Shooshan CompanyTwo 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
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
Restaurants Around Ballston
We’ve talked before about the many restaurants across Ballston located in the properties we’ve developed such as Mike Isabella’s Pepita Cantina, Kapnos Taverna and Yona, as well as Taylor Gourmet (all located in The View Luxury Apartments). There’s also Sweetgreen and Rustico located at Two Liberty Center. Recently, Starbucks joined the new Marymount campus, adding yet another delicious location with more on the way – contact Kevin Shooshan HERE if you’re interested in some retail… Read More
&Pizza Comes to the Ballston Neighborhood
Ballston is getting a new restaurant: & Pizza, the popular build-your-own-pizza restaurant, will be moving into 3924 Wilson Blvd located across from Gold’s Gym right next to The View Luxury Apartments and Two Liberty Center. In a statement to ARLnow, Michael Lastoria, co-founder and CEO of &pizza, said “We pride ourselves in creating neighborhood shops built for the neighborhood and supporting local, like-minded brands doing big things – whether that’s in downtown D.C. or Arlington. We… Read More
Kapnos Taverna Bootcamp and Bottomless Brunch Event
Mike Isabella’s Kapnos Taverna, located at The View Luxury Apartments across from The Shooshan Company’s offices at Two Liberty Center in Ballston, is partnering with Gold’s Gym Ballston to offer “Bootcamp and Bottomless Brunch!” The event takes place Sunday, August 27 from 10am – 2pm. The Facebook event page reads “Bootcamp will be on Kapnos Taverna’s patio and brunch will be provided by Kapnos Taverna.” ”Mike Isabella’s Kapnos Taverna [1 of 3 Mike Isabella concepts at The… Read More
Taylor Gourmet Introduces Burger for One Week Only
Taylor Gourmet, located across from Two Liberty Center at The View Luxury Apartments, has released their first burger as part of their “Summer Menu” for one week only. 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. Reviews on the burger have been great and with only a spot on the menu for one week, people have… Read More
Pepita Cantina’s “Tiki Thursdays”
Starting next Thursday, June 15, Mike Isabella’s Pepita Cantina will start hosting their “Tiki Thursdays” from 5:00 PM to close. The innovative Mexican restaurant will offer Hawaiian dishes and cocktails only available on Thursdays. The website states, “Food includes Trader Vic’s PuPu Platter or bites à la carte like Tuna Poke, Wings and Chicken or Beef Skewers.” We encourage anyone looking for a unique experience, delicious food and signature cocktails to visit Pepita… Read More
Yona Japanese Restaurant Continues To Impress
It’s been one and a half years since Yona first opened their doors at The View Luxury Apartments. Monday, November 30, 2015, saw the grand opening of the much-anticipated concept from Washington, D.C. based celebrity chef Mike Isabella and experienced Chef Jonah Kim. Located at 4000 Wilson Boulevard, the official website of YONA describes it as, “A full-service Japanese restaurant from Mike Isabella Concepts serving lunch and dinner daily. The menu features… Read More
Arlington Transportation Partners Champions
Arlington Transportation Partners recently released their list of “Champions,” which, as the website states, “provides community recognition and rewards to businesses, multi-family residential communities, commercial properties and schools in Arlington County.” Arlington Transportation Partners provides transportation expertise to businesses, residential communities and commercial properties “to help improve transportation amenities and commuter benefits. These services and programs have significant impacts on commuting patterns, traffic congestion, personal health and air quality in Arlington County.” The… Read More
Two Liberty Center Receives LEED Gold Certification.
Two Liberty Center, located at 4075 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington, was recently honored to receive LEED Gold Certification. As we’ve stated in previous articles, LEED stems from the U.S. Green Building Council and as their website states: “LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is changing the way we think about how buildings and communities are planned, constructed, maintained and operated. Leaders around the world have made LEED the most widely used third-party… Read More