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Published March 19, 2026 at 11:45AM

Xi'an Famous Foods noodles (via Xi'an Famous Foods/Facebook)

A family-owned chain of fast-casual Chinese restaurants, known for having dishes once celebrated by Anthony Bourdain, is eyeing Clarendon for its next location.

Xi’an Famous Foods is planning a new restaurant at 2800 Clarendon Blvd, in The Crossing Clarendon shopping center. The New York City-based eatery offers cuisine inspired by CEO Jason Wang’s childhood in Xi’an, China — including a variety of hand-ripped noodles, dumplings, and a spicy cumin lamb burger favored by Bourdain on the show “No Reservations” in 2007.

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Man arrested after allegedly touching woman’s hair on Metro near Clarendon

By Jared Serre

Published March 3, 2026 at 1:45PM | Updated March 4, 2026 at 1:48AM

Clarendon Metro station (staff photo)

A Maryland man has been arrested and charged after apparently live-streaming himself discreetly touching a woman’s hair on a Metro train in Arlington.

Bryan Betancur, 28, was taken into custody yesterday (Monday) following an incident that took place around 10:09 p.m. on Sunday on a Silver Line train servicing the Clarendon Metro station, Metro Transit Police said.

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‘Cielo’ upscale nightlife spot plans to open in Clarendon next month

By Jared Serre

Published March 3, 2026 at 11:45AM

The location of the upcoming Cielo Restaurant, located in Clarendon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

After a year and a half of delays, a Clarendon nightlife spot with an upscale approach to dining and cocktails is targeting next month to finally open its doors.

Cielo submitted a liquor license application late last month and intends to open at 1137 N. Highland Street in mid-April, owner Michael Sina told ARLnow.

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Joyce Motors redevelopment gets underway in Clarendon

By Dan Egitto

Published February 24, 2026 at 2:45PM | Updated February 25, 2026 at 9:04AM

Demolition work at the Joyce Motors site (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Demolition has begun at the Joyce Motors site in Clarendon, and another nearby project may be getting underway soon.

The home of the longtime auto shop at 3211 10th Street N. has been fenced off and demo work was in full swing today (Tuesday) as crews broke and hauled debris under a towering crane.

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Where to book a table for Valentine’s Day in Arlington and Falls Church

By Jared Serre

Published February 9, 2026 at 2:45PM

A stock photo of drinks for Valentine's Day (via Berni Wittmann/Unsplash)

With only a few days to go until Valentine’s Day, reservations are filling up at many restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of establishments where tables are still available during typical dinner hours on Saturday, Feb. 14. Other restaurants only have options for those willing to come before or after the dinner rush.

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Restaurant week deals extended in Arlington and Falls Church after winter storm

By Jared Serre

Published February 2, 2026 at 11:45AM

A table of offerings from Immigrant Food (via Ballston BID/Facebook)

Fear not, foodies: two local restaurant weeks will stick around for a little while longer following some of the worst winter weather in years.

Many participating locations in both the Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week and the Falls Church Restaurant Week have extended their deals through Sunday, Feb. 8, on account of below-freezing temperatures and lingering snow and ice.

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Winter Restaurant Week returns next Monday at over 20 Arlington eateries

By Emily Leayman

Published January 13, 2026 at 1:45PM

Immigrant Food in Ballston (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

More than 20 restaurants in Arlington are slated to participate in Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week when it returns next Monday.

Hosted biannually in the winter and summer by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, the week features multi-course, prix-fixe menus at participating D.C. area restaurants. This season, it takes place from Monday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 25.

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Where to find mocktails and zero-proof drinks in Arlington this Dry January

By Jared Serre

Published January 9, 2026 at 12:45PM

Left to right: Lychee Calamansi, Sparkling Hibiscus, Le's Passion from Nue (photos courtesy of Hannah Park and David Dang)

Quite a few Arlington establishments are serving mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks this January — and year-round — for those looking for a sober start to 2026.

For customers looking to try out the “Dry January” trend — which some see as a way to improve health and wellbeing, especially after an indulgent holiday season — zero-proof menus in Arlington and Falls Church offer a way to enjoy drinks without getting drunk.

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Car knocks down light pole, smashes bench in Clarendon crash

By Jared Serre

Published January 8, 2026 at 4:30PM

Light pole, bench damaged in Clarendon crash (courtesy of Mark Moran)

A reported single-vehicle crash took out a pole and a sidewalk bench in Clarendon this afternoon.

Police responded to the intersection of N. Highland Street and Clarendon Blvd around 3:10 p.m. after the driver of a blue Toyota sedan struck the light pole just outside of Four Sisters Grill.

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Man repeatedly shouting “six seven” rescued from Clarendon rooftop

By ARLnow.com

Published January 8, 2026 at 3:30PM

Rescue of man from rooftop at 3100 Clarendon Blvd (courtesy Timothy Schatzinger)

Arlington police and firefighters teamed up to rescue a distraught man on a lower rooftop of the Axios building in Clarendon this morning.

Police were called to the office tower at 3100 Clarendon Blvd — headquarters of the national news organization and previously of ARLnow — just before 10:30 a.m. for a report of a man on a fourth floor rooftop suffering a possible panic attack.

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Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more

By Jared Serre

Published January 7, 2026 at 1:45PM

Deli sandwich from Buffalo & Bergen (courtesy of Birch Thomas)

A New York-style deli, a hot pot place, a French-inspired cafe and other restaurants are expected to open in Arlington in 2026.

Following an eventful 2025, which saw the opening of numerous restaurants like Nettie’s Tavern in Clarendon, Scolapasta in Ballston and Bar Chinois in Crystal City, dozens of restaurants are expected to open this year.

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Kilwins chocolate and ice cream shop opens in Clarendon

By Jared Serre

Published December 22, 2025 at 11:45AM

Kilwins in Clarendon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A long-awaited confectionery shop in Clarendon has opened just in time for the Christmas season.

Kilwins, located on the ground floor of The Hartford Building at 3101 Wilson Blvd, opened for business on Friday. Joining other locations in D.C. and Alexandria, it offers an array of chocolates, ice cream and other classic treats.