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Poll: Best lunch spot in Arlington

Published November 8, 2024 at 9:45AM | Updated November 19, 2024 at 12:32PM

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely lunch with friends, these midday meal spots offer diverse and delicious options.

Here are the top choices for “Best Lunch Spot in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Don’t wait to select your top choice as voting will close in two weeks! Your favorite lunch spot isn’t listed? Write it in.

Voting for Best Urgent Care in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on Arlington’s best indoor activity. The results are now official:

Arlington Public Library
Arlington Cinema Drafthouse
Inspira Dance

#ARLnow Reader Choice

Morning Poll: How are you feeling today?

By ARLnow.com

Published November 5, 2024 at 9:00AM

Voting at Arlington Central Library on Nov. 7, 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

It’s Election Day, voting is underway, and the culmination of a seemingly endless presidential campaign is upon us.

Given how momentous this day is, we’re wondering how Arlingtonians are feeling.

As our community heads to the polls and awaits results that will shape our nation’s future, what best describes your emotions in this moment?

Rep. Don Beyer: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 3, 2024 at 8:15PM

Rep. Don Beyer (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Rep. Don Beyer, who is running for reelection to the House of Representatives – 8th District as a Democrat. It is posting late after it was discovered to have been submitted before our deadline, but erroneously marked as spam by Gmail.

Bentley Hensel: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 3, 2024 at 2:30PM

Bentley Hensel (courtesy photo)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Bentley Hensel, who is running for House of Representatives – 8th District as an Independent.

Jerry Torres: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 3, 2024 at 1:30PM

Jerry Torres (via Jerry Torres for US Congress/PRNewswire)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Jerry Torres, who is running for House of Representatives – 8th District as a Republican.

David Kennedy: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 3, 2024 at 12:30PM

Independent candidate David Kennedy (via David Kennedy for Congress)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from David Kennedy, who is running for House of Representatives – 8th District as an Independent.

Paul Weiss: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 1, 2024 at 2:45PM

Arlington School Board candidate Paul Weiss (via Paul Weiss for School Board)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Paul Weiss, who is running for Arlington School Board.

Zuraya Tapia-Hadley: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 1, 2024 at 2:30PM

Arlington School Board candidate Zuraya Tapia-Hadley (courtesy of Zuraya Tapia-Hadley)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Zuraya Tapia-Hadley, who is running for Arlington School Board.

James Vell Rives: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 1, 2024 at 2:15PM

Arlington School Board candidate James Vell Rives (courtesy of James Vell Rives)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from James Vell Rives, who is running for Arlington School Board.

Kathleen Clark: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 1, 2024 at 2:00PM

Arlington School Board candidate Kathleen Clark (via Kathleen Clark for Arlington School Board/Facebook)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Kathleen Clark, who is running for Arlington School Board.

JD Spain, Sr.: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 1, 2024 at 1:45PM

Arlington County Board candidate JD Spain Sr. (courtesy of JD Spain Sr.)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from JD Spain, Sr., who is running for Arlington County Board as a Democrat.

Madison Granger: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published November 1, 2024 at 1:30PM

Arlington County Board candidate Madison Granger (courtesy of Madison Granger)

This week, we invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 5 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Madison Granger, who is running for Arlington County Board as an Independent.