I dragged my neighbors out to The Winery at Bull Run on Thursday afternoon for their BBQ. While I was super excited to go, it was probably the hottest day of the year thus far. Miserable, sweltering heat. Luckily, The Winery at Bull Run comfortably fit the entire BBQ crowd in a gorgeous AC filled tasting room. I loved the atmosphere - large overstuffed leather couches and chairs, high top pub tables, and flat screen TVs.

I am not a wine connoisseur by any means, but I mostly enjoyed the wines at the tasting. Well, the wines that I could taste. I was pretty flustered with the fact that there was not even enough wine poured into my glass for me to swish it around or let it sit in my mouth. I had to ask the pourer twice if she could add a little more to my glass. Apparently, they were out of their branded wine glasses, so we were served in unlabeled glasses - and she couldn't tell how much she was giving us because there was no label on the glass. I was less than thrilled with the reasoning or the response. Justin ended up buying a bottle of the 2010 Viognier which was my top pick.

The BBQ was catered by Hill Country BBQ out of DC. It was yummy! But, there were no plates. I asked the woman behind the tasting counter and she simply said "No plates." Clearly, customer services was not her forte.  Luckily (again), there was a really nice lady who gave us a Dixie plate out of her picnic basket to use. I am not sure if they were not expecting so many people or what, but I think this place has a lot to learn about event planning (and customer service). Some of their patrons were using the brown paper wine bags as plates... embarassing.

Following the huge success of their well known “pop-up” shops, 529 Kids Consign has decided to partner with local “mom-owned” online boutique Little Choux to host them as a “mini boutique” within their upscale shopin Old Town, Alexandria.

Please join 529 Kids Consign in welcoming “Little Choux” to Old Town. The launch is set for June 12 Little Choux is an online boutique specializing in unique toys, home décor and wearable accessories for children ages one to six. Products have been handpicked from more than sixty independent designer collections around the world, created by designers who pride themselves on quality, authenticity and precise handiwork. The collaboration between the two “mom-owned” businesses with enable you to shop higher end clothing and gear at affordable prices + find unique gifts and accessories for your little ones all in one great location.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Lake Newport Pool
11601 Lake Newport Road
Reston

Thursday, June 28, 2012
Lake Audubon Pool
2070 Twin Branches Road
Reston

Thursday, July 5, 2012
North Hills Pool
1325 North Village Road
Reston

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Newbridge Pool
11718 Golf Course Square
Reston

Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tall Oaks Pool
12025 North Shore Drive, Reston