising to be able to hire a part time employee to take over the day to day activities of the Center. To find out more about the Shepherd’s Center and how you can volunteer, please call the Shepherd’s Center number at (703) 506-2199. v

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GREATER MCLEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Business Alliance Golf Classic Presented by Giant of McLean

Are you a golfer? Would you like to support the programs of the Greater McLean Chamber while connecting with other businesses? Join us on the greens for

the Business Alliance Golf Classic—a spectacular day of food, fun, and friendly competition— on Monday, July 21 at River Creek Club at 43800 Olympic Blvd. in Leesburg, Virginia. Presented by Giant of McLean, registration begins at 7:15 am and the festivities tee off at 9:00 am and conclude with an awards luncheon in the clubhouse. The

BY LAURA SHERIDAN

WOMAN’S CLUB AWARDS

Young Musicians and Safety Patrols

he musicianship of four students at Cooper and Longfellow Middle Schools, in McLean, was recognized by the Woman’s Club of McLean at a ceremony on May 6, where the students also performed on their instruments. Tracy McConnaughay played “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” by Edvard Grieg, on the euphonium. Min Lee played Concerto No. 3, k. 216, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, on the violin, accompanied by Myunghee Lee. Ji In Park performed the Concerto in G, 1st Movement, by Carl Stamitz, on the flute, accompanied by Hee Ra Son. Finally, Nadia Jo performed the Concerto in A Minor, 1st Movement, by Camille Saint-Saens, on the cello, accompanied by Jade Sohn. The four students each received an award of $100 from the Woman’s Club.

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River Creek Club is the DC area’s first private, gated country club community with a championship AULT-CLARK 18-hole golf course. This challenging championship golf course features 7 holes overlooking the Potomac River. The course is characterized by elevated tees, groomed fairways and greens, as well as a fair number of hazards, traps, and woods. Golfers will enjoy a morning on this amazing course while supporting the Chamber’s programs and networking with other business professionals. The Chamber will facilitate introductions to companies in the industries that you want to connect with, helping you support the growth of your business! Sponsorships exist at all levels. For $250, the Hole Sponsorship* is a great deal and provides an opportunity to get your organization’s name in front of the business community. To reserve your sponsorship today, please contact Marcia Twomey at (703) 356-5424 or mtwomey@mcleanchamber.org. v *Only two sponsors per hole. Act fast--reserve yours now!

Ten students at McLean elementary schools were recognized for their significant contributions as safety patrol members. The honorees were: Halle McLean and Cotter Smart, Sean Loftus and Teymur Zavar, Samantha Gonzales and Omar Al Masri, Sydney Leonard and Kailen Jordan, and Sarah Gaiter and Patrick Oh. The students received trophies engraved with their names and those of their schools, and each school received an award of $80 for safety program equipment. The students’ parents and the school principals, music directors and patrol sponsors attended the ceremony, as did Officer Thomas W. Harrington, school resource officer of the Fairfax County Police Department. The award ceremony is an annual event of the Woman’s Club of McLean. v

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La Vie Sucrée Opens in Vienna!

adi Saroufim and his wife, Leina Maalouf (center) are joined by Shahnaz Bagherzadeh (left) and Ehsan Hosseini (right), the Vivel Patisserie owners all the way from Dubai, at the Grand Opening of La Vie Sucrée in Vienna. v

JV’s in Falls Church is expanding!

n business with the same owners (celebrating 66 years) with live entertainment, they will be doubling thier ability to bring us more great live music....Stay tuned! v

IRIS Lounge Hosts Baldrick’s

t. Baldrick’s Foundation held it’s annual fund raiser to raise awareness and conquer childhood cancers at the IRIS Lounge in Tysons. The head shaving event is held world wide every year in an effort to show solidarity with those afflicted with cancer and funding research to find a cure. Before they turn 20, 1 in 285 children in the US will have cancer. The Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding promising research to find cures for childhood cancer. Want to help? www.stbaldricks.org v

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Pure Barre Grand Opening

am Roberts cuts the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Pure Barre in McLean. (Pictured left to right) Reanna Nagel, Jasmine Palmer, Noelle Fuller, Sam Roberts, Erin Beasley, Kalen Winter, Rebecca Anderson, Wendy Raymond, Courtney Miller and Brianne Wilson. You can be there www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Y2ptCeVbucQ. They are located at 6825 Redmond Drive. Ever wanted to try barre classes? Call (703) 761-2228 or email mclean@purebarre.com v

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of Your Special Event with live Guitarist

Jarrett Laskey Jarrett Laskey is a classically trained professional musician providing a versatile playlist repertoire of Spanish/Latin guitar music, standard classical music pieces and contemporary arrangements. The elegant sound of Jarrett’s classical guitar music has created the perfect ambience in hundreds of social functions/events in the greater D.C./VA/MD areas.

Weddings Cocktail Hour Business Functions Brunches

Avanti Dentistry

here were plenty of smiles at the offices of Avanti Dentistry on May 30. All day long, the Avanti staff provided free fillings, extractions and cleanings to the 60 or so people who came out. The event was organized by Dentistry from the Heart, a nonprofit group that works to provide free dental care to those who otherwise couldn’t afford it. v

Barbeque Wings

Chicken and Crawfish Jambalaya

America Eats Tavern Comes to Tysons

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or over two decades José Andrés has studied and mastered the cuisine of his adoptive homeland and will now pair its tradition and culture with his signature innovative style at America Eats Tavern, now at The Ritz-Carlton. “I am very happy to come to The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner with America Eats Tavern, and bring an astonishing menu that goes beyond our typical American bistro,” says José Andrés. “I am very proud, as a new American, to be able to tell the story of this country through our foods and favorite dishes.” v

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AYOUB Carpeting Grand Opening

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i This trip is designed for Friday through Saturday in July or August. i Blackberry Delight on July 26 at Skyland features bluegrass music and cloggers. i Night sky programs and twilight hikes are offered, with details at visitor centers. i Vintner dinners are hosted on select Friday evenings, starting at 6 p.m. i Gadino Cellars will pair their wines with a four-course dinner at Skyland on July 18.

BY ELAINE JEAN

White Oak Lavender Farm offers a sea of tranquility, minutes from downtown Harrisonburg.

Shenandoah Valley:

They’ve got it made in the mountains A WEEKEND GETAWAY TO THE SHENANDOAH – JUST TWO HOURS FROM OUR NATION’S CAPITAL – REVEALS A SLICE OF ANOTHER LIFE. HERE TALENTED ARTISANS AND FREE SPIRITS ARE TUCKED ON BOTH SIDES OF VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, PURSUING THEIR CRAFT WHILE LIVING THE DREAM.

i Make reservations for lodging and/or vintner dinners at www. goshenandoah.com. i Cabins and campsites are also available in Shenandoah National Park.

Copper Fox Distillery (9 River Lane, Sperryville), resides beyond an unassuming exterior in the River District. Here Rick Wasmund cooks up American single malt whiskey, one batch at a time. A tour of the works gives you a glimpse behind the scenes and a peek inside Rick’s brain. You’ll follow tales of his adventures – from inspiration through internship and up to the

Central Coffee Roasters (11836 Lee Highway, Sperryville) perks just the right brew to start the day. Margaret Rogers roasts beans gathered from the furthest reaches of the world while pursuing her artistic endeavors as a printmaker. And she’s brought coffee to an art form, as well. Trail mixes and granola are also available, and you may want to buy some to nibble on when hiking Old Rag – it rises to 3,268 feet in nearby Shenandoah National Park. Glassworks Gallery (11774 Lee Highway, Sperryville) is a visual treat. First of all, any place with a bright red suspension bridge is wicked cool. Step across the bridge – sans troll underneath –and into the world of glassblower Eric Kvarnes. In addition to bowls, vessels and jewelry by Kvarnes, the gallery features pottery, woodwork, metalwork, photography, poetry and stained glass by the artists of Oldway Art Center. The artful display of quilts on the front porch may lure you into Beech Spring Gift Shop (11600 Lee Highway), but one of the region’s largest quilt emporiums is so much more. This family-owned business has been around for five generations, purveying baskets, stained glass, Polish pottery, jewelry and jams to travelers on the way to the park.

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A sun-splashed deck overlooks Gadino’s vineyard and bocce courts.

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Resort (Mile 41.7) is undergoing extensive renovations while retaining the ambiance of the past century. Ask for one of the new rooms and enjoy completed updated baths and supercomfy beds. But don’t sleep in! Early birds hit the trail just after breakfast for hikes ranging from easy to challenging, with some leading up to waterfalls or into the forest. Pack plenty of water and wear proper shoes, even for a morning jaunt. Skyland’s Grab n’ Go packs box lunches for hikers.

Many of the rooms at Skyland Resort boast views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. production of a national award winner. Tours are given on-the-hour on Fridays and by appointment on other days; the distillery is closed on Sundays. Hop next door for tapas and traditional Spanish fare in the stylishly renovated barn dubbed Rappahannock Central. The laid-back vibe of El Quijote (3 Liver Lane), in a 1930s fruitpacking house, makes corrugated steel feel warm and fuzzy. Sharing Rappahannock Central is food for the soul in the galleries of River District Arts. This collective of more than a dozen artists working on-site bears more than a passing resemblance to Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory.

Big Meadows Lodge (Mile 51.2) was built in 1939 from stones cut out of Massanutten Mountain; wormy chestnut wood adds to the traditional coziness of the place. Nearby Byrd Visitor Center provides exhibits and trail maps, along with information on park activities. Moving on down to the western valley, a visit to White Oak Lavender Farm (5060 Newcomer Lane, Harrisonburg) lowers blood pressure and elevates spirits. A tour of the farm departs from the gift shop, where Zen-like tranquility fills the air along with heady scents and New Age music. White Oak’s menagerie is ridiculously cute. Pardoned turkeys, fluffy sheep and miniature horses share acreage with full-size equines and alpacas. Children

can enter the Rabitat and cuddle Flemish Giants, a docile breed of bunny. The farm tour lasts about an hour and includes the opportunity to pick 20 stems of lavender, so you can bring that peaceful, easy feeling home with you. Lavender usually blooms throughout the summer in Virginia. Call (540) 421-6345 before visiting for times of tours and an update on the status of the blooms. Headed back home the way you came? Detour off Lee Highway/Route 211 and wind down at Gadino Cellars (92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington). The expansive deck grants views of both the vineyards and the mountains, making this an optimal vantage point from which to survey this land of recreational opportunity. Inside you’ll sample Italian -inspired wines ranging from Pinot Grigio to Delfino Rosso. Just $7 gets you seven generous pours, along with happy talk about grapes in a tasting room that’s decorated with flags from Palio di Siena. As an added bonus, you’ll get to keep the glass as a souvenir of our whirlwind tour of the Shenandoah Region. v AUTHOR: Elaine Jean is a writer with a serious case of wanderlust. She and husband/photographer Paul experienced more than 80 day trips – ranging from the historic to the alcoholic – over a two-year period to produce “Carpe Weekend: 52 Day Trips and Adventures Near Washington, DC,” available on amazon.com.

Continuing west on Lee Highway/ Route 211 will bring you directly to the Thornton Gap entrance of Shenandoah National Park (Mile 31.5), where a pass may be purchased for $15. Humidity and heat peel away with the climb south on Skyline Drive. The park offers two lodges that combine rustic appeal with modern amenities: Skyland Resort and Big Meadows Lodge. Both feature tap rooms with live entertainment and dining rooms that serve regional dishes such as fried chicken and blackberry cobbler. Once a private mountain resort established in the late 1800s, Skyland

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Rick Wasmund’s flagship product is American single malt whiskey.

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BY LINDA BARRETT

Winery Wine Clubs Are the New “Must Belong”

Survey Results:

Most Important Factors when Considering Wine Club Membership 1. Discounts on wine/merchandise 2. Special tastings during winery visits 3. Access to special wines 4. Discounts on or free shipping 5. Personal contact with winery staff 6. Invitations to wine club events at the winery 7. Invitations to wine events in other cities –Source: Wine Market Council, 2014

I RECENTLY JOINED MY FIRST WINERY WINE CLUB, AND I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SPECIAL PRIVILEGES THIS MEMBERSHIP WILL AFFORD ME.

Wine clubs are the newest way to personally get involved with your favorite winery. Most, if not all, of Virginia’s wineries are now offering wine clubs that provide exclusive benefits that might include private tastings and uncorking events, discounts on bottle or case purchases, free wine tastings, winerybased events, off-site events, cocktail parties, wine dinners, evenings with the winemaker…the list goes on. Most offer no membership fees, and easy club cancellation policies. The key is choosing the right wine club for you.

Who’s Joining Wine Clubs?

57% of the Baby Boomer generation

23% of the Gen X 11% of the Millenials 9% age 68 or older

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• First, select a winery at which you really enjoy the wines. As a club member, you will be required to purchase a minimum amount. • Second, decide what is most important to you: is it the discounts, the social aspect, the VIP treatment, or the educational aspects of winemaking? • Third, ask your favorite wineries about what exclusive benefits they offer, their payment and pickup procedures, and their cancellation policy.

Wine Club Statistics Give the True Story According to the Wine Market Council’s 2014 statistics, wine clubs are becoming more popular: 30% of the winedrinking population surveyed belongs to one winery club, 20% to two, and 18% to three. Eight percent belong to seven or more winery wine clubs and those surveyed reported

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overwhelmingly that they were either “very satisfied” or “extremely satisfied” with their wine club choices. Just who’s joining? According to statistics, it’s the Baby Boomer generation (born 1946-1965) that’s dominating the wine club scene, with over 57% of those surveyed falling into that category, followed by 23% in the Gen X category (born 1966-1976, 11% Millennials (born 1977-1994), and 9% age 68 or older.

Wine Enjoyment Clubs Aside from winery wine clubs, there are other wine groups enthusiasts can join, including The Virginia Wine Club, a Meetup group for anyone interested in wine, whether new or an expert, part of a couple or single. Join and receive calendar notifications of where the group will be going next. Enjoy a fun afternoon eating lasagna at Naked Mountain Winery or barbeque at Hiddencroft Vineyards, enjoy a comedy show at Bogati Bodega or Notaviva, or gather at a member’s home for a winetasting challenge. These are just a few of the interesting outings planned by this group.

Wine Clubs are Attractive to Winery Owners Too Wine clubs are an attractive proposition to winery owners as well, and can substantially enhance customer service and sales, especially at small wineries where distribution channels are limited. With wine club members, owners can count on a certain number of sales in a given year. For most winery owners, the tasting room is the recruiting tool for wine club members. People stop in, enjoy the wines, and learn about membership. The trick for winery owners is to know their wine club members’ preferences, buying habits, age, and gender. This way the owners can develop interesting and engaging offerings to

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Here is what’s offered at a sampling of Virginia winery clubs: Prince Michel Winery offers five wine clubs, including ones for sweet wine, red, and white wine lovers. Pearmund Cellars offers exclusive access to their Library wines, new releases and special selections from the Craft Winery at Vint Hill, and free tasting coupons for your next visit. Greenhill Winery offers free tastings Friday through Sunday, exclusive invitations to release and other parties, access to join a wine trip to France, flexible wine selection, and private access to the historic Club House located on the estate. Trump Winery’s wine club offers three membership levels, a newsletter, access to special and new releases, and members-only special events, both at the Winery and other Trump properties. Gadino Cellars offers three membership clubs and an “adopt-abarrel” program. Participate in their yearly harvest event and receive a free one-year membership and other privileges.

not only attract wine club members, but keep them. Help them out by providing this information, if asked, whether in person, through an email survey, or other forms of contact. I’ve just received my first invitation from my wine club and am excited

Bull Run Winery offers The General’s Club. For a one-time registration fee you receive free tastings, wine glasses, access to their private Battlefield-view deck, and discounts. Naked Mountain Winery wine club offers private tasting events, interaction with the winemakers, and Pick-Up Parties upon the release of their semi-annual shipments. Rosemont of Virginia’s wine club offers wines hand-chosen by the winemaker, access to new releases and limited production runs, discounts, and discounts to Rosemont festivals and events. The Winery at La Grange offers regular and volume wine purchase discounts, plus discounts on merchandise and facility rentals, 50% off facility rental for your birthday, and a bottle of their Reserve Sparkling Wine when you join, for a small onetime membership fee. Stone Tower Winery’s Tower Cru Wine Club offers a complimentary tour of the vineyards and facilities, discounts on all wine purchases, and two wine tasting tickets with each quarterly shipment. to meet some of the other members and enjoy my first wine shipment. VIP treatment? That’s for me. v RESOURCES The Virginia Wine Club Meetup, www.meetup.com/ wine-16/ AUTHOR: Linda Barrett is the wine editor for Viva Tysons and owner of All the Buzz, providing corporate writing, www.allthebuzz.net.

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BY KEITH LORIA

From Moscow

With Cabinetry SAYING THAT CONSTRUCTION AND HOME DESIGN IS IN THE BLOOD OF NOUVEL KITCHEN AND BATH OWNER ANDREY VERETENOV IS SOMETHING OF AN UNDERSTATEMENT. THREE GENERATIONS OF HIS GRANDPARENTS WERE WOOD WORKERS IN RUSSIA AND HE GREW UP WATCHING THEM AND LEARNING FROM THE BEST.

“My father is also a construction worker and I have been around the construction business all my life,” Veretenov says. “I moved from Moscow in 1996 when I was 16 years old and went to university in D.C., and even though I didn’t plan to be a construction worker all my life, ended up in the construction business.” Veretenov graduated college with a business management degree and in 2005 opened Remington Construction, a business that has been well respected in the Tysons area for almost a decade. When that business took off, he decided to expand with his own kitchen and bathroom design story.

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“I have been doing kitchen and bathroom remodeling in this area since 2005,” he says. “I noticed a lack of contemporary designs here and that’s why I opened the store, to bring contemporary design options to those in Tysons.” Today, Nouvel Kitchen and Bath represents several European manufacturers in the US market, offering both contemporary lines of kitchen and bathroom furniture as well as unique tile and countertops from US suppliers. “I really like design. I started with residential construction and was doing a lot of the designing for the clients

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Veretenov says the store offers an option for everyone, regardless of the price level, and expectation. To stay up on the latest and greatest products for the store, Veretenov travels to kitchen and bath shows around the globe. In the past few months he has gone to Las Vegas and Milan and talked with many companies about the trends occurring.

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Recently, Nouvel Kitchen & Bath won the 2014 Best Kitchen Display award at the Marketplace Events Home Show and a visit to the showroom is all you need to understand the artistry that those working in the store possess. His staff includes some of the area’s best designers and architects, some with as much as 30 years experience in the field, and they are always happy to help.

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myself,” Veretenov says. “There was a need for mid-grade entry into cabinetry and styles price-wise. At the time, there were only high-end suppliers.”

Nouvel Kitchen and Bath offers functional and ergonomic designs, with its core product categories of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, as well as a unique selection of tile and countertops. The design center, located at 8466B Tyco Road in Vienna is an inspiration to those homeowners, builders, architects and designers that seek cutting edge modern solutions for every budget and application. “Designing or redesigning spaces is always fascinating to me,” Veretenov tells us. “This is something I enjoy and we offer high-end cabinetry at affordable pricing because we deal directly with the manufactures.”

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Nouvel Kitchen and Bath is now the exclusive dealership for Canti and the South American line Milestone Trends, both fitting the contemporary mode. “Initially I started with these two lines but I saw that people still needed different options—classical, low-grade, builder-grade, higher-grade—so I started working with a couple of Canadian lines that offer custom-built cabinetry,” he says. “I am trying to follow every trend coming out to the market to get what’s best for my customers.”

“People usually come to the store and know what they want style wise— classical or traditional design—and our designers talk with them and help them with their dream, sometimes showing them options that they never expected,” he explains. “By showing them different designs and all the options available that can be achieved in their space, we help them with making their home as perfect as can be.” v AUTHOR: Keith Loria is a freelance writer who writes regularly about sports, business, entertainment, and the arts. When he’s not writing, the Oakton work-athome dad can be found playing with his daughters Jordan and Cassidy.

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EDITING: It’s Not Just for Writing BY LEIGH MACDONALD

DO YOU RECALL THE LAST TIME YOU HEARD SOMEONE SAY SOMETHING THAT MADE THE ROOM GO STILL? THE COMMENT THAT RESULTED IN A PINDROP-MOMENT . . .. OR PERHAPS YOU HAVE A RECENT MEMORY OF SOMEONE UTTERING AN OFF-HAND REMARK, CAUSING THOSE NEARBY TO RAISE AN EYEBROW OR OFFER A SUBTLE SIGH.

It happens all the time, right? Yes, it does, but perhaps it wouldn’t be so common if we remembered to self-edit with greater regularity. When I was little girl, I enjoyed summer visits with my very Southern grandmother. She was an incredibly loving person, and as a second-grade teacher for three decades, she managed to be firm without anyone even realizing it. She had a presence about her, a kindness that surrounded her like an aura. She passed away suddenly nearly twenty years ago, but I can still close my eyes and hear her — with that beautiful Southern accent — saying, “Leigh, if you don’t have something nice to say, you shouldn’t say anything at all.” And she meant it. A few weeks back, someone made a flippant remark that I immediately wanted to un-hear. It was a thoughtless comment about the appearance of someone precious to me, and I so wished the speaker had taken a moment to think before she spoke. The comment has lingered in my mind for several weeks, and it has prompted me time and again to recall my grandmother’s advice about thinking before speaking. I am not suggesting that we should completely forego candor in the interest of being nice. Indeed, there are many instances when we should say things that are honest or unpopular. But given technology and our ability to communicate instantly with nearly anyone in the world, it seems to me that the notion of “think before you speak” has broad applicability. Put another way, it’s okay to speak your mind, but sometimes — maybe even oftentimes — we should remember my sweet grandmother’s advice and take a brief moment to self-edit before we speak. v AUTHOR: Leigh Macdonald is a hockey mom, magazine columnist and a former NHL cheerleader. She’s also a former law professor and the founder of NiceShoesNoDrama.com. She appears regularly on air as a style expert for all of Washington, D.C.’s major network news stations. Leigh is an active volunteer in her Northern Virginia community where she lives with her husband and two children. She has an affinity for beautiful shoes, white chocolate, authentic smiles and smart girlfriends.

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at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Kirsten was the service chair for the American Student Dental Association, and an active volunteer for Give Kid’s a Smile Day, the American Academy of Women Dentist’s Free Clinic and the Huntridge Homeless Clinic. She continued her studies at an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Kirsten Lee is looking forward to joining the Galleria team and continuing the legacy of providing exceptional and personalized care to the community.

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AESTHETIC MEDICAL CENTER Cosmetic treatments involving injections and lasers are medical procedures, and years of training are required to achieve optimal results. Trust a Medical Professional with your cosmetic treatments— Compromise Elsewhere.

Dr. Dennis Faludi of the Aesthetic Medical Center in Tyson’s Corner is well-respected in the field of Cosmetic Medicine for his extensive knowledge of both injectable and laser techniques. Dr. Faludi has years of experience in reconstructive orthopedic, hand, and microsurgery, in addition to several years of additional training in facial aesthetic procedures. His expertise in working with skin, soft tissue, nerves, small vessels, and bone allow him to provide outstanding care for patients seeking a new and vibrant cosmetic experience. At the Aesthetic Medical Center we strive to understand each patient’s needs and desires and work with you to determine the most appropriate treatments to achieve your goals. To insure the highest quality of care, Dr. Faludi performs every procedure himself; he works directly with you from your initial consultation through post-procedure follow-up visits. Call us today to schedule a complimentary initial consultation and evaluation. We look forward to meeting you!

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Dr. Wonsock Shin Maple Medical Group’s primary care practice, founded by Dr. Wonsock Shin (MD, MPH), is dedicated to promoting good health for all age groups, with a specialty in geriatrics. For the past sixteen years, Dr. Shin has been providing personalized and experienced care in Maryland and looks forward to helping patients in his new practice in Vienna. Dr. Shin is a board certified internist and geriatrician. SE RVICE S He is also the medical director at Western Maryland Health System (Frostburg) and The Lions Center for Internal Medicine Rehabilitation and Extended Care (Cumberland). Geriatric Medicine

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ASTORIA LASER CLINIC AND MED SPA Dr. Jules Feledy is a specialist in both Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, particularly known for his reconstructive plastic surgery expertise in breast reconstruction, melanoma and skin cancer procedures. Specialties include VASER Liposuction with fat grafting, breast augmentation and abdominoplasty. An award-winning, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jules Feledy is consistently list among the area’s “Top Doctors.”

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HAN & AHN, DMD, PC Han & Ahn is a comprehensive dental care center. Dr. Han and Dr. Ahn provide very unique dental care that most offices cannot offer. Dr. Han is a comprehensive dentist who has dual specialty degrees in periodontics (implants) and periodontal prosthesis. Dr. Ahn is a certified orthodontist who oversees all orthodontic care. Together, they will offer the most comprehensive dental care you deserve. Dr. Han is a graduate of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD). He then went on to receive specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania and achieved dual certificates in both

Periodontics (implants) and Periodontal Prosthesis (Advanced Restorative, Cosmetic dentistry), graduating as the top resident of the year and the graduation speaker. This combined dual specialty program is the only one in the world that truly combines multiple-disciplines in dentistry (cosmetic, restorative & periodontics, i m p l a n t dentistry).

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ARLINGTON RESTAURANTS METRO 29 4711 Lee Highway, Arlington 703.528.2464 metro29diner.com When two families came together to open a New York style diner restaurant in Arlington, the result was a delicious success. Metro 29 began serving its immense portions of American favorites in 1995. The idea was to create a menu that offered something for everyone, and an ambiance that welcomed families and couples, friends and colleagues. The mission continues to focus on providing quality food, prompt service and a warm, easy going dining experience. $

FALLS CHURCH RESTAURANTS 2941 RESTAURANT 2941 Fairview Park Dr. Falls Church 703-270-1500 www.2941.com Nestled in a corner of an office building off the Beltway, 2941 offers an upscale casual dining experience in a cozy, open setting. Chef Bertrand Chemel creates succulent dishes with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. $$$ ARGIA’S 124 N. Washington St, Falls Church 703.534.1033 www.argias.com Nestled in the heart of downtown Falls Church, Virginia, Argia’s is a family owned and operated restaurant that provides an opportunity to experience authentic, world class Italian cuisine in a cozy, relaxing ambiance. Always alive with friends and families enjoying both single and family size dishes, this is a Falls Church dining destination. CELEBRITY DELLY 7263-A Arlington Blvd. Falls Church 703-572-9002 www.celebritydeliva.com Founded more than 38 years ago, this New York-style deli offers an extensive menu with triple-decker sandwiches, subs, and homemade potato knish. Chuck Rossler knows his corned beef. Look for genuine New York Style deli sandwiches, half-done pickles, Dr. Brown’s sodas, and Fox’s U-Bet syrup. The Real McCoy. $

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CLARE AND DON’S BEACH SHACK 130 North Washington St., Falls Church 703-532-9283 www.clareanddons.com Located next to the State Theater in the heart of the City of Falls Church, Clare and Don’s brings the beach to landlocked Northern Virginia. This hot spot offers trivia on Wednesdays and live music on weekends and a menu with summer favorites like gator tail and jambalaya. $

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DOGFISH HEAD ALE HOUSE 6220 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 703.534.3342 www.dogfishalehouse.com Dogfish Head Ale House has omfortable, casual surroundings and service, tasty and unique wood-grilled food, and the craftbrewed Dogfish ales. Great selection of yearround beers plus all the seasonal and special release beers. For food selections, you’ll find half-pound burgers, steaks, pizza, and salmon. DOGWOOD TAVERN 132 West Broad St., Falls Church 703-237-8333 www.dogwoodtavern.com The creators of Ragtime and William Jeffrey’s Tavern is described as a “celebration of the Old Dominion,” which offers steaks, seafood, pasta, and burgers. The tavern offers live music on weekends. $$ DUANGRAT’S 5878 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 703-820-5775 www.duangrats.com For more than 25 years, co-owners Ed and Pookie Duangrat have been serving signature Thai dishes. Some of these dishes include chicken and Chinese sausage gumbo and lemongrass chicken. Their Thai Tapas Lunch offers Thai and Asian small plates on weekends. $$ EDY’S CHICKEN AND STEAK 5420 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 703-820-5508 Edy Durnovsek’s secret recipe combines flavors of Thailand with those of Peruvian rotisserie spices to create a delicious chicken. Peruvian Chicken, Steak a la Brasa, and sandwiches are just a few items to try on the menu.

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“Salute!” Sergio Domestici and the Bonaroti family invite you to explore the joy of classic Italian Cuisine and their award-winning wines and service. A Votre Sante! Since 1982, Sergio Domestici’s classic Italian cuisine has received acclaim from all major magazines and critics in the Washington Metro area. Warm and romantic, Bonaroti’s is a favorite of Italian fine dining patrons and enjoys the praise of visiting dignitaries and the stars.

Open on Sundays for dinner featuring half-priced wines by the bottle.

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ELEPHANT JUMPS THAI RESTAURANT, FALLS CHURCH 8110-A Arlington Blvd. 703-942-6600 www.elephantjumps.com Elephant Jumps offers an extensive menu with more than 100 dishes including croissant green curry chicken sandwiches, burrito satay chicken, and crispy salmon salad. Diners are sure to find classic Thai dishes as well as hardto-find Thai dishes. $$ HAANDI FINE INDIAN CUISINE 1222 West Broad St. Falls Church 703-533-3501 www.haandi.com Northern and Southern cooking traditions incorporated into fragrant kabobs, curries, biryani, and vegetarian classic dishes make Haandi one of the region’s stars of Indian cuisine. A lunch buffet is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. $$ HONG KONG PALACE RESTAURANT 6387 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 703-532-0940 Hong Kong Palace offers some of the most authentic Chinese dishes in the area. Dan-dan noodles, tea-smoked duck, and sesame balls

with bean paste are some of the items on the menu. $ IDYLWOOD GRILL & WINE BAR 2190 Pimmit Dr, Unit B, Falls Church 703.992.0915 www.idylwoodgrill.com There is always something special about a good neighborhood restaurant. Idylwood Grill’s welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and fine cuisine is a welcome addition to our area’s casual dining scene. It may be hard to choose from their menu of seafood, pastas, steaks, veal, salads, and more.

JV’S RESTAURANT 6666 Arlington Blvd. Falls Church 703-241-9504 www.jvsrestaurant.com JV’s has been around for 60 years. A local institution. JV’s is the place to be for live music, homemade chili, and cold beer. $$

IRELAND’S FOUR PROVINCES 105 West Broad Street, Falls Church 703.534.8999

LA CARAQUENA 300 West Broad St. Falls Church 703-533-0076 www.lacaraquena.com Chef and owner Raul Claros shares his family’s recipes with Latin American flavor. Comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere where diners can take free salsa lessons, enjoy mojitos, and eat pollo la caraquena, a Latinstyle baked chicken with black beans and white rice. $$

www.4psva.com Award-winning, Ireland’s Four Provinces offers as genuine an Irish experience as you can get on this side of the pond. Guinness as it’s meant to be poured and traditional Irish fare such as fish ‘n chips, corned beef and cabbage, Irish bangers, and Gaelic entertainment.

LITTLE SAIGON RESTAURANT 6218-B Wilson Blvd. Falls Church 703-536-2633 www.littlesaigoncuisine1.com Little Saigon brings a taste of Vietnam to Falls Church. This restaurant has an extensive menu of Thai classics as well as a solid wine list. $

The Seasons 52 menu is seasonally-inspired with the fresh appeal of the farmer’s market. We use natural cooking techniques such as wood-fire grilling, brick-oven cooking and caramelizing vegetables to let the natural flavors shine through. The result is great tasting, low-calorie, yet highly satisfying food that just so happens to be good for you!

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OPEN KITCHEN 7155 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 703.942.8148 openkitchen-dcmetro.com

Eat, Cook, and Entertain. Featuring a bistro where food and wine lovers gather to enjoy seasonally-inspired handmade food in our open kitchen. Diners will savor global and local wines, worldly cuisine, freshly roasted coffees, hand-blended teas in an environmentally-conscious establishment.

OPEN ROAD GRILL AND ICEHOUSE 8100 Lee Highway #300, Falls Church 571-395-4400 openroadmerrifield.com

Owned by the group that brings you Circa, Trio Grill, and The Italian Market and Deli, Open Road Grill and Icehouse is inspired by the owners’ love of cars, trucks, and motorcycles and Americana. A relaxed atmosphere with live music and extensive beer list awaits you. $$

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PANJSHIR RESTAURANT 924 West Broad St. Falls Church 703-536-4566

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PIE-TANZA 1216 West Broad St. Falls Church 703-237-0977 www.pietanza.com This family-friendly restaurant serves woodfired pizzas, calzones, subs, sandwiches, and more. Pie-tanza offers dine-in, carry-out, and catering options. $ PIZZERIA ORSO 400 South Maple Ave., Falls Church 703-226-3400 This casual, family-friendly restaurant features a handmade volcanic brick oven by Forno Napoletano, where Chef Will Artley and his staff bake pizzas made in the traditional Neapolitan style. $$ PUBLIC HOUSE NO. 7 6315 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 703-942-6383 www.publichouseno7.com Public House No. 7 serves favorite English dishes including Shepherd’s Pie, Lancashire hot pot, fish and chips, and bangers and mash, to name a few. There are also English brews, specialty cocktails, and wines to accompany your meal or to enjoy during live music on weekends. $$

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RED HOT AND BLUE EXPRESS 169 Hillwood Ave. Falls Church 703-538-6466 www.redhotandblue.com This outpost of the Rosslyn-based barbeque chain offers hickory smoked pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken, and catfish. Don’t miss their award-winning ribs. $ SAIGON CAFÉ 6286-B Arlington Blvd., Falls Church 703-237-1899 www.saigoncafe-va.com Saigon Cafe offers a warm and spacious environment. The restaurant specializes in Vietnamese dishes, including famous appetizers and entr ees from the central part of Vietnam. Saigon Café offers a wide variety of pho, noodles, soups, and rolls, as well as a extensive vegetarian menu. SEA PEARL 8191 Strawberry Ln, Falls Church 703.372.5161 www.seapearlrestaurant.com With the inspired creativity of Chef Sly Liao with the trend setting design of Studios Architecture to create Northern Virginia’s most memorable dining experience. Sea

Pearl’s menu includes seafood, salads, pasta, poultry, steak and more. Treat yourself to a great brunch on the weekend or early evening offerings during the week. SWEETWATER TAVERN 3066 Gatehouse Plaza, Falls Church 703-645-8100 www.greatamericanrestaurants.com/ Sweetwater The Merrifield outpost of this microbrewery serves handcrafted seasonal brews, burgers and ribs, and fresh seafood, chicken and pasta. The restaurant offers seasonal outdoor dining. $$ TARA THAI 7501 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church 703.506.9788 www.tarathai.com The word “Tara”, commonly found in Thai folk literature, means water. Thus, our restaurant offers a unique and relaxing atmosphere, featuring a variety of underwater art for your dining pleasure. Our menu consists of authentic Thai cooking, using family recipes that have been handed down for generations. $

TRIO GRILL 8100 Lee Highway, Falls Church 703-992.9200 www.triomerrifield.com A signature cigar lounge, outdoor patio, and dining room await you at TRIO Grill. TRIO combines urban sophistication with the casual cool of a neighborhood grill. The menu offers delicious options from signature steaks to seasonal seafood, classic cocktails, and an extensive wine program. $$

FAIRFAX RESTAURANTS CHUTZPAH DELI 12214 Fairfax Town Center, Fairfax 703.385-8883 www.chutzpahdeli.com Matzoh ball soup like your grandma used to make? Chutzpah Deli has that, and more. This New York Jewish deli in Fairfax offers your favorites like rugalach, hamantaschen, linzer tarts, sandwiches, burgers, and more. You can top off your meal with real New York cheesecake and an egg cream made with Fox’s Ubet. $

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CYCLONE ANAYA’S 2911 District Ave. Ste. 170, Fairfax 703-992-9227

GREAT FALLS RESTAURANTS

L’AUBERGE 332 Springvale Rd, Great Falls 703.759.3800

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Founded by world-class wrestler Cyclone

BRX AMERICAN BISTRO 1025 Seneca Rd 703.433.9050 www.brixgreatfalls.com

Anaya and his wife Carolina, this restaurant

BRX offers Great Falls and neighboring

offers homemade Mexican food, margaritas,

communities a place where you can take your

ceviche, and all types of tacos. You can be

family or meet with your friends for some

www.laubergechezfrancois.com Located in Great Falls, L’Auberge offers a flavorful and beautiful array of French cuisine. Choose from their delectable french onion soup, or a sampling of their classic appetizers. Enjoy the quaint and cozy atmosphere where you’ll feel like you just

sure to find something for everyone on

quality time and good food and drinks. $$

stepped into the heart of France. $$$

DANTE RISTORANTE 1148 Walker Rd. Great Falls 703-759-3131

MCLEAN RESTAURANTS

Located in the Mosaic District, this is the first D.C. area outpost of this Texas legacy.

their menu. $$ DOLCE VELOCE 10826 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax 703-385-1226 dolceveloce.com

Stop at a bar along the piazza in sunny Sardinia, or linger at a trattoria in Venice’s San Marco Square and you will be invited to experience cicchetti (chi-KET-tee), small plates or side dishes from the legendary cuisine of Italy. Now you can also enjoy cicchetti closer to home, at Dolce Veloce. These small plates offer a variety of flavors, from seafoods,

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Italian born chef Giuseppe Di Benigno serves comfort foods from his hometown in Italy. The menu includes Italian favorites like pastas, osso buco alla Milanese, and Giuseppe’s signature seafood soup. Dante offers an extensive wine list with plenty of reds and whites to choose from. $$$

AMOO’S HOUSE OF KABOB 6271 Old Dominion Dr, McLean 703-448-8500 www.amoosrestaurant.com Amoo’s House of Kabob offers Persian cuisine in the heart of McLean. Amoo’s specialties include baghali polo, with lima beans and rice tossed in a dill and lime reduction, and zereshk polo, which is also called “the dish of kings.” Amoo’s also offers a variety of kabobs and Persian dishes. Carry out is available for larger orders. $$

salumes and salads to skewered meats, risotto and Mediterranean plates of olives and cheese. MATCHBOX VINTAGE PIZZA BISTRO 2911 District Ave. Fairfax 571-395-4869 www.matchboxmerrifield.com

This outpost of the popular D.C. pizza chain is located in the Mosaic District, close to the Dunn Loring Metro. Fresh ingredients comprise their salads, appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, and entrees. A cool, laid-back atmosphere with exposed brick walls and beams that make you feel as though you’re in a loft. $$ SANTINI’S NEW YORK STYLE DELI 2975 Chain Bridge Rd. Oakton 703-766-6666 www.mysantinis.com

If you’re looking for a good corned beef and pastrami with Provolone, this is your place. Santini’s brings a taste of New York to the D.C. suburbs. Santini’s has a variety of subs and sandwiches and New York Style pizzas. $

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(Appetizer) Skewered grilled chicken served with peanut sauce

TOM KA GAI (Soup)

Slices of chicken breast cooked in coconut milk, lemon grass and Galangal

PAD PIK KING (Entree)

Beef, chicken, pork or shrimp sauteed with curry paste and string beans, sprinkled with Kafﬁr lime leaves

YOUNG COCONUT CUSTARD PIE (Dessert)

Homemade Thai-Style coconut pie

ASSAGGI OSTERIA 6641 Old Dominion Dr, McLean 703-918-0080 www.assaggiosteria.com Domenico Cornacchia, chef/proprietor of Assaggi Osteria, taps into ages of ancestral Italian cooking each time he steps into his kitchen and brings a rich love of the cuisine that he so skillfully nurtured through the years. For those who love Italian cuisine, Assaggi Osteria features numerous appetizers, large salads, homemade pastas, fresh seafood, veal and scrumptious beef. Assaggi Osteria sources whole fresh fish from worldwide sustainable sources, offering the finest bounty the sea has to offer. Produce is purchased from local farms, and all desserts are homemade. $$ BENNIGAN’S 8201 Greensboro Dr. McLean 703-288-3232 www.bennigans.com Bennigan’s is one of the latest restaurants to open in Tysons Corner, offering pub fare with a beer, wine, and cocktail menu. Gourmet burgers, soup and salad combos, and sandwiches make for good lunch or dinner fare. BOSS HOG’S 6811 Elm St., McLean 703-821-1869 www.bosshogssmokebbq.com This popular local spot offers weekend brunch favorites like blueberry pancakes, bananas Foster French toast, and Andouille-stuffed omelets. Their smoked brisket, pork, and chicken are must-try dishes. $$ BOULEVARD CAFE & CATERING 8180 Greensboro Dr, McLean 703.883.0557 www.boulevardcafecatering.com Think of Boulevard when planning office celebrations, sales and breakfast meetings, office holiday parties, home celebrations, and last-minute occasions. Breakfast, cold luncheon buffets, entrée salads, hot entrées, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts.

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BUSARA THAI CUISINE 8142 Watson St. McLean 703-356-2288 www.busara.com/ty-main Busara is an inviting place to enjoy Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients prepared by experienced chefs. Diners can enjoy their lunch or dinner in a modern dining room. Entrees like ka pow chicken and pad Thai

and soups and salads comprise their extensive lunch and dinner menus. CAFÉ DELUXE 1800 International Drive West, McLean 703-761-0600 www.cafedeluxe.com Café Deluxe combines the charm of a neighborhood restaurant with the energy of a European eatery. This restaurant offers brunch, lunch, and dinner menus combining traditional fare with menu favorites. $$ CAFÉ OGGI 6671 Old Dominion Dr, McLean 703.442.7360 www.cafeoggi.com For over 22 years, Café Oggi has reflected a pure and newfound combination of Italy’s old world sophistication with McLean’s contemporary novelty. With authentic preparations in an inviting and warm atmosphere, Café Oggi aims to please. Pasta, fresh fish, succulent veal, a notable wine list, and more. CAFÉ TATTI FRENCH BISTRO 6627 Old Dominion Dr. 703-790-5164 www.cafetatti.com This French bistro brings diners classic French dishes including vichyssoise, quiche Lorraine, filet with béarnaise sauce, and flounder belle meuniere. Closed Sundays. $$ CAPRI 6825-K Redmond Dr. 703-288-4601 www.caprimcleanva.com Chef Beatrice Zelaya serves classic Italian dishes just like nonna used to make. This family-friendly restaurant offers a cozy dining atmosphere. Sip on a glass of red or white wine as you enjoy insalata Caprese, gnocchi, or vitello alla parmagiana. EL TIO 1433 Center Street, McLean 703.790.1910 www.eltiogrill.com Try tasty Tex-Mex with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole on every plate. El Tio features grilled chorizo enchiladas, sizzling camarones brochette fajitas and a wide selecetion of chimichangas. $

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EVO BISTRO 1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean 703.288.4422

J. GILBERT’S

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A wonderful tapas and wine bar where friends can meet and share small plates, laughter, and, of course, wine. Wine selections are available through their “enomatic” wine system, so you can choose that perfect bottle

6930 Old Dominion Dr. McLean 703-893-1034

For nearly 15 years, J. Gilbert’s has offered premium wood-fired steaks and seafood. Although this American restaurant has plenty to offer in beer, wine, steaks, and seafood,

from their wine list. The Mediterranean–

J. Gilbert’s also offers a vegetarian menu and

influenced tapas are exquisite. Salads, seafood,

gluten-free menu. $$$

grilled meats, and lamb chops! FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR 1960 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean 703-442-8384

JOE’S SIMPLY AMAZING BURGERS 6710 Old Dominion Dr. McLean 703-288-0288 www.joesburgersmclean.com

www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Burgers are made with all-natural and locally

Inspired by the passion for steak and wine

sourced black Angus beef, lamb, bison, and

dinners, Fleming’s offers a list of 100 wines by

Spanish chorizo sausage. Their specialty

the glass and an extensive selection of USDA

burgers are for the truly adventurous. $$

Prime steaks and fresh seafood. Seasonal ingredients are showcased on the menu. GREENBERRY’S COFFEE CO. 6839 Redmond Dr. McLean 703-821-9500

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LEBANESE TAVERNA 1840 International Dr. McLean 703-847-5244 www.lebanesetaverna.com Lebanese Taverna offers the best in Middle Eastern cuisine. Sample kalamar, falafel, and baba ganoush small plates, or try one of the seven types of hommus in their hommus bar. Lebanese Taverna offers seating for parties small and large, as well as an outdoor café with a fountain and plenty of al fresco dining. $$ MOBY DICK HOUSE OF KABOB 1500 Cornerside Blvd 703-992-7500 mobysonline.com Moby Dick’s has terrific, healthy, wholesome and fresh fast food— perfect for a quick lunch or dinner fix. Try their “kabob-ekubideh,” which is ground sirloin seasoned with onion and herbs and wrapped around a skewer for grilling. Succulent, juicy meat with rice are served with your choice of yogurt cucumber sauce, shirazi salad or fresh herb as well as 1/2 a piece of bread. This could become an addiction. $

Voted 100 Very Best Restaurants 2012, 2013

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This Charlottesville-based coffee roaster’s local outpost is a popular spot for McLean

– Washingtonian

residents. Friendly staff members serve a variety of coffee blends like Sumatra Mandheling and Java Blawan Estate alongside delicious pastries. $ HARTH AT HILTON MCLEAN TYSONS CORNER 7920 Jones Branch Dr. McLean 703-761-5131 www.Harthrestaurant.com

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O’MALLEY’S PUB 1960 Chain Bridge Rd. McLean 703.893.2100 www.omalleyspub.com/tysons O’Malley’s Pub is the perfect place to watch the Redskins games on one of their 12 TVs and grab a beer with your friends. Diners can snack on pub favorites like spinach and artichoke dip, calamari, chicken tenders, wings, and nachos. $$ PAUL BAKERY TYSONS GALLERIA 2001 International Dr. 1856G, McLean 571-447-5600 http://www.paul-usa.com/ PAUL Bakery brings a taste of France to Tysons Galleria. This upscale bakery offers French breads, sandwiches, pastries, and of course, tea and coffee. $ ROCCO’S ITALIAN RETAURANT 1357 Chain Bridge Road # A McLean, VA 22101 703.821.3736 An institution in McLean, Virginia, family owned and operated Rocco’s has been serving up Italian Delights and the area’s best Pizza for over 30 years. From fried Calamari to genuine “Brick-Oven Pizza”, you can find your favorites at Rocco’s. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Catering too! SEASONS 52 7863L Tysons Corner, McLean 703-288-3852 www.seasons52.com Seasons 52 gives diners a fresh dining experience using natural cooking techniques to let the flavors shine. With all of their menu items being under 475 calories, it’s a great place to dine if you’re eating a healthy diet. Menus based on the flavors of the seasons, flavorful wines, and delectable mini desserts are a real treat for diners. $$ SILVER DINER 8101 Fletcher St. McLean 703-821-5666 www.silverdiner.com/restaurants/tysons This location gives back to the community with its partnership with WolfTrap Elementary. Curbside carryout available. $

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STAR NUT GOURMET 1445 Laughlin Ave, McLean, VA 22101 703-749-9090 www.starnutgourmet.com The most exquisite fancy food gift store in the Washington, D.C. area, Star Nut Gourmet’s high standard of quality products and unique packaging has given us our

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very special reputation.Their comfortable café exudes with old world charm and casual elegance. The menu reflects international flavors and offerings including Europe’s #1 coffee. Close your eyes and you’ll feel you’re experiencing days gone by. $ THE CAPITAL GRILLE 1861 International Dr. McLean 703-448-3900 www.thecapitalgrille.com The Capital Grille at Tysons Corner offers classic steakhouse fare like the Filet Oscar, served with lump crabmeat and drizzled with house-made Bearnaise sauce, and fresh seafood dishes. Grab a drink at the bar and try the Grille’s Signature Cheeseburger with Parmesean Truffle Fries. $$$ THE PALM RESTAURANT 1750 Tysons Blvd. McLean 703-917-0200 www.thepalm.com/Tysons-Corner The Palm is notorious for its prime aged steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, and Italian classics. For those who want a nibble, The Palm offers bite-sized gourmet comfort food in their Prime Bites Menu, including mini broiled crabcakes with mango salsa and remoulade and calabrese flatbread. $$$

are among the fare offered at this restaurant meant to be a place to meet with friends, family, or coworkers. FOUR SISTERS RESTAURANT 8190 Strawberry Ln., Merrifield 703-539-8566 www.foursistersrestaurant.com For 20 years, the Lai family has been serving an extensive menu of home-style Vietnamese dishes. The restaurant offers a gluten-free menu and MSG-free menu, with favorites like pho, Vietnamese rice crepes, and a wide range of vegetarian selections. $$ OVVIO OSTERIA 2727 Merrilee Dr. Merrifield 703-573-2161 www.ovvioosteria.com Inspired by the cuisine of Calabria, Ovvio Osteria offers authentic Italian antipasti, pizzas, pastas, and entrees using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Chef Chris Watson and his team offer dishes including grilled Portuguese Octopus, white bean bruschetta, olive oil poached and braised Amish chicken, and pappardelle and wild boar. Grab a glass of wine, relax, and enjoy. $$

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PASSION FIN Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar 2750 G Gallows Rd.. Merrifield, VA 22180 703.204-2969

Newly added dining experience in the Halstead District. Elegant, yet comfortable dining experience with full Asian inspired menu, Sushi, Sake and full stocked bar for getting together with friends. The cuisine is wonderful. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner. $$

VIENNA RESTAURANTS ANITA’S 521 E. Maple Ave. Vienna 703-255-1001 www.anitascorp.com

This local chain offers New Mexico style Mexican food in the D.C. area for nearly 40 years. Anita’s offers breakfast, lunch, and dinners. $$

VINO VOLO 1782 International Drive McLean (703) 506-6785 www.vinovolotysons.com Vino Volo staff hand picks their wines from around the world and puts them on a simple taste graph, helping diners determine their favorites. Start off your meal with their cheese and charcuterie and take your pick from mouthwatering small plates. The freshest ingredients are used to make their dishes, like their truffled penne with white cheddar, smoked gouda, truffle oil, and toasted bread crumbs.

MERRIFIELD RESTAURANTS BLACKFINN AMERIPUB 2750 Gallows Road, Merrifield 703-207-0100 www.blackfinnameripub.com Located two blocks south of the Dunn Loring Metro, the only D.C. location of Blackfinn Ameripub specializes in craft beers and signature cocktails. Blackfinn Ameripub offers American food with a twist. Flatbreads, salads, burgers, and sandwiches (called “handhelds”)

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BAZIN’S ON CHURCH 111 Church St, Vienna 703.255.7212

BJ’S BREWHOUSE 8027 Leesburg Pike Vienna 703-356-7305 www.bjsbrewhouse.com Located in the heart of Tysons Corner, BJ’s is the ultimate place to unwind after a long day. Start off with avocado egg rolls, Thai shrimp lettuce rolls, or calamari, or try their wings or flatbread pizzas. BJ’s is known for their variety of signature deep dish pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and light menu. Of course, you can’t forget their handcrafted beer. $$

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Set on historic Church Street in the heart of Vienna, Bazin’s on Church continues to exceed the expectations of the town’s discriminating diners. Chef Patrick Bazin’s modern American cuisine is simply extraordinary. Stop in for a drink at the bar or a delicious meal in their comfortable and casual dining area. Reservations are strongly recommended.

g Experience the Pleasures of Ancestral Italian Cooking in the Heart of McLean, Virginia

(703)918-0080

www.AssaggiOsteria.com 6641 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, VA 22101

BLACKFINN AMERIPUB 2750 Gallows Rd, Vienna 703.207.0100 blackfinnameripub.com

Blackfinn Ameripub™ is a new generation of the classic American pub, a lively restaurant and bar that offers the affordable, crave-able American food our guests want to eat. Served by great people in a high-energy atmosphere, alongside an extensive list of craft beers and signature cocktails. BRIX & ALE IN THE SHERATON 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna 703.448.1234 www.brixandale.com

Diners can choose an old-school favorite or try a traditional dish that’s been updated to reflect a modern take on classic comfort food while wine enthusiasts will marvel in our state of the art wine preservation system that allows guests to sample different wines from numerous vineyards. Brix & Ale also features handcrafted cocktails which are artfully prepared with the freshest ingredients. $ CAFE RENAISSANCE 163 Glyndon St SE, Vienna 571.938.3311 www.caferenaissance.com

Cafe Renaissance is an elegant restaurant in the true sense of Parisian tradition that is Vienna’s most sophisticated dining experience. Try Escargot Bourguignonne, Medallions of Monkfish with garlic, mushroom & white wine sauce, or Maryland Style Crab Cake with beurreblanc sauce. Visit Cafe Renaissance for the most romantic dinner in Northern Virginia. $$

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“ The taste of elegance.” 703.938.7777 421 Maple Ave E | Vienna, VA 22180 | www.maggiosvienna.com

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CHEF GEOFF’S 8045 Leesburg Pike Vienna 571-282-6003 www.chefgeoff.com

The Tyson’s Corner location of Chef Geoff Tracy’s restaurant chain offers a gluten free menu and a bacon bar with bacon nachos and chocolate pretzel cake with salty bacon. Businesspeople can be seen dining or enjoying a drink during lunch hour and dinner. Chef Geoff’s also offers a Sunday brunch and kid’s brunch. $$

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CHIMA BRAZILLIAN STEAKHOUSE 8101 Towers Crescent Dr. Vienna 703-639-3080 www.chima.cc Chima offers traditional Brazilian churrasco of more than 15 rotisserie meats, including filet, lamb, chicken, sausage, and fish. The salad bar also offers Brazilian and American staples. Bring the family along for a unique dining experience. $$

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CLYDE’S OF TYSONS CORNER 8332 Leesburg Pike, Vienna 703-734-1901 www.clydes.com/tysons Clyde’s offers authentic American dining with a menu featuring locally grown produce, hormone-free beef, and desserts made in-house. This restaurant, located in an Art Deco-inspired setting, features a brunch menu, bar menu, and raw bar. $$ I-THAI 8607 Westwood Center Dr, Vienna 703.992.7921 www.i-thairestaurant.com Taste authentic Thai cuisine and Sushi, where quality is never compromised at i-Thai in Tysons West. I-Thai has a delicious selection of Thai dishes served in a buffet-style format. Their talented chefs’ extensive knowledge and expertise are able to transform each dish with the perfect blend of herbs and spices into a delightful experience with the boldest and most genuine flavors possible. MAGGIO’S 421 Maple Ave E, Vienna 703.938.7777

An early dinner or basket to go from Maplewood Grill makes the evening that much more enchanting. Chef Paul is now offering a complete menu to accommodate any curtain time 7 days a week.

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www.maggiosvienna.com Specializing in Greek and Italian cuisine with American favorites, Maggio’s offers award winning Mediterranean selections such as Greek Festive Rotisserie Chicken, Classic Gyros, Souvlaki, Moussaka, Pita Wraps, and Falafel, as well as their popular Marinated Flame Broiled Lamb Chops, and Italian Specialties. Committed to healthy eating, they use only the freshest, high quality ingredients and cooking methods. $ MAPLE AVE 47 Maple Ave W, Vienna 703.319.2177 www.mapleaverestaurant.com Maple Ave Restaurant serves eclectic American cuisine in the heart of Vienna, blending American with Asian, Latin American, and French flavors and techniques. Ranging from fresh-grilled Bronzini to homemade Carnival Funnel Cake served with vanilla bean ice cream.

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TYSONS MAPLEWOOD GRILL 132 Branch Road, SE, Vienna 703.281.0070

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Offering a taste of authentic, fresh Thai cuisine, where quality is never compromised.

LUNCH BUFFET available every day

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www.maplewoodgrill.com The Maplewood Grill provides a blend of top rated food and beverage selections in a unique environment of artistry decor. The informal atmosphere is custom-tailored to combine good food with comfortable surroundings. The seasonal menus are created by our award winning Chef Paul. Live pianists are featured Wednesday through Saturday.

Paladar offers a delicious array of latin comfort food including six different kinds of soft tacos including slow braised duck, roasted pork, or blackened fish. Larger plates include grilled skirt steak churrasco and “Ocho Hora”braised short rib. And if you like rum or tequila, you’ve come to the right place! Choose from a selection of 50 rums and 15 tequilas. Paladar also offers mojitos, margaritas, sangrias and more. $$ PAZZO POMODORO 118 Branch Road SE, Vienna 703.281.7777

NEIGHBOR’S RESTAURANT 262 D Cedar Lane, Vienna 703.698.8010 neighborsrestaurantva.com Come in to watch soccer, football or basketball games. Featured games can be seen on their huge screen, visible from just about any seat in the restaurant. Enjoy karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant’s ambiance is relaxed and the service is professional with a goal to bring the best Persian and American cuisine experience for our customers. $$

pazzopomodoro.com Now open in the Danor Plaza in Vienna. Pazzo Pomodoro Pizzeria Cantina offers a Neapolitan inspired menu of made-fromscratch dishes that represent a modern, but traditional cuisine. In the words of Executive Chef Raffaele Mastromarino “Pazzo Pomodoro represents a different concept offering more authentic Italian meals.”

NEISHA THAI 8027 Leesburg Pike #110, Vienna 703-883-3588 www.neisha.net Come discover for yourself a gem of an experience, tucked away from the chaos of Tysons Corner. Neisha Thai’s elegant dining room and bar area features treasures from Thailand itself. Embedded in the exquisite gold leaf walls are glittering gemstones, serving as the backdrop for each decadent dish the menu has to offer. Just like each gem has its own unique attributes, so does each dish, with flavors often tantalizing in their unique combinations or comforting in their familiarity. $$

www.peking-express.com Love, love, love! Peking Express offers utstanding selections for lunch and dinner. Combination platters include egg roll and choice of soups, authentic appetizers, chicken, shrimp, and beef and pork selections, and the Fried Rice or Lo Mein is to die for!

NOSTOS 8100 Boone Blvd. Vienna 703-760-0690 www.nostosrestaurant.com Presenting a fresh take on Greek cuisine, Nostos offers fresh food in sharing-sized portions. Try one of their 50 different wines from different regions of Greece to complement your lunch or dinner. The menu showcases new and traditional Greek dishes, as well as fresh fish from the Mediterranean Sea. $$ PALADAR LATIN KITCHEN & RUM BAR 1934 Old Gallows Rd., Suite 110, Vienna 703-854-1728 www.paladarlatinkitchen.com/ locations/tysons-va

PEKING EXPRESS OF VIENNA 103 Center Street N #107, Vienna 703.281.2445

PLAKA GRILL 110 Lawyers Rd NW, Vienna 703.319.3131 www.plakagrill.com Established in 2007, the award-winning Plaka Grill offers authentic Greek cuisine in a cheerful cozy setting. Chef/Owner Peter Drosos along with his enthusiastic staff prepare several Greek specialties which are all made in-house from the finest, freshest ingredients available. The made-from-scratch signature “Plaka Gyro” is available exclusively at Plaka Grill in Vienna. RISTORANTE BONAROTI 428 Maple Ave E, Vienna 703.281.7550 www.bonarotirestaurant.com Warm and romantic, Bonaroti’s is a favorite of Italian fine dining patrons. Enjoy an extensive wine list, and culinary creations made of the freshest and finest ingredients from Italy. There is everything from calamari to antipasti dishes and entrées of seafood, veal, and lamb.

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SAKURA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE 8369 Leesburg Pike #10 Vienna 703-356-6444 www.sakurasteakhouse.com

Steak, seafood, and sushi are the name of the game at this Japanese steak house. The hibachi grill produces seafood, chicken and steak entrees and sides. There is a separate section for those only ordering sushi. For a traditional Japanese steakhouse experience, go here. $$ SHAMSHIRY 8607 Westwood Center Dr. Vienna 703-448-8883

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Since 1946, Woo Lae Oak offers a Korean dining experience with traditional cuisine. Dishes like bibimbap and Korean barbeque keep diners coming back. Be sure to go on Mondays for half-priced bottles of wine and on Tuesdays, Woo Lae Oak offers a prix fixe dinner for two. $$

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NORTHERN VIRGINIA’S HOT SUMMER WEATHER CALLS FOR LIGHT, FLAVORFUL DISHES. PALADAR LATIN KITCHEN & RUM BAR, TYSONS CORNER’S LATEST ADDITION, ANSWERS THAT CALL.

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar opened its doors in Tysons Corner in May, making it the second location in the D.C. metropolitan area. Paladar Latin Kitchen offers dishes embodying the sweet and savory cuisine of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Paladar’s namesake is a Cuban term for “small,” “intimate” restaurants people run out of their homes. Paladar emulates this hospitable, friendly atmosphere from the moment a diner walks through the door until she leaves. The restaurant is decorated in rich jewel tones and decorative mirrors and accents, transporting diners to the warm climate of Latin America. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable about Paladar’s numerous food and drink offerings. One thing Paladar is known for is its muddled mojitos made with fresh ingredients. My dining companions and I sampled the pomegranate ginger mojito, mango cilantro mojito, and traditional mojito. The mojitos were perfect for sipping along with our meals. The pomegranate ginger mojito is sweet, but not overly so, and the mango cilantro mojito is positively refreshing. If mojitos aren’t your style, Paladar’s rum bar boasts more than 50 types of rum. Paladar’s made-to-order guacamole and house-made salsas set it apart from other local Latin restaurants. Diners can choose traditional or spicy guacamole, but adventurous

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diners can choose the chef ’s inspiration, a special guacamole recipe which changes monthly. We sampled the chef’s inspiration, which had corn and sweet sauce that gave it a kick. The texture was perfect, and the flavors blended well. It was so good that one of my dining companions who is not typically a fan of guacamole enjoyed it. House-made salsas come in a variety of flavors. We sampled the Caribbean mango salsa, which was sweet and complimented our chips nicely. One thing to note: guacamole and salsa aren’t just served with your typical corn chips. Diners can also nosh on malanga, yucca, and plantain chips with their choice of dip. Diners looking for seafood dishes will find plenty to choose from. Paladar offers fresh ceviche tossed with vegetables in citrus or tomatobased marinades. The blackened fish tacos, consisting of adobo-rubbed tilapia with pickled onion and pineapple slaw, cabbage, and cilantro adobo aioli, were fresh and savory with just a hint of heat. Paladar also offers sandwiches like its Chimichurri chicken sandwich, which consists of marinated grilled chicken topped with perfectly cooked thick cut bacon, Chihuahua cheese, and housemade chimichurri sauce with thin-cut adobo sesasoned fries. Of course, the menu would be incomplete without Latin comfort food like braised beef ropa vieja, coconut curry vegetables, and Brazil’s national dish: feijoada stew with pork and chorizo sausage. Treat yourself to dessert with some pineapple rumsoaked upside down cake, churros, or mango tres leches cake. For those with special dietary needs, Paladar does offer plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options. If you’re looking for something different this summer, Paladar Latin Kitchen is a fabulous addition to the Tysons Corner area. Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar is located at 1934 Old Gallows Rd. in Vienna. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www. paladarlatinkitchen.com or call (703) 854-1728. v

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Stand Out Buffet Tysons Corner has no shortage of Thai restaurants. So how does a Thai restaurant stand apart from all the rest? Answer: a lunch buffet. I-Thai Restaurant and Bar offers the only Thai lunch buffet in Tysons Corner. Not only that, they offer a large menu full of curries, traditional Thai dishes, and so much more. Its menu boasts an extensive list of appetizers, including chicken satay with delectable peanut sauce and cucumber relish, and Thai salads and soups. Entrees range from kaprow to plentiful noodle dishes. Diners rave about the pad Thai and tom kha soup, which has mushrooms soaked in spicy coconut broth with a touch of galangal, lime leaves and lemon grass. Diners seeking popular Thai specialties can sample I-Thai’s signature dishes and seafood. I-Thai offers succulent seafood dishes like Basil Paradise with lightly dusted jumbo shrimp or lobster, steamed broccoli and crispy basil in a spicy brown sauce. The chicken Volcano is marinated Cornish game hen with exotic herbs and spices, served with spicy sour herb sauce and sticky rice. The Classic Thai Menu offers dishes that are super spicy, just like it is cooked in Thailand. This menu offers dishes like Sator Pad Goong, crispy duck, and country noodle soup. We sampled the Pad Ped Pha with chicken, the Pad Thai, the Sator Pad Goong, and Panang Curry. The Pad Ped Pha and Sator Pad Goong were listed as extra-spicy, but we requested the chef turn up the spice in these dishes to replicate the Thai spice, which the chef accommodated. Sator Pad goong is a popular dish from southern Thailand. Sator bean is a potent Thai herb, which, when fully grown, resembles lima beans with blunt ends. When cooked, the beans are crunchy with a potent bitter flavor. This dish featured sator beans stir-fried with minced pork, shrimp paste and Thai hot chili. Pad ped pha with chicken was cooked extremely spicy and made with eggplant, bamboo shoots, green beans, basil and pepper corn with curry paste. If you like kaprow chicken,

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be sure to try the pad ped pha for a similar dish that turns up the heat. Of course, we sampled curry. The Panang curry with fried tofu and vegetables was a delicious blend of coconut milk curry and vegetables, but not nearly as potent on the spice. And the Pad Thai, a classic Thai noodle dish, was made well with just the right amount of chicken. Dinner portions are huge, so you’ll have plenty of leftovers for the next day. If you’re not too full from dinner, be sure to try I-Thai’s selection of desserts. Mango and sweet sticky rice is the perfect complement to a spicy dinner. I-Thai caters to the post-work crowd, with happy hour drink specials from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily. Prices are reasonable, with most dishes under $15 for dinner and under $10 for appetizers, salads and soups. I-Thai also offers catering for large-scale events, and online ordering for delivery and carry out. If you’re looking to try something beyond Pad Thai, be sure to check out I-Thai. I-Thai is located at 8607 Westwood Center Dr. in Vienna. For more information or to make a reservation, call 703-992-7923 or visit i-thairestaurant.com.v AUTHOR: Jessie Biele is a freelance writer who enjoys sampling new dishes from the area’s best restaurants and writing about them. Her work has appeared in RunWashington magazine and Falls Church Patch. Her favorite cuisines are Thai and Mexican foods. Learn more about her at www. jessiebiele.com.

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COMFORT INN UNIVERSITY CENTER 11180 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA 22030

703-591-5900 Your morning breakfast is full of hot and delicious options, making breakfast at the Comfort Inn University Center the perfect way to start your day. Enjoy free, hot breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal, and more including your choice of hot waffle flavors! Local corporate travelers enjoy free transportation within a four-mile radius of the hotel which includes the nearby Metro station. All guest rooms include microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, irons, and ironing boards. Some rooms also feature whirlpools and kitchenettes.

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COURTYARD MARRIOT TYSONS CORNER 1960-A Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22102

703-790-0207 When visiting the nation’s capital, experience unmatched convenience and comfort at the Courtyard Tysons Corner Fairfax. Spacious accommodations include high-speed Internet and luxurious bedding. Their on-site restaurant, Fleming’s Steakhouse, offers international cuisine, and The Bistro is the perfect place for you to eat, drink, and connect. Whether it’s a business trip or vacation that brings you to the DC area, you’ll find luxurious accommodations here.

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CROWNE PLAZA TYSONS CORNER 1960 Chain Bridge Road McLean, Virginia 22102

703-893-2100 Enjoy the height of comfort in any of their 312 elegantly appointed, spacious, newly renovated guestrooms and suites. Each is accentuated with a variety of amenities that provide you with the coziness of home. The Crowne Plaza offers guests their choice of internet connection speeds to accommodate individual needs. Choose from a complimentary connection that is perfect for email and surfing the web to a fast connection, for a nominal fee, perfect for streaming movies or gaming.

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EMBASSY SUITES TYSONS CORNER 8517 Leesburg Pike,Vienna,VA 22182

703-883-0707 At Embassy Suites Hotels, guests are welcomed with free made-to-order breakfast each morning, and complimentary drinks and snacks for two hours every night. The comfortable two-room suites feature a separate bedroom and living area.

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GET COZY. GET COMFORTABLE. HILTON MCLEAN TYSONS CORNER 7920 Jones Branch Dr McLean, VA 22102

703-847-5000 Spacious guest rooms at Hilton hotel in McLean provide a comforting retreat with large work desks, motion-detector lighting, 37’’ flat-screen HDTVs, and WiFi. Upgrade to an Executive Room for complimentary continental breakfast and evening appetizers.

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RESIDENCE INN MARRIOT TYSONS CORNER 8616 Westwood Center Drive Vienna, VA 22182

703-893-0120 Delight in both small-town charms and modern amenities during your stay at the Residence Inn Tysons Corner. Their elegantly designed extended-stay hotel sits in a quiet community near one of the country’s quickest developing business centers, making for an ideal combination of location, convenience, and understated luxury. Newly renovated, their modern hotel offers easy access to the Washington, D.C. metro area.

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SHERATON PREMIER TYSONS CORNER 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

703-448-1234 Adjacent to the future Tysons-Spring Hill Road Metro Stop, the Sheraton Premiere offers a prime location in the heart of Tysons Corner. Fresh out of a multi-million dollar renovation, the hotel has been completely transformed with new enhancements and stylish décor. Their new lobby is equipped with the Link@Sheraton Cafe and new wine bar, part local pub Brix and Ale Restaurant.

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STAYBRIDGE SUITES 6845 Old Dominion Dr McLean, VA 22101

703-448-5400 Staybridge Suites is great for leisure travelers. The Washington, D.C. area provides entertainment by way of monuments, memorials, and museums, including the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington. The hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amenities make extended stay travelers feel at ease. Complimentary, 24-hour laundry facilities are available, as well as a fitness center where guests work out for free. An outdoor swimming pool and patio complete with barbecue grills are great for relaxing.

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THE WESTIN TYSONS CORNER 7801 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043

703-893-1340 The Westin Tysons Corner hotel offers 405 superbly comfortable guest rooms, each equipped with high speed internet access, a flat panel TV, 24-hour room service, and our signature bath amenities to help replenish your body. Enjoy the regionally-inspired delights of the culinary team in the BlueFire Grille, or relax after work in the BlueFire Lounge and enjoy one of their Unwind specials.

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Waist Not Want Not BY JUDY CAPLAN

Life is pretty crazy in Northern Virginia. We are always rushing to and fro: from home to work, work to workouts, kids to afterschool activities, to restaurants and evening events. This doesn’t even include all the normal running around doing errands, picking up dry cleaning, and grocery shopping. Take a look in your car. Is it filled with fast food wrappers, Starbucks cups, and empty water bottles? I am not condemning a dirty car. Mine is also filled with wrappers not to mention lots of mud and hay debris! Ever stop to think about all the resources we are foolishly wasting? Landfills and toxic waste seepage are a huge problem not only locally but nationally and worldwide. So even in the lazy, hazy days of summer which usually aren’t so lazy in NOVA, here are some easy suggestions to help conserve natural resources: 1. Carry reusable bags in the car - These bags are great for stopping at farmer’s markets and for grocery shopping. They are also good for gathering up all the paper and bottle debris that accumulate in the car. You can then recycle these in an appropriate place. Remember to wash your bags periodically. They can be contaminated with bacteria especially living in a hot car. 2. Reuse paper grocery bags – If you do not have a reusable bag with you, there are lots of uses for brown paper bags. They work well in a garden to keep the weeds down. Place them on the dirt and then cover with mulch. Paper bags are fun materials to have on hand for kids’ creative art projects. They are also perfect for making piñatas for birthday parties. You can even bring these back to the grocery store and reuse them there. 3. Buy a reusable water bottle – Buy a metal or BPA free plastic water bottle. You will be saving not only the environment but also money. You can add sliced lemons, cucumbers, or mint to make a refreshing drink that will keep you hydrated on hot summer days. Plus you won’t have to deal with all the empty bottles CONTINUED ON PAGE 94

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that accumulate. If you want filtered water purchase a faucet filter with changeable cartridges. 4. Buy a Soda Stream – If you like bubbly water more than flat water, buy one of these. They are easy to use and will save you lots of dough. Pellegrino and Perrier are expensive. In a glass you can add a small amount of a high antioxidant juice like pomegranate, grape, or black cherry and make your own healthy soda. 5. Purchase a reusable coffee mug – If you are a Starbucks regular this is a must. Or save money and take your own cup in the car. Like reusable bags, wash the cups and lids well with hot soap and water.

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6. Return plastic and hangers to the dry cleaner – Most cleaners are thrilled to take back both hangers and plastic wrap from the dry cleaning. You can store the hangers and plastic in a one of the saved brown paper grocery bags! 7. Make your own snacks – Instead of pulling into a 7- Eleven or McDonald’s the next time you are hungry, keep some healthy nonperishable snacks in the car to tide you over till you can eat some fresh, delicious, home cooked food. Nuts, dried spicy garbanzos, dried or fresh fruit, and turkey jerky are good snacks to keep on hand. You can wash them down with your bottled water. Or keep a cooler with an ice pack on hand for heartier snacks or meals. Sounds crazy but less waste can lead to less waist. Organization and planning are the keys to weight loss and long term weight management. Practicing these endeavors in any mode can lead to success in another realm. This is a great way to “kill two birds with one stone.” v AUTHOR: Judy Caplan is a registered dietitian with a private practice in preventative health in Vienna, VA. Her latest books are available on iTunes and at www.gobefull.com

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Rare Bird BY KATE HOOD

f I asked, “Do you know Anna Whiston-Donaldson?” you might say, “Yes! We go to the same church in Vienna,” or, “Not well, but our kids go to the same school.” Perhaps the name sounds familiar, but you can’t quite place it. Or more likely, you don’t know who Anna is and wonder why I would assume you should. But if I continued, “in 2011, her 12 year old son drowned in a flash flood in Vienna…” then you might know exactly who Anna is. You would remember hearing about Jack Donaldson going out to play in the rain with friends one warm afternoon. You would have watched news reports about Tropical Storm Lee flooding most local creeks and waterways, and downing four people – one a young boy. Even today, you may think about the Donaldsons whenever you see blue ribbons of remembrance tied to street signs and mailboxes, or pass the little white cross at the bridge where Jack’s body was found. If you live in Northern Virginia, especially if you are a parent, you might know who Anna is. You also know that you could be Anna. Any one of us could. Many sought to learn more about the Vienna native and former Marshall High School English Teacher through her blog, An Inch of Gray, which at one time featured humorous and thoughtful posts about parenting, painting thrift store furniture, and her faith in God. After losing Jack, Anna continued writing, but shifted the focus to the new world of grief enveloping her family. While the Donaldsons experienced an outpouring of love and support from blog readers around the world, Anna also connected with other parents who have lost much loved children. Soon, An Inch of Gray became a place where people who have experienced loss knew they could find understanding. In getting to know Anna, her husband, Tim, her daughter, Margaret, and their beloved Jack, readers felt themselves to be part of a community where all are welcome and tissues are recommended. When presented with the opportunity to write Rare Bird: A Memoir of Loss and Love, for Convergent books, a division of Random House, Anna chose to explore her grief in real-time. It gave her a sense of purpose to reach out and “be real” with others about grief and pain, letting them know that they are

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Anna Whiston-Donaldson not alone. The title comes from Jack’s love of birds, his quirky approach to life and some strange and personal ways in which Anna felt comforted by God after her son’s death. Rare Bird is story about love and faith tested by loss and grief. It’s a story about every parent’s worst nightmare and the brutality of early grief without the benefit of wisdom that comes 10-15 years down the road. It’s about strength, survival, and most importantly, hope. Anna doesn’t offer advice to other grieving parents, but in baring her soul, she invites us all to bear witness to a universal truth. No one lives a life untouched by loss. We all need to have faith in something to make it through. And none of this can be done alone – even the most ardent introvert needs the support of friends and family. Rare Bird is a beautifully crafted memoir. Raw and honest, it doesn’t preach or pontificate. It just tells one mother’s story and offers an opportunity to consider that there is more to life and love than just the here and now. It’s a story that, much like a mother’s love, never really ends. Rare Bird releases everywhere books are sold Sept 9, 2014, three years and one day after Jack’s accident. Anna will be signing copies of Rare Bird at 7 pm September 12 at Vienna Presbyterian Church. Event sponsored by Grapevine Books. v

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IN 1989 DR. PETER PASSERO, DDS AND DR. BRIAN FEENEY, DMD OPENED A DENTAL OFFICE TOGETHER IN TYSONS AND HAVE BEEN PROVIDING TOP-NOTCH EXCELLENCE IN PERIODONTOLOGY AND IMPLANTS FOR THOSE IN THE AREA EVER SINCE.

Passero and Feeney, located at 1430 Spring Hill Road, Suite 101 in McLean, with a sister office at 8996 Burke Lake Road in Burke, recently became one of the few periodontists in the country that have moved to a method of treatment called LANAP (laser assisted new attachment procedure). “It’s a way to treat people who have periodontal disease with a method that is different than the traditional periodontal surgery,” Dr. Passero says. “It is the only FDA approved treatment of periodontal disease with a laser.” LANAP takes less time than traditional surgery. All it takes is two two-hour visits to the dentist and several follow up visits. Traditional surgery requires four sessions of about one hour each, with subsequent visits for suture removal and additional check-ups. Plus, the treatment gives better, longer-lasting results. In fact, the vast majority of LANAP treated patients remain stable after five years. With the LANAP procedure, there’s no cutting and no suturing. The laser works by targeting only the diseased tissue and the bad bacteria, and doesn’t

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affect any healthy tissue. There is no pain during the procedure and virtually no pain afterwards. “The benefits for the patient include minimal post-operative discomfort, minimal swelling, and he or she can be back to work and functioning within a day or two,” Dr. Feeney says. “There is very little recession. It’s also a regenerative procedure; it holds the teeth in place, which helps people keep their teeth hopefully for a lifetime.” Periodontal disease in its simplest definition is gum disease and 50 percent of the adult population in the U.S. has moderate to severe gum disease, and may not even know it. “Gum disease is a really silent disease, unlike root canal, which is really painful and people know it when they have a problem,” Dr. Passero says. “Many, many people have gum disease and are unaware of it because it doesn’t hurt, but it breaks down and destroys the foundation that holds the teeth in place. Often when people realize they have bad gum disease the result is loss of teeth.”

Dr. Peter Passero, DDS and Dr. Brian Feeney, DMD Drs. Passero and Feeney want people to know this new modality utilizes new technology has little discomfort and there is no stitching or cutting. “Most of the patients that have this done have less discomfort than if they were in a hygienist’s office getting a thorough cleaning,” they say. “The laser is very kind to the tissues and generates healing cells, creating its own biological bandaid.”

The LANAP procedure is also safe for patients with health concerns such as diabetes, HIV, hemophilia, or those taking blood thinners such as Plavix, asprin, or Coumadin. Drs. Passero & Feeney are excepting new patients. Call 703-821-4040 for your consultation appointment today. v AUTHOR: Keith Loria is a freelance writer who writes regularly about sports, business, entertainment, and the arts. When he’s not writing, the Oakton work-at-home dad can be found playing with his daughters Jordan and Cassidy.

When found early, gum disease is easier to treat, which is why everyone should get regular checkups and cleanings. The office has been using the LANAP method to treat gum disease for close to a year and have had all positive results. Both Dr. Passero and Dr. Feeney both teach and are involved in education and research extensively, and for the past four years have been following the results of the treatment being done with the laser. “This technology has been available to dentists since the mid 90’s, however, university based research was not available to us until the past several years,” Dr. Feeney says. “We are always very current and we stay on top of technology when it proves to be advantageous. We are very cautious about bringing new technology in until we see evidence-based information that the technology is effective. When we saw the research material verifying from different resources that this was proving to be better, we thought it was time.”

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DD) have a right to live A Life Like Yours (ALLY). Consider the challenges those individuals and families face in meeting education needs, financial needs, medical issues, and, as they age, employment, housing, self-reliance, and more. With 7-8 million individuals with I/DD across the country, there exists a critical need to address these topics and provide true caring for the I/DD community. One major driving force addressing those concerns in our area is The Arc of Northern Virginia. The Arc of the United States says they may be “one of the largest charities you’ve never heard of ” even though they have been in existence for 65 years and The Arc of Northern Virginia, one of 700 local chapters across the country, has been serving families for 52 years. The overarching principle guiding The Arc of Northern Virginia is to help the 16,000 Northern Virginia individuals with I/DD and their families in every way possible. This small 16-person band of dedicated employees is passionate about reaching, communicating with, and guiding the I/DD community through the labyrinth of government policies and procedures to extract services and support for their intended users.

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Those fluent in other languages can help translate materials, or one might be an administrative volunteer. Special events like road races and galas can use lots of extra helpers. According to Executive Director Ricki Epstein, The Arc of Northern Virginia is poised to be “a one-stop hub for I/ DD families. We have the inside skinny on where to go, and there are plenty of people who need to figure out the available services. They need to know they can contact us with their questions. Often they know they need something but don’t know what it is. They simply know their life isn’t working.” The calls are definitely arriving – our local Arc fields 4000 information and referral calls annually and the staff will spend as much time on the phone as is needed, helping families assess their situation and pointing them to the right resources. Using the numerous calls, the staff constantly searches for more

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With 7-8 million individuals with I/DD across the country, there exists a critical need to address these topics and provide true caring for the I/DD community.

comprehensive ways to be of service. This has led to numerous free programs like the Lunch Bunch, a small group information and referral session that is offered every other Tuesday all year, where families can learn from the staff as well as each other.

Other efforts to reach out include the monthly People First and ALLY Toastmasters for self-advocates, People First for Young Adults - a social and self-advocacy group for youth (ages 14-26) with disabilities, a Life Planning Tools workshop, a Transition to Employment workshop for youth ages 14-22, and more. In short, if a need is identified that can impact a larger audience this fervent group starts planning another workshop! Out of all their efforts a program has evolved entitled Transition POINTS (Providing Opportunities, Information, Networking, and Transition Support) that addresses the multitude of issues that individuals and families face as the individual advances through life and is faced with new challenges.

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through memberships, and also through special events. They recently held their 36th annual Patriots’ Cup road race. The annual fund-raising Gala, An Evening Under the Stars” will be Saturday,

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Director of Advocacy Lucy Beadnell notes that Virginia consistently ranks 47th or lower in the nation in providing community supports that can enhance the lives of the individuals with I/DD and their families. The average wait time for an individual to receive services once requested is five to six years. Some support is given while children are in school, but when they “age out” at 22, no further services are mandated. These dire facts mean that 1) the Arc needs to reach families to begin the process when the children are as young as possible, 2) strong advocacy and education is critical to improving awareness of the need for I/DD support and, 3) as Ms. Beadnell says, “innovating is a huge part of the job.” The staff simply perseveres to find the answers that will help their clients. Funding for The Arc of Northern Virginia is provided partially through private foundation grants, partially

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LET’S FACE IT! FOR THE VAST MAJORITY OF US, THE IDEA OF A WORKOUT IS UGH … UNPLEASANT. WE CRINGE AT THE THOUGHT OF CRUNCHES, WE PALE AT THE NOTION OF PUSHUPS, YET WE ALL WANT TO BE FIT, FEEL GREAT, SLEEP BETTER, AND HAVE MORE ENERGY, RIGHT?

Enter Fitness Together Tysons, a personal training studio located right in Tysons Corner. It’s definitely not a gym, which is evident the moment one walks through the door. With three semi-private rooms, the style and mood is low key and non-intimidating. All training is done by appointment with 45-minute sessions. There is no initiation fee and no membership fee. Fees are charged per session with packages available for different numbers of sessions. Clients range in age from those in their mid-twenties to folks in their eighties. Because of the staff’s knowledge plus their expert care, people have found FT Tysons to be a great resource for addressing a wide range of issues: orthopedic concerns, chronic pain, increased muscle/weight loss, pre/post rehab, even medical issues like diabetes and hypertension. The program begins with a 1 ½ - 2-hour consultation to review the client’s goals, to set expectations, and to establish the best approach to achieving great results. The FT Tysons team members are experts at identifying the client’s needs and tailoring the program to move from their current situation to the desired outcome with maximum effect but without overstressing the body. In fact every client’s program is completely individualized and designed to allow them to progress comfortably from session to session. CONTINUED ON PAGE 102

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The training is conducted largely in one-to-one sessions, although small group physical training is an option. The staff is a group of certified training professionals who work as a team to support each client. In addition to acquiring nationallyrecognized certifications, each FT Tysons trainer must pass an internal certification, working 40 hours with team members before they allowed to work alone as a trainer. With a high degree of communication among the team and meticulous charts that report on the client’s work and progress, each trainer is able to work with every client and know exactly how to help them progress. This communication is key because each client is special with unique needs. One may want to have reps counted while another only wants to know when there are two reps left. Why the name? Fitness Together is an indication that an individual is able to work together with a trainer to achieve

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The two individuals running the show are truly passionate about helping people become more fit. Karen Azoff, the owner, and Lynn Ortiz, the Director of Operations, both worked for government contractors until a few years ago. They both started training in different facilities in 2008. Two years ago, Karen started at Fitness Together and she “became the client who bought the business.” The facility, which was once on Cedar Lane, is now at 8300 Boone Boulevard and is a completely different experience. Fitness Together changed Lynn’s life. She became a trainer and later the Director of Operations. Karen likes to say that “Fitness Together brought two passionate women together to improve the lives of others.” Now when they’re together they can’t stop talking about their work, their clients’ successes, their extraordinary team, or why they have the best approach for improving fitness.

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functional training, consisting of mostly compound moves. Our goal is to allow you to live a better life.” They are establishing partnerships within the medical community, working with chiropractors, physicians, physical therapists, and concierge medical services to assist their patients who need help with fitness, recovery, pain, or other medical issues. The medical professionals learn that FT Tysons is not going to hurt their patients with over-aggressive training or the wrong exercise. The FT team will work with these professionals to translate what the doctors want into a meaningful program that benefits the patient. Fitness Together Tysons also works in the communities to bring greater awareness to how fitness can improve your life. They directed a pre-race stretching session at the Madison 5K race. They are working with those that are physically challenged and plan to expand that work to improve those individuals’ general range of motion and flexibility. A number of presentations also have been delivered to medical professionals and their patients. “Our focus is our clients. We do everything we can to provide the schedule, the environment and a great experience. We want people to succeed,” says Lynn. Karen adds, “When they succeed, we all succeed.” Fitness Together Tysons is located at 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 106, Tysons Corner. Learn more at www.fttysons.com or call them at 703 289-9909.v

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WHERE BRITISH REGULARS QUICKLY OVERRAN THE AMERICAN MILITIA FORCE, WHICH SHAMEFULLY LEFT THE FIELD AND SCATTERED IN DIRECTIONS THAT LED TO BALTIMORE, TENNELYTOWN, AND WASHINGTON CITY, THE CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES. President James Madison was on the field of battle and did not leave until he received word that General William Winder had called a retreat. Madison, along with Attorney General Richard Rush then headed back to the capital city. Even though many began shuttering their homes and vacating the city two days prior to the battle, the President’s wife, Dolley Madison, remained in the city at the President’s House (White House). While listening to the sounds of cannons booming from the not too distant battle site, Dolley asked a young slave, Paul Jennings, to set the dining room table for what was planned as an evening’s victory party that would include the entire cabinet, their wives, military officers, and other guests. The table was set for 40 people. As Jennings was finishing this task, a freed slave, James Smith, galloped up Pennsylvania Avenue as best he could through the throngs of panicked populace and fleeing militia, shouting that a retreat had been ordered. Charles Carroll of Bellevue had loaned the President his horse earlier in the day and was with Dolley.

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This is the full-length portrait of George Washington that Dolley Madison saved.

He ordered that her carriage be brought around for their immediate departure. To his dismay she insisted upon remaining and risking capture until she was satisfied that the full-length portrait of George Washington, attributed to Gilbert Stuart, would not fall into enemy hands. The picture remained on the west wall of the dining room. Dolley was keenly aware that she had made a mistake by not sending the painting out of the city. Before leaving to review the American troops gathering at Old Fields two days prior, the President told Dolley to pack up documents and other items pertaining to the state and be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. This was done; however, the Washington portrait remained. The government had paid dearly for this portrait: it was the first painting to hang in the President’s House in America’s new capital city. Many historians take the viewpoint that Dolley wanted Washington to be a part of the victory celebration and, thus, kept the painting behind.

placed on the dining room floor. The portrait’s safekeeping was then entrusted to two long-time Quaker friends of Dolley, Jacob Barker and Robert DePeyster, who had stopped by the President’s House in the midst of the chaos to provide their assistance. The two gentlemen offered to take care of the painting. Once assured that the portrait was protected, Dolley was ready to leave. On exiting, still trying to salvage what she could, Dolley grabbed household silverware and other small valuables, stuffed them into an old-fashioned reticule, and stepped into her waiting carriage. Before departing, she told Barker and DePeyster to save Washington’s picture if possible. If this was not feasible, then they should destroy it. Under no circumstances should they allow it to fall into the hands of the British. About 3:30 p.m., with her personal maid, Sukey, her sister, Anna and Anna’s three children, Dolley headed for Bellevue, a four and half acre estate built on the heights above Georgetown. Travel was dangerously slow; the roads were clogged with those in flight. Reaching Bellevue unharmed, she awaited the arrival of her husband. Later that night, the two gentlemen hid the Washington portrait at a Maryland farm, where it remained for several weeks until Barker retrieved it. Madison reached the President’s House around 4:30 p.m. to find that Dolley had already fled. Barker and DePeyster still remained loading the full-length portrait and a few other valuables into a wagon. The dejected 63 year old President did not rush leaving. The rapid overrun of the militia and Winder’s retreat stunned him. Along with a small group, he lingered over an hour receiving various reports and deciding the best course to take. During this time, Madison sent a brief note to the Secretary of the Navy William Jones, who was also at Bellevue, to have everyone meet him at Foxall’s Foundry, a cannon and ammunition factory located northwest of Georgetown along the shores of the Potomac River. However, the crush of humanity escaping the city made the journey to Foxall’s challenging and the plan was changed. It was then decided that Madison would cross the river as soon as possible using the Georgetown Ferry. In a second message to Bellevue, Madison wrote that he was proceeding to CONTINUED ON PAGE 106

This is painting of the British setting fire to the City of Washington, America’s capital city.

The portrait, eight feet in length and five feet in width, was encased by a gilded frame that was tightly screwed into the wall. It took the combined efforts of the servants too long to unscrew it. Time was precious, so for the sake of speed, Dolley ordered that the outside frame be broken. This was done. The canvas, still attached to its stretcher was taken out and

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cross the river and simply requested that everyone meet him on the other side. Upon receiving the second note, Dolley and her entourage left Bellevue and arduously made their way to the ferry site, only to learn that the President had already crossed the Potomac into Virginia. Everyone struggled through Georgetown’s clogged roads heavily encumbered with a panicked populace, stuffed carriages, over loaded wagons, and fleeing militia for safety in Virginia. The group crossed the river via the Chain Bridge, headed west on the Falls Road, and climbed the long steep hill adjacent to Pimmit Run eventually arriving at Rokeby, the newly built farmhouse of Dolley’s friends Richard and Matilda Lee Love. There she remained for the night. There is only circumstantial evidence as to where the President ended what undoubtly was the most difficult day of his life. Reputedly, it was at the Salona mansion, the residence of the Reverend William and Ann Carter Maffitt located in what today is known as McLean. British troops entered America’s capital city at dusk and began setting fire to public buildings that included the Capitol and President’s House. Clearly, August 24, 1814, was a night

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of terror and anguish for inhabitants who remained in the city and those who watched the conflagration from afar. The flames or glow of the burning capital could be seen from distances such as Annapolis, Baltimore, and

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Leesburg. In the August heat the threat of flames or sparks spreading and destroying the entire city was quite real. Many were certain that they had lost everything; many did. Unexpected relief came from the heavens before sunrise, as a heavy thunderstorm rumbled through the area extinguishing many of the fires. This fortunate storm probably saved the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital from complete destruction. However, the British were not yet finished and continued with their arson and destruction the following day. v To be continued...

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the trauma, shock, and anger that was felt by both the tree and the American people. The Survivor Tree falls under the category “picture book for all ages.” Aubin’s enriching perspective is accented by DC-based illustrator Sheila Harrington, whose vivid watercolors portray the tree’s life from the day she was first planted in New York City through her miraculous recovery. “From the very beginning I knew that this story would need to be told with illustrations,” Aubin said. Working with an illustrator is always stimulating, and Sheila created some of the most beautiful pictures I’ve ever seen.”

BY KAYLA SHARPE

Author Cheryl Somers Aubin

SURVIVOR TREE

Inspires Healing Narrative IT WAS DECEMBER 23, 2010, WHEN CHERYL SOMERS AUBIN PICKED UP A COPY OF USA TODAY AND SAW AN ARTICLE THAT WOULD CHANGE HER LIFE. THE HEADLINE READ, “TREE REPLANTED AT SITE OF TERROR ATTACK,” and

in that moment, the seeds were planted in Aubin’s mind to craft a narrative about the incredible true story of faith, hope, and rebirth surrounding September 11, 2001, a day that will forever be remembered as one of the darkest in the history of the United States of America. Holding an undergraduate degree in communications from American University and an MA/Writing from Johns Hopkins University, Aubin is no stranger to the written word. She has seen her work published in the Boston Globe as well as the Washington Post. However, her latest work is much different from anything she’s ever done before. Aubin’s book, The Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story, tells the story of a Callery Pear tree that was buried for over a month beneath the smoldering remains of the Twin Towers following the 9/11 attacks in New York City. Utilizing the technique of personification, Aubin simultaneously conveys

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Perhaps the most unique aspect of The Survivor Tree is the author’s focus on strength, redemption, and rebirth without delving into the darkness and tragedy that took place on that fateful day. “Other than the mention that the towers fell, I don’t write about terrorism or death,” Aubin said. “This is truly the story of the tree, and I wanted her to be able to convey emotions that mirror what individuals and our country went through.” Aubin’s research was thorough. She took part in extensive conversations with Richard Cabo, one of the City Parks workers who oversaw the tree’s rehabilitation in the nursery. He helped her to understand the hard work and care that went into tending to the tree in her recovery. Aubin is proud to call him a friend now, as is Ron Vega, the man responsible for making sure the tree was replanted on the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. Aubin also met with a child psychologist. “I wanted to learn more about how people deal with traumatic situations, and I used that information to describe the stages that the tree went through: from her initial pain and fear to her shock and anger, to her wondering about how life would be in the future,” Aubin said. “Sometimes I wondered if I was a skilled enough writer to tell this important story,” Aubin shared. “But from that day in December when I first read about this tree, I knew that this important story needed to be told, and I felt called to tell it.” Aubin worked tirelessly to publish her book in time for the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. She created her own publishing company, Callery Press, and within seven months, in July of 2011, Aubin had a hard copy of her book in her hand. “That kind of turn-around is almost unheard of in the publishing world,” Aubin said. “I am so grateful for Sheila’s commitment to the book. She and I worked 12 hours a day, every day, sometimes longer, but our families supported us 100 percent.”

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most rewarding part of writing this book is the response I have “I was invited to a book signing in New York on the 10th received from people helped by the story of the Survivor Tree,” anniversary and had the honor of meeting some of the families Aubin said. “It’s been an honor to be able to tell the story of of victims of the attacks,” Aubin said. “I cannot tell you how this tree.” heartbreaking it was to hear from people who lost their parents, children, or partners, but some of them Cheryl Somers Aubin lives in Vienna, said that the story of the tree helped Virginia with her husband, Steve, and them. Since the book was published, I’ve their 19-year-old son, Charles. She has heard from other families and people been writing and publishing for almost “I cannot tell you who have gone through many different 25 years, and her work has appeared how heartbreaking kinds of trauma and the story of the tree in newspapers, magazines, and online it was to hear from has also helped them.” journals. She teaches memoir writing

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and is a featured speaker at personal Surprisingly enough, while Aubin parents, children, or history writing symposia, writing saw many pictures and videos, she went partners, but some conferences, and workshops. through the entire creative process of them said that without ever once laying eyes on the If you are interested in having Cheryl the story of the tree famous tree itself. It wasn’t until April speak to your group, you can contact helped them,” 2012 that she was able to take a trip her directly at aubin.mail@cox.net. If Aubin said. to New York City to visit the tree that you would like to learn more about the meant so much to her and so many Survivor Tree the website for the book others. “It was such a memorable is www.thesurvivortree.com. Her nonexperience to actually be able to reach out and touch the fiction and fiction work can also be seen on at http://www. injured parts of the tree,” she said. “I brought a silver necklace cherylaubin.com. v with a heart on it to leave at the base of the tree —because the 9/11 Survivor Tree will always have my heart.” In addition to the book’s inspirational message, profits from The Survivor Tree are being used to support 9/11 charities. “The

AUTHOR: Kayla Sharpe is a native of Vienna, Virginia and a sophomore at the College of William & Mary where she is studying Film & Media and American Studies. Sharpe also works as the Associate Online Editor of The Flat Hat with professional aspirations to pursue a career in Digital Media and Public Relations.

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GREAT FALLS, VA $1,799,000 We think Martin Scorcese would love this fabulous custom home in Great Falls. Not only does it have a media room that’s out of this world, but we’re betting he could picture all kinds of stories taking place here – love, family, romance, adventure, high society, drama – it’s all covered! Built by Renaissance Homes on a gorgeous 1.7 acre lot in The Ridings of Great Falls, you’ll enjoy amazing outdoor pool with 70’ of waterfalls, quartz tile deck & luscious gardens, state-of–the-art home theater, gourmet kitchen, 5 BR/5.5BAs, incredible master retreat, in-law suite & more. Attention to detail & designer finishes at every turn!

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Broad Street and the “Little City” of Falls Church is home to many of our area’s unique and interesting shops, restaurants and merchants and services offering an exciting mix of shopping adventures found in few other parts of the Tysons experience. Located just a few miles east of Tysons, you can our area’s largest farmers market, international cuisines, unique gifts, services and entertainment. Come experience the (little) city!

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Summer Whites…

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2/ Tory Burch

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4/ Christian Louboutin

Door Knock Leather Red Sole Pump, White www.NeimanMarcus.com

5/ Bermeja Tunic Dress

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6/ J.Crew

Leather Motorcycle Pant www.JCrew.com

7/ Cartier

Ballon Bleu Wristwatch www.Cartier.com

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There’s no better way bring back the psychedelic 60’s than to go camping in your classic VW bus tent. You can flock to music festivals and campgrounds in this near-scale replica tent.

The figure-flattering HipRap has sewn in pockets to hold your phone and other goodies without creating bulk – the best part, it looks like part of your outfit. Wear it with jeans, slacks, skirts, dresses, or yoga pants. It is so versatile because it comes in a variety of different patterns, styles, and sizes.

With all of the damaging rays in the summer, take the guess work out of reapplying your sunscreen. Sunscreen Bands make it fun and easy to remember to reapply sunscreen and when to cover up and get out of the sun. The patented color changing technology detects damaging UVA & UVB rays while you work, play, and enjoy your time in the sun using your favorite sunscreen.

Made of a durable polyester shell, it is quickly installed over a steel frame with fiberglass poles and optional guy ropes that anchor the tent securely.

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Made of a polyester/spandex mix, it goes right in the washer and dryer to be worn over and over!

The bands work wet or dry and are ideal for children and adults. You can use any type of sunscreen SPF 15 or higher whether it is a cream, spray, or lotion.

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SOLEMATES HIGH HEELER HEEL PROTECTORS www.bengc.net Want to wear your nice shoes to an event but hate that you may ruin them in the grass? With SoleMates you can discreetly and easily protect your heels. By increasing the surface area on the base of the heel, it reduces the pressure on this area and prevents the heel from sinking into grass or falling into cracks!

JUNIPER RIDGE CABIN SPRAY TIME FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS www.Poketo.com Love that outdoor fresh smell and want to bring it in? These small-batch cabin sprays from Juniper Ridge are made from fragrance distilled from plants, bark, mushrooms, moss, and other flora found hiking in the Oregon backcountry. Big Sur is reminiscent of salt air, burnt honey, camphor, and sage-covered mountains tumbling into the ocean. One or two sprays will last several hours, and because the sprays are made entirely from real plants and trees, you can rest assured that they will never overstay their welcome.

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BY LINDA BARRETT

Long May She Wave Celebrating 200 years of the Star-Spangled Banner

IF YOU THOUGHT BETSY ROSS WAS THE MAKER OF THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER YOU WOULD BE WRONG, BUT IT WOULD BE A GREAT PLACE TO START LEARNING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF OUR AMERICAN SYMBOL THAT TURNS 200 YEARS OLD IN 2014.

For three years, the United States was embroiled in the War of 1812 throughout the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. It was a war that tested our young nation and in 1814 produced two of our most iconic patriotic symbols: The Star-Spangled Banner that flew in defiance of the British, and the national anthem that honors it. A great way to explore the flag’s history is through the StarSpangled Banner National Historic Trail, administered by the National Park Service. Start your tour in Baltimore at the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and museum. Built in 1793 and bought by the City of Baltimore in 1927, this is the house where Mary Pickersgill—the true maker of the famous flag—lived. As the story goes, when Major George Armistead was seeking a large national flag for the nearby Fort McHenry, he came to Pickersgill, an experienced flagmaker. She accepted the commission at a fee of $405.90 (similar to $8,500 today) and she, her mother, daughter, nieces, and servants worked on the project for seven weeks. The flag was so large that it outgrew the house and had to be completed in the loft of a nearby brewery. When finished,

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it was 30 feet high and 42 feet wide. On the outside of the museum building, visitors see a life-sized depiction of the flag. Tour the museum for period artifacts and a thorough history.

The Battle of Baltimore A few weeks after withdrawing from Washington D.C., the British set their sights on Baltimore, and attacked on September 12, 1814. Armistead, the Fort’s commander had prepared his men for the fight and through a day and night of stormy weather, the British pounded the fort with rockets, mortars, and cannons. The British expected a quick surrender. Prior to the battle, American lawyer Francis Scott Key had taken a ship out to the British ships to negotiate the freedom of an American doctor, and was held there throughout the attack. In the morning, it was not clear who had won. Key strained his eyes to see which flag flew over Fort McHenry, and on the morning of September 14, it was the large American flag that was raised. Key was so inspired by this sight that he, already a poet, quickly penned notes for the song that later became our national anthem. Visitors can view the rarely-exhibited

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original manuscript this summer at the Maryland Historical Society. Take a narrated boat tour to see where the battle took place in the harbor, and visit Fort McHenry with its original buildings and fortifications. Arrive at 9:30 a.m. to help raise that day’s flag (the flag size depends on the weather conditions) and be sure to watch the inspiring film in the visitor’s center. After the war, the Star-Spangled Banner flag was kept in the Armistead family and housed in a large canvas bag. It was brought out for patriotic occasions, and displayed for the Baltimore sesquicentennial celebration in 1880. Along the way, people snipped small pieces, and even a star from the flag as keepsakes. Fearing for the flag’s deteriorating condition, Eben Appleton, one of Armistead’s descendants, stored the flag in a New York safe-deposit vault. In 1907, he lent the flag to the Smithsonian Institution, and in 1912, converted the loan to a gift. Nothing is more awe-inspiring than viewing the actual Star-Spangled Banner, now on permanent display at the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History. For years it hung in the main hall, then in 1994, underwent an extensive conservation. It now rests in a climate- and fire-controlled two-story display chamber. Be sure to play on the tactile, interactive flag display table where the flag’s story is told through lighting, ambient sound, and video. For additional destinations highlighting the War of 1812, visit Maryland’s best-preserved battlefield at the Battle of Caulk’s Field site, near Leonardstown. Catch the bicentennial battle reenactment the weekend of August 30-31 for an authentic feel of the war. Spend a day at the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard and view archaeological finds or watch a dig in process (sign up in advance to help dig). All of Maryland’s artifacts are held here including those from the War of 1812. Look for flag-related celebrations going on throughout Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. And the next time you see our symbol of freedom, take a moment to remember what it meant to the people of Baltimore, who watched the battle from their rooftops in 1814, and what it means to us today. v RESOURCES: Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, www.starspangledtrail.net Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, www.flaghouse.org National Anthem Tour by Sea, www.cruisesonthebay.com Fort McHenry National Monument, www.nps.gov/fomc Maryland Historical Society Museum, www.mdhs.org The National Museum of American History, www.americanhistory.si.edu Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, www.jefpat.org Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum, www.baberuthmuseum.com

Fun Facts About the Star-Spangled Banner * In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem,

set to a well-known British drinking song, “To Anacreon in Heaven.”

* Key’s poem has four verses. * The original flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes * There were 18 states at the time the song was

written. The US flag had not been updated yet.

* A smaller flag flew over Fort McHenry during

the Battle of Baltimore. The large flag was raised following the battle.

* Over 200 square feet of the flag was given away

in snippings.

* In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson ordered that

the “Banner” be played by the military and naval services.

* The first confirmed performance at a sporting

event was at Game One of the 1918 World Series game, where Babe Ruth pitched a shutout. (Visit the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore.)

* President Herbert Hoover signed the

congressional resolution to make the StarSpangled Banner song our national anthem on March 3, 1931.

AUTHOR: Linda Barrett is a freelance travel writer and the owner of All the Buzz, a corporate writing agency, www.allthebuzz.net.

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CHAPTER 6 – A PERFECT MATCH by Richard Gazala

he reason I knew Sokrates murdered Sophia was because Sophia told me so. The reason the Prague police didn’t believe me was because Sophia told me that after she was dead.

I was a high school kid in London in the 1970s, big into music then like I am now. When the Clash and the Sex Pistols got boring, a woman I knew at the Czechoslovakian embassy shepherded my otherwise sketchy tourist visa requests through labyrinthine bureaucratic gymnastics for me. I met Vlasta one night while Buddy Rich’s Big Band blew away a packed house at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho. We clicked because I had a copy of Slaughterhouse Five with me. Our mutual appreciation for Vonnegut’s wry authorial prowess, coupled with our shared admiration for his trumpeting the cause of the burgeoning and illegal Bohemian jazz scene in Prague, gave us something to bond over while the world’s greatest drummer grooved late into a rainy London night. I didn’t have much money with me when I nodded insincere thanks to the hostile Aeroflot stewardess. Her rigid devotion to ignoring even the most reasonable passenger requests during the two-hour flight from Heathrow made the frigid January night awaiting me behind the Iron Curtain seem comparably charming. Swirling, snowy wind gave a distinctly Siberian touch to the graceless concrete slabs that were the Prague-Ruznyĕ International Airport. After escaping customs mostly unscathed, I did as Vlasta advised and heaved my worn duffel bag stuffed with old Levi’s and homemade cassette recordings of Led Zeppelin albums to Sokrates’ underground jazz club. The club was called Steem. It holed up among a clump of bleak shanties that never stopped shaking to the rhythm of locomotives constantly rumbling in and out of the massive Hlavni Nadrazi train station a couple of blocks away. Even though none of the jeans had rips in them, and I made sure to use Dolby when I bootlegged the Zeppelin, I suspected Sokrates stiffed me on the going exchange rate of Western contraband for Czech koruna. His pretty wife, Sophia, confirmed my suspicion when she pushed a few extra coins in my pocket while her husband’s back was turned. The exchange rate didn’t matter much, since I didn’t have time to spend even the measly handful of koruna I managed to squeeze out of Sokrates’ airtight wallet. I spoke Czech only badly, so the best I could make out was later that night after the show some saxophonist’s adulterous howl sparked the fire that burned Steem to the ground with Sophia’s strangled corpse in it. I stood in the crowd watching Steem burn while fat snowflakes slapped my face and a fire truck’s siren wailed from someplace too far away to make a difference. I can’t know if I was the only one who saw it,

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but from the cop’s scornful reaction I knew I was the only who reported it. In the smoke surging from the club’s smoldering ruins I saw Sophia’s face staring at me, as clearly as if she was standing right in front of me. Her bloodless face mouthed the words, “Sokrates me zabil.” “Sokrates killed me.” And then she floated up into the falling snow. It had been a long while since I thought about Sophia calling out to me from the smoke. But fear isn’t like you and me. You and I are loathe to repeat ourselves. We do so at the risk of being considered tedious at best, or bordering on senility if enough decades have gotten behind us. If the repetitions happen often enough, we find ourselves the objects of pity as we’re increasingly ignored by family and friends. Then we discover telling the same story too often is the key to a soulless room at an assisted living facility. There we’re sentenced to slowly shuffling away what time we have left among others like us, tried and convicted for repeating ourselves too many times for the comfort of people terrified that one day they’ll be living in the same assisted living facility, for the same reason. Fear has no bias against repeating itself. It remembers what made our ancestors huddle together and pray for dawns to come and save them from nights full of inhuman sounds screeched by unearthly phantoms. Fear knows that the same sounds and phantoms that made our ancestors tremble still make us shudder in the dark, and still fill our hearts with battered prayers first uttered

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in times and places enshrouded in ancient mists none of us have the power to pierce.

“Thank God I found you,” a woman gasped from the conference room door.

And so tonight, after Florence’s séance at the Kommen & Verlassen funeral home in Vienna, a world away from the Prague night that incinerated Sophia, fear repeated itself to me.

Kashmira Jones leaned against the door jamb, shivering and panting. The ebony dress she had on to stunning effect when she beseeched my help at the party in Vienna hours ago still clung to her slender form. Her pale, jade eyes were wide, brimming with dread. The scent of her perfume, nightblooming jasmine, drifted to me across the thick carpet.

Its appetite kindled by the séance just done, the black candle’s flame was ravenous. There wasn’t time for my racing heart to pound even half a dozen times before the fire snatched from my unsteady hand and devoured the perfectly typewritten note that none of us in the room could have typed. I yanked my fingertips from the flame’s barbed, yellow teeth as they gnashed into oblivion the last morsel of the message—the message whose source and purpose was no more trustworthy than the inconstant candlelight contriving mangled silhouettes on the mortuary’s conference room walls. Blowing on singed red flesh through dry lips, I watched delicate tendrils of pearly smoke curl from my fingertips, hovering before my wide eyes a moment before floating toward the ceiling. Admittedly, the candlelight was unreliable. But there’s no holy book I’m unwilling to swear on that I saw a face in the smoke. I will deny to my dying day that my eyes and the light were conspiring with my hammering heart to trick me. I will insist to you all that it was a woman’s face I saw, as clearly as if she was standing right in front of me, just like that night in Prague so long ago. The only difference I’ll concede is that unlike the face in Prague, the face I saw in the smoke this night was not one I recognized. I glanced to see if any of Sarah, Florence or Alfie saw what I did. Alfie busied himself picking up Florence’s séance cards. He muttered nonstop under his breath, but I couldn’t make out his words. Florence and Sarah stood together, examining the earring that the spirit Florence summoned somehow conjured onto the conference table at the séance’s end. I looked up at the ceiling, where the woman in the candle’s smoke had gone, taking the note along with her. For reasons unknown, the smoky face was mine alone. My mind wandered next to contemplate Felicity’s earring. An earring Sarah hadn’t seen since the night the Bunny Man slaughtered Sarah’s sister Felicity and the girls’ boyfriends in 1949. …she lies… That’s what the typewritten note said, before I burned it. Who lies?

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Kashmira held out a thumb and finger at shoulder height. Dangling from her unsteady grip was an earring. Sarah peered at the piece of jewelry. A single word slipped from her lips. “No…” “I was home, about to go upstairs and check on my kids and go to bed,” Kashmira said. “The room got freezing cold in an instant. Then these words just started appearing on the living room wall. It was like I was watching someone I couldn’t see write on the wall, in big red letters. They said, ‘Take this to Sarah at the funeral home now.’ And then this earring fell on the floor by my feet. It was like it just dropped out of the ceiling, out of absolutely nowhere. It wasn’t there, and then it was. It was so hot it burned me when I picked it up. And I drove right over here, because I was too scared not to.” Sarah, Florence, Alfie and I gathered around Kashmira. We examined the earring she brought, comparing it to the one Sarah clutched that had suddenly appeared under the wineglass during the séance. Except for the five of us breathing, the room had no noise but the sound of the wind pressing itself against the mortuary’s tall windows. Finally, Sarah moved her eyes from the earring, and looked at Kashmira. “I don’t understand how you can have this,” she whispered. “I don’t understand any of this.” She gently took the object from Kashmira’s fingers, and held the two earrings up together, close to her face. They glimmered softly in the candlelight still flickering in the aftershock of the séance. “It’s Felicity’s other earring, from the night she was killed. “It’s a perfect match.” To be continued… v “The Hight House: Chapter 6 – A Perfect Match” is copyright 2014 by Richard Gazala, with all rights reserved. It appears here by permission of the author, and may not be reprinted or reproduced by any means in whole or part without the author’s express written consent. This is an original work of “faction;” names, places and dates may have been altered to protect the faultless and the abominable alike, and any coincidences with objective reality are not guaranteed for precision or inaccuracy. Richard Gazala is the author of the award-winning thriller, Blood of the Moon, and his E-Book anthology of short scary stories, Trust and Other Nightmares, is available at E-Book sellers everywhere, including www. amazon.com. Find out more about Gazala and his work at www.richardgazala.com.

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Church street is home to some of Vienna’s most historic sites and often considered the traditional “main street” of town. Pedestrian-friendly and eclectic, look to these merchants and service providers for rewarding dining experiences, unique gifts, historic artifacts, and exciting shopping adventures.

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I was hooked. A real treasure hunt. Following his directions, I made my way to the gift shops at Sunset Beach to learn more about the Cape May diamonds. There, I found faceted and mounted gems and books, including The Legend of the Cape May Diamond, by awardwinning writer Trinka Hakes Noble. Just like real diamonds To the naked eye viewing a polished and faceted Cape May diamond, there is no distinguishable difference between it and a real diamond. Until modern gem scanning equipment was developed, they were passed along by unscrupulous vendors as genuine diamonds. As closely as I examined the stones, I could not tell the difference either. They sparkle as brilliantly as any engagement ring, but sadly, unlike true diamonds, have no substantial value. According to legend and local history, Cape May diamonds are pure quartz crystal, and look like clear pebbles along the beach. When wet, they are translucent in hues of white, beige and rose, polished smooth by the ocean waves and sand.

BY LINDA BARRETT

Diamonds in the Sand Cape May Diamonds Dazzle Visitors IT WAS FORTUITOUS THAT I ENDED UP STAYING AT THE BEDFORD INN BED-AND-BREAKFAST HOTEL IN CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, FOR IT WAS HERE MY ADVENTURE BEGAN WITH A CONVERSATION WITH ARCHIE KIRK, THE OWNER.

“Do you know about the Cape May diamonds?” he asked casually, and using the brilliantly-painted mural of Cape May that lines his dining room walls as a guide, pointed me toward Sunset Beach at Cape May Point.

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Often mistaken for river-smoothed glass from New Jersey’s once-thriving glass manufacturing industry, geologists claim the crystals are local in origin, washing out of nearby Pleistocene gravel deposits. They register an eight on the hardness scale. Claims are their source is over 200 miles away, in the upper reaches of the Delaware River. “The Cape May diamonds are the daughters of the river, linking the state’s past and present. These fragments of quartz rock have hidden in the river, plucked away from the mountains lining its banks,” says author Noble. They erode from pockets and veins along the swift-running steams and tumble downstream on a journey that takes thousands of years. Upon reaching the 17-mile-wide mouth of the Delaware Bay, the crystals are carried by strong currents into the crumbling hull of the World War I concrete ship S.S. Atlantus that stops their flow and swirls them onto the

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beach in abundance. Depending on the time of year, they can be found in sizes up to and larger than a marble. Most larger crystals are found in winter when the surf is stronger, most often at Sunset and Higbee beaches. The biggest Cape May Diamond finds have been egg-sized, with the largest, found in New Castle, Delaware, weighing in at three pounds 14 ounces. The ones I found were pea-sized, more or less. I was told that I could hire a jeweler to facet and polish my stones into sparkling gems, but to me and most visitors, they make great souvenirs as they are.

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The beach is unique in that it is divided by a long jetty into two sections. On one side, the beach is smooth and white; on the other, strolling is inhibited by wide pebble piles. The jetty itself points into the water toward the Atlantus’ sunken hull. Once my eyes became accustomed, I easily spotted the crystals hidden among the pebbles.

The diamonds were also widely used to barter for goods and services between other tribes and early settlers, along with wampum made by stringing shells with small beads.

Indian Money

“We are now in the third generation of Humes carrying on the tradition, and it is an experience everyone should include on their visit to Cape May,” says Diane Wieland, director of Cape May County Department of Tourism.

The original inhabitants of Cape May were the Lenni Lenape tribe, a subdivision of the Kechemeche Indians, who lived in Southern New Jersey. They were a peaceful tribe that spent its time hunting and farming. Both salt and fresh water drew them to this area, along with the discovery of the smooth quartz crystals—the Cape May diamonds. Those diamonds were believed by the natives to hold mystical powers, and said to give strength, well-being, and good fortune to those who possessed them, so they wore them as jewelry and gave them as gifts to the newly-arriving European colonists to seal bonds of friendship. One of the largest Cape May diamonds was presented to the early settler Christopher Leaming by King Nummy, the last king of the Lenni Lenape. King Nummy received the gem himself from the Kechemeche tribe.

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Flag Ceremony at Sunset Beach As part of the Sunset Beach tradition, a flag ceremony is held each evening between May through September. It is a 40-year-old tradition started by Marvin Hume, a Navy veteran, and founder of the Sunset Beach Gift Shops. All flags flown are veterans’ casket flags that families bring with them, and at dusk the ceremonial lowering of Old Glory is highlighted by a recording of Kate Smith singing God Bless America, and the playing of Taps. It is an event widely attended by tourists, locals and veterans.

Throughout the day, visitors drop into the Sunset Beach Gift Shops, now run by Hume’s son and wife, to grab an ice cream cone and purchase Cape May diamond pendants, bracelets, rings, and earrings as mementos of their trip, as well as verify their finds as true Cape May diamonds. Staying in Cape May is a 5-diamond experience in itself, and a fun ferry ride away to the Southern tip of New Jersey. It is renowned for its Victorian architecture, harkening back to its early history as the country’s oldest seaside resort, and currently containing one of the largest collections of late 19th century frame buildings left in the U.S. Here visitors can delight in Victorian homes transformed into cozy bed-andbreakfast accommodations and charming streetscapes. The Bedford Inn My B&B, The Bedford Inn, was established originally in 1883 by Joseph Page, a wealthy stockbroker from Philadelphia, for his family. It was built in the Victorian Italianate symmetrical style as a double side-by-side home, commonly called a “mother-daughter” house, with all the modern conveniences including heaters, hot and cold water throughout, and patented water-closets and bathrooms. In 1966, two couples from Indiana, the Fords and the Bedsworths, purchased the house to run it as a summertime business, combining their names to form the name Bedford Inn. They opened both sides and created six apartments for vacationing families. Currently, the Bedford Inn is owned and operated by Archie and Stephanie Kirk. CONTINUED ON PAGE 128

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All rooms have private baths and are furnished with period antiques. Guests feel as if they have stepped back to Victorian times themselves. Relax by the cozy fireplace in the Victorian parlor, catch the ocean breeze on the screened porch rockers, and be sure to take afternoon tea while marveling at the room-sized mural that surrounds the dining room walls. In early 2014, the Bedford Inn suffered a fire and is currently under renovation, but should be now accepting reservations for later in the year. Perhaps Archie Kirk could point out just where you can find the Cape May diamonds too. v RESOURCES Cape May Tourism Information www.thejerseycape.com

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Sunset Beach Gifts The foot of Sunset Boulevard Cape May Point, NJ 08212 www.sunsetbeachnj.com 800-757-6468 Bedford Inn Bed and Breakfast 805 Stockton Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204 www.bedfordinn.com 609-884-4158 AUTHOR: Linda Barrett loves a good hunt and can often be spotted on a treasure hunt on the beach, in the woods, or at yard sales. She is the owner of All the Buzz, a writing, PR and marketing creative firm, www.allthebuzz.net.

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I can use their money for the highest and best good. I help clients prioritize. For example, if they are deciding between BY GALE CURCIO on spending money on a fireplace or a stone water table, I can advise them on the benefits of both and make a recommendation.” Sharon and David worked with Staats and said, “Hillary understood we had a budget to work within and after working closely with us to determine our style preferences and what would work best within our space Hillary was able to source options and find pieces that could work within the overall budget.”

Flowers on the Table Whether it’s building a custom home or simply adding on, the whole construction and design process can be daunting. Hiring a designer is one way that a homeowner can streamline this process and ensures that the project will come out perfectly. In this way, the homeowner can feel confident that the architecture of a space fits perfectly with its design and that their personal style is being expressed to great effect in their home.

Married to Tommy Staats, owner of Staats Developers and a seventh-generation Vienna resident, Staats is more than just a designer. “Most of my clients come to me because I have design and build knowledge,” said Staats. “In my mind I can see the project before one nail is hit. This is because I have a deep knowledge of general contracting and interior design.” “New construction or remodel – they are both the same. The process starts when a client comes to me and says, ‘I want to change my house to match my current lifestyle.’” Staats can work with the architect to create a vision and then she brings in a general contractor. “We work together as a team,” said Staats. “Everybody has a threshold of spending. I bundle the resources together. I love to build the project from the ground up because

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“Hillary has a critical eye to detail on every aspect of the project from large to small, from closet hinges to support beams,” said Karen.

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Hillary Staats, of Sanctuary Interior Design Build, is an expert at coordinating such projects. With each client, she is involved with each step of the design process, guiding homeowners through customizing architectural blueprints to selecting that perfect chandelier, sofa, cabinets, fixtures, or granite. Staats works closely with the homeowner to ensure that all aspects of the envisioned home improvement project reflect their wants and needs.

“She was initially asked to work on redesigning our two daughters’ bedrooms more than a year ago,” said Karen. “We were so pleased with the amazing creativity and workmanship on those rooms that we had complete confidence in asking her to help us with redesigning our main floor.”

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Staats recently helped David and Karen redesign their home. They wanted to stay in the neighborhood but wanted a major style infusion, which included contracting and interior design.

The building process begins with the first blueprints and architectural sketches of the new home, whether it is an addition or renovation. Though it may seem straightforward at first, Staats reminds homeowners that there are countless human factors that need to be incorporated into a custom home. From the very beginning, it is essential to take into account how the family will live in

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and use the space. The space planning of each room should be customized to what the family requires taking into consideration their daily life, activities, traditions and special events. “Hillary has a critical eye to detail on every aspect of the project from large to small, from closet hinges to support beams,” said Karen. One step in a remodeling project is to choose the finishes that will serve as a backdrop for the contents and design. “Every room has its own personality,” said Staats, and this is when the room’s personality truly begins to show.

Working with Sam’s Blueprints for her new home in the studio.

Beginning with the exterior of the home, Staats sorts through endless options in order to find the doors, windows and lighting the client has always imagined. Inside the home, every surface from ceiling to floor should be carefully considered and chosen, creating a textured space that will complement the furnishings to come. Lighting must be installed in such a way to highlight the space and create the mood that the client desires. As Staats said, “Chandeliers are the jewelry for the home.” Once the building process is finished, it’s time to introduce the furniture and accessories into the room. As with the rest of the process, each homeowner’s personal and existing style is integral to choosing each piece and will shape the overall aesthetic of the new home. Staats always takes into account any favorite pieces or family heirlooms the client may already own and would like to showcase in their new space. She offers selections for everything from paint palettes and window treatments to vanities and end tables. Staats’ commitment to the client is that they have a well-designed space that their family can live in. “It’s like putting a puzzle together. All of the components have to be different but they all have to be complimentary.”

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Another client, Kelliann, said, “Hillary, you have so many good ideas – ones that I could have never thought of. You selected furniture from manufacturers that I didn’t even know existed.” Finally, on moving day, all of the new furniture is moved in, organized according to plan, home accessories are set. By the end of the week the home will look as if it has been lived in for 10 years. Staats believes that “interior design is art that you live in.” Keeping this in mind through every step of a construction project is sure to produce anyone’s dream home. v Sanctuary Interior Design Build 109 Church Street NE Vienna, VA 22180 703-865-6477 www.sanctuaryinteriordesignbuild.com AUTHOR: Gale Curcio is the director of Curcio Communications. She brings both her editorial and marketing talents to VivaTysons.

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MainStreaming THE LOWER LEVEL Bar sink detail

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SUN DESIGN REMODELING CONVERTS AN UNUSED BASEMENT INTO A MULTI-PURPOSE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SUITE.

irst, the obvious: a floor plan configuration that directly responds to a family’s real needs will inevitably prove more useful than a generic version created by a builder who has never met you.

A generic plan— like a model home— may stimulate a few ideas. But homeowners then begin to think in earnest about who they are, how they actually live. Soon a life-changing process is underway. Second point: the status of the lower level is on the rise. “We’ve been very active in transforming a home’s unfinished lower level into primary living space,” says Craig Durokso, president and founder of Sun Design Remodeling in Burke. “Among other advantages, an expansion plan that occurs inside

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(At left) The plan configuration maximizes available light to all of the suite’s primary gaterhing areas; by contrast, a hall to the right leads to the privacy zones that include the fitness center, full bath and the utility room. the envelop of the existing house is considerably less expensive than the cost of building an addition.” Still more impressive: how completely a lower level can be “mainstreamed.” “When there’s walk-out access to the yard and a source of natural light,” Durosko observes, “the integration to the whole house is seamless. Such conversions often become the most popular part of the home.” For Maryellen Khosla, though— the homeowner who hired Durosko last year to turn the 1,500 square foot basement of her Alexandria home into a multi-purpose family play area—the first surprise was how quickly the project’s vital outlines came together once the veteran remodeler came on the scene. “We had purchased the house from a new home builder about five years ago,”

Khosla says. “The final product came with a full set of plans for finishing the lower level. We had been thinking of moving forward on this phase when a friend said we should at least talk to Craig Durosko.” As Khosla tells it, the conversation with Durosko was an eye-opener: “I realized that the builder’s plans had one of the suite’s main gathering areas—a pub and kitchenette with a long serving counter and stools— pushed into a far back corner without any real sightlines to the backyard. That made no sense to me.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 134

(Above) The interior design team began by matching the crown molding used in the home’s formal rooms upstairs. A staff carpenter designed and milled the fluted columns which are used as vertical accents thoughout. The flooring is birch, finished in Key West sandstone. (Below) Chief designer Benson extended existing bulkheading in places, emphasizing symmetry throughout the new interior.. The counter surface is bianco antico granite; the base is “distressed’ maple with an espresso finish.

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In short order, the Khoslas decided to set up a second meeting with Sun Design’s lead designer, Jon Benson, an acknowledged expert on space planning who has also authored several books on the topic. “Once it was clear to everyone that floor plan had to revolve around the stairway in a way that would focus natural light where it was needed the most, the larger configuration came together pretty easily,” Benson says. To wit: “You have an unfinished lower-level with a central staircase that descends towards an interior wall; on the opposite wall, there’s a pair of French doors and

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other natural light sources. As you add walls to build out the interior, you want to be sure the primary use areas are optimally positioned for both available light and visual continuum.” On the other hand, Benson notes, privacy zones— the gym, full bath, the utility room— should be outside high traffic areas. Add to this criteria the fact that the future uses for some rooms hadn’t been fully decided, and one has the making of an intricate project management assignment. “In a space of this size, it’s not unusual to think of some rooms as a basic footprint that may change its primary purpose over the years,” Benson says. “The important point here was to identify the primary use areas, and

(Above) Lower-level plans provided to owners by the homebuilder called for a bar in the opposite corner of the suite away from already existing sources of natural light. The owners hired Sun Design Remodling to reconfigure the floor plan maximizing light availability in the suite’s main gathering zones. to work out an interior design scheme consistent with the home’s existing aesthetics.” Seven rooms were under consideration. The floor plan would revolve around the staircase, proceeding from the most trafficked part of the suite to the least. The re-located beverage and food service zone at the foot of the stair—

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(Right) The full bath is adjacent to the exercise area-- away from the suite’s primary activity areas. (Below) Sun Design finished-out the interior of the room to the left, which may evenutally be used a children’s play room. The future home theater (though the door) is still in progress, but Benson and team have completed for all wiring requirements and built-in a coffered ceiling and other interior details. which would eventually include 30’ foot granite counter surface and eight swivel chairs— was positioned for direct visual linkage to the south-facing French doors and open landscaping beyond. The spacious family pub, in turn, organically segues to a family room/seating area which opens off to the right, providing seating for television, music, or conversation. In an 13’ x 11’ niche that opens to the left, Benson replaced a course of small transoms with four foot egress windows, more than tripling available light. This may becoem the children’s playroom. Straight ahead, 285 sq ft has been designated for a home theater. Here Benson and colleagues provided the needed electrical support and added a coffered ceiling and other interior design details. Turning to the right, a small foyer leads, respectively, to a family fitness center and an adjacent full bath. Ironically, the utility room— comfortably out of view— is where builder had originally intended to locate the kitchenette and serving counter. While some aspects of the project are still being decided, Benson’s firm grasp of finish work details

allowed the space plan and makeover to proceed without a hitch. “I started by matching the crown molding in the formal rooms upstairs,” he says. “We all agreed that a balanced, linear statement was essential to the desired interior design, so I extended the existing bulkhead in places to create the appropriate symmetry.” Another sleight of hand: elegant maple cabinetry that (among other things) conceals pipes and wiring amidst essential back bar appliances. “This was one of the keys to positioning the pub more appropriately,” Benson says. “To create the best possible interior design effects, you sometimes have to integrate infrastructure components into the interior design itself.” But with its burnished hardwood flooring, granite counter top and Holbrook swivel stools, the pub is now the warmly inviting first stop in a whole suite of well-integrated chambers— a plan perfectly suited for everyday needs or large parties. “Jon Benson and Hope Hassell (the specialty designer) really helped us make informed choices,” Maryellen says. “They also gave us the freedom we needed to think through the project phases logically. That made everything much easier.” Sun Design Remodeling frequently sponsors tours of recently remodeled homes as well as workshops on home remodeling topics. Headquartered in Burke, the firm recently opened a second office in McLean. For information: 703.425.5588 or www.SunDesignInc.com v AUTHOR: John Byrd has been writing about residential architecture, building and remodeling for 30 years. His work has appeared in House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Southern Living and many national and regional publications. He has also written and produced segments for HGTV and other cable outlets. His work has received numerous Press Association awards for excellence in journalism. He can be reached at byrdmatx@comcast.net or www.HomeFrontsNews.com

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BY JEFFREY S. DETWILER

First-Time Home Buyers:

What’s on Their Purchase Wish List?

omebuyer preferences are often more of a wish list than an outline of what buyers can realistically afford, but real estate experts, homebuilders, and potential home sellers are nonetheless wise to study what homebuyers say they want. Buyer preferences vary by location, age, and family configuration since buyers with children often have different needs and priorities than empty nesters or those without children. The 2013 NAR (National Association of Realtors) Profile of Buyers’ Home Feature Preferences1 delved into the desires of different buyer groups and found that only central air conditioning is a feature considered very important by more than half of all buyers, regardless of their location or age.

Characteristics of a first-time buyer Not all first-time homebuyers are young, but according to the NAR report, among buyers under 32 years old, 79 percent are first-time buyers. These younger buyers place heavy importance on convenience to their jobs, commuting costs, the quality of the school district, and the affordability of the home. The report also found that younger buyers are more likely to compromise on the home’s size, the condition, or price. You may assume younger buyers want everything as new and up-to-date as possible, but in reality the younger the buyer, the older the home, NAR found. 74 percent of buyers under age 35 purchase a previously owned home. The majority of these young buyers choose a home with two levels, three bedrooms, two full baths, a fireplace, and a garage. According to NAR’s 2013 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends, 57 percent of buyers under age 32 purchase a home with 1,501 to 2,500 sq. ft.2

Home features that first-time buyers want A survey by GfK Roper Reports in 2013 divided homeowners by generation and asked them to rank features they’d want in their dream home. The features are not necessarily what they have now or even anticipate having in their next home, but what would be ideal. Generation Y consumers, born between 1978 and 1995, are the

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most likely to be first-time homebuyers. Among their “dream amenities” are whirlpool tubs, a swimming pool, a sauna/steam room, a game/billiard room, a fitness room, and a high-tech entertainment center. These buyers love the idea of owning a home where they can have fun and entertain their friends.4 If you’re selling a home and want to attract first-time buyers, you should recognize that while those items are on their wish list, these buyers are well aware they often need to compromise to afford their first home. To attract younger buyers, adding a costly swimming pool or whirlpool tub could be a mistake. Instead, real estate agents who work with first-time buyers suggest the following: n

If you have a separate living room and dining room, stage these spaces to show how younger buyers could use them as a home office, a home theater, or casual space for hanging out with friends.

Make sure your home has up-to-date wiring or wireless technology for quick Internet access.

Emphasize the walkability of your location by providing information about access to public transportation, as well as nearby schools, stores, restaurants, and recreational amenities.

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Add color to your home. The old rule of thumb was to paint your walls white, but younger buyers are drawn to “new neutrals,” such as pale gray or beige, as well as pops of bold colors.

Pull up your carpet because first-time buyers prefer hardwood flooring.

Provide some office space. Even if you don’t use a home office, younger buyers are more likely to work at home some of the time and will appreciate a nook designated for storing files and recharging a laptop, tablet and smart phone, as well as a place to store those devices.

Replace your appliances with energy-efficient models. Energy-saving washers and dryers and other appliances have been identified in surveys as very important technology to young buyers because they’re concerned about the environment and affordability.5

Space LARGE or small.

We have it all.

A choice between affordability and desirability First-time buyers are typically more concerned about finding a home they can comfortably afford and building equity rather than paying for all the features and finishes they want. In a study by 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news site, just 21 percent of buyers under age 35 said they would be willing to pay more for an eat-in kitchen and only 16 percent said they would pay extra for stainless steel appliances. Kitchen islands, while desirable to many buyers, were considered “very important” by just 19 percent of buyers under age 35 in the study. Granite counters were very important to only 18 percent of buyers in that age range, although 25 percent of young buyers said they would be willing to pay more for hardwood flooring.3

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If you’re a first-time buyer, it pays to work with a professional agent who can help you sort through your preferences and identify which features will provide lasting value. If you’re a homeowner who wants to market your home to first-time buyers, a professional listing agent can advise you on inexpensive ways to improve your home’s appeal to young buyers.

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SOURCES 1. National Association of REALTORS® 2013 Home Features Survey

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2. 2013 National Association of REALTORS® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends

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4. GfK Roper Reports

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The Belt Team Reports

Home Sales Down, Real Estate Prices Up in Most of Northern VA Note that McLean and Great Falls are also the only two Northern Virginia areas where the average home price exceeded $1 million. The areas seeing the highest rise in values year over year were Herndon (6.9%), Vienna (8.4%), Chantilly (9.2%) and Dunn Loring (10.4%).

A year-over-year comparison for home prices in Northern Virginia (for homes that sold Jan 1 thru June 16) shows several trends for most of Northern Virginia:

Number of Home Sales: The number of home sales is down in almost every area of Northern VA. Burke & Dunn Loring home sales remained stable. In Springfield, home sales increased 4% this year – from 522 sales to 543 sales. However, in every other city, home sales fell. The most extreme drop in sales occurred in Great Falls, where home sales dropped 43% (from 122 sales to 70 sales).

The Belt Team suggests, if you’re buying or selling a home, it’s imperative you know the market trends not just in YOUR city – but also your school district and neighborhood.

With three exceptions, home sale prices increased in every city in Northern Virginia. One area (Burke) remained almost stable. And two areas (Mclean and Great Falls) saw prices fall. 2013 SALES

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2014 SALES YR OVER YR

AVG SP 2013

AVG SP 2014 YR OVER YR

ALEXANDRIA 2244

2005

-11%

$479,250 $498,618

ARLINGTON 1309

1174

-10%

$598,657 $609,025 1.7%

ASHBURN

734

593

-19%

$476,335 $478,629 0.5%

BURKE

255

$440,717 $439,585 -0.3%

CENTREVILLE 436

387

-11%

$377,711 $379,598 0.5%

CHANTILLY

309

-8%

$439,383 $479,623 9.2%

$761,688

DUNN LORING

335 8

$840,563

10.4%

FAIRFAX

962

810

-16%

$484,174 $495,857 2.4%

FALLS CHURCH

646

556

-14%

$486,779

$507,063

4.2%

GREAT FALLS

122

-43%

$1,228,030

$1,160,466

-5.5%

HERNDON

366

310

-15%

MCLEAN

338

281

-17%

OAKTON

163

105

-36%

$624,298 $633,566 1.5%

RESTON

509

444

-13%

$447,494 $458,481 2.5%

SPRINGFIELD 522

543

$426,240 $444,782 4.4%

STERLING

498

484

-3%

$377,291 $388,738 3.0%

VIENNA

373

325

-13%

$734,102 $796,107 8.4%

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BY RICK MUNDY

With the threat of going back looming, Tanya’s new Polish stepfather adopted the children. They then renewed the search for a better life. But there were few opportunities – Australia did not want them, nor did New Zealand. Finally they heard from the United States and they were soon boarding the USS General M.B. Stewart, a liberty ship, which landed in New York on November 2, 1951, after 12 days at sea. Their sponsor was Church World Services, which gave them $10 and told them to find jobs. Tanya’s first work attempts in those years did not go smoothly until she learned that the Foreign Service Institute needed help and she spent 20 years as a Russian language and culture instructor. Later she taught adult education in Fairfax County and for George Washington University, until her retirement in 1996.

Tanya Hassan

Deriving Joy from Others anya Hassan’s childhood was far from idyllic. Growing up in the 1930’s in Moscow, food was scarce and the housing was abhorrent. Her parents divorced when she was just 5 years old. Her mother remarried, this time to a Latvian. Then in 1937, Stalin went after the Latvian population, so Tanya’s second father was arrested and executed. Meanwhile she and her sister contracted whooping cough, and the family lived under house arrest in Moscow. In 1941 when Tanya was 10, the German army was advancing on Moscow and every night they raced to a shelter to avoid the bombings. Her mother finally declared that they must get away and they escaped about 40 miles to New Jerusalem. Her recollections of the journey are of dead horses and soldiers and enormous burning tanks. Again there was the realization that they could not remain. With the aid of a German soldier, which Tanya refers to as an “angelic experience,” mother, sister, nanny, and Tanya trekked through the snow to a remote village where her memories are of straw mattresses and eating pea soup. The family’s goal was to escape the Soviet Union completely, so they pressed on, to Smolensk, on to Minsk, finally arriving in Lodz in Poland. It was here that they were liberated by the Americans, with tanks arriving, followed by trucks, followed by soldiers in Jeeps, throwing gum to the people. Eggs, milk, and other essentials arrived in care packages and life was getting better. Unfortunately the Yalta Conference dictated that Russian citizens were to be sent back to their own country, regardless of their consent.

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Tanya also needed something for her soul and, as she enjoyed drawing, she began both drawing and writing which she continues to this day. She credits the help of excellent mentors like Jay Orbach who taught her how to paint, but also taught about life, people, and how to view both good and bad art. “Why do we paint? Why do we write? Because we don’t want to die,” Tanya offers. In fact it has often been in her educational and creative endeavors that she has found so many wonderful friends. She enjoys her book club, her Writers of the Round Table (a memoir-writing group that meets in her kitchen), a widows’ group, a German society, and the club of historians. She even writes poetry and does a kind of Russian rap. “All my life I have been studying one thing or another,” she says. At the Shepherd’s Center Adventures in Learning program, she has both studied and taught – drawing, painting, Russian literature, creative writing. “Although my husband, Teddy, is now gone, life is absolutely fantastic. Here I am, a poor Russian immigrant who started in America in tenement housing on Orchard Street in New York and I will end up in Arlington National Cemetery. The world is a marvelous place. “I have a close circle of friends, two wonderful children and two lovely grandchildren. ‘What is the best time of your life?’ you may ask. Right now. It is always right now if you have the right attitude because you are alive and you can make of life what you want. “I am surrounded by family and friends. If you give a little bit of yourself, people will flock to your house. The most joy I am deriving is when I’m with other people. I finished the first part of my memoirs years ago. I am now working on the second part which is devoted to my friends. The most interesting part of my life is my friends.” Powerful words indeed from a person with the background of Tanya Hassan. v

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very active and youthful. He’s one of those guys who is the life of the party. He acts like a school boy who is always kidding people. He doesn’t look his age, and he doesn’t act his age. The only time I see age is really an issue, (and I think it’s more for men), is when they want to meet a woman who wants to have children and is also able to have them. But today with some technology women into their 40’s are having babies. And I know even into their early 40’s with IVF they are able to have their own biological babies. After that you may have to consider other options such as donor egg or adoption to have a family. However, you are a woman asking about an older man who has two kids so it’s really more about how so you see your life. Can you see yourself as a step parent and taking on that role? How old are the kids? That can be a big issue. BY AMY SCHOEN, MBA, CPCC

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DEAR DATING, I have a girlfriend who says, “Age is just a number and my number’s unlisted!” I like this comeback and I’m going to use it in the future. But I’ve seen some really good relationships that are at least 10 years apart. Much depends on the person and the youthfulness. One of my clients met a guy who was 11 years her senior. For them there is over a 10-year age difference and they just fit and it works. With my sister-in-law there’s over a10year difference as well. Her partner is

When someone has just gotten over a divorce, you need to consider how long that person has been emotionally out of his or her marriage. Are they ready to fully commit to a new relationship? If so, then it is really about how you feel being with this person. There are more things to think about at different ages. When you get into your 50’s and 60’s, you will need to consider who is working and who is retiring and how do you see your life at that age. Then in your 70’s to 80’s, health and lifestyle issues come into play. We don’t have a crystal ball, so no one knows how long we have with a mate at any age. What’s the vision for your life? Take a good look at the vison you have for your life and ask yourself, “Can I see myself with this person in that life?” And, can you see yourself being a stepparent?

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PETS

Preparing for

the Outdoors

BY DR. HEIDI DEVRIES

— My family and I recently welcomed a new dog

into our family. It has been a while since we’ve had a dog, so what summer hazards should we avoid? We are a family that loves being outdoors, and we plan to bring our new family member with us everywhere we go. –Kathy S., Vienna

—Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Summer is a great time in Northern Virginia, with wonderful weather for walks, hikes, swimming, and more. I’m sure you will find your dog loves being outdoors as much as the rest of your family does. It is attentive of you to be concerned about potential hazards. With a little knowledge and preparation, your family will have a great, safe summer. First let’s discuss parasites. Common parasites veterinarians monitor and treat include fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites. Fleas are not only bothersome, but they may also spread tapeworms or cause an allergic reaction, causing dogs to scratch their skin raw. Ticks are even more of a threat because they can spread diseases to your pet, including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichia. Ticks can often be buried under the coat and between toes and other crevices. Monitor your pet for fleas and ticks, especially after spending time in wooded areas. Many topical and oral products aid in controlling fleas and ticks. Your veterinarian can help you decide the best option for your pet’s lifestyle. Heartworm cases have been documented in all fifty states. It is spread to your pet though a bite from an infected mosquito

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and leads to worms living in your dog’s heart. Symptoms of heartworms resemble heart failure. Monthly medication easily prevents heartworm disease; however, many people skip or forget a month here or there. Although easily prevented, heartworms are difficult to treat. Treatment can be a long and expensive process. It involves slowly killing the worms and allowing the body to absorb them, putting the patient at risk for clot-like episodes. Your dog can pick up intestinal parasites in any area where another animal has defecated. Between 30 and 50 percent of dogs carry gastrointestinal parasites. Have your dog’s feces tested regularly for intestinal parasites. Treatment for intestinal parasites requires only a short course of medication. Parasites such as fleas, ticks, hookworms, and roundworms can be spread to humans also, especially to young children running barefoot in the backyard, not washing hands after playing with a pet, and sleeping on the same bed as the pet. A second hazard dogs face in the summer months is heat stroke, also known as hyperthermia, an increased body temperature because of environmental conditions. Heat stroke can be life-threatening if not immediately addressed. A dog’s normal body temperature ranges from 100°F to 102.5°F. Anytime a dog’s body temperature is higher than 105°F, an emergency exists. Hyperthermia can occur when dogs are left in poorly ventilated vehicles (even on a cooler day, 70-80°F), left outdoors with inadequate shade and water supply, and even when exercised on a hot or humid day. Short-nosed

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breeds such as Pekingese, pugs, and Boston terriers are predisposed to hyperthermia, as well as dogs with compromised airways from diseases or obesity. Hyperthermia symptoms include panting, drooling, and becoming unsteady while standing. Severe hyperthermia can affect every system in the body. Lowering the body temperature alone often fails to address other potential problems. Always bring a pet that has suffered hyperthermia to a veterinarian. If you suspect you pet has hyperthermia, remove your pet from the causal environment and, if possible, determine rectal temperature and record it. Place cool (not cold), wet towels in the armpits, on the groin, and on the back of the dog’s neck, and get your pet to the nearest veterinary clinic. Although ice may seem like a good idea, cooling the body too quickly can be detrimental to internal organs. Anytime you are outside and feel warm, you can be certain your pets, with their warm coats, are feeling the heat too. Always have plenty of water available for your pet and be mindful of situations that may lead to hyperthermia. Hot sidewalks and pavement can also be an issue. With shoes on, we cannot determine how hot surfaces are. Your dogs are walking on the sidewalk and pavement with bare footpads. If walking on a paved path in direct sunlight, watch how your pet is walking; reach down and feel the pavement. If it is hot, have your pet walk in grass or dirt. Summer isn’t summer without a little water play, a great way to help your dog stay cool and get some exercise. Water play comes with some hazards too. Keep your dog close by, in lakes and rivers, so if an emergency occurs, you can reach and pull your dog to safety. Doggie life jackets are a great idea, especially if your dog doesn’t know when to slow down and take a break. Water play also brings an increase in ear infections and giardia. Monitor ears closely through the summer months

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if your dog is a swimmer. Giardia is a parasite that can cause diarrhea, upset stomachs, and vomiting. Veterinarians can easily diagnose giardia by testing a fecal sample. If it is positive for giardia, your vet will prescribe medication to get rid of the parasite. Other wildlife will be out this summer too. For the most part, if we leave wildlife alone, it will leave us alone, but your pet may come into contact with foxes, skunks, bats, deer, raccoons, and other wildlife. If your pet is attacked by a wild animal, call and go to a veterinarian right away. Your pet may look fine after an attack, but there can be unseen damage. Some wild animals are rabies carriers. Thankfully, in this area most of our dogs and cats are vaccinated for rabies. Another health concern from wildlife is leptospirosis, but we can vaccinate our dogs against it. Leptospira is a bacteria contracted

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through infected urine in water and soil, and it can survive for weeks to months. Rodents are a large reservoir for this bacteria. Humans and animals can become infected by bacteria through ingesting, swimming, or walking in contaminated water or soil. Symptoms of infection can be nonspecific and may include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, weakness, and severe muscle pain. Leptospirosis is treatable with antibiotics if diagnosed early. All this information can be overwhelming, but remember the basics: keep extra water available at all times, keep your dog up to date on all vaccinations and parasite preventives, and always know where your dog is. Above all else, enjoy the beautiful summer in northern Virginia. v

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FINANCE

private insurers

why home maintenance

Is Big Business Right Now

here are many personal reasons why a homeowner decides to upgrade their home or to spend more on maintenance. But these are the top two: With home prices rising last year (and still appreciating but not in double digit figures) some of them want to sell. Upgrading a kitchen floor or installing a new countertop could allow them to ask a higher price for the home. Going all out on general maintenance is another factor in selling. Every light bulb has to work and the home has to be totally clean looking, which might mean painting a room or two. If a prospective buyer sees one maintenance problem, it could create a whole negative feeling about the place.

is to make the home more attractive and comfortable for the homeowners themselves. Instead of spending a great deal on a down payment for a different place, their expectations about staying on the property have changed. Between 2007 and 2009, homeowners spent about $2,000 a year (adjusted for inflation) on their homes, say economists at the University of Texas at Dallas. v

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in debt. Congress is considering proposals to delay price increases for a year or to eliminate many of them. If they do, other insurers will have a tougher sell. Right now, Lloyds of London, American International Group, Chubb Corp., and Allianz SE’s Fireman’s Fund Insurance are selling policies mainly to customers with expensive properties. HCI Group sells flood insurance, but only for selected properties. It sold a homeowner’s policy that included flood insurance for $9,700 to a couple who had been billed $53,005 by the Feds. v

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might well be looking for some reassurance that projects are going well and deadlines are being met. This could be a sign of poor communication. The boss wants you to focus on your projects and get them done on time. He wants to know that things are going well. He really wants to know if things are not going well. Early warnings are essential.

How to Please The Bosses really want one thing from you: They want you to be worth what they are paying you. Why is that trickier than it sounds? According to The Wall Street Journal, employees often wonder whether they should become an early bird just like the boss or work regular hours with the requisite homework.

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Executive Coach Rich Gee advises employees to stay on the field when a crisis or deadline is looming but generally worry less about schedules and more about communicating to the boss what you are doing.

The boss also wants you to be fluent in your numbers and projects, well aware of the aspects that the boss takes most seriously. Also, according to the business review, the boss wants you to see and analyze problems coming up and solve problems in a timely manner.

What the boss really wants, according to the Harvard Business Review, is focus, success, and communication.

Finally, the boss wants you to mobilize and surround yourself with competent people motivated to meet company goals.

Your work schedule aside, managers who ask questions about work hours

Or, in short, the boss wants you to be worth your wages. v

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TYSONS UPDATE

BY MARCIA MCALLISTER

Metro Prepares for

SUMMER OPENING OF SILVER LINE ‘OPERATIONAL READINESS TESTING,’ SECURITY CHECKS, TRAINING TAKING PLACE

ay 27 was a big day for the Silver Line. That’s when the Metropolitan Washington Area Transit Authority announced it was taking over the new line and beginning what is known as “operational readiness testing” in preparation for a summertime time opening that will provide one-seat, no-transfer rides from Reston and Tysons Corner to downtown Washington and east to Largo, Md. That announcement did not mean that all work had been completed by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and its design-build contractor Dulles Transit Partners. It did mean that Metro is preparing for revenue service , training its employees on the new line and had significant testing to do before the expanded transit service begins. Metro has 90 days since the May 27 date to perform its work. The Airports Authority and WMATA have agreed on many on-going joint activities. The Authority also continues to work with the Tri-state Oversight Committee which is reviewing the project. Metro officials moved quickly to train its workers at the five new stations – four in Tysons Corner and one on the eastern edge of Reston. As potential riders look to the costs and time required to commute on the Silver Line, WMATA released the following examples: n

Someone who lives in Reston and works in downtown D.C. near the Farragut West station will be able to board the Silver Line at Wiehle-Reston East, travel for 39 minutes and pay $5.90. (Wiehle – Farragut West, weekday, rush).

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A McLean resident who works for one of the federal agencies near L’Enfant Plaza will have a one-seat, 32 minute ride costing $4.85. (McLean – L’Enfant, weekday, rush hours.

On weekends, Fairfax County residents can board the Silver Line at Wiehle-Reston East and in about 56 minutes be downtown at Gallery Place station to attend a concert, Wizards or Capitals game at the Verizon Center. That ride will cost just $3.60. (Wiehle – Gallery Place, weekend, non-rush)

Metro officials continue to anticipate that by the end of the first year of Silver Line service, 25,000 people will ride each day— that’s a total of 50,000 trips per day if each person rides the train twice. Not all of these riders will new ones— many will shift their current travel on the Orange Line over to the Silver Line. v

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TYSONS UPDATE

Pier construction taking place along the Route 7 corridor.

Horizontal truss hanging and securing segments along Route 7 during the day.

BY MARCIA MCALLISTER

Silver Line Road Improvements

Enhance Driving in Tysons MANY MONTHS BEFORE THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 OF THE SILVER LINE BEGAN IN MARCH 2009 CREWS BEGAN MAKING ROOM FOR THE NEW LINE IN THE MIDDLE OF ROUTE 7 FROM ROUTE 123 WEST TO THE DULLES TOLL ROAD.

There were many who decried the removal of those old two-lane service roads that lined both the east and west bound Route 7 lanes. Car dealers and retailers like the Container Store and McDonald’s feared that the elimination of those lanes and the mid-block left turns that were allowed back then would run them out of business. The owner of Schmitz Exxon, a 50-year-old landmark at Route 7 and Spring Hill Road, worried how late-night gas deliveries would be made. The big-box retailers also worried about deliveries. But the roads went away and the corridor was widened significantly to create a large median where the piers to support the aerial tracks were constructed. Then came multiple lane closings not only on Route 7 but on Route 123 where the Tysons Boulevard/ Route 123 intersection with access roads into Tysons Corner Center was rebuilt and main entrance and exit into the Capital One complex was reconfigured. All these changes were daily challenges to those who live, work, play, and shop in Tysons Corner. But residents and businesses large and small responded to the

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multitude of alerts and closings with cooperation and complaints. The former outnumbered the latter. Now with the opening of the Silver Line coming this summer, the long-term benefits of many of those road changes that were funded by the rail project are clearly visible. Traffic flow is improved along both routes 123 and 7 because there are four lanes in each direction. There are dual left turns at Spring Hill, Tyco/Westwood Center Drive and Gosnell Road. And there is a major plus for pedestrians who have complained for decades about the dangers of trying to cross Route 7 (and Route 123) on foot or on a “wing and prayer.” Now, new traffic signals and crosswalks provide safer crossings at those same intersections. And, the pedestrian bridges that provide access for transit riders to the Greensboro and Spring Hill stations in the middle of Route 7 can be used without charge by those simply needing

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A night view of Route 7 with horizontal truss hanging and securing segments.

With the construction in the center of Route 7, lane shifts occurred in the area.

Pier construction along Route 123.

to cross the street. The same is true for the bridges over Route 123 at the McLean and Tysons Corner Stations. Wide sidewalks are in place along both sides of Route 7 and landscaping enhances the streets and access areas to stations. Here is a summary of what has been accomplished in Tysons and along the Silver Line alignment: n

All of the repaving on Route 123, Colshire Drive and Scotts Run Road is complete.

Paving was to be completed on Route 7 and adjacent streets by the end of June.

Repaving is completed along the Dulles Toll Road.

Some repaving still needs to be done where a crossover for emergency vehicles is being built along the Dulles International Airport Access Highway. v

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Construction taking place at the Spring Hill station.

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TYSONS TO VIENNA:

ON FOOT It Sure Beats the Bus!

knew I’d need to make eye contact with any approaching vehicles before trying to cross in front of them.

BY NAVID ROSHAN

On Saturday I decided to test whether or not it would be faster to walk or take transit between Tysons and the Taste of Vienna festival being held on Center Street in Vienna. I know to many that idea may sound like a joke. After all, when most people think of Tysons they think of 495, Route 7, Route 123, and how unfriendly to pedestrians those corridors are. Critics of those roads are right, they’re quite difficult to walk on, but the truth is they aren’t the only options to get around. I’ve lived in Tysons now for four years, and I have never had to walk on Route 123 or Route 7; I hardly ever even drive on them. As a local I know how to avoid the disasters of planning past. So faced with getting between the intersection of Route 7/ International Drive and Center Street in Vienna, the first place I looked was smaller roads like Gallows, Old Courthouse, Niblick Drive, etc. It was just over 3 miles, which I knew I could I do in less than the Google estimated one hour. I also knew that I had just missed my opportunity to grab the 2T, which was half mile away across a non-pedestrian interchange of Route 7 and Route 123. To have taken it would have meant waiting at least another hour, and, disappointingly, it’s the only option that connects Tysons and Vienna on the weekends. So I started walking. Crossing Route 7 was the first (and biggest) obstacle I faced. Between the construction vehicles, mall traffic, and lack of fellow pedestrians it felt a bit dangerous. People are so used to having unabated right turns despite the pedestrian signal, that I

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After crossing Route 7, my walk actually became pretty easy, if not bucolic. Heading down Gallows, I noticed an art installation I had never seen before by YMM Art Space. There were sidewalks and crosswalks the entire length of George Washington Road, as there should be considering the adjacency to Freedom Hill Elementary. Turning onto Wolftrap Road there was either a sidewalk or asphalt trail at all times. In fact, I only lacked a pedestrian walk path for the brief moment I had to walk through the parking lot of Our Lady of Good Council. The rest of the way I had nicely maintained asphalt trails and of course, eventually, the W&OD trail. I ended up getting to the Taste of Vienna only 43 minutes after having left, beating the 2T. When I got to the Taste of Vienna, the ATM was acting up so I walked to Maple Avenue (a relatively short third of a mile walk) to get cash. After getting cash from the ATM and walking back to the festival, what did I see? The 2T bus, completely empty and completely useless. So what was the point of this experiment? Well 1), I knew I was going to be consuming mass quantities of delicious food so the exercise wasn’t going to hurt. 2), I wanted to see how safe it was and if it was possible help people find that same path if they ever need to do the same.

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The Silver Line bus routes being proposed are a great start, they get more circulators, more coverage, on a more frequent basis, but only during rush hour on weekdays. Unfortunately, on weekends, it will basically be the same old status quo. Why? Lastly, I wanted to point to the inefficiency of the current system we have in place, between two well populated and highly active zones in Fairfax. Vienna and Tysons aren’t necessarily the middle of nowhere. Between the two of them there are tens of thousands of residents. Between the two of them there are over 5,000 businesses. Between the two of them there are over 200 restaurants, three major music venues, and one of the most heavily visited malls in the world. Yet, on a Saturday afternoon, when a major festival was occurring, I was able to walk faster than any form of transit, and absence of bikeshare, available. No wonder the 2T bus runs so empty. Expanded service can’t be provided on a more frequent basis, because current statistics, caused by it’s headways being massive, show that no one except those in the most dire of needs and the exact right location would ever take it.

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Save money and shut down the 2T service on weekends as well, because it serves absolutely no purpose in the current arrangement. If real and useful bus service on the weekends isn’t possible, why isn’t there a bikeshare program for this part of the county? Everyone will say Tysons is auto-centric and it isn’t there yet. That’s the tail wagging the dog isn’t it? How can you stop being auto-centric if your answer to every question on the issue is to say that it is auto-centric. Would a bikeshare system be profitable between Tysons and Vienna? No, I’d go out on a pretty sturdy limb and say it will take a loss, but probably less than a pointless empty bus system like the 2T, which runs infrequently in areas where people don’t live. It’s one of those inefficient “coverage” routes that WMATA tells us makes sense but really could be better spent elsewhere improving transit corridors. No one benefits from one hour headways, no one. For the same cost improve the Transit Access programs, or Bikeshare, or heaven forbid actually improve the headways so the route does make sense. I walked between Tysons and Vienna in 43 minutes, faster than the bus service because of headways, not because of how long it actually takes a bus to go the three miles between the two major destinations. On a bike I could have made the trip in less than 15 minutes without even breaking a sweat. One could argue, everyone should get a bike if that is the case, and a lot of residents of Vienna are doing just that, but how do you encourage first time bike users to purchase a $400+ bike and do it unless they know its feasible and have tried it first? That’s really the best part about Bikeshare, and why Tysons, Vienna, Falls Church, and yes, even McLean, should receive stations sooner rather than later. v

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arshall High School senior girls basketball player Lexi Stalcup finished the season with 43 three-pointers and set the school record with 93 career threes. The old school record was 81 by Teresa Hackett. The 43 threes were among the leaders in the metropolitan area this past season. Stalcup made at least one three-pointer in every game but three. She played in 23 games and averaged 10.7 points per game, with a high of 22. Her game-high for three-pointers were five against Jefferson. Stalcup will be playing in the CKA Project Mid-Atlantic All-Star Game on March 17 to conclude her high school basketball career. v

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Just as Ted Weems’s hit song “Heartaches” came out in 1947, the 29 Diner in Fairfax opened its doors. It has closed its doors after 66 years of service. A landmark for many years. Thanks for the pancakes-and the memories. v

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new Einstein’s Bagels store will be coming to West Broad Street in Falls Church this summer. The company originally put March as the opening month on their website, but have experienced delays. v

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PAYOFF: When they respond, “Red, white, and blue,” you say, “I win! I told you I could make you say ‘blue’!” Nine times out of ten they’ll come back with, “You didn’t say blue, you said black.” Then you say, “Now I really do win!” I’LL BET . . . “I can remove this quarter from underneath this napkin without touching the napkin or blowing on it.” SETUP: Put a quarter under a napkin. After you’ve set up the trick, discreetly put another quarter into your hand. THen put that hand underneath the table, say some magical incantations, and after a moment, reveal that the quarter is magically in your hand! PAYOFF: The person will most likely go straight for the napkin to prove you wrong. When they remove it, pick up the quarter and you’ve won the bet. I’LL BET . . . “I can jump higher than this house.” SETUP: Just jump up in the air six inches or so. PAYOFF: You’ve just jumped higher than any house ever could. Excerpts taken from: Uncle John’s Unstoppable Bathroom Reader

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ACROSS 1. Type of shark 5. “Be quiet!” 8. Rathskeller quaff 9. Garfield talk 11. “___ and the King of Siam” 12. Field of study 13. Lacking in inflection 15. Come together 16. About-face 21. Ammonia compound 22. Aerial maneuver 24. 20-20, e.g. 25. Add to the pot 26. “Maid of Athens, ___ we part”: Byron 27. ___ Verde National Park

DOWN 1. Wharton degree 2. “___ it the truth!” 3. Atlantic City attraction 4. Fruit drink 5. Bridge coup 6. “Catch!” 7. Works in the garden 10. Is no longer 14. Always, in verse 16. Same old, same old 17. Lake near Niagara Falls 18. Swerve 19. Blue-ribbon 20. Gobs 23. Princess tormentor

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LOVE IS EVERYTHING IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE. THAT’S WHY PEOPLE ARE SO CYNICAL ABOUT IT. IT REALLY IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR, BEING BRAVE FOR, RISKING EVERYTHING FOR. AND THE TROUBLE IS, IF YOU DON’T RISK ANYTHING, YOU RISK EVEN MORE.

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If you’re psychic, think “honk” Back off! I’m not that kind of car Some people just don’t know how to drive. I call these people “everybody but me.” Excerpts taken from: Uncle John’s Unstoppable Bathroom Reader

AS WE LOOK AHEAD INTO THE NEXT CENTURY, LEADERS WILL BE THOSE WHO EMPOWER OTHERS. Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, chairman of Microsoft

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CANCER: This month could sound like a song with few troubles involved. Your status in life is improving, but you have to recognize it. Times of peace and tranquility will come.

LEO: Because you are taking better care of your health, your energy is high now. But it’s important to maintain a balance between work, pleasure and personal relationships. VIRGO: The first half of 2014 has had positive effects, and the second half could be even better. Some problems will crop up, but you can handle them. LIBRA: If it seems as if this month is devoid of inspirations, continue to live and work in a practical way. Take a long weekend, relax by water and feel the new ideas. SCORPIO: Watch for good opportunities that will come your way. A new status will allow for more freedom in your work. Co-workers will help out when needed. SAGITTARIUS: Even if others seem to dominate, your input is appreciated. Remember that they may not be as expressive as you. Speak up at important moments. CAPRICORN: Your financial instincts have served you well in the past, but seem to be a little rusty now. Manage well but skip huge purchases. No new car this year. AQUARIUS: July is a great time for home improvement projects, and doing even a small one will bring hugs and kisses from your loved one. Plant flowers or paint. PISCES: The 4th of July weekend is a time to put work concerns into the background. Rest, enjoy yourself and meet new people at a party. You could make new connections.

LEO: The full moon on August 10 puts you in

the spotlight. Remember the impact you have on others. Choose an individual who could use more support and find creative ways to help him or her.

VIRGO: Think of your life as a series of doors to unlock. Winston Churchill said, “Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking your potential.” LIBRA: Start talking and thinking through a decision that has to be made. Don’t push: let a natural process occur. Get feedback and do your research. There are no shortcuts. SCORPIO: At home, it’s easy to over-promise and under-deliver. Skip the promises and just over deliver. You’ll make that someone happy by giving more than expected. SAGITTARIUS: Vacations and summer are almost over, and the damage to your finances is apparent. It’s time to make a plan to get even ... before Christmas spending! CAPRICORN: You may have a health problem you think you can live with, but that’s not a good idea. See a doctor for treatment of a smaller problem that could get bigger. AQUARIUS: It happens at family picnics or dinners. You hear or tell stories that make you laugh. Listen closely, because they will bring you a sense of belonging and pride. PISCES: As the water sign, you might feel like you’re drowning in emotions now. But a smooth sailing comes your way in mid-month. ARIES: An inner debate about a home matter are much in your thoughts and cutting into your serenity. Time to put those thoughts gently on a mental shelf for now so you can move on to other matters. The debate will be there for you when you have time to return to it.

ARIES: Your thinking has more clarity now than ever before. It will come in handy with any project you have to tackle. Listen to experts because they know their stuff.

TAURUS: A group of associates is pointing the way, which may or may not be the right way. Don’t overthink it. Just stay positive and decide which course is best.

TAURUS: Though you dislike changing your ways and routines, take heart. Learn to get in step with the new procedures so they won’t upset your apple cart.

GEMINI: Skip the stress and stay sure of yourself. Among your co-workers, look for things unsaid that point the way to your next step.

GEMINI: The second half of 2014 will add good luck to your previous efforts. And your rational thinking about your work will bring great returns several times over.

CANCER: The heat of August reminds you that even sunny days have their drawbacks. Your work and home life are a little rainy right now. Address the problems and move on.

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