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There’s a Burger for Everyone (Even Vegetarians) at Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers

February 25, 2016 by

Nothing hits the spot when you’re hungry quite like a good cheeseburger, and Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers is one of the best places to find one in the Leesburg area. This local restaurant offers classic beef burgers, vegetarian patties. and even burgers made with less common meats, like bison and lamb. Each style of burger is served with fries or crispy onion rings, and everything comes with delicious sauces, toppings, and condiments that set the meal apart from your typical burger joint.

Once you’re done with your meal, top things off with a thick peanut butter shake or an ice cream float—if you have room left over, that is. For adults, Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers also offers a great selection of beer and wine to go with your food.

Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers
525 E Market St
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 443-2105
www.meltgourmetcheeseburgers.com

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How to Clean Your Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals

February 19, 2016 by

From reheating leftovers to warming up bowls of canned soup, your microwave sees a whole lot of messes from its various daily tasks. You may think that you need to use a store-bought cleanser to get out those tough, caked-on stains, but if you want to avoid those harsh chemicals, you can actually make your own cleanser at home. Follow these steps for cleaning your microwave in an all-natural way.

  1. Pour one cup of vinegar into a microwave-safe bowl, and then add one cup of hot water and stir the two together.
  2. Place the bowl with its vinegar solution in the center of the microwave and turn it on. Let it run on average power for 10 minutes.
  3. Keep an eye on the bowl and remove it from the microwave when you notice it starting to boil (likely somewhere between 5 and 10 minutes). Note: Be sure to use an oven mitt, as the bowl will be very hot.
  4. Wet a rag with lukewarm water and give the inside a good wipe-down to remove the now-loosened debris inside.
  5. Once all of the debris is steam cleaned away, create a simple solution of lemon juice and water. Dip another rag into the homemade cleanser and give the microwave another wipe-down to freshen things up.

How to Clean Your Microwave Naturally With Just a Lemon [The Kitchn]
How to Clean and Shine Your Microwave Without Cleaner [One Good Thing]
Use a Lemon to Make Cleaning the Microwave Easy [Lifehacker]

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How to Create a Chic and Stylish Bar Cart

February 18, 2016 by

Bar carts are the types of finishing touches that add a major pop of designer flair to any room in the home. From the living room to the dining room, adding a well-curated bar cart will really give your home the type of 1950s style that is right on trend. Here are just a few tips for creating a truly chic bar cart.

  1. Start with the perfect cart. Scour flea markets and thrift stores for an authentic vintage bar cart. If you can’t find one there, try purchasing one at an affordable furniture store or even using a small three-tiered bookshelf.
  2. Choose your spirits. The types of spirits that you add to your cart really depend on your personal preferences. Investing in three or four bottles of common spirits like vodka, gin, and bourbon is a good place to start.
  3. Add your glassware. Next, invest in new or secondhand sets of wine glasses, low tumblers and martini glasses. You may even want to add decanters to fill with mixers or to trade out unattractive liquor bottles.
  4. Add the accessories. Fill a glass jar with stirrers, add a small cutting board for slicing lemons and limes and even add stacks of mixology books for the finishing touches.

How to Style a Bar Cart [The DIY Playbook]
How To: Create and Stylize the Perfect Bar Cart [Guest of a Guest]
Assembling the Perfect Bar Cart [Primer Magazine]
How to Style the Perfect Bar Cart for Any Party [HGTV]

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Clear Clutter from Everywhere in the Bathroom With These 4 Tips

February 12, 2016 by

If you’re short on space in your bathroom, it can be difficult to keep things neat and organized. Since many renters share their bathroom with guests, however, you’re likely always looking for ways to clean it up quickly. These 4 tips make it easy to banish clutter from the bathroom—and keep it clean for good.

  • Consider the essentials. Most renters store much more than they actually use every day in their bathrooms. Go through the contents of your medicine cabinets and under-sink storage areas and get rid of all of those specialty products and expired items (or at least find somewhere else to store them).
  • Add additional storage where it’s needed. If you can’t find enough storage in your bathroom after you purge your essentials, it may be time to create your own. Add wall shelves, a storage unit over the toilet or even just a few baskets under the sink.
  • Invest in matching sets. If your bathroom is often filled with mismatched towels, get rid of the ones you don’t use and attempt to create a matching set. By replacing those old, faded towels with bright, fluffy new ones (and cutting down on the amount of towels in general), you’ll reduce unnecessary clutter.
  • Add over-door storage. Hang an additional towel rack over the back of the door to give wet towels ample room to dry.

Decluttering the Bathroom [HGTV]
Small Bathroom Ideas: 5 Effective Decluttering Tips for a Tidier Space [Apartment Therapy]
Cut Clutter in the Bathroom: Easy as A-B-C! [Organized Home]

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Plan a Romantic Night of Wine and Tapas at The Wine Kitchen in Leesburg

February 11, 2016 by

The next time you’re looking for a romantic date night spot in Leesburg, invite your significant other to meet you at The Wine Kitchen. This romantic wine bar and restaurant offers an extensive selection of premium wines from all over the world, and they taste even better when paired with the eatery’s exceptional tapas dishes.

From fall-off-the-bone lamb to rabbit ragout and coq au vin, this isn’t your typical American eatery. European countries like France and Italy inspire the menu, but it also features dishes like ham and cheddar biscuits that hit a bit closer to home. Sample a flight of premium wines or order the whole bottle to share alongside your meal at The Wine Kitchen.

With its modern yet comfortable interior, intimate dining tables, and wine bar where you can sit closet to the action, the ambiance is great for date nights out or other occasions.

The Wine Kitchen
7 S King St
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 777-9463
www.thewinekitchen.com

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Where to Shop Host and Hostess Gifts Online

February 5, 2016 by

Going to a party in the near future? It’s polite to bring a gift for the host or hostess, but it may be difficult to decide what to give. Luckily, there are a number of fun and affordable websites are packed full of great ideas that anyone will love. Here are three of the best places to shop for host and hostess gifts online.

Uncommon Goods
This foodie-friendly website is filled with gift ideas perfect for any avid entertainer. From self-chilling wine glasses to sets of unique salts and pizza cutters in silly shapes, these unique items make great host or hostess gifts.

Mark & Graham
If you’re looking for a gift that’s a bit more personal, Mark & Graham offers many items that can be customized with the recipient’s initials. Add etched initials to the side of a set of goblets, a copper ice bucket, or even trendy Moscow mule mugs, or create your own complete set of stylish barware.

Terrain
For the host with more romantic tastes, Terrain’s selection of pressed flower sachets, bottleneck vases, and enamel candlesticks are truly a delight. You’ll also find decorative candies and bottled cordials that are a bit more affordable for those on a budget.

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Have a Royally Good Cup of Joe at King Street Coffee

February 4, 2016 by

If you’re on the hunt for cup of coffee in Leesburg, you’ll certainly want to check out King Street Coffee. Just like its royal-sounding name implies, this local cafe offers nothing but the best in fine coffees and tasty treats.

Order at the rustic wooden counter from a great selection of coffees made from freshly roasted beans, or opt instead for a traditional cappuccino, latte, or strong shot of espresso. For those who aren’t so partial to coffee, King Street Coffee also serves high-quality teas and hot chocolates that are just as enjoyable, and the delicious selection of fresh-baked scones and pastries always has something to go along with your hot beverage.

Inside, King Street Coffee is open and light-filled, with large windows letting in sunshine to illuminate the small tables, local artwork hanging on the walls, and lush, green plants scattered throughout. Kick back with a good book and an even better coffee at this local hangout.

King Street Coffee
110 S King St
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 439-0407
www.yelp.com/biz/king-street-coffee-leesburg-2

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3 Clever Uses for Coffee

January 29, 2016 by

Aside from its magical powers in the morning, coffee also has a number of other uses that you might not even know about. Here are a few clever, new uses for coffee.

  • Use coffee grounds as a deodorizer. Simply fill an open bowl with the grounds and let them absorb bad smells in the kitchen, an older car, or even in the refrigerator. Likewise, you can also scrub your hands with coffee grounds to remove smells after cutting onions or working with motor oil.
  • Create an all-natural dye. Steep coffee grounds in hot water, then use the liquid to add color to clothing, craft projects, and paper.
  • Make your own facial scrub. Many top-name beauty brands are already adding grounds to their exfoliating products, as the moist grinds are said to help remove impurities and brighten the complexion.

Top 10 Uses For Used Coffee Grounds [Curbly]
13 Surprising Uses for Coffee [Reader’s Digest]
16 Genius Uses for Coffee [All You]

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Grab a Coffee Before Setting Out on the Trail at Green Lizard Cycling & Coffee

January 29, 2016 by

If you’re an avid cyclist or an avid coffee lover, you’ll enjoy visiting Herndon’s Green Lizard Cycling & Coffee. This unique local business specializes in premium coffees and specialty espresso drinks, but it also serves as a gathering place for the area’s bicycle enthusiasts.

It's located conveniently next to the Washington & Old Dominion Trail, and inside, it contains a small bike shop that sells brand-new bikes and even offers repairs. Grab a hot coffee, a flavored latte, or a fresh fruit smoothie from the friendly baristas, and if you’re hungry, pick up a pastry to enjoy inside. Once you’re fueled up for the ride, set out on the trail on your own bike or rent a high-quality road bike from the shop at Green Lizard.

Green Lizard Cycling & Coffee is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.

Green Lizard Cycling & Coffee
718 Lynn St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 707-2453
www.greenlizardcycling.com

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Fresh Seafood Awaits at Blue Ridge Grill

January 28, 2016 by

Michael Norton and John Carroccio have worked at eateries right in Northern Virginia, as well as restaurants as far away as South America, so together they have an unusually broad snapshot of the globe's eclectic cuisines. At their joint endeavor Blue Ridge Grill, however, the pair focuses mostly on fresh American seafood and steaks served in a casual, welcoming environment.

One of the most popular creations at Blue Ridge Grill is the Shady Side crab cake. Chefs craft each crab cake from seasoned lump crab meat, then sear the crab cakes to create a crispy, golden-brown shell. Remoulade sauce comes with each crab cake for dunking, as well as a side of your choice. If you're more interested in the beef, then you should try the prime rib sandwich, which showcases slow-roasted meat stuffed inside of a Lyon Bakery baguette, smothered with au jus and Monterey Jack cheese. The Brentwood salad is another favorite among regular customers, and it features fried chicken, avocado, bacon, and cheese dressed with ranch.

Blue Ridge Grill
955 Edwards Ferry Road NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 669-5505
brgrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/blue-ridge-grill-leesburg

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