Sunday Road Closures Planned for Taste of Arlington
The 25th annual Taste of Arlington will be held in Ballston this coming Sunday, May 20, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Taste of Arlington is the county's largest food festival, attracting some 15,000...
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Chevys in Pentagon City Alive and Kicking for Cinco de Mayo
Despite the closing of Chevys in Ballston — and rumors of its own demise — the Chevys Mexican restaurant in Pentagon City (1201 S. Hayes Street) is alive and kicking. So much so, it’s...
Canned Food Structures on Display for Architecture Competition
There's a lighthouse inside the Ballston mall right now, but it's probably not what you think. It's one of the many structures on display made entirely of canned food, all for a good...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Coming to Virginia Square
A new restaurant is coming to Virginia Square. "Coming Soon" signs have gone up for a Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 3811 Fairfax Drive. The chain restaurant highlights its use of fresh, simple...
Green Pig Bistro Opens in Clarendon
Green Pig Bistro (1025 N. Fillmore St) opened on Wednesday, and already the restaurant is seeing a steady flow of customers. Arlington native Scot Harlan owns the restaurant and serves as a chef....
Village at Shirlington Begins Monthly Ladies’ Event
The Village at Shirlington is kicking off a monthly event aimed toward the ladies. Starting tonight, the first Thursday of every month will be "Shirlie's Girls Night Out." Shops and restaurants...
Giada De Laurentiis Holding a Local Book Signing
Popular television chef Giada De Laurentiis will soon bring her culinary skills to Arlington. She'll be at Sur La Table (1101 S. Joyce St) in Pentagon Row on March 31 to promote her upcoming...
Arlington St. Patrick’s Day Bar Guide 2012
This year, St. Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday. That means there will probably be more people than usual heading out for some Irish cheer at the local watering holes. Here's a list of a few...
Bicycle Derby to Take Over Crystal City Parking Garage
Expect to see a lot more bicycles in Crystal City this weekend. Saturday is the inaugural Crystal City Diamond Derby. Unlike most other bike races, this one takes place indoors at the parking...
Festival Will Celebrate African-American Culture
February is Black History Month, and Arlington is holding an event to celebrate African-American culture. The 20th Annual Feel the Heritage Festival is taking place next Saturday, February 25. The...
Bring Out the Beads for Mardi Gras Celebrations
If you can't make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras on Tuesday, that doesn't mean you can't celebrate. There are a number of options throughout Arlington for living it up with beads, food and...
New Food Truck Rolls into Lunch Scene
(Updated at 2:45 p.m.) It's only been three days, but already the new Hot People Food truck is gathering a following. The owners are serving up modern Asian food along the Orange line...
Make a Food Donation While Riding the Bus
If you're looking for a place to donate food during the holiday season, Arlington Transit is making it easy. All you have to do is hop on an ART bus. Arlington Transit teamed up with the Arlington...
Morning Poll: Thanksgiving Consumption
Despite the fact that 29 percent of Americans say they're seriously trying to lose weight, there are few signs that people are actually cutting back on their annual Thanksgiving feasts. This...
Thanksgiving Cooking Safety Tips from ACFD
The Arlington County Fire Department has issued a list of six simple tips for keeping safe while cooking your Thanksgiving dinner. Spokesman Lt. Gregg Karl says these tips are in response to...
