October is packed with flavor, fun, and just the right amount of fall flair. From Birria tacos to Southern comfort food, from coffee beans to knock-knock jokes, there’s no shortage of reasons to smile this month. Thanks to Carla Besosa for brewing up another creative and quirky lineup of days to celebrate in The Compass. Take a peek and see what makes you laugh, dine out, or maybe even tip your hat.
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
10/1 INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY - The most expensive coffee in the world is Kopi Luwak ($20-$100/cup). It's produced from coffee beans which have been partially digested by Indonesian palm civets, then excreted.
10/4 NATIONAL TACO DAY - I am hooked on the Birria Tacos at Helena's and El Fogon, both on Telegraph Rd.
10/6 MAD HATTER DAY - Visit Tops of Old Town, a fascinating boutique in Del Ray with designer hats for men and women (2400 Mount Vernon Ave).
10/11 SOUTHERN FOOD HERITAGE DAY - Check out Della J's (7692 Richmond Hwy), Southside 815 (815 S. Washington St), or the new Milk & Honey (801 King St).
10/12 DRINK LOCAL WINE DAY - Your closest option is Negus Ethiopian Honey Winery, just minutes from Cameron Station (5509 Vine St). Next closest: Paradise Springs (Clifton), Winery at Bull Run (Centreville), and Potomac Point (Stafford).
10/18 MEATLOAF APPRECIATION DAY - Locally you can find this treasure at Northside 10, Ted's Montana Grill, and Van Dorn Diner.
10/2 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS - It's time to watch that 1999 comedy-drama Pushing Tin, starring John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton.
10/25 WORLD PIZZA MAKERS DAY - A pizza maker is, of course, a pizzaiolo. So why not dine at Pizzaiolo at 1623 Fern St?
10/31 NATIONAL KNOCK-KNOCK JOKES DAY -
Knock-knock
Who's there?
To
To who?
It's to whom!
Carla Besosa has been a Cameron Station resident since 2000, and a Compass contributor for more than 20 years. She earned the title of "Cameron Station Foodie" for the many restaurant reviews she wrote for the newsletter, many of which can be found in The Compass archives on the community website, www.cameronstation.org. Carla is a huge supporter of Cameron Station and very tuned into the fun and delicious ways to enjoy life in and around our community.
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