Ruffino’s Spaghetti House is under new ownership, with plans to spruce up the menu and decor while still serving up customer favorites, management said.
New owner Henry Saavedra is reviewing the menu of Italian cuisine and plans to cut some items and add a few new ones — but regulars shouldn’t fret, he told ARLnow.
Another Compass Coffee is slated to open a couple of blocks away from the local chain’s current Ballston location.
The new location will replace a coffee shop that just shuttered last week.
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 6, 2024.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect isolated showers after 11am, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 75. A south wind shifting to the northwest in the afternoon will range from 8 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%. For Saturday night, the sky will gradually clear, with a low of around 53 and a northwest wind at 9 to 11 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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A new steakhouse with table-side Korean grilling is expected to soft open early next month in Falls Church.
Seoul Prime promises to combine “the robust flavors of traditional Korean grilling” with “the elegance of an American steakhouse” on the ground floor of Founders Row, an apartment building at 106 Founders Avenue that is also home to several other restaurants.
In advance of an annual bicycling fundraiser for cancer research next month, a 14-mile training ride is scheduled to happen in Arlington this weekend.
The ride in preparation for the BellRinger — which raises funds for Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center — is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. this Sunday, Sept. 8. Starting at Trek Bicycle in Ballston, the route heads west toward Fairfax before returning to 3924 Wilson Blvd.
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 5, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 81, accompanied by a 6 mph east wind. Friday night will see mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 66, with a southeast wind of the same speed. See more from Weather.gov.
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
– John Quincy Adams
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A new spot for “gourmet toast” is scheduled to start serving customers later this month in Clarendon.
Toastique plans to open its doors on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 a.m. It is located at 3100 Clarendon Blvd, a block from the Metro station, in a space subdivided from adjacent running store Pacers.
A Cuban cafe and bar is the latest storefront set to open under a new apartment complex in Crystal City.
The grand opening of Colada Shop’s latest location — at 244 19th Court S., on the street level of The Grace and Reva apartments — is scheduled this coming Monday, Sept. 9.
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 4, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect partly sunny skies with a high of around 79 degrees, accompanied by a northeast breeze of about 7 mph. As night falls, the skies will turn mostly cloudy and the temperature will drop to approximately 62 degrees. The east wind will persist, blowing at a gentle 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“The future depends on what we do in the present.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
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After a little over a year in business, Slipstream’s Ballston location served its last coffees, espressos and brunch treats to customers on Monday.
Workers could be seen removing furniture from the cafe at 4300 Wilson Blvd this morning (Wednesday).
MidnighTreats, a vegan bakery serving up one-third pound “monster” size cookies, will celebrate a grand opening in Ballston this weekend.
The plant-based business, found near the entrance of the Ballston Quarter’s food hall at 4238 Wilson Blvd, will soft open from 11 a.m.-midnight on Thursday and Friday before a Saturday grand opening.
Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 3, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect a partly sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 77°F, accompanied by an east wind blowing at 5 to 9 mph. As for Wednesday night, the weather will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 58°F and a gentle northeast wind ranging from 3 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
– John Bunyan
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