Green Pig Bistro Applying for Sidewalk Cafe

Green Pig Bistro, at 1025 N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon, will be asking the Arlington County Board this weekend for the same sidewalk cafe seating that its predecessor, American Flatbread, fought...

Daily Deal: 50% Off at Mexicali Blues

With Labor Day around the corner, the days of shorts, flip flops and outdoor dining are numbered. Sure, those things are still possible when the weather gets colder, but sitting outside and...

Sandwich Board Signs, Sidewalk Cafe Umbrellas Making a Comeback?

At the annual State of the County address yesterday, Arlington County Board Chairman Chris Zimmerman said action on parts of his Small Business Initiative is coming soon. Zimmerman said that he...

Mad Rose Tavern Adds Outdoor Seats, Preps for Grand Opening

Slowly but surely, business has been picking up at Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Blvd). The Clarendon restaurant got off to a rocky start, but thanks to a new chef, outdoor seating and some...

A New Outdoor Dining Option in Ballston

The sidewalk seating in front of Rustico (4075 Wilson Blvd) in Ballston is open for business. A number of patrons were sitting outside last night enjoying drinks and meals in the spring...

New Chef to Bring New Menu to Mad Rose Tavern

"The menu was kind of all over the place," acknowledged Dennis Holland, the new general manager of Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Blvd). Holland was echoing the thoughts of many who had tried out...

Arlington’s Outdoor Cafe Guidelines

What does it take to open an outdoor cafe in Arlington? With the arrival of spring, the county is reminding restaurant owners about the rules and regulations behind outdoor seating. Below are a...

Photos of the New Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill

We haven't heard an "official" opening date yet, but it appears that Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill is just about ready to open. Photos posted on the establishment's Facebook page...

Northside Social to Hold “Pigtoberfest” Tomorrow

If you're in Clarendon tomorrow night, and you find yourself wondering where the smell of barbeque is coming from, look no further than the big red building at the corner of Wilson Boulevard and...

Another Accident in Front of Rhodeside Grill

Remember back in May when a car came crashing into the front window of Rhodeside Grill? Well, it almost happened again. A tipster sent us this photo of a two-car accident in front of the popular...

Other County Board Actions Last Night

It was a long night for the county board, which didn't adjourn its recessed meeting until a few minutes after midnight. In addition to a controversial resolution regarding the Secure Communities...

Ballston’s New Pizza Autentica Expected to Have Outdoor Seating

Pizza Autentica has applied for sidewalk seating outside its forthcoming Ballston restaurant, and county staff is recommending that the request be granted. The county board is expected to decide...

Work Nearly Complete on Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill

All that's left on the checklist for the new Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill (2424 Wilson Blvd) is a few finishing touches, then inspections, permits and a date for the grand opening. Construction...

New Name For Whitlow’s New Rooftop Deck

Whitlow's plans to open its new rooftop deck at some point next month, but it will be opening with a different name than originally announced. Instead of "Fu Bar" -- a military reference that also...

Coming Soon: Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill

Look out, Clarendon Ballroom and Eventide Restaurant. Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill is expected to arrive on the scene within a matter of weeks, hoping to become the go-to destination for outdoor...