Robeks

Posted on March 22, 2010
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Written by Jennifer Oakes, Weekend Editor

Robeks, located in the Fair City Mall, has one passion: to give you a satisfying smoothie that can substitute as a meal. They serve healthy smoothies and fruit juice blends loaded with fresh fruits, vegetables, vitamins and minerals.... Read more »

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Starbucks

Posted on March 22, 2010
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Written by Annika Jessen, Weekend Editor

Starbucks never fails to give off a relaxing aura; the smell of coffee and pastries makes you feel right at home. After a long day at school, some ice-cold coffee, tea, or a frappuccino will definitely perk you up. Although the hot... Read more »

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Beanetics

Posted on March 22, 2010
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Written by Annika Jessen, Weekend Editor

Beanetics has a lot to offer that is often overlooked because of its unpopular location. This coffee shop roasts its beans on site, which definitely has a positive impact on the flavor of their drinks. Their coffee is extremely fresh... Read more »

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Smoothie King

Posted on March 22, 2010
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Written by Annika Jessen, Weekend Editor

Smoothie King, a small smoothie shop, located in the Bradlick Shopping Center is the perfect stop for energy on the go. Not only do they have a copious list of smoothies, but they also have several energy bars, beef jerky, vitamins,... Read more »

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Tropical Smoothie Café

Posted on March 22, 2010
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Written by Annika Jessen, Weekend Editor

Tropical Smoothie Café does not exist in the Annandale area yet, but stay on the lookout for one opening soon in the Pinecrest Plaza, next to the Starbucks. It is absolutely delicious and it offers so much more than smoothies. Greeted... Read more »

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Spartans

Posted on March 22, 2010
Posted in Culinary Conquests, Weekend

Written by Jennifer Oakes, Weekend Editor

Tucked away in a strip mall in Burke, Spartans is a Greek-style family restaurant that offers large portions of homemade, delicious food. As soon as we pulled up in front of Spartans, we could smell the sweet, fragrant aromas of Italian... Read more »

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Cure that cabin fever

Posted on March 4, 2010
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Written by Annika Jessen & Jennifer Oakes, Weekend Editors

After escaping the boring confines of your house, your mind is probably craving something interesting and different. Check out the Intersections Arts Festival in DC that features art, film, literary readings, dance, music, and dramatic... Read more »

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San Vito Ristorante Italiano

Posted on March 4, 2010
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Written by Rebecca Mazlahn, Staff Writer

As I pulled open the glass door to San Vito I was welcomed not only by the kind waitress behind the bar, but also by the fresh aroma of Italian food floating around me. The booth at which I was seated provided a view of the nearby... Read more »

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YeChon

Posted on February 25, 2010
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Written by Jennifer Oakes, Weekend Editor

From the outside of the YeChon Korean Japanese Restaurant it may seem questionable to enter. The crazy, blinking neon signs, tacky wooden siding and the twinkle lights might lead you to think that the restaurant is more of a bar then... Read more »

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Rocco’s Italian Restaurant Review

Posted on January 26, 2010
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Written by Jennifer Oakes, Weekend Editor

Rocco’s, a charming Italian Restaurant, is the ideal place to go for a homemade, hearty meal. Immediately when we arrived we could hardly contain ourselves from instantly falling in love with this family-owned business. The smells... Read more »

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