Ballston BID Launches Podcast
The Ballston BID recently announced they will now have monthly podcasts hosted by Ballston BID CEO, Tina Leone. According to the website, “The BallstonConnect Podcast focuses on the hyper-local. Each episode features exclusive interviews with Arlington’s brightest personalities. New episodes will be released monthly, each one with an emphasis on a different facet of life in Ballston.” DC INNO writes, “Debuting Feb. 1, the show is a spin-off of Ballston BID’s app, Ballston… Read More
Open House at The View Luxury Apartments
Join The View at Liberty Center for an Open House with a Bagel & Bubbly Bar on Saturday, February 17 from 10am – 5pm. Be sure to ask about their exclusive deal if you lease the day of the event. The View Luxury Apartments are located at 4000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 Designed by RTKL Architect’s office out of Miami, FL, The Shooshan Company really wanted to create a high-end, contemporary apartment… Read More
Recap: The 94th Annual Arlington Business Gala
This past weekend, on January 27, 2018, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce held the 94th Annual Arlington Business Gala at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City. The event included music, dancing, a three-course dinner, a silent auction and plenty of networking with friends and fellow business leaders. The 94th Annual Arlington Business Gala was a celebration of businesses in Arlington, and serves as the Chamber’s largest fundraiser, helping them to continue their mission of strengthening… Read More
Ballston’s The Rixey Seeking Retail Options
The Shooshan Company’s most recent project, The Rixey, is currently seeking retail tenants. The Rixey includes 267 residential units, all of which have “hardwood flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Some units also offer balconies,” as referenced by a recent Curbed Washington, D.C. article. From The Rixey’s official website: Amenities The Rixey rooftop features a kitchenette, plunge spa and clubroom with views of the D.C. skyline. Rev up in the fitness… Read More
Taylor Gourmet’s SP Double Stack Burger is Back in 2018
Taylor Gourmet, located across from Two Liberty Center at The View Luxury Apartments, has re-released their one-time burger as part of their “Winter Menu.” The SP Double Stack, as it’s called, combines two beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce and “special sauce” in a sesame seed bun. When the burger initially debuted over the summer, it received many positive reviews, and this time is no different. Many who missed the one-week… Read More
Northern Virginia Restaurant Week 2018
The 2018 Northern Virginia Restaurant Week, taking place March 19-26, will feature many delicious establishments in Arlington. The full, official list is still being generated, but we can expect many of the 2017 participants which included: Kapnos Taverna located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments) Yona, located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments) Pepita Cantina, located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments) O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub located at 3207 Washington Blvd. Oz Restaurant located… Read More
Kodiak Realty Services
Located in Two Liberty Center is Kodiak Realty Services who provide a level of property management which is unique to the real estate market. Due to Kodiak’s owner operated model, specific focus and on-site headquarters location for only three (3) office buildings, the level of care and response time is of great value to our tenants. Founded by Mr. John Shooshan and Mr. Martin Schnider in 2007, Kodiak recognizes that its mission… Read More
The 94th Annual Arlington Business Gala Is Coming Soon
On January 27, 2018, join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and other influential Arlingtonians for the 94th Annual Arlington Business Gala at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City. The attire is black tie preferred. The website states: “Put on your dancing shoes and prepare for an evening of mixing and mingling with your friends and fellow business leaders at the 94th Annual Arlington Business Gala. This event is a celebration of businesses in Arlington,… Read More
“Arlington Earns Nation’s First LEED For Communities Platinum Certification”
Arlington County was recently honored to earn the title of “Platinum Level Community.” This was the first community to earn the title with the U.S. Green Building Council’s new LEED for Communities program. The Arlington County press release states, “The honor acknowledges the County’s long-time commitment to environmental stewardship and community sustainability and its many policies, programs and initiatives to create a more sustainable Arlington. ‘Arlington County understands the value of LEED and… Read More
Rustico Restaurant
Ballston definitely has no shortage of great restaurants and bars. In fact, on Wilson Boulevard alone, between N. Quincy Street and N. Randolph street, you can enjoy Taylor Gourmet, Buzz Bakeshop, Sweetgreen, Bruegger’s Bagels and, located in The View Luxury Apartments, Mike Isabella’s Kapnos Taverna, Yona and Pepita Cantina. In addition, located in Two Liberty Center, there is the popular Rustico Restaurant and Bar: Rustico Restaurant and Bar’s website states: “Rustico is an exuberant neighborhood… Read More