Shooshan CompanyKapnos Taverna Greek Festival
One of the upcoming events that we’re excited about at The Shooshan Company will take place this weekend at Kapnos Taverna. Mike Isabella’s Greek Festival will be this Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 12-3pm at the Kapnos Taverna patio located at 4000 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia (The View Apartments). According to the event website: “Easter is one of the most important events on the Greek Orthodox calendar, and this year Kapnos Taverna is hosting our… Read More
Why You Should Consider Moving to Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia was recently named the “Best City for Recent Grads” by NerdWallet, an organization who, according to their website, focuses on “providing information, insight and consumer-driven advice about personal finance.”(1) NerdWallet analyzed 100 of the largest cities in the U.S. while searching for best environments for new college graduates. Data was gathered from the U.S. Census Bureau as well as the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Why Arlington? Arlington was chosen given the fact… Read More
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Around D.C. and Arlington
The National Cherry Blossom Festival has started in Washington, D.C. From now until April 17, you will be able to see the beautiful trees all over D.C. as well as surrounding areas like Arlington, Virginia. While many residents and visitors are familiar with the Cherry blossoms of D.C., not everyone is aware of their local origin. In fact, the Cherry blossom was a gift from Japan, circa 1912. The United States received… Read More
Things To Do In Arlington, Virginia
If you’re new to Arlington, VA, or just visiting, it’s sometimes hard to figure out what the best things to do in the area are. Luckily, there are plenty of resources out there which lay it out for you. With more people out due to the weather changing, we thought it would be nice to take a look at one of the most popular travel sites: TripAdvisor. If you have never used this site,… Read More
Arlington County Hiking Trails
With the weather finally becoming more enjoyable, it’s time to start looking at ideas for outdoor activities. Arlington County maintains “36 miles of multi-use trails and 50 miles of connecting bicycle routes” (1). The Arlington County Bicycle Comfort Level Map is a great resource for planning your next ride (2). At The Shooshan Company, we like to explore new options the area has to offer. So whether you are planning a day out… Read More
Arlington POPS Give the Community a Voice
The Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families is an extension of Arlington County whose mission is “To improve the health, wellbeing, and safety of children, youth, and families in Arlington through researching young people’s needs, advocating for improved policies and programs to meet those needs, and engaging all members of our community as part of the solution.” One of the subjects covered by the APCYF is the improvement of parks and recreation through POPS,… Read More
Arlington Snowfall Records and Emergency Snow Removal
The first snowstorm of the year has come and gone. While it may not be the last snow we see in 2016, it almost certainly will be the largest amount at one time. Like many other industries, commercial real estate development is affected by the weather. Excessive snowfall can bring projects to a halt – both during the storm and after. Piles of snow can block traffic and prevent materials from getting… Read More
First Chamber Breakfast 1/7/16
At The Shooshan Company, we love having the opportunity to network and meet other people in the Arlington area. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce provides many networking opportunities to fit different schedules, with breakfasts, happy hours, roundtable discussions and more. This Thursday marks the first “Breakfast Connection” of the new year for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. On January 7, 2016, from 7:30 am – 9:00 am at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn,… Read More
YONA Opens in Ballston To Great Reception
Monday, November 30, 2015, saw the grand opening of the much-anticipated new restaurant YONA, a concept from Washington, D.C. based celebrity chef Mike Isabella and experienced Chef Jonah Kim. Located in The View at 4000 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, the official website of YONA describes it as, “a full-service Japanese noodle bar and small plates restaurant in the Ballston neighborhood” (1). As if the restaurant description isn’t enough, Chef Jonah Kim… Read More
2015 40 Under 40 Leadership Arlington Nominations
The 40 Under 40 Leadership Arlington nomination recognizes 40 emerging leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate impact personally and/or professionally through their exceptional leadership in the DC metropolitan region.