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CULTURETRIP.COM Names Carmello’s Top 10 Best Restaurants

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Wednesday, October 21st, 2015, 2:10pm

CULTURETRIP.COM Names Carmello’s Top 10 Best Restaurants

Carmello’s was named one of the 10 best restaurants in Historic Manassas, Va. by culturetrip.com, a global website that highlights cultural art, food and travel around the world and in the U.S. Go to www.carmellos.com.

Culturetrip.com is a global platform for local culture. The site’s audience has grown to nearly 2,000,000 monthly readers in two years, with a large following of about 500,000 people across social media channels. Hailing from all corners of the globe, readers browse the wealth of local and global cultural recommendations and knowledge on offer. Culturetrip.com was the winner of the United Kingdom Website of the Year Award for Arts and Culture and named one of 25 United Kingdom Tech Companies to Watch as well as named a Top Travel and Arts Site by The Guardian/The Times in 2012.

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Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Friday, October 2nd, 2015, 2:29pm

LEARNINGRx of RESTON, VA. EARNS NATIONAL COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD and CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

Maureen Loftus, executive director of LearningRx brain training centers of Reston, Va. and Vienna, Va. received the national 2015 Community Impact Award for being one of the top 10 LearningRx brain centers in the United States and was recognized for the 2015 Outstanding Customer Service Award by LearningRx’s corporate offices in Colorado Springs, Colo. LearningRx of Vienna, Va. is also celebrating their five-year anniversary. For more information, go to www.learningrx.com.

“As someone that has suffered a brain injury, I know that brain training can be life changing, whether you’re just looking for some improvement in school, or whether you’ve been affected by brain trauma,” said Maureen Loftus, executive director of LearningRx of Reston, Va. and Vienna, Va. “We love being part of the Reston community and being part of our students’ achievements,” said Loftus.

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Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015, 2:49pm

LEARNINGRx DONATES $300 SCHOOL SUPPLIES to SIX FAIRFAX Co., VA. SCHOOLS

LearningRx brain training centers of Reston, Va. and Vienna, Va. are helping schools this year by providing $300 in school supplies for six schools in Fairfax County, Va. The donation is to help offset the schools’ supply wish list for the 2015-2016 school year. For more information on how to help with teacher’s wish lists, go to www.teacherslists.com.

LearningRx staff dropped off school supplies to Wolf Trap Elementary, Aldrin Elementary, Colvin Run Elementary, Lake Anne Elementary, Forest Edge Elementary and Clearview Elementary, all in Fairfax County, Va. Baskets include: glue sticks, notebooks, tissues, disinfectant wipes, folders, pencils, markers, crayons, dry erase markers and highlighters.

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Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Monday, August 10th, 2015, 3:50pm

LEARNINGRx’s SUMMER BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE; AUG. 6 to AUG. 27

Drop off your back-to-school supplies at your nearest LearningRx brain training center, located in Reston, Va. Vienna, Va., Leesburg, Va., Fairfax, Va. and N. Potomac, Md. , to support needy students at local schools. A five percent discount for brain training is offered to those who donate a backpack and five school supplies. For more information, go to www.learningrx.com.

“Being prepared for school is the first step in helping students have a successful school year,” said Maureen Loftus, executive director of LearningRx of Reston, Va. and Vienna, Va. “We encourage everyone to help our local children get ready for the next school year, whether it’s some pencils or paper or a backpack, every little bit helps,” said Loftus.

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Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Tuesday, July 28th, 2015, 1:59pm

CARMELLO’s WINS WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE’s 2015 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Carmello’s of Old Town Manassas, Va. recently earned Wine Spectator magazine’s 2015 Award of Excellence for the sixth consecutive year, noted for its vast Portuguese wine selections. For more information, call 703-368-5522 or go to www.carmellos.com.

Carmello’s offers more than 100 Portuguese wines from Portuguese regions, such as Alentejo, Douro, Doa, Estremadura and Vinho Verde, and presents one of the largest Portuguese wine lists in the United States.

“We are always looking to ways to improve and enhance our wine selection,” said Alice Pires, owner of Carmello’s and Monza of Old Town Manassas, Va. “We’re honored to be selected by Wine Spectator Magazine,” said Pires.

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Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015, 2:24pm

CARMELLO’s is OPEN TABLE DINER’s CHOICE WINNER

Carmello’s of Old Town Manassas, Va. was recently featured as an Open Table diner’s choice award selected by Carmello’s diners making reservations through Open Table. For information, go to www.carmellos.com.

Open Table Diner’s choice winners are selected according to real feedback from diners who booked tables through Open Table. Diners then fill out surveys to rate their restaurant experience.

“We appreciate the Open Table award, and are always pleased to get the positive feedback from our customers,” said Alice Pires, owner of Carmello’s and Monza of Old Town Manassas, Va.

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Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Monday, June 29th, 2015, 2:53pm

ROOTS RUN DEEP WINE DINNER at CARMELLO’s, July 2nd

Carmello’s is hosting a Roots Run Deep Wine Dinner on Thurs., July 2 at 6:30 p.m. for $85 inclusive, per person. The four-course dinner will feature Educated Guess and Hypothesis wines. For reservations, go to www.carmellos.com.

The menu includes: Educated Guess Chardonnay 2012, Spitada de Camarao with Jumbo Shrimp, Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing; Educated Guess Pinot Noir 2012 with Brick-Oven Roasted Rabbit Salad, Slow Cooked, White Wine, Onions, Fresh Herbs And Garlic; Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 and Hypothesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 served with Costélas Do Cordeiro, a Grilled Rack of Lamb, Fresh Mint, Garlic, Olive Oil, Potatoes Au Gratin, Asparagus and Madeira Demi-Glaze; and Sip Moscato 2013With Mixed Berry Shortcake, Whipped Cream, Strawberries, Blackberries and Raspberries.

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