Morning Notes
ACPD Cruiser Hits Dog -- An Arlington County police cruiser hit a dog Thursday night. The dog's owner is accusing the police officer of speeding at the time the dog was struck, but a police...
Posts Tagged ‘wine’
Wine Shop to Replace Shoefly in Clarendon
(Updated at 11:25 a.m.) A new tenant has emerged to take the place of Shoefly (2727 Wilson Blvd) in Clarendon. Soon, a wine shop will be moving into the space. Screwtop Wine Bar (1025 N. Fillmore...
The Curious Grape Reopens in Shirlington
The Curious Grape has reopened as a wine store and restaurant in Shirlington. The wine shop traded its former location at 4056 Campbell Avenue -- now a Cheesetique wine and cheese store -- for a...
Crystal City Wine Shop Now Open
Crystal City's only gourmet wine shop is now open for business. The Crystal City Wine Shop, at the corner of Army Navy Drive and 12th Street S. on the ground floor of the Lenox Club apartments,...
Wine, Books Come Together at Fundraiser
Wine and beer may not be the first things that come to mind when you think of children's literacy. But a fundraiser is combining the two in an event called "Of Wine & Words." The Reading...
Social Clubs Plan Leap Day Parties
Several local social clubs will be toasting the arrival of "Leap Day" in Arlington tomorrow. Tomorrow is Feb. 29, a date that comes around only every four years or so during a leap year. Leap...
Morning Notes
Early Tennis Class Registration -- Registration for early spring tennis classes via the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation began yesterday. The classes run for four weeks starting March...
Plan Now for Valentine’s Day Activities
Valentine's Day is on Tuesday. To avoid ending up in the dog house, now would be a good time to secure some plans with your loved one. While Arlington offers a plethora of options for celebrating,...
Wine and Walking Combine at Weekend Event
If you're looking to sip some wine without worrying too much about calories, this weekend's 1K Wine Walk in Crystal City may be up your alley. Walkers can sample more than 30 different wines while...
Morning Notes
The Curious Grape to Reopen -- There will soon be two competing boutique wine and cheese stores in Shirlington. The Curious Grape, which moved out of its storefront in Shirlington Village earlier...
Your Wine Guy: Gifts for the Wine Lover
Editor's Note: This sponsored column is written by Doug Rosen, owner of long-time Arlington wine store Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). When searching for the perfect gift for the wine lover, we...
Your Wine Guy: How to Taste Wine Like the Pros
Editor's Note: This sponsored column is written by Doug Rosen, owner of long-time Arlington wine store Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). Okay, there's no way around it; it takes years of training...
Your Wine Guy: Understanding Terroir
Editor's Note: This sponsored column is written by Doug Rosen, owner of long-time Arlington wine store Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). Why drink wine? If liquor is quicker and beer cheaper, what...
New Wine Shop Coming to Crystal City
A new gourmet wine shop is coming to the northern end of Crystal City, according to a permit application recently filed with the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The "Crystal...
Your Wine Guy: Picking The Right Thanksgiving Wine
Editor's Note: This column is the first in a series of sponsored articles written by Doug Rosen, owner of long-time Arlington wine store Arrowine (4508 Lee Highway). Every year around late...
