Iconic Virginia Ice Cream Spot Ranked Among Best In America Iconic Virginia Ice Cream Spot Ranked Among Best In America
Iconic Virginia Ice Cream Spot Ranked Among Best In America A Virginia ice cream shop dating back to 1947 was named the best in the state, and among the best in America, by "Reader's Digest." According to the rundown, aptly dubbed "The Best Ice Cream in Every State," Carl's Frozen Custard, in Fredericksburg, takes the cake for the Old Dominion. "This landmark curbside ice cream stand draws major crowds for its delicious soft-serve ice cream," The RD report reads. "The Fredericksburg location of Carl's Frozen Custard, which is open only seasonally, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places." Founded by Carl Sponseller, the shop…
Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington
Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington After four years in the making, Amazon has unveiled the first phase of HQ2 in Arlington's Crystal City. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, June 15 at Metro Park, which includes a playground, and of course a pair of 22-story office towers powered by renewable energy that can accommodate 8,000 employees. The buildings at 1400 S. Eads St., boast 50,000 square feet of retail space, EV charging stations, bike racks, bike lanes, a dog park, walking paths. Gov. Glenn Youngkin addressed the crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. "I want to thank everyone from the broad Amazon family f…
Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In VA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In VA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA
Strawberries Sold At Walmart Stores In VA Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis Contamination: FDA Frozen strawberry products sold throughout the region are being recalled due to mounting concerns about possible Hepatitis A contamination. Oregon-based Willamette Valley Fruit Company is voluntarily recalling select packages of frozen fruit containing strawberries grown in Mexico that could be tainted, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recalled items include: Great Value Sliced Strawberries (see above); Great Value Mixed Fruit; The mixed fruit pacakaging.FDA Great Value Antioxidant Blend The antioxidant fruit blend.FDA The products were sold in Maryland, Pennsy…
How To Score $5 Meal From DC's 'Chicken + Whiskey' At New Arlington Digs How To Score $5 Meal From DC's 'Chicken + Whiskey' At New Arlington Digs
How To Score $5 Meal From DC's 'Chicken + Whiskey' At New Arlington Digs Washington DC's Chicken + Whiskey has expanded to Arlington. The popular restaurant chain that sells, well, chicken and whiskey, will be holding a grand opening celebration in Clarendon on Friday, June 16. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicken+Whiskey (@chickenandwhiskey) From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy a $5 meal, and enter a giveaway to win free chicken for a year. The restaurant's happy hour will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and guests can enter to win a $150 tab. Lunch, delivered 🫠 Ordered a bit too much? No wor…
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts'
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Nearly 500,000 juicers are being recalled after reports of hundreds of malfunctions reported by consumers, some of which included injuries that required emergency treatment, according to federal officials.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands is recalling approximately 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers due to both laceration and ingestion hazards. According to the CPSC, the juicers can rupture during use, striking users and posing a laceration hazard. They've also been known to leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ad…
Park Outside: Thousands Of Jaguar Electric Vehicles Being Recalled Due To Fire Risk Park Outside: Thousands Of Jaguar Electric Vehicles Being Recalled Due To Fire Risk
Park Outside: Thousands Of Jaguar Electric Vehicles Being Recalled Due To Fire Risk A mass recall of select Jaguar vehicles has been announced due to the risk of high-voltage batteries possibly catching fire unexpectedly. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that more than 6,000 Jaguar I-PACE vehicles produced between 2019 and 2023 are subject to the recall, while advising owners to park outdoors as a precaution. It is the latest recall of an electric vehicle due to batteries that could go up in flames across multiple automakers, joining similar incidents involving vehicles from General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Volkswagen. Th…
Cloud Cake To Croissants: Popular French-Asian Bakery Opens Fourth Virginia Location Cloud Cake To Croissants: Popular French-Asian Bakery Opens Fourth Virginia Location
Cloud Cake To Croissants: Popular French-Asian Bakery Opens Fourth Virginia Location A fast-growing French-Asian bakery has opened its fourth Virginia location in Loudoun County. TOUS les JOURS, which offers more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts baked in-store daily, has landed in Sterling, with three others in Annandale, Gainesville and Chantilly.  Located in the Lotte Plaza Market at the Countryside Marketplace, TOUS les JOURS is serving its wide array of baked goods, both sweet and savory, and unique coffee and beverage options to the Sterling community.  The new TOUS les JOURS is owned and operated by TOUS les JOURS alumni franchisee Jung…
Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In VA Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In VA Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen
Tastykake Recalling Treats Sold In VA Due To Possible Life-Threatening Allergen Shoppers with a sweet tooth are being cautioned to check their pantries after a popular Tastykake product sold in the region is being recalled due to undeclared allergens that could lead to a deadly reaction. Flower Foods announced a voluntary recall of “Tastykake Chocolate Kandy Cakes” due to the possible presence of peanuts in some products, which could cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products being recalled were distributed on Thursday, May 11 to retailers in: Pennsylvania; Delaware; Maryland; New Jersey; V…
Best Ice Cream Shops In Northern VA Best Ice Cream Shops In Northern VA
Best Ice Cream Shops In Northern VA The weather's warm and summer is just around the corner. Whether you want some hard ice cream, something with a twist or good ol' fashion soft serve, shops across northern Virginia are scooping something for everyone. Here's a list of the most popular ice cream shops across the area. Carl's Frozen Custard, Fredericksburg View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carl’s Frozen Custard (@carlsfrozencustard) Cookies & Cream, Haymarket Frostie Moose Soft Ice Cream Store, Woodbridge Mimi's Handmade, Arlington Moo Thru, Remington Nath…
Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard
Target Recalling Millions Of Threshold Candles Due To Burn Hazard Nearly five million Threshold candles sold exclusively at Target are being recalled due to burn and injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 4.9 million Threshold glass jar candles that can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. Officials say that the recall includes: 5.5-ounce, one-wick candles; 14-ounce, three-wick candles; 20-ounce, three-wick candles. They were sold in a variety of scents. There have been. total of 137 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries have been r…
Undeclared Anchovies Prompts Recall Of Pasta Sauce Sold At Some Wegmans Stores Undeclared Anchovies Prompts Recall Of Pasta Sauce Sold At Some Wegmans Stores
Undeclared Anchovies Prompts Recall Of Pasta Sauce Sold At Some Wegmans Stores A recall has been issued for a popular brand of tomato sauce sold at Wegmans supermarkets. The manufacturer, LiDestri Foods, said 24-ounce jars of Wegmans Italian Classics Diavolo pasta sauce may contain undeclared fish (anchovy).  "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to anchovy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.," the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The sauce was sold at Wegman’s grocery stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Virginia,…
Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This VA, DC Eatery Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This VA, DC Eatery
Holy Aioli! One Of America's Best Burgers Sold At This VA, DC Eatery A “holy” experience at a popular burger joint with locations across the DMV region has earned an area eatery the distinction of serving as one of the best burgers in America. The Holy Aioli burger from Dog Haus Biergarten, made the cut for popular food and drink website Tasting Table, which ranked the dish among the most delicious in the nation, sitting right alongside other heavy hitters across the country.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dog Haus (@doghausdogs) The website highlighted the burger’s thin patty, which is served …