Whether it’s dancing to your favorite cover band, dining out in style in one of our acclaimed restaurants, sipping craft cocktails in a late-night lounge or cozying up in a country B&B, there are many ways to ring in the New Year in Loudoun. Not all the fun has to happen at night. There are hiking…
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Loudoun knows its wine and beer but we also know cakes. And cookies. And chocolate. And ice cream. In other words, if it’s dessert you’re after, we have you covered. Here we list 10 dessert temples to satisfy your sugar cravings in Loudoun Dana's Cake Shoppe In 2012, Syrian native Dana Alfahham was…
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Growing up in Africa there was only one thing about Christmas Day my sisters and I didn’t like: dessert. Insane, I know. What kid doesn’t like sweets? But dessert when I was a kid was Christmas Pudding, which was essentially a steamed fruit and nut cake slathered in brandy butter. My mother would…
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From a former Cobra helicopter pilot opening a brewery in Sterling to honor veterans to a former Navy Medical Research Institute chemist experimenting with hemp and CBD on a farm in Lovettsville, Loudoun is home to several veterans who have launched innovative and inspirational businesses in the…
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Fireworks light up the sky, parades entertain crowds on the streets and the smell of hot dogs and delicious barbecue on the grill fills the air. Celebrate America's 250th birthday and make this Fourth of July the most memorable in Loudoun. Check out details for some not-to-miss community events to…
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Twice a week, at 6:30 a.m., I drive my son from Waterford to Purcellville for fitness training with a private instructor. It’s supposed to strengthen his pitching arm and increase his speed for football. There’s no coffee shop open in Purcellville at that time and my habit has been to just nap in…
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In the age of the corporate mega store, all small businesses require our support. In honor of National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day, which is celebrated every year on March 29, we pay tribute to some unique Loudoun businesses where mom – or pop – still hold court. Urbano Modern Italian When Tisha…
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Loudoun’s restaurant scene is renowned for farm-fresh ingredients, superb local produce and imaginative culinary innovators. From restaurant owners to caterers to chefs, many of those innovators happen to be female. For Women’s History Month we salute five Loudoun women giving us great tastes…
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Loudoun is not only known for its scenic beauty, but also for being a perfect destination for lovebirds; embodying the "Virginia is for Lovers" tagline. Whether you're a local or just visiting, here are 10 date night - and date day! - ideas to share with your special someone, offering a perfect…
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Loudoun is beloved among outdoor enthusiasts for its kayaking, zip-lining, hiking and cycling trails, and by kids, families and sports lovers for its indoor adventures – everything from ropes courses and go-karting to trampolining and baseball batting cages. Yet, so far, the county has never had…
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