There's no better way to embrace the spirit of the season than by experiencing
the magic of Historic Downtown Manassas--and Manassas as a whole. This year,
take time to shop locally and support the small businesses that make our community
so unique. Keep reading to learn more about a few of them.
Cakes By Happy Eatery, a full-service bakery
open daily, was established 40 years ago by Woei
and Fu-Mei Wu and has been located in Manassas
since 2009. Today, the business is operated by two
of their daughters, Victoria and Emily. During the
holiday season, the bakery offers an array of
delicious desserts, including gluten-free, sugar-free,
and vegan options, as well as custom orders.
Fan-favorites include sugar cookies, poured sugar
cookies (shaped and decorated as Christmas trees,
snowfl akes, Santa, and ornaments), and Chinese
almond cookies. The bakery's popular cheesecake fl avors range from classic
New York style to apple crumb, cookies and cream, and chocolate peppermint.
"Our classic crumb cake is especially popular," Victoria says. "It's perfect for any
time during the holiday season, whether you're satisfying a sweet tooth or hosting
an unexpected guest."
Miniature desserts feature cannolis, Napoleons, fruit tarts, and artisan chocolate
tarts inspired by the current Dubai chocolate craze, which is "all about the crunch."
Available fl avors include chocolate pistachio, hazelnut, and cookie butter. "It's a
great gift for someone who has everything," Victoria shares. To fi nd out more, call
(703) 530-8898.
With white lights sparkling and twinkling, and charming
window displays inviting you in,
Historic Downtown
Manassas is a wonderland waiting to be explored.
"The shops offer unique and distinctive gifts for
everyone on your list," says Joanne Wunderly, owner
of The Things I Love. "Shopkeepers and restaurants
are eager to welcome you and encourage you to shop
small and local."
The Things I Love showcases 15 specialty-themed trees
adorned with unique ornaments. Fillagreen offers eco-friendly products and gifts
with a focus on sustainability, while Creative Brush Studio features original art,
classes, and custom portraits. Grounds Central Station serves freshly brewed,
house-roasted coffee, spiked smoothies, and boozy frappes, alongside all-day
breakfast and lunch favorites. Black Metal Mercantile offers something for
everyone, from pewter to peanuts, Star Wars memorabilia to home décor, vinyl
records, and more. Gadfl y Ledgers supports small business owners with expert
bookkeeping solutions. Manassas Olive Oil offers gourmet foods, handcrafted
pottery, and shippable olive oil and balsamic vinegar packs. Popcorn Monkey
delights with 12 fudge fl avors and over 20 fl avors of specialty popcorn. Crossroads
Tabletop Tavern combines board games with delicious meals and a variety of
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. "If you're looking to embrace the holiday
spirit, there's no better place to visit!" Joanne shares. To learn more about them,
visit
historicmanassas.org.
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