Local families say The Zone offers a good time for all with bowling, arcade games, and laser tag for patrons of all ages. The contemporary bowling lanes at this Ashburn facility can detect which players need the bumper rails and which do not, so every member of the family gets a fun and frustration-free playing experience.

Regulars say the food here is pretty good for bowling alley fare. Menu offerings include the grilled peppercorn sirloin salad, the Zoom burger, the grilled Atlantic salmon, and the smoked baby back ribs. Enjoy food and beverage service right at your table next to the lanes. You can even catch the game on the big-screen TV while you bowl.

If bowling isn’t your thing, or if you’re just not ready to call it a night after you’ve bowled your last frame, take the kids to the arcade. If you’re on a grown-ups' night out, enjoy a drink at the sports bar or on the patio.

The Zone
43811 Central Station Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 724-9663
www.thezoneusa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-zone-ashburn

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These fast and easy tips will help you to create a florist-quality spring floral arrangement that you’ll be really proud to display in your home.

1. Begin with the color palette. If you want to mix and match flowers to create your own bouquet, it’s best to have a color palette in mind. Stick with muted tones, a blend of bold primary hues, or variations of one color to create a cohesive look.
2. Create a space for each flower. Cheat by creating a sort of grid guideline inside of the vase. Place a piece of chicken wire flat inside of the opening, or even create a crosshatch of durable florist tape across the surface of the vase. The goal is to have a series of 1-inch squares where you can place each type of flower.
3. Start with the largest flower. Create a base by adding the largest flower (or branch or fern) in the center.
4. Add the thickest flowers. Arrange thick, heavy flowers around the tallest one in the middle.
5. Finally, add accent flowers. Add tulips, daffodils, roses or other eye-catching accents last.

DIY Spring Flower Arrangement by Ashley Woodson Bailey [Design Sponge]
How to Make a Cool Flower Arrangement: 8 DIY Ideas for Spring [Stylecaster]
Simple Spring Centerpieces [Better Homes and Gardens]

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OPA! Mezze Grill’s Chef Konstaninos was born in Greece and has prepared his native country’s food since 1971, making him an expert on authentic Greek cuisine. He makes all of OPA!’s dishes from scratch every day, ensuring delicious, flavorful foods that are prepared exactly how they are in Greece. From classic gyros with your choice of tender meats to chicken souvlaki and homemade hummus, everything at OPA! is made using premium ingredients and generous amounts of spices. Even the tzatziki sauce is made from scratch, and regular diners say it tastes delicious on just about anything.

In addition to its usual lunch and dinner, OPA! offers a Sunday brunch menu that consists of Greek takes on American breakfast items. The Athens omelet is made with gryo meat and a side of tzatziki, and the morning granola offers creamy bites of authentic Greek yogurt.

The restaurant may be located in a fairly plain shopping plaza, but it is the delicious menu that really makes OPA! stand out.

OPA! Mezze Grill
44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-2211
www.opamezzegrill.com
www.yelp.com/biz/opa-mezze-grill-ashburn

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