New Italian Restaurant Opening — “Northern Virginia restaurateur Mike Cordero wants you to really rave about the food at his forthcoming restaurant. No offense to his other concepts, like Bronson Bier Hall, Don Tito or Taco Rock, but when was the last time you walked away from one of those spots and told someone: You really have got to try this dish from there? Cordero Hospitality is slated on Monday to open Carbonara, a classic Italian restaurant that’s been in the works for nearly two years.” [Washington Business Journal]

Seeking Street Improvement Feedback — From the Arlington Dept. of Environmental Services: “Hey N Oakland between Pershing and 6th Road N: Could be some sweet Neighborhood Complete Streets improvements headed your way too. But yeah, we need just a bit of that excellent feedback.” [Twitter]

Arlington Casino Floated — “Nick Clemente, son of the developer seeking to build a casino on the Silver Line in Fairfax County, posted on a Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce blog that future legislation should also consider stations in Arlington, Falls Church and Dulles as possible locations for a casino.” [Patch]

Lightning Siren Testing Today — From Arlington Public Schools: “Emergency weather siren testing will occur tomorrow, Fri, March 15, at Wakefield (2 p.m.), Yorktown (2:30 p.m.), and Washington-Liberty (3 p.m.) high school athletic fields. Loud horn and strobe lights. Please do not be alarmed, this is a test.” [Twitter]