Bees & Tea by Asia Bistro is getting ready to become a standalone cafe at Westpost in Pentagon City.
The “tea bar” located inside Asia Bistro at 1301 S. Joyce Street requested a license to serve beer and wine in May, owner Jessica Arbaugh tells ARLnow. She expects the license to be approved by August or September.
National Airport finally has an American Express Centurion Lounge.
The lounge officially opened today (Wednesday) in Terminal 2 near the South Security Checkpoint. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the airfield and the Potomac, art from local artists, a dining menu created by three separate acclaimed chefs, and a wine and cocktail menu customized for the D.C. area.
Address: 3031 N Stuart Street
Neighborhood: Broyhill Forest
Type: 6 BR, 6 (+3 half) BA single-family detached – 8126 sq. ft.
Listed: $4,000,000
Noteworthy: A true statement in luxury living, a one-of-a-kind custom home
Exquisite custom-built home by 8-time award-winning architect and builder Jim Kennerknecht of Monarch Building and Development. Situated on a premium 0.29-acre corner lot in Broyhill Forest, 3031 N. Stuart Street home offers 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half baths, and 8,126 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Showcasing Monarch’s signature blend of clean architectural lines, expansive glass, and high-end finishes, this uniquely designed home features a welcoming foyer that opens to an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. The main level includes formal living and dining rooms, a walk-in wine cellar with refrigeration, a butler’s pantry, and a gourmet kitchen with Thermador and Miele appliances, Quartzite countertops, KraftMaid cabinetry, an oversized island, dual dishwashers, a 48-inch gas range with griddle, and dual ovens. The adjoining family room centers around a fireplace and offers seamless access to the patio and gardens outside. A natural stone patio off the breakfast room leads to a charming New Orleans-style Zen Garden down below. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite features two oversized custom walk-in closets, a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, dual walk-in showers, dual vanities, and a private balcony. Three additional bedrooms each include private en suite baths, while an upper loft provides a cozy retreat. The unique walk-up lower level mimics the main level layout, which is perfect for entertaining with a fireplace, wet bar, and two bedrooms with en suite baths. Minutes from Washington, D.C., commuter routes, parks, and more. Nearby Taylor, Dorothy Hamm, Yorktown pyramid.
Listed by:
Morgan Samson – The Casey Samson Team
[email protected]
(703) 609-1745
Flood Watch Today — A Flood Watch is set to take effect at 2 p.m. today as “thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could have intense rain rates exceeding 2 inches per hour. If locally repetitive or prolonged thunderstorms develop, flash flooding could occur in flood prone urban and suburban areas.” [National Weather Service]
New County Comms Honcho — “Erika Moore has been named Arlington County’s next Assistant County Manager for Communications and Public Engagement. In this role, she will provide vision and leadership for how the County continues to intentionally expand and diversify its outreach efforts and community input opportunities around all aspects of the County government operations.” [Arlington County]
Veep Weep for Youngkin — “The Arlington County Democratic Committee took to social media to mock Gov. Youngkin for not being selected as Donald Trump’s running mate… ‘Sorry, Glenn – you are stuck being in Virginia,’ the posting said.” [Gazette Leader]
New Restaurant Week Participant — From the Arlington Chamber of Commerce: “Exciting News! Crystal City Restaurant is participating in Arlington Restaurant Week October 14 – 21! Get ready to enjoy a week of great food at special prices.” [Twitter]
Exciting News!
Crystal City Restaurant is participating in Arlington Restaurant Week October 14 – 21!Get ready to enjoy a week of great food at special prices. Learn more at https://t.co/QeWrtval4z#RestaurantWeek #ARLRestaurantWeek pic.twitter.com/0CG7NviJbC
— Arlington Chamber VA (@ArlVAChamber) July 16, 2024
Arlington Ups Invasive Battle — “The Arlington County government on July 22 is expected to sign on as a member of a regional consortium to address invasive species. For a cost of $10,000 per year, the county will become a core member of the National Capital Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management.” [Gazette Leader]
New Local Heat Records — “In D.C., the high temperature climbed to 104°F on Tuesday, tying the longest streak of consecutive 101°F or hotter days, set during the Dust Bowl era of 1930. It also tied the daily record for the sizzling summer of 1988.” [Axios, Twitter]
It’s Wednesday — Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, followed by more showers and potential thunderstorms, with a high near 97 and heat index values up to 107. Southwest winds at 5-9 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. For Wednesday night, anticipate showers and thunderstorms. The low will be around 74, with southwest winds at 5-7 mph, an 80% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. [NWS]
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 — Jul 16, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, followed by more showers and potential thunderstorms, with a high near 97 and heat index values up to 107. Southwest winds at 5-9 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. For Wednesday night, anticipate showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, likely showers and possible thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, with scattered showers after 2am. The low will be around 74, with southwest winds at 5-7 mph, an 80% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
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Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
Arlington, the District and other parts of the D.C. region are now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Storms packing damaging wind gusts, hail, and lots of lighting are possible Tuesday evening.
After years of planning, the Reeves Farmhouse is poised to transfer out of county hands to become a home for adults with developmental disabilities.
The future of the historic property is scheduled for consideration at an Arlington County Board meeting on Monday. If approved, agreements would convey the property to Habitat for Humanity DC-NOVA and allocate up to $2.5 million to support renovation efforts.
A new update to Microsoft Flight Simulator has included a much needed visual upgrade for Arlington, bringing new life to the county’s landmarks and neighborhoods.
The game, which allows armchair pilots to visit any location on the planet, previously had a very barebones version of the area, with little more than square blocks to denote local buildings.
County staff are seeking up to $85 million in state funding for improvements to busy Arlington roads.
A request to seek grants for three projects on Arlington Blvd, Glebe Road and an I-395 interchange is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board on Monday.
Change appears to be coming to the Clarendon building housing music venue B Live and rooftop bar Coco B’s.
The property at 2854 Wilson Blvd, built in 1951 and formerly home to longtime local bar Whitlow’s, has been listed for sale or lease online. A brochure says the first floor and rooftop space, totalling nearly 8,000 square feet, “can be leased separately or together.”
