Known throughout Leesburg for its welcoming staff and light and tasty fare, South Street Under is ideal for lunch or a snack. It’s a combination of coffee shop and deli, which is perfect for its location at Market Station. A delectable selection of soups, salads, and cold and warm sandwiches are available daily. Their homemade ciabatta bread is famous for its taste and freshness. Treats like lemon bars and chocolate mousse cake will delight even the most critical dessert connoisseurs. The staff is super friendly and makes an effort to get to know everyone who comes through its doors, particularly the manager, Beth, who is known to form lasting friendships with regulars. There’s catering and take-out dinners available too! With the charming, attentive staff, warm atmosphere, and delicious dishes, visitors will want to return to South Street Under again and again.

South Street Under
203J Harrison Street SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-9610

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Many people dream of diving into the cushions and blankets of beds photographed in interior design magazines and catalogs, but you may not realize how simple it is to make that type of perfectly styled bed a reality. Use these smart tips to improve your bed — and likely improve your night’s sleep as well.

1. Make a tier of pillows. Whether you have a headboard or not, creating a tier of pillows always looks aesthetically pleasing. Start with two extra-large pillows in the back, then add one shorter set of standard queen sized pillows in the center. Finish with one or two throw pillows in the front to make a statement.
2. Use a minimal color scheme. If you don’t feel confident enough to mix and match colors and patterns, simply use a minimal color scheme with one bright, bold pop of color. Use white, grey, or simple pinstripes for your duvet and pillows, then add a fun throw or small pillow in an accent hue.
3. Add texture. If your bed looks a bit flat, add bit of texture by incorporating one faux fur, velvet, or chunky knitted item.
4. Use an alternative headboard. If you don’t have a headboard, don’t fret. Use an antique door, large tapestry, or DIY wood palette headboard to add eclectic style to your room. Or for a more traditional look, a tufted or wooden headboard can be used as the bed’s focal point.

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How to Style a Bed [The Everygirl]
How to Make the Perfect Bed [Pottery Barn]

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Though Sushi Noshi has only been in business since 2013, the owners of this family establishment have many years of experience in the restaurant industry. Sushi Noshi serves a range of Japanese cuisine besides sushi, such as teriyaki, tempura, and katsu dishes. Regulars recommend the salmon salad, the spicy salmon roll, the shrimp yaki soba, and the James Bond roll. Regular diners particularly like the fatty tuna dishes here, which they say are on par with those served at West Coast sushi restaurants. Ask the chef about the day’s fish bellies, if you like them.

Most of the special rolls on the menu here are more traditional, so you won’t find as many baked, fried, or mayonnaise-smothered sushi rolls — a plus for sushi purists and those who prefer a healthier meal. Regulars say the sushi is fresh and the employees at Sushi Noshi are friendly and accommodating.

Sushi Noshi
44260 Ice Rink Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 723-8952
www.sushinoshi.com
www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-noshi-ashburn

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