Shooshan CompanyNorthern 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
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
Two Liberty Center – Walkability In The Heart of Ballston
Two Liberty Center, located across from Ballston Quarter, 4040 Wilson Blvd. and The View Luxury Apartments, has one of the best “Walk Scores” around at 96. 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 in. Previously, we talked about how much Ballston has changed in just a few years time… Read More
Ballston BID “Connect” App Review
The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) was formed to “make Ballston a foremost business, cultural and entertainment destination.” As a result, they offer many tools for those living and working in the neighborhood (see the interactive directory) which includes the “Ballston Connect” app for both Apple and Android. The app offers Ballston residents, as well as those who work in the city, a way see what’s going on with: An Activity Feed… Read More
Ballston: 2014 vs. 2020
With the Arlington Connection’s recently published an article on the future of Ballston, “Ballston 2020: A look at the redevelopment plans across the west end of Arlington’s Metro corridor,” we thought it would be interesting to see where Ballston was 3 years ago in 2014 via another article from The Washington Post: “Where We Live: In Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood, variety is a fact of life.” Ballston has been growing steadily, but even in 2014, everything… Read More
TechSpace Expands into Ballston, Two Liberty Center
The Shooshan Company would like to welcome TechSpace co-working offices to Two Liberty Center here in Ballston. The official TechSpace press release states: “TechSpace Arlington will occupy the 8th floor located at Two Liberty Center on Wilson Boulevard across the street from the pending Ballston Quarter development – a mixed-use ‘urban village’. The offices will provide views with natural light and members will have access to various building amenities including a rooftop terrace,… Read More
Taylor Gourmet Voted Best Sandwich in the Area
Taylor Gourmet, with a Ballston location in The View Luxury Apartments right across the street from our Two Liberty Center office, was just awarded 1st place in the Best of D.C. 2017 Sandwich division, and we can see why! On their website, Taylor Gourmet states: “OUR DELICIOUS HOAGIES, FLAVORS, AND INGREDIENTS ARE ONLY PART OF WHAT MAKES TAYLOR GOURMET SO SPECIAL. WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT IS OUR COMMITMENT TO RUNNING A FROM-SCRATCH KITCHEN.NO… Read More
The Rixey: Ballston’s Newest Apartment Development
Curbed Washington, D.C. recently published an article on one of The Shooshan Company’s most recent projects titled Inside Ballston’s newest apartment development, The Rixey. The article discusses the many features of the new place, which includes 267 residential units, all of which have “hardwood flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Some units also offer balconies.” On The Rixey’s official website, the amenities listed are: 15th floor rooftop featuring a clubroom with views of… Read More
Ballston BID Sip and Mingle Event
Ballston BID’s next SIP & MINGLE happy hour takes place on Wednesday, October 18! You’ll have the opportunity to meet your neighbors, network and enjoy some wine with other tenants and employees in the Ballston area. There are also chances to win raffle items by using the BallstonConnect mobile app! Barefoot Wine & Bubbly is sponsoring the event which takes place at 4501 Fairfax Dr Arlington, VA 22203. To RSVP, visit the Ballston BID website at http://www.ballstonbid.com/meet/event/ballston-sip-mingle-happy-hour-5.