COZY CAFE, SUPER BOWL PICKS
Le Vingt Trois is giving Herndon cozy Paris-cottage vibes this week, and we went inside for the bakes and the backstory. We also pulled together the best local Super Bowl watch spots and the smartest winter to-dos around town. Grab a latte, dig in, and tell us your go-to croissant flavor.
What’s inside
Feature: Cozy Herndon French Spot
Around Town: Big Screens and Wings
Events: Hobbies, Campfires, and Birding
What’s your favorite Herndon cafe?
Feature Story
HIDDEN FRENCH CAFE IN HERNDON
Tucked in a modest Herndon plaza, Le Vingt Trois feels like a little French cottage where you slow down and stay awhile. Opened by Mary in 2021, the café bakes throughout the day and turns out fresh classics like a spot-on Jambon Beurre and the Escalope sandwich. Drinks range from matcha and lattes to a specialty coffee crowned with cream foam and a biscuit cookies, and yes, they make their own macarons. We even did a full croissant tasting, watch to see our favorites!
Around Town
BEST LOCAL SUPER BOWL WATCH SPOTS
Here’s your quick game-day guide for Reston's and Herndon’s prime watch spots including Makers Union, Buffalo Wing Factory, and Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, among several other classics. Call ahead to confirm the game audio, arrive early for good seats, and ask about reservations or cover charges since some places switch it up on Super Bowl night. Hosting at home in Reston? We have a catering choice too. Check it out and let us know who you’re cheering on.
Quick Hits
IN OTHER NEWS
RA election season is on. Reston Association set the 2026 Board of Directors election for Feb 27–Mar 31, with a candidates’ forum on Feb 24 and voting available online or by mail.
Storm cleanup notes for Herndon. After last week’s ice and snow, the Town resumed normal trash and recycling service and is allowing up to two extra bags curbside as crews continue cleanup.
Schools inch back after ice. Fairfax County and neighboring districts reopened on delays this week thanks to lingering ice on roads and sidewalks from the Jan 25 storm.
Affordable housing near Innovation Station. Fairfax County’s Redevelopment and Housing Authority advanced pre-development on a 9.6-acre site at 13500 Dulles Greene Dr. for potential affordable homes near the Silver Line.
Innovation Center area growth continues. The county recently cleared a path for more housing just north of the Innovation Center Metro, moving a long-planned project a step closer.
RCC business on deck. Reston Community Center published its February 2026 board package; operations are normal at Hunters Woods and Lake Anne if you’re planning programs or rentals.
Metro refresher. WMATA’s page for the Reston Town Center station remains the hub for service changes, maps, and rider tips. Handy during winter delays!
Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
This week brings a nice mix around Reston and Herndon. Start Saturday morning at Walker Nature Center for the Citizen Science Showcase, where you can peek at local projects like stream monitoring and wildlife counts with RA naturalists. Pop over to the Herndon Community Center that afternoon for the Hobby Exchange, drop off your extra craft or model supplies, then browse for a new pastime. Stay out for Campfire Saturdays at Lake Fairfax Park that evening, a short hike with telescopes, constellation stories, and s’mores by the fire. On Sunday, Reston Art Gallery at Lake Anne opens “A Touch of Red,” a cozy group show with local artists. Monday morning is perfect for little ones with the Teddy Bear Tea Party at the Herndon Community Center, complete with stories, crafts, and treats. Cap it off Tuesday with an RA day trip from Walker Nature Center to Point Lookout, a full day of winter birding for adults, and remember to register by Feb 7.
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you know which cul-de-sacs get plowed last and you move the car the night before.”
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