Local Restaurants on ‘Hottest’ List — “A new restaurant by David Guas, the celebrity chef behind Arlington’s Bayou Bakery, was included among the Eater DC’s hottest new restaurants list for July, according to food-focused news outlet. Located at 6641 Old Dominion Drive in McLean, Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen spotlights small farmers and fishermen.” Arlington restaurants on the Eater list are the recently opened Láylí in Clarendon and NiHao in Crystal City. [Patch, Eater DC]
FCPD Makes ABC Store Theft Arrests — “An Arlington County police spokeswoman, meanwhile, was asked whether there was evidence of a link between the Fairfax suspects and any of the more than 150 ABC store thefts there so far this year. ‘The investigation into thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores in Arlington County are ongoing and detectives continue to work collaboratively with our law enforcement partners to determine if any Arlington cases are linked regionally,’ ACPD spokeswoman Ashley Savage told our sister site ARLnow.” [FFXnow]
IHOP Fight Caught on Camera — From Dave Statter: “In this heat? Two men had a 100 degree, knock-down, drag-out fight outside the IHOP in Ballston a short time ago. The fight included a headbutt and ended with one of the men getting sprayed and taken down by the first arriving @ArlingtonVaPD officer.” [Twitter]
In this heat? Two men had a 100 degree, knock-down, drag-out fight outside the IHOP in Ballston a short time ago. The fight included a headbutt and ended with one of the men getting sprayed and taken down by the first arriving @ArlingtonVaPD officer. Video via @SafetyVid.… pic.twitter.com/kqoVNUGl8z
— Dave Statter (@STATter911) July 9, 2024
South Block Expanding to Springfield — “For Arlington-based South Block, it is part of a much larger expansion that will take it outside of the D.C. area. Private equity firm Savory Fund, which invests in locally-based food concepts, invested in South Block earlier this year, fueling its expansion on the East Coast to as many as 50 locations within the next five years.” [WTOP]
Dems to Start Local Canvassing — “Likely with the hope there will be more clarity as to their national standard-bearer by then, Arlington Democrats on July 13 will launch canvassing for the Nov. 5 election. ‘We’ll gather to mobilize our community and spread the word about our progressive vision for a brighter future,’ party leaders said in looking for volunteers. ‘Together, we’ll knock on doors, engage with voters and build momentum for positive change.'” [Gazette Leader]
Flyover Planned Tonight — From AlertDC: “The US Military will be conducting a flyover in the area of the National Mall on Wednesday July 10, 2024, at 7:45PM.
It’s Wednesday — Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 5pm. Otherwise, expect a mostly sunny day and a high near 95, and a heat index reaching up to 105. South winds at 8-14 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night, storms are possible, mainly before 2am, while partly cloudy skies bring a low of 77. South winds will be 8-11 mph, turning west after midnight, with a 50% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
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