Taste of Arlington 2018
The 31st annual Taste of Arlington event from the Ballston BID will take place on May 20, 2018. Over 60 restaurants and local food trucks will participate in the event which, in the past, has drawn an average of 25,000 people. TasteOfArlington.com states this is “The Largest Festival Showcasing Arlington’s Food Scene and Benefiting Local Arlington Charities.” The outdoor Arlington festival will be located on Wilson Boulevard between N. Randolph Street & N…. Read More
What “Walkability” Means In Arlington
*Update: View Arlington’s Walk Score, Transit Score and Bike score by clicking HERE* Two Liberty Center (4075 Wilson Blvd), located across from Ballston Quarter, 4040 Wilson Blvd. and The View Luxury Apartments, has one of the best “Walk Scores” around at 94. A variety of fast casual, white table cloth and quick serve restaurants, as well as hotels and retail shops, make Ballston one of the best neighborhoods to live and work… Read More
Ballston Quarter Opening Fall 2018
Ballston Quarter, the new “urban village” where Ballston Common Mall once stood, is continuing to grow and add new stores and restaurants. The website states: “WELCOME TO THE NEW AMERICAN DREAM. One with untraffic, unaggravation, unsuburbs, unboredom and a totally uncommon way of life. Ballston Quarter is a true urban village filled with people who want to live where they also work and play—people who want to live life to the fullest…. Read More
Here’s Your Arlington NOVA Restaurant Week 2018 List
The 2018 Northern Virginia Restaurant Week, taking place March 19-26, will feature many delicious establishments in Arlington. Here is the full, official list of participating Arlington restaurants: Heavy Seas Alehouse Arlington Ambar Belgrade BABA Bistro 360 Wine Bar, Market & Restaurant Gaijin Ramen Shop Grand Cru Wine Bar and Restaurant Jaleo La Côte d’Or Cafe Mejana Lebanese Restaurant O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub Oz Restaurant and Bar Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company Sushi-Zen The… Read More
An Interview with Tina Leone, The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) CEO
Crains.com, a “one-stop news source” that delivers a daily newsletter built around specific interests and business needs, recently posted an interview with Tina Leone, The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) CEO. Crain’s has an ongoing series titled “If I Knew Then” which interviews “executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders about mistakes that have shaped their business philosophy.” In the article, Tina Leone talks about being a young and inexperienced CEO and how that had an affect on… 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