Get some tasty Indian cuisine at a relaxing place in Ashburn at Banjara Indian Cuisine. You’ll like the elegant, contemporary ambiance; the subdued lighting from the chandelier complements the cozy booths and live plants to create a memorable setting for lunch with friends, a family dinner, and even a date night.

Banjara Indian Cuisine is open daily for lunch and dinner. The lunch buffet always has some good selections, and the dinner menu features a large variety of curries, entrees, and house specialties. If you're having trouble deciding what to order, regulars recommend the chicken tikka masala, and vegetarians will happy to know that many meat-free dishes occupy the menu. Be sure to accompany your meal with a mango lassi, and leave room for rice pudding or the gulab jamun, fried milk balls in sweet rose syrup.

This popular dining destination also offers catering and take-out.

Banjara Indian Cuisine
44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 723-0040
http://www.banjaracuisine.com/
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You don't need to invest tons of time and money into home decorating projects. Many times just accomplishing small projects can make a big difference in the look and feel of your home. Here are four simple projects you can complete this weekend.

Artwork
Eye-catching artwork can have quite an impact on your living space, but there's no need to go out and buy a huge, expensive painting when you can make it yourself. Check out these DIY wall art projects for inspiration.

Polish Fixtures
Put on your cleaning gear and polish fixtures like door knobs, candle sticks, and faucets. It's easy to forget how shiny and bright these fixtures can be. Take a few minutes to polish, and it'll seem like you have all new fixtures.

Update a Bookcase
If you have a shelving unit in your living room, like a bookcase or entertainment unit, you can give the room a whole new feel by adding a little color to the bookcase. Paint the inside of the book case or cover it in wrapping paper. Check out this easy tutorial.

Organize Your Kitchen
Place baking supplies in glass containers, like mason jars that are clearly labeled, then organize snacks using small baskets. It will make cooking a lot easier since you'll be able to see and find things easily!

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Lace up your skates and have some fun at the Ashburn Ice House. This indoor ice rink has something for everyone, whatever your interests.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to skate, there are U.S. Figure Skating certified classes for children and adults. Small class sizes ensure that much of the instruction is one on one. Perhaps you’ve always had a desire to play hockey. This is the place to not only take hockey lessons, but to also join hockey leagues. Adults appreciate the “pick up” hockey games at night and during lunch hour, and little ones enjoy Ashburn Ice House's summer camps.

The fun at Ashburn Ice House really picks up when the free skate hours take place. Bring your own skates or rent a pair here, then hit the ice with your friends. Open seven days a week, Ashburn Ice House is also popular spot for birthday parties.

Ashburn Ice House
21595 Smith Switch Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 858-0300
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