The dates for the News-Press’ 2nd Annual Falls Church Restaurant Week have been announced. The event recognizing the Little City’s fantastic dining scene will run from Monday, March 24 through Sunday, March 30. The culinary celebration will once again highlight the area’s top dining destinations offering up special meals, dishes, […]

The Italian Store has been around for more than 30 years. It’s really the only evidence you need to know that you’re in for a treat when you grab take-away from this Lyon Village stalwart. Expansion is another sure sign of the restaurant’s strong reputation – another Italian Store will […]

The Grand Candy will be celebrating the release of its debut album NSFW with a show Feb. 27 at the Iota Club and Café. It’s a first-time milestone for a musical project that’s been three years in the making, but in some ways The Grand Candy has been in the […]

In advance of the influx of chocolate and the lavish Valentine’s Day dinner you’ve got planned for next Friday, the Mosaic District is holding the inaugural Cupid Run 5K this Saturday. Participants can register as Individuals or Couples for the run (or, in my case, brisk walk) through the Merrifield […]

A new album, a new band, a new sound, and Tommy Castro says he’s feeling like a teen again. With The Painkillers, Castro released The Devil You Know last month and claimed the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. Here the R&B frontman and his pared-down lineup […]

As the name might suggest, if you stumble upon Hong Kong Pearl you’ll feel like you’ve discovered an uncommon gem. On its face, it’s a storefront in a recently updated strip mall. But opening the door reveals a massive, well-appointed dining room, with red striped banquet chairs at tables draped […]

By Gretchen Powell The last day of January marked the first day of the Lunar New Year, a celebration and time of renewal and reflection in many Asian cultures. My own experiences as a dual-cultured kid meant growing up celebrating two separate new years – Western and Chinese. I’ve grown […]

It’s Super Bowl weekend and there are plenty of restaurants around The Little City in which to set up shop for the big game Sunday. The perennial “Best Spot to Watch the Game,” Dogwood Tavern, is a great choice with its 15 TVs, drink specials and 1/2 price burger night. […]

Families come in all shapes and sizes: It’s the message at the heart of “La Cage aux Folles,” says Hans Bachmann, who’ll be directing the upcoming McLean Community Players’ production of the musical. “A loving family is a good thing, regardless of what it consists of,” Bachmann says. In “La […]

Newcomer Arlington Kabob promises “sandwiches and sweets” on the bright red sign identifying the restaurant. They have two sandwiches, steak and cheese and grilled chicken, served inside of freshly clay-tandoori-baked naan instead of the typical bread slices. They have sweets, too, baklava specifically. But chances are if you’re drawn to […]