Shooshan CompanyWhat “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
Arlington, VA Named Best Place To Live In Virginia
Arlington, Virginia was just ranked the #1 in the “2018 Best Places to Live in Virginia” list by Niche.com, a website which provides reviews and insights into neighborhoods. Arlington, VA ranked #1 out of over 218 other cities in the study. According to their website, Niche.com, the “rankings and grades are calculated using a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in deciding where to live.” You can read more about the… Read More
The Arlington Transportation Partners Champions
The Arlington Transportation Partners recently released their list of “Commercial Champions” for 2017 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… 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
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
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
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
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