Pasta packs a heavy dose of carbs, but Brine gives the starchy indulgence a redeeming quality. Their Plankton Pasta ($13) is made with powdered plankton and toasted nori, which turns the bucatini noodles green. The dish includes clams, guanciale, brown butter, and chili threads. Plankton itself is a superfood, full of amino acids and vitamins,…

There’s no doubt that retailers understand the buying power here, which has caused a rapid growth of trendy and luxury megabrands in places like Tysons, Springfield Town Center and, most recently, the Mosaic District. The latter is especially important because it houses a standalone pop-up shop featuring two NoVA designers. “Without a doubt, two emerging…

Destination: Kendra Scott is a great addition for all jewelry lovers who shop at Mosaic. Though Scott’s collection can be found locally in certain department stores, this is the first NoVA location for the Texas-based jewelry designer. “I was drawn to Northern Virginia for its incredible community. The people in the D.C. area are so…