They say 'there's no place like home for the holidays.' Sometimes escaping the craziness of Northern Virginia isn't really an option due to time constraints, other commitments, or whatever reason it may be. There are plenty of fun things to do in the local-ish area, especially near the holidays. Located just 45 minutes down Interstate 66, Reston offers a variety of enjoyable options beyond shopping. There's even a lake near by! Lane Anne is perfect for a waterfront stroll with a cup of coffee from the Lake Anne Coffee House. You can also often find us at Cooper Hawk enjoying the Almond Sparking wine.
For dinner, we headed to Barcelona Wine Bar right in the town center. There's also one of these in DC (and a few other locations around the country), but this one did not disappoint! It had a great atmosphere - a nice bar area with plenty of seating, and great high top and low top tables throughout the restaurant. We kept remarking that we loved the energy of the place, and the decor. It got a little noisy as the night went on, but overall we loved it. It was a perfect spot for a small group dinner - especially as the sangria starting flowing! I'm not exaggerating when I say we tried almost everything on the menu (we were hungry!), and we were not disappointed. Everything was so flavorful and we enjoyed trying some interesting combinations, like the chorizo with sweet and sour figs and balsamic reduction, the spinach and chickpea cazuela with cumin and roasted garlic, and of course, the classic bacon wrapped dates (always a favorite).
Whether you're heading to the town center with friends or solo to holiday shop, note there's plenty of low-cost paid parking garages. If the town center is a bit hectic in the holiday season, plan a return trip in the new year, it's well worth it!
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