New Restaurant, Same People Movers

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TRYING RTC’S NEW CORSICA WINE BAR

Corsica has taken over the old Mon Ami Gabi spot at Reston Town Center, and the vibe is pure golden-hour Europe—patio people-watching outside, buzzy energy by the bar inside. We sampled the cocktails, then did some damage on the menu (yes, we ordered it three times). We wrapped with a bold Syrah and a dessert parade topped with a surprise birthday candle. Watch the reel to see the spread and tell us: what are you trying first at Corsica?

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Around Town

FRED CRABTREE’S SECRET FINDS

Just behind Crossfield Elementary, Fred Crabtree Park serves up quiet loops, birdsong, and easy miles for hikers, runners, and pups. With Little Difficult Run running low, we poked around for mushrooms (look, don’t pick) and finally spotted what we’ve walked past a dozen times—geocaches! It’s a true close-to-home treasure hunt on well-kept woodland trails. Watch the quick video and get all the details in the blog.

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Around Town

DULLES’ ROLLING ROOMS ENDURE

Turns out those JFK-era “people movers” at Dulles aren’t going anywhere. MWAA plans to keep them in service for another 15–20 years while a $160M rehab upgrades engines, HVAC, and safety systems. A prototype returns in late 2026 before the full refresh rolls out. Check out the post to see why these rolling rooms still matter—and how they’ll change.

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Quick Hits

IN OTHER NEWS

• The Reston Multicultural Festival returns Sept. 20, featuring music, dance, crafts, and family activities.

• JW Marriott Reston Station is now open with new dining and event space steps from the Silver Line.

• Reston Association Community Yard Sale returns Saturday, Sept. 27 (8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.) near Wegmans with 90+ families.

• Metro track work: Sept. 27–28 — buses replace Orange/Silver trains between Foggy Bottom and Court House.

• Herndon Showcase of Bands marches into Herndon High on Saturday, Sept. 27 (all day).

• Herndon BRT study advances, but dedicated lanes look unlikely in initial concepts.

• Alcorn urges Dominion on W&OD replanting after 374 trees were cleared earlier this year.

• Smash Mouth headlines RTC Rocktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11; a 25th-anniversary “Shrek” screening kicks things off Friday, Oct. 3.

• Dulles master plan approved; those iconic people movers aren’t disappearing overnight, but long-term upgrades are coming.

Curated Events

EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND

From schnitzel and steins at Kook Dogg Cafe’s Doggtoberfest to slime-time with “Salamanders of Reston,” this weekend serves up peak Reston energy. Hunt treasures at the 90-family RA Yard Sale, then pivot to pumpkins, train rides, and farm-fun at Reston Farm Garden Market’s Fall Fest. Cap it off with big-tent spectacle at Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA in Tysons.

A Final Note

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