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Pizza boxes, duct tape, and summer bragging rightsânothing says âRestonâ like the Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Anne! đŁââď¸đŚ
Mark your calendar for August 9 and watch local schools, scout troops, and community teams paddle their homemade masterpieces across the water. Our crew has raced the last two years andâmiraculâŚ
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đ§ Big changes are brewing at Isaac Newton Square! The aging office park just north of Reston Station (yepâthe one across from the Wiehle Ave McDonaldâs đ) is transforming into a walk-able, mixed-use neighborhood with:
⢠~2,100 new homes (apartments + modern 4-story townhomes) đď¸â¨â˘ Retail, a boutique hotel, and fresh oâŚ
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đ Detroit-style squares have landed in Herndon! Growing up on fold-and-flop Jersey slices, I was skepticalâbut Jetâs Pizza at 905 Herndon Pkwy delivers a caramelized crunch, airy center, and those cupped-pepperoni pools we all secretly crave. đ¤¤
Hereâs the insider scoop before you snag a square:â¨â˘ Grab the Eight-CornerâŚ
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đŚ National IceâŻCream Day is right around the corner, and Reston + Herndon (20170âŻ&âŻ20171) are loaded with mustâtry scoops. Swipe the carousel for photos, hours, and flavors, then hit the streets for a hyperâlocal iceâcream crawl.
đ¨ IceâŻCreamâŻJubilee â craft combos at Reston Town Centerâ¨đ¨ BenâŻ&âŻJerryâs â classics on MaâŚ
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đ Shake Shack is already sizzling at Reston Town Center with ShackBurgers and frozen custard.
đ McDonaldâs brings a sleek double drive thru to Hunters Woods Plaza later this month.
đĽ Roggenart Bakery CafĂŠ sets up at RTC West with fresh sourdouâŚ
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Comment âBowmanâ below and Iâll add you to my VIP list so you can get all of the details about this development as it comes available. đĄ
A piece of Reston history is getting a new lease on life. The 1899 Bowman Manor is staying putâbut the surrounding office buildings? Theyâre being replaced by 57 modern townhomes desâŚ
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đ¤ Bet you didnât know one of the East Coastâs biggest digital hubs is tucked behind Sunrise Valley Drive! CoreSite already runs two massive data centers there, and theyâve just filed to add two more three-story buildingsâpushing the campus to 1.3 million sq ft of servers.âĄ
Neighbors in Restonâs Cocquina Cluster say thâŚ
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Drop âwharfâ in the comments for price & details đđ
Waterfront living just leveled up. Welcome to The Wharf, Restonâs hidden shoreline enclave where a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,400-sq-ft contemporary townhome feels like a private resort. Think soaring wood ceilings framing water views, a chef-ready kitchen that flows to a wrapaâŚ
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Pizza boxes, duct tape, and summer bragging rightsânothing says âRestonâ like the Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Anne! đŁââď¸đŚ
Mark your calendar for August 9 and watch local schools, scout troops, and community teams paddle their homemade masterpieces across the water. Our crew has raced the last two years andâmiraculouslyâstayed upright both times. Thanks to @restonmuseum for keeping this upbeat tradition afloat and fun for all ages.
Could your boat survive the splash test? Share this video with a friend who loves a good DIY challenge and tell us what youâd build in the comments!
#greaterrestonliving #cardboardboatregatta #cardboardboat #cardboardboatrace
Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:â¨Kathy Tracey, Realtorâ¨Greater Reston Living at Compassâ¨kathy @greaterrestonliving.comâ¨703.231.7049 (call or text)
When does it happen?
@lostindaddyland Next Saturday, August 9th. đ
I watch alot of Realtors and for some reason I enjoy your energy, edicational input of the area add in a fact or two... Keep up the great work!
@ittybittysm Thank you so much! Happy that you are enjoying the content. đ
@chillzonecafebrands đ It's a lot of fun!
@anaeveling I might be there as a spectator.đ
@greaterrestonliving đŤ oh no! Anyways I'm going, it's so much fun!
@anaeveling we arenât doing a boat this year! đ
@home_with_lauren_ lol! We are not doing a boat this year! Itâs been a little crazy!
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đ§ Big changes are brewing at Isaac Newton Square! The aging office park just north of Reston Station (yepâthe one across from the Wiehle Ave McDonaldâs đ) is transforming into a walk-able, mixed-use neighborhood with:
⢠~2,100 new homes (apartments + modern 4-story townhomes) đď¸â¨â˘ Retail, a boutique hotel, and fresh office space đď¸â¨â˘ A lighted turf athletic field and amphitheater for weekend leagues & concerts â˝đśâ¨â˘ New street connections and thousands of garage spots to tame future traffic đâ¨â˘ Proffers aimed at easing school crowding đ
Latest milestone: a 345-unit apartment block just cleared its final zoning hurdle, and a new plan for 143 townhomesâsome back-to-back designs unique to Fairfaxâdropped this month. Construction could kick off as early as next year, so nowâs the time to weigh in: will this revive an underused corner of Reston or add more cars to your commute?
Sound off in the comments, share this post with a friend who battles Wiehle Ave every morning, and stay tuned for more hyper-local updates on the places we live, work, and play. đłâ¨ #greaterrestonliving
Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:
â¨Kathy Tracey, Realtorâ¨Greater Reston Living at Compassâ¨kathy @greaterrestonliving.comâ¨703.231.7049 (call or text)
Definitely will add traffic. But what gets me is that they build these new homes and apartments and by the time theyâre done being built or out of the price range for about 90% of the people! Utterly ridiculous.
@seanhickeyphotography in all seriousness, thanks for letting me know, as I certainly may have missed something along the way. It is indeed hard to keep up on all of these changes. â¤ď¸
@seanhickeyphotography c'mon now Sean, I've got you covered: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFvfJ9SycYj/ đđ¤Ł
@anaeveling you know Iâm here for it and live sharing. Thanks for watching and following along đ.
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đ Detroit-style squares have landed in Herndon! Growing up on fold-and-flop Jersey slices, I was skepticalâbut Jetâs Pizza at 905 Herndon Pkwy delivers a caramelized crunch, airy center, and those cupped-pepperoni pools we all secretly crave. đ¤¤
Hereâs the insider scoop before you snag a square:â¨â˘ Grab the Eight-Corner Pepperoni for the ultimate cheese-to-crust ratio.â¨â˘ Say yes to the buttery garlic âTurbo Crustâ upgradeâworth every calorie.â¨â˘ Ranch dunk = chefâs kiss.â¨â˘ Call ahead on Friday nights; these pans disappear fast.
Location perks? Just five minutes from downtown Herndon and around the corner from Worldgate. Perfect post-Friday Night Live fuel or a reward after a W&OD trail ride. đ´ââď¸
So⌠does Jetâs earn a spot in your 703 pizza rotation, or are you sticking with the neighborhood pie? Drop your verdict below and share this with a friend who never skips pizza night!
Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:â¨Kathy Tracey, Realtorâ¨Greater Reston Living at Compassâ¨kathy @greaterrestonliving.comâ¨703.231.7049 (call or text)
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@sweetdeathmika niceâŚlet me know what you think! đ
@panos_kakaviatos yes, it was fun and I was hungry! đHowâs Paris?
@the_nj_shore ha! Thatâs the Jersey talking in you!đđ
@_techgoddess that makes it super easy to order and enjoy!đđ
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đŚ National IceâŻCream Day is right around the corner, and Reston + Herndon (20170âŻ&âŻ20171) are loaded with mustâtry scoops. Swipe the carousel for photos, hours, and flavors, then hit the streets for a hyperâlocal iceâcream crawl.
đ¨ IceâŻCreamâŻJubilee â craft combos at Reston Town Centerâ¨đ¨ BenâŻ&âŻJerryâs â classics on MarketâŻStreetâ¨đ¨ Pitango Gelato &âŻCoffee â farmâfresh gelato + espressoâ¨đ¨ BaskinâRobbins â 31 flavors at North Pointâ¨đ¨ Meadows Original Frozen Custard â creamy custard on the lakeâ¨đ¨ MooâŻThru â farmâtoâcone goodness in downtown Herndonâ¨đ¨ ColdâŻStoneâŻCreamery â signature mixâins at Worldgateâ¨đ¨ DairyâŻQueen Treat â walkâup softâserve nostalgia in Old Townâ¨đ¨ TwistedâŻSweetsâŻ&âŻSavory â chimneyâcake cones on GrantâŻSt.
Tag your scoop squad, share your goâto order, or drop a đ¨ in the comments if youâre chasing every flavor.
Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:
â¨Kathy Tracey, Realtorâ¨Greater Reston Living at Compassâ¨kathy @greaterrestonliving.comâ¨703.231.7049 (call or text)
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Can't leave off @thecremedelacrop!
@heathercsigma whoa! I never knew about Creme de la Crop, but definitely an oversight based on those drool-worthy treats on their Insta! May have to stop by soon...thanks for letting me know!
Wait, I didnât know Moo Thru had another location. We would stop there on the way to Charlottesville!
@rupistep And now you know...and now we have to go! đ
@author_sarah_hickner đŚđ§đ¨ It's good to treat yourself every now and again.
@greaterrestonliving itâs delicious but quite expensive these days. As is everything else so đ¤ˇđťââď¸
@author_sarah_hickner It's been a while since I have been, it's right across the street from my office. I need to go! đ
@lrwp not quite but wanted to include it in anticipation. Should be open pretty soon.
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đ Shake Shack is already sizzling at Reston Town Center with ShackBurgers and frozen custard.
đ McDonaldâs brings a sleek double drive thru to Hunters Woods Plaza later this month.
đĽ Roggenart Bakery CafĂŠ sets up at RTC West with fresh sourdough by morning and wine by night.
đ Whole Foods Market opens August 6 at Spectrum, doubling its space and adding local craft brews.
đˇ Corsica Wine Bar introduces coastal French pours and oyster specials at Reston Town Center in August.
đ Kyuramen lands in Arrowbrook Centre, Herndon with Tokyo style ramen, bubble tea, and taiyaki desserts.
These July and August 2025 openings keep the Reston and Herndon restaurant scene buzzing with new flavors and gathering spots.
Comment âInsiderâ to get all the hyper-local events and development news before anyone else đ
Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:
Kathy Tracey, Realtorâ¨Greater Reston Living at Compassâ¨kathy @greaterrestonliving.comâ¨703.231.7049 (call or text)
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@alexis.nester22 not 100% but Iâd be surprised if they didnât.
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Comment âBowmanâ below and Iâll add you to my VIP list so you can get all of the details about this development as it comes available. đĄ
A piece of Reston history is getting a new lease on life. The 1899 Bowman Manor is staying putâbut the surrounding office buildings? Theyâre being replaced by 57 modern townhomes designed by EYA. Think optional elevators, rooftop terraces, and garden-style pocket parks all tucked just across the street from the future Sunset Station. đłâ¨
This isnât just about new homesâitâs about honoring the past while building what Reston needs now. And if you know that ivy-covered brick wall on Old Reston Ave, you know exactly the spot. đ
Want in as soon as floor plans drop? Comment âBowmanâ to join the VIP list.
Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:
â¨Kathy Tracey, Realtorâ¨Greater Reston Living at Compassâ¨kathy @greaterrestonliving.comâ¨703.231.7049 (call or text)
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Iâm more curious about whatâs going to replace Whole Foods at plaza america- do you have the scoop? @greaterrestonliving
@greaterrestonliving actually, sorry about that. The Food Hall is coming to the right of Five Guys. There are rumors of a Lidl coming to the old Whole Foods spot but nothing official yet!
@pariwinkle26 we did a video on Plaza America about 2 months ago. A food hall called Wonder will be taking the WF spot.đ
@greaterrestonliving thatâs a relief! me too!! Would love to see it brought back to life!
@gbommer079 no, the distillery building is across the street and will remain untouched. Would love to see it restored one day, though, right?!
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đ¤ Bet you didnât know one of the East Coastâs biggest digital hubs is tucked behind Sunrise Valley Drive! CoreSite already runs two massive data centers there, and theyâve just filed to add two more three-story buildingsâpushing the campus to 1.3 million sq ft of servers.âĄ
Neighbors in Restonâs Cocquina Cluster say the county notice was mis-addressed, so theyâre scrambling to weigh in on potential noise, energy use, and those looming 75-foot walls. Fairfax County will decide whether tech growth or community concerns win out.
Would you trade quiet backyards for a high-tech fortress (and a bump in tax revenue)? Drop your thoughts below, tag a friend who loves staying in the Reston loop, and letâs talk! #greaterrestonliving
Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:
â¨Kathy Tracey, Realtorâ¨Greater Reston Living at Compassâ¨kathy @greaterrestonliving.comâ¨703.231.7049 (call or text)
There are zero downsides to data centers. They produce no noise, no traffic, and nobody even knows they are there. People need to stop being NIMBYs or move to an area not smart enough to benefit from easy tax dollars and construction jobs.
@rymichels well, I'd say you're right about the traffic part, but they certainly do produce a tremendous amount of noise from all of the air conditioning (ask anyone living in Ashburn and they will tell you about the constant hum). They also use a tremendous amount of water and electricity putting strains on the electric grid. Also, these neighbors will definitely notice the 75 foot wall only 25 feet from the edge of their backyards. Having said that, the tax revenue may be worth it in some cases. I'm not saying they are all bad, but it's definitely not true that there are no downsides. Thanks for weighing in, though. I do appreciate you watching and commenting!đ
No, we donât need anymore. I live not far from those data centers. Besides, you forgot to mention the amount of water that they use also. Not many people know about the amount of water that it takes to run those data centers. A friend of mine has been fighting them out and Prince William County for at least 15 years.
@michaelagabor very true. What happens when a breakthrough happens and computer power requires half the space that these things take up?
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Drop âwharfâ in the comments for price & details đđ
Waterfront living just leveled up. Welcome to The Wharf, Restonâs hidden shoreline enclave where a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,400-sq-ft contemporary townhome feels like a private resort. Think soaring wood ceilings framing water views, a chef-ready kitchen that flows to a wraparound deck, a dramatic loft for WFH or studio dreams, and a lower-level primary suite that opens right to the waterâhouseboat vibes without the wobble. A detached two-car garage is topped by a full guest suite ready for visitors, in-laws, or extra income. Paddleboard at sunrise, toast sunsets over the fountains, then fall asleep to the hush of waterfalls.
So what should we call this sparkling blueâlake, pond, or lagoon? Cast your vote below and let me know. â¨
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This listing is courtesy of friend and colleague Debbie Anguizola @realrestonrealestate of the @marnie_schaar_associates at @compassdmv
Want the numbers and HOA scoop? Comment âwharfâ again and Iâll DM you the full list of upgrades, price, and availability.
Looking to make a move in Northern Virginia? Text or DM me:â¨Kathy Tracey, Realtorâ¨Greater Reston Living at Compassâ¨kathy @greaterrestonliving.comâ¨703.231.7049 (call or text)
@mariatorinn yes it is an organic coloring process that is safe for the waterways.