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Hidden Manor, Hot Eats
Mystery wall revealed, new restaurants, fairy wings, and free concerts—your Reston weekend in one click.
Graham Tracey
July 17, 2025
HIDDEN MANOR, HOT EATSReston’s legendary “mystery wall” is finally spilling its 19th-century secrets, new eateries are spicing up every corner, and the weekend line-up is bursting with winged fairies, improv hijinks, and lawn-chair concerts. Grab a scoop (yes, you’ll crank it yourself) and dive into this week’s most delicious headlines, happenings, and hidden gems.
|  Whole Foods and 5 Other Shops and Restaurants are Opening Soon (see our story below for the deets)! |
Feature Story
TOWNHOMES MEET 1899 MANOR
Reston’s most mysterious brick wall is about to reveal 57 sleek townhomes—and the century-old manor behind it will finally shine again. Peek inside EYA’s plan, see how two pocket parks and elevator-ready layouts will reshape Old Reston Avenue, and find out why this could raise the bar for local home values. Preservation meets progress in a way only Reston could pull off. Read the full story and watch the quick video tour on our blog now.
Around Town
FRESH EATS INCOMING
New flavors are landing all over Reston and Herndon this summer. Think ramen, oysters, custard, and more, all opening before Labor Day. We rounded up the six spots you need to know. Take a peek at the Instagram carousel for the juicy details and opening dates.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
Whether you’re ready to buy, sell, or simply stay connected, we offer multiple ways to get involved with Greater Reston Living. Discover how we can support you in achieving your goals while fostering the spirit of our local community.
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Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
Feel like channeling your inner kid this weekend? Start with a laugh-fest Friday night in Herndon as Firefly Revue spins your wild ideas into improv gold. On Saturday, slip on some wings and wander into Reston’s Fairy Festival for woodland make-believe and pint-sized magic. Cap it all with a hand-cranked scoop at Sunday’s “Making Ice & Ice Cream” workshop—because nothing says summer nostalgia like spinning your own vanilla swirl.
Week Beginning Thursday, July 3
SUMMER CONCERTS
Reston and Herndon crank up the volume each summer, transforming lakesides, town squares, and pocket parks into seven free, genre-hopping concert series. Grab a lawn chair (or dance barefoot in the grass) and let everything from bluegrass to big-band to rock & roll set your weeknight soundtrack. Plan your sonic summer with the full schedule.
Start Time | Venue | Musician | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday | 7 PM | Halley Rise | Shannon Bielski & Moonlight Drive | Award-winning bluegrass |
Friday | 6 PM | Herndon Town Green | Herr Metal + Dr FU | Hair-metal hijinks |
Friday | 7 PM | Reston Station | So Fetch | 2000s pop nostalgia |
Saturday | 7:30 PM | Reston Town Center Pavillion | Sensational Soul Cruisers | 11-piece Motown revue |
Saturday | 10 AM | Reston Town Square Park | Rocknoceros | Fun for the kids |
Sunday | 7 PM | Reston Town Square Park | Strings of Elegance | Romantic trios |
Wednesday | 7 PM | Lake Anne Plaza | Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet | Great American Songbook |
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you can debate the exact ranking of all 15 RA pools—and have strong feelings about the snack bar at each one.”
