Author: Luisa Clausen

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Longtime Greek restaurant Two Chefs undergoes fast-casual rebrand

By Luisa Clausen
Front of a Greek restaurant named 'Two Chefs Greek Kouzina' with an orange facade and red awnings above the windows and doors
The newly rebranded Two Chefs Greek Couzina (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

After 42 years as a full-service Greek restaurant in the Bluemont neighborhood, Two Chefs Pizza has rebooted as a fast-casual spot.

Now known as Two Chefs Greek Kouzina, the restaurant at 5019 Wilson Blvd has installed menu screens, a self-service kiosk and new decor in response to changing market trends and personal circumstances.

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Life-size wildlife sculptures create ‘big safari’ in Pentagon City

By Luisa Clausen
Colorful painted bull sculpture in an urban park with rocks and tall brick buildings in the background.
Sculptures at Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City (courtesy photo)

Four animal sculptures have turned Metropolitan Park into an unlikely safari for the past several weeks.

Leo the Lion, Jerry the Giraffe, Billie the Bear and Cody the Steer have greeted visitors since late August in an installation organized by Amazon’s HQ2 and the art organization NINE dot ARTS.

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