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Arlington deals: Federal worker discounts continue

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Hoping to save on dining and other purchases, or check out limited-time offerings at Arlington restaurants?

We’ve pulled together some local deals and specials at businesses around the county, all happening now.

New highlights for federal workers

  • Nue Elegantly Vietnamese: Happy hour, with $5 off cocktails, $3 off glasses of wine and $2 off beers, is extended until the shutdown ends. Mention the restaurant’s social media post to receive the deal. (944 W. Broad Street)
  • Paisano’s Pizza: Federal workers can receive 30% off pizzas throughout the shutdown with promo code “TOGETHER” (2201 N. Pershing Drive and 3650 S. Glebe Road)
  • Palette 22: Federal workers can receive 50% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with a valid government ID if they dine in. (4053 Campbell Avenue)
  • Stellina Pizzeria: The pizzeria is offering all-day happy hour deals and half-off drinks to federal workers until the shutdown ends. (2800 S. Randolph Street and 1700 N. Moore Street)
  • The Toy Nest: The Falls Church toy library is welcoming federal workers to bring their kids for a free, weekly hour of playtime before 3 p.m. (125 N Washington Street)
  • NiHao: Federal workers can order buy one, get one free dishes during happy hour from 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. (1550 Crystal Drive)

A complete list of previously reported deals is available here.

Other new and notable deals

  • Arlington Restaurant WeekThe promotion with specials, discounts and prix fixe menus at restaurants across the county lasts until Monday, Oct. 20.
  • Fall Book Sale at Arlington Public LibraryCheck out bargains on books, games and puzzles from Oct. 23-26. (1015 N. Quincy Street)
  • The Golden Fox BoutiqueThe store is celebrating its two-year anniversary with up to 60% off select items and a $50 gift card raffle from Oct. 18-19. (2700 Clarendon Blvd)
  • The Children’s PlaceKid’s puffer jackets start at $19.99 through Friday, Oct. 31. (1100 S. Hayes Street)
  • PandoraA buy two, get one free jewelry event for select pieces is happening until Monday, Oct. 20. (1100 S. Hayes Street)

Regular, recurring deals

  • Rasa: Mango lassis are $2 on Mango Lassi Mondays. Order two entrees and a bottle of wine for $45 during weekly Wine Down Wednesday. (2200 Crystal Drive)
  • Flight Wine ShopParticipate in free wine tastings and take 10% off select wines and food pairings from 5-7 p.m. each Thursday. (269 19th Court S.) 
  • William Jeffrey’s TavernOrder half-priced crispy chicken wings and/or grilled wings from 5-10 p.m. every Wednesday night. (2301 Columbia Pike)
  • Nettie’s TavernBellinis are $2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekends and a bucket of five beers is $5 from 6-9 p.m. every Monday. (2854 Wilson Blvd)
  • Immigrant Food: Kids under 12 eat half-priced entrees during weekend brunch, and mimosa refills are $1 all weekend. (4245 N. Fairfax Drive)
  • Alamo DrafthouseGet discounted movie tickets for $9 on “BFD Tuesdays” every week. (1660 Crystal Drive)
  • AMC Theatres: Tickets are 25% off evening prices for showings before 4 p.m. every day. (Multiple locations)
  • Bronson BierhallFrom 3-6 p.m. on weekdays, get $2 off drafts, $4 Narragansett Lagers and $5 well drinks and house wine during happy hour. (4100 Fairfax Drive)
  • Don Tito: Happy hour starts at 3 p.m. every weekday. Order $2 tacos, $2 chips and salsa, and appetizers for $5-$7 alongside $9 house margaritas and $7 wines and rail drinks. (3165 Wilson Blvd)
  • Matchbox: Kids eat free every Tuesday and wine bottles are 50% off every Wednesday. (1100 S. Hayes Street)
  • Punch Bowl Social: On weekends from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., enjoy Brunch Club specials with 50% off all games and $5 mimosas. (4238 Wilson Blvd)
  • Quinn’s On The Corner: Order two tacos with chips and salsa for $10 on Taco Tuesdays. (1776 Wilson Boulevard)
  • Ryu Izakaya: Order $5 beer and wine, $3 appetizers, $4 maki and $1 sushi during summer happy hour from 4-7 p.m. daily. (3030 Columbia Pike)
  • Seamore’s: Kids eat free from the Guppies menu on Sundays. One adult per kid must be present and order an item off the regular menu to qualify. (2815 Clarendon Blvd)
  • Stellina Pizzeria: Lunch specials include a Pizza Bento Box with a personal pizza, homemade potato chips, mozzarella, arancini and a cannoli for $21.95, available from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (1700 N. Moore Street and 2800 S. Randolph Street)
  • Wagamama: For $35, order a drink, shareable dish and main entree from the Wagamama Your Way deal menu. (2950 Clarendon Blvd)

Photo via Nue Elegantly Vietnamese/Facebook.

About the Author

  • Katie Taranto is a reporter at Local News Now, primarily covering business, public safety and the city of Falls Church. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2024, where she previously covered K-12 education at The Columbia Missourian. She is originally from Macungie, Pennsylvania.