Shooshan Company&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
Sunset Yoga at Ballston Bocce Park
Ballston Quarter, the new “urban village” where Ballston Common Mall once stood, offers different events while they continue the renovation. Recently, they joined with Ballston Sport & Health to offer Sunset Yoga which takes place this coming Wednesday, July 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Sunset Yoga will be held at Ballston Bocce Park, just 5 minutes away from Two Liberty Center where The Shooshan Company offices are located. Everyone is welcome and attendees… 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
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 Platinum Award
Two Liberty Center, located at 4075 Wilson Boulevard, has recently received the Platinum award from Arlington County Commuter Services for its alternative transportation program. Two Liberty is the only Platinum recipient to date in Arlington County and achieved this level by “featuring programs like carpool discounted parking, bike storage, onsite fitness centers, a free SmarTrip card for new tenants and tenant transportation events and promotions.” Electric vehicle charging stations are also being installed. Having transportation alternative… Read More
Rustico Restaurant & Bar – Ballston
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, Mike Isabella’s Kapnos Taverna, Yona, Pepita Cantina and the popular Rustico Restaurant and Bar: Rustico Restaurant and Bar’s website states: “Rustico is an exuberant neighborhood restaurant driven to deliver a one-two punch of honest, robust cooking against a backdrop of amazing… Read More