REQUIN The Deal: Chef Jennifer Carroll runs a version of her upcoming French-driven restaurant in the Mosaic District (in the eventual home of Kapnos Kouzina). She’ll set up shop there for a few months and eventually transfer the restaurant to the Southwest Waterfront. Where: 8296 Glass Alley Fairfax, Va. Dates: Through spring Price: Small plates…

We still are a month away from the official first day of spring, but that hasn’t stopped some of our favorite local stores from stocking up on must-have seasonal items now. Take advantage of the mild temperatures this week and head to Mosaic to get first dibs on new arrivals (and browse all of the winter sales) before…

FAIRFAX, Va. — Thinking about buying someone a scented gift this Valentine’s Day? It’s a popular present, and a common mistake, says Arielle Weinberg, owner of Arielle Shoshana, a boutique fragrance store in Fairfax, Virginia. Weinberg began on the chemistry side of the perfume industry, in New York City, but opened her own store in the…

I love discovering new places – uncovering new gems that are right in front of us gives me a thrill. Mosaic in Fairfax, VA is my latest jewel. I first found this shopping and entertainment area about a year ago after I returned to DC after living briefly in NYC.  I heard the buzz about the fabulous…

Artisan Confections 1025 N. Filmore St., Arlington; 2910 District Ave., Fairfax Chocolatier Jason Andelman’s confections are hand-made in small batches with ingredients like French Valrhona chocolate and Maryland-grown mint. Look for bonbons with interesting flavors such as Cabernet or lemon-almond, made with house-made almond paste.