For four years, Reston’s Wolf Antoni has cooked up bratwurst, wiener schnitzel and other favorites from his native Austria from his food truck, The Bratwurst King.

But run of bad luck this year has put the business in jeopardy, Antoni says. The truck is the main source of income for Antoni and his wife and child. After a job loss and an injury, the family has drained its reserves. It is trying to find the money to replace the broken truck engine (about $15,000) and resume Bratwurst King operations.

The Bratwurst King is often parked among the food trucks on Business Center Drive weekdays in Reston, as well as at local fairs, festivals and other special events.

“We love to cook for you and are enjoying the smiles we are putting on your faces,” Antoni said on his Go Fund Me page. “Sadly, we are at a point, where we cannot go on without some major help from you. “

While everyone  experiences tough luck from time to time, we have certainly had our share. We can handle the grief of coping with some personal tragedies in our life, we just can’t handle the bills that are stacking up, regardless if we are on the road or not.”

As of Tuesday, just over $4,000 had been donated to the cause.

Antoni said those who make donations will get something in return. Once the truck is up and running, a $15 donation will get you a free meal and drink (bring proof of donation). For a $50 donation (or multiples), contributors will get a meal, a Bratwurst King T-shirt and a Bratwurst King mug. Donations of $500 and $1,000 get your catering for a private parties.

Photos: Top – Wolf Atoni (left) and family/Credit: Go Fund Me; Bottom – The Bratwurst King truck/The Bratwurst King via Facebook.

Fairfax County: Stop Feeding Wild Animals — Officials say it does more harm than good to offer food to deer and other nearby wildlife [Fairfax County]

Community Yard Sale is Sept. 12 — Save the date for Reston Association’s community yard sale at RA offices, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive from 8:30 a.m. to noon. This is a good place to stock up on kids items, household goods and other bargains. [Reston Association]

More Pics of Red’s Table — Modern Reston has captured the interior of Red’s Table in this photo package. [Modern Reston]

Photo by Surf Reston via Facebook.

Red’s Table, the long-anticipated, locally owned restaurant at South Lakes Village Center, will open its doors on Monday, Sept. 7.

Earlier this week, owners Ryan, Matt and Pat Tracy invited some friends and family in to taste some of the craft cocktails and see what’s on tap (lots of local brews) at the former Lakeside Inn space.

The restaurant has received a gut renovation. The new look includes reclaimed wood, granite, an open kitchen and a dining deck overlooking Lake Thoreau. See what’s on the menu in this previous Reston Now article.

Red’s Table will be open seven days a week for dinner (reservations accepted online), Ryan Tracy said. Lunch service should begin in late September, he added.

Meanwhile, here are some of the highlights of the drink selection:

On draft ($6-10)

• Adroit Theory Angel’s Trumpet
• Hardywood Pilsner
• Hardywood Singel
• Port City Optimal Wit
• Port City Oktoberfest
• Lost Rhino New River
• Fair Winds Howling Gale
• Flying Dog Pearl Necklace
• 3 Stars Southern Belle
• Heavy Seas Small Craft Warning
• Devil’s Backbone Vienna Lager
• Forge Belgian Blonde
• Potter’s Farmhouse Dry
• Three Notch’d Hydraulion Red

More than two dozen beers also available in cans and bottles, ranging from Miller Lite ($5) and National Bohemian ($5) to DC Brau Public ($7), Bust Head English Pale Ale ($7) and Heavy Seas Peg Leg ($8).

Specialty Cocktails

Full bar is available, but here are some of the special drinks formulated by Reds’ bartenders:

• Amarillo & Vine — Gin, cucumber, yellow pepper, lemon ($11)
• Cure for the Common Cold — Cachaca, honey, lime, mint ($10)
• Clingstone Punch — Rye, sweet tea, peach ($9)
• Garden-Variety Mule — Vodka, lemon verbena, lime, ginger beer ($9)
• Living on the River — Gin, Vermouth, Campari, Huckeberry ($12)
• Bread and Roses — Irish Whiskey, Dry Madeira, orange bitters ($14)
• Bittered & Twisted — Sweet vermouth, Quinquina, sparkling ($9)

Wine

There is an extensive wine list featuring varieties from Virginia, California, New Zealand, Spain, Chile, France and Italy.

Fourteen selections are available by the glass ($7-$14), there is an large list of wines by the bottle ($30-$$93). For wine descriptions, see the document below.

Beer, Wine and Speciality Cocktails at Red’s Table by Karen Goldberg Goff

Fairfax County Police have arrested two 16 year olds in connection with an armed robbery at the Woodland Park Apartments in unincorporated Herndon on Saturday.

A man told police he was siting in his vehicle in the center’s parking lot off of Centreville Road about 6:30 p.m.when he was approached  by two male teenagers.

The suspects displayed a knife and demanded property, police said. The suspects took property and fled to a nearby apartment complex.

Police called the helicopter and K9 team and located the suspects. The two juveniles, from Sterling and Herndon, were charged with robbery.

In other weekend police news from FCPD’s Reston District Station:

LARCENIES

• 12300 block of Copenhaven Court, phone from business.
• 11400 block of Orchard Green Court, property from vehicle.
• 11900 block of Sentinel Point Court, cash from vehicle.
• 11000 block of Solaridge Drive, electronic equipment from vehicle.
• 11500 block of Southington Lane, cash and property from vehicle.

A lucky South Lakes High School student has a chance at winning a school parking pass for 2015-16 — if he or she can keep a hand on the bus.

SLHS’ Leadership Class is holding its second “Hands on the Bus” contest Thursday morning. Whomever holds on to a parked school bus the longest wins the parking pass (if an eligible driver) or a $200 gift card.

Registration is at 9:15 a.m. The contest, in the student parking lot, begins at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $10, which benefits South Lakes’ Leadership program.

Later on Thursday, the school will host its sixth annual back-to-school block party.

The block party (4 to 7 p.m.) will feature representatives from South Lakes clubs and activities; food for sale from local restaurants such as Duck Donuts and Lucia’s); and other activities and entertainment.

School begins on Monday, Sept. 8.

Fairfax County Police said a cyclist was killed on Monday after he was struck by the driver of a Chevy Suburban on Sunrise Valley Drive in unincorporated Herndon.

Police said the victim, a 38-year-old man, was one of two riders in the northbound right-hand lane on Sunrise Valley near Coppermine Road about 8 p.m.

Neither rider was wearing reflective clothing, nor did they have any lights on their bicycles, said police.

A 2014 Chevrolet Suburban (SUV), driven by a 29-year-old Fairfax man, also traveling north on Sunrise Valley Drive, approached the bicycles from behind and struck one of the riders.

The rider, whose name has not been released by police because next of kin has not been notified, was taken to Reston Hospital Center, where he was pronounced dead later on Monday.

The driver of the SUV remained on the scene. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in this crash, police said.

Police are still investigating the crash. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Crime Solvers electronically by visiting www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637)** or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call Fairfax County Police at703-691-2131 .

The AT&T store will move to a larger space at Reston Town Center.

The store is currently located at 11862 Market Street. The company has filed permits and is renovating 1810 Library Street, which formerly housed The Dandelion Patch.

The Dandelion Patch, a stationary and gift store, closed its Reston location in early 2015.

AT&T had two stores in Reston until recently. The location at North Point Village Center closed its doors in October of 2014.

No moving date for the Reston Town Center store has been announced.

Tetra Partners, the Reston-based commercial real estate firm, has a new name and a new location as Reston Association prepares to take over Tetra’s former offices at 11450 Baron Cameron Drive.

Tetra will now be called Lauer Commercial, named for Tetra founder Bill Lauer, and will be located at 1899 Preston White Drive in Reston.

The building, formerly the Reston Visitors Center used by developers as a sales office from 1983 to 2003, was purchased by Tetra in 2003 and used as its offices since.

Tetra sold the building, which sits on 3.47 acres overlooking Lake Newport, to Reston Association for $2.65 million this year. After several contentious community meetings and a member referendum, the sale closed in late July.

RA plans to renovate the building and use it for community and event rental space. It will likely be renamed as Comstock Partners earned 10 years of naming rights in a development agreement with RA. Comstock is giving RA $650,000 as part of a deal that adds BLVD Apartments at Reston Station to the association.

As part of the sales agreement, Tetra is renting back the property from RA through the end of 2015 at $8,098 per month. Even though Lauer Commercial is publicizing a new address, it is still bound by contract to pay for the old space through Dec. 31, said RA spokesman Mike Leone. Lauer Commercial reps did not return messages.

RA is in the process of forming a working group made up of various community members. The group will formulate plans for the building’s use. RA CEO Cate Fulkerson has said the association expects RA programming the the building by spring 2016.

Andy Lauer, Bill Lauer’s son and a principal at Lauer Commercial, said in an email to clients he is renaming the firm to honor his father’s legacy. Bill Lauer, a longtime Reston resident who was active in many nonprofits and community groups, died suddenly in May.

The Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Festival is this weekend, but activities celebrating all things musical will happen all week as Lake Anne Plaza moves to an entire Jazz Week this year.

Lake Anne Jazz Week will feature a variety of jazz-themed events, including  live music, merchant activities, of course, the Jazz & Blues Festival.

The Jazz & Blues Festival is a free, family friendly, all-day event Saturday, Sept. 5 from 1 to 8 p.m. It will showcase a variety of talented regional and national jazz & blues artists.

But first, here is what is happening as part of Lake Anne Jazz Week:

Restaurant Activities and Performances

• Sept. 1 (7-10 p.m.) – The Red Tree Solo (Café Montmartre)
• Sept. 1 (8 p.m.) – Jazz Trivia Night (Kalypso’s Sports Tavern)
• Sept. 1 (6-9 p.m.) – Mykle Lyons Trio (Plaza)
• Sept. 2 (8-10 p.m.) – The Caterpillars Duet (Café Montmartre)
• Sept. 2 (9:30 p.m.) – Jazz Karaoke Night (Kalypso’s Sports Tavern)
• Sept. 3 (7-9 p.m.) – Take A Break Concert Series featuring the Chris Vadala Quartet (Plaza)
• Sept. 4 (7:30-10:30 p.m.) – Cabernet (Café Montmartre)
• Sept. 4 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) – The Jason Kearse Trio (Plaza)
• Sept. 5 (9:30 p.m.) – Post-Festival Late Night with Sam Gunderson (Kalypso’s Sports Tavern)

Merchant Activities

• Chesapeake Chocolates – Special Edition chocolate musical notes and instruments. Wine Tasting, Sept. 3,  5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Reston’s Used Book Shop – 50 percent off all books about music
• Small Change Kids Consignment Shop – Melissa & Doug musical toys 50 percent off
• The Reston Museum – Music sale on local jazz performers Beverly Cosham, Menda Ahart and Felicia Crowley

Ninth Annual Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Festival, Sept. 5

Adrian Duke is this year’s headliner. Duke leads the New Orleans sounds of the Adrian Duke Project. Although he has found a home as a Blues artist, by blurring the lines between Blues, Funk, R&B, and Jazz, he has found critical acclaim, audience acceptance, and artistic peer recognition.

Lineup

• 1:00 p.m. – Ted Garber
• 2:00 p.m. – Cissa Paz
• 3:00 p.m. –  Integriti Reeves
• 4:00 p.m. –  Nia Olabesi
• 5:00 p.m. –  Mykle Lyons
• 6:00 p.m. – Texas Chainsaw
• 7:00 p.m. – Adrian Duke

The festival is sponsored by Lane Anne Merchants, Friends of Lake Anne, the Reston Community Center, and Reston Association.

Fairfax County Police said a house in the 12000 block of Lake Newport Road was burglarized on Aug. 23. Officers said a resident reported someone entered the residence and took property.

Police did not specify what was taken.

In other police news from the Reston District Station:

LARCENIES

• 11900 block of Barrel Cooper Court, property from vehicle.
• 2200 block of Gunsmith Square, property from vehicle.
• 11700 block of Ledura Court, bicycle from residence.
• 13300 block of Schwenger Place, phone from school.
• 12900 block of Wood Crescent Circle, bicycle from residence.

A charcoal grill left too close to combustibles on an outdoor deck caused a fire to a townhouse on Hemingway Drive in Reston early Sunday.

Fairfax County Fire Rescue were called to the house at 11536 Hemingway at about 1:40 a.m.

Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from all levels of a middle unit, three-story townhouse upon arrival. Firefighters conducted an aggressive exterior and interior fire attack and brought the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes.

Fire Rescue officials said occupants from several nearby townhouses all escaped without injuries. Two occupants have been displaced and are receiving Red Cross support.

Smoke alarms did not activate as the fire started on the exterior. The accidential blaze caused $232,000 in damage, fire officials said.

Fairfax County Fire Rescue says to keep these safety tips in mind to prevent a grill fire:

• Grills should be placed at least 15 feet from any home, building, or combustibles to ensure adequate air circulation.
• Charcoal must be kept dry. Spare propane bottles should be stored outside away from the home. A backyard shed is a good place.
• Keep children and pets away from the grill. Grills continue to give off heat long after cooking has stopped.
• Never place hot ashes in paper or plastic bags or containers. Only use metal containers for hot ashes.
• Use Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved electrical starters in place of lighter fluid.
• Never use a grill on apartment or condominium balconies. This practice is one of the biggest dangers with grills. It is unsafe and against the law.

Lake Anne Coffee House will change ownership next week and will be mostly closed for renovations into November, new co-owner Eve Thompson said.

Thompson and her husband, Rick, purchased the coffee house in July. The Thompsons are longtime Lake Anne residents.

The coffee house had been on the market for more than a year as the former owners looked toward retirement.

Thompson says that beginning Sept. 12, the coffee house patio will be open on Saturday mornings during the Reston Farmers Market and Craft Market. Residents can try new coffee blends from Manassas-based Monument Coffee Roasters and pastries from Sterling’s Baguette Republic. On Sept. 12, the shop will be giving away free samples.

The Thompsons are working with a Reston-based architect and interior designer to remodel the shop from top to bottom — and also support local businesses. (Editor’s note: Eve Thompson’s other business, Reston Real Estate, is a Reston Now sponsor)

“It is our goal to goal to use as much locally sourced products as possible,” said Eve Thompson. She also hopes to use many organic products.

Follow the new shop’s progress by liking the Lake Anne Coffee House Facebook page.

There’s a new restaurant coming to the former location of Macaroni Grill at 1845 Fountain Drive in Reston.

Not Your Average Joe’s, a Massachusetts-based restaurant chain, has signed a lease for the location and has filed permits for renovations.

Not Your Average Joe’s has 20 locations in New England, as well as in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Leesburg and Woodbridge.

Not Your Average Joe’s is known for stone-hearth pizzas, salads, unique burger combos and other casual fare. See menu on the company website.

The restaurant also has happy hour specials such as $3 draft beers, $5 nachos and Oyster and Martini Mondays ($1.25 oysters and $6 martinis).

No opening date has been announced.

The Macaroni Grill closed fairly suddenly in December. The Spectrum shopping center where it was located is expected to undergo a massive redevelopment, but that may not begin for several years.