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Morning Notes

Published August 1, 2017 at 9:00AM | Updated August 1, 2017 at 9:19AM

ACPD Says It Follows the Constitution — In a public statement of values, the Arlington County Police Department said yesterday that it “has always adhered to the Constitution and is committed to safeguarding the rights of all individuals.” The department continued: “We faithfully, and without bias, honor our obligations to the community and will continue to provide professional law enforcement services in accordance with our core values.” [Facebook]

Bistro 1521 Now Open — Filipino restaurant Bistro 1521 reportedly opened last night. The 7,000 square foot eatery is located in the former Applebee’s space at 900 N. Glebe Road in Ballston. [Washington City Paper]

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Chelsea Market & Deli Coming to Courthouse Plaza

By Chris Teale

Published July 31, 2017 at 1:25PM

Chelsea Market & Deli will move into 2250 Clarendon Blvd in Courthouse Plaza

A new deli serving a wide range of food and drink is coming to Courthouse and could open as early as this fall.

The Chelsea Market & Deli will be located at 2250 Clarendon Blvd in the plaza near county government headquarters. It will replace the shuttered City Market convenience store, and be opposite Starbucks, Clarendon Nail Spa and GNC near the Courthouse Plaza apartments.

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Stageplate Bistro Set For Early August Opening

By Chris Teale

Published July 26, 2017 at 2:15PM | Updated July 27, 2017 at 10:12AM

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The newest addition to the Ballston restaurant scene is set to open Monday, August 7.

Stageplate Bistro at 900 N. Glebe Road will begin a limited lunch service that week from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with a view to ramping up to full dinner service soon after.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Which New Bar/Restaurant Are You Most Looking Forward To?

By ARLnow.com

Published July 26, 2017 at 10:05AM

That doesn’t mean, however, there are no new restaurants to get excited about in Arlington. In fact there are a number of restaurants — bar-oriented restaurants, in particular — that are coming soon and have the potential to be new go-to spots.

Which of the following are you most looking forward to?

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More Details About New &pizza in Ballston

By Chris Teale

Published July 25, 2017 at 3:30PM

The eatery will share space with Freshbikes, and face Wilson Blvd

The new fast-casual pizzeria &pizza is aiming to open in the late fall in Ballston, its first shop outside a mall or airport in Virginia.

The build-your-own-pizza restaurant will move into 3924 Wilson Blvd, next to Freshbikes near the intersection with N. Quincy Street. It will occupy more than 2,000 square feet of space in the building, facing Wilson Blvd and across the parking lot from Gold’s Gym.

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Fast-Casual Pizza Chain &pizza Coming to Ballston

By Chris Teale

Published July 18, 2017 at 1:15PM

Build-your-own pizza restaurant &pizza is set to move into 3924 Wilson Blvd

Trendy fast-casual pizzeria &pizza is coming to Ballston, according to permit applications filed with the county.

The build-your-own pizza restaurant looks set to move into 3924 Wilson Blvd, next to Freshbikes near the intersection with N. Quincy Street.

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Wilson Hardware Set For Late Summer Opening

By Chris Teale

Published July 14, 2017 at 3:30PM

Wilson Hardware is set to open in late summer in Clarendon

The successor to the former RiRa Irish Pub in Clarendon is aiming to be open in “late summer.”

Wilson Hardware at 2915 Wilson Blvd has been under construction for almost a year, but appears to be nearing completion. Signs are up and facing the street, and a back outdoor patio is taking shape.

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Rosslyn Sweetgreen To Open Next Week

By Katherine Berko

Published July 6, 2017 at 11:00AM

Sweetgreen will open in Central Place on Tuesday, July 11

Rosslyn’s new Sweetgreen will open its doors on the ground floor of the Central Place apartment tower next week.

The D.C.-founded salad purveyor will be fully open for customers on July 11 at 1800 N. Lynn Street, after staff training and a soft opening in the days before.

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Continental Beer Garden To Open Tomorrow In Rosslyn

By Chris Teale

Published June 29, 2017 at 3:30PM

Continental Beer Garden will open tomorrow in Rosslyn

A new beer garden in Rosslyn will open tomorrow afternoon, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday celebrations.

The Continental Beer Garden at 1901 N. Fort Myer Drive will open to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 30. Its regular hours will be 3:30-11 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. It will have space to seat 180 people: 150 outside and 30 inside.

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New Healthy Restaurant Options Under Construction in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published June 22, 2017 at 10:00AM | Updated June 22, 2017 at 12:50PM

Sweetgreen under construction in Rosslyn

McDonald’s may have been the first restaurant to open on the ground floor of the new Central Place apartment tower in Rosslyn, but two health-oriented eateries will soon join it.

D.C.-founded salad purveyor Sweetgreen and NYC-based, fast-casual vegetarian chain Little Beet are both under construction along the 1800 block of N. Lynn Street.

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Columbia Pike Beer Garden Opening Nears

By Chris Teale

Published June 12, 2017 at 1:30PM

BrickHaus main entrance

Despite delays, a new beer garden on Columbia Pike is still on track to open soon, its owner says.

BrickHaus at 2900 Columbia Pike had anticipated opening last month, having finished construction and put the final touches on the space once occupied by Blanca’s Restaurant.

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Replacement Already in Line For Applebee’s in Ballston

By ARLnow.com

Published June 7, 2017 at 1:00PM | Updated June 7, 2017 at 1:41PM

The former Applebee's in Ballston will be replaced by Bistro 1521

(Updated at 1:30 p.m) The space vacated by Applebee’s in Ballston less than three weeks ago will not be empty for long.

The restaurant at 900 N. Glebe Road closed on May 27. Applebee’s closing followed the closure of the Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille in the same space in April 2016.