A number of Arlington and Falls Church restaurants were honored this week as some of “The 100 Very Best Restaurants” in the D.C. area.
Taking into account both food and atmosphere, Washingtonian’s annual rankings recognized 20 Northern Virginia restaurants as the best of the best. Three Arlington spots and a half dozen Falls Church spots are repeat winners — but the list includes a couple of newcomers.
This is Katie Taranto, with more updates for ARLnow Press Club members on food and drink in Arlington and Falls Church. I will be providing updates on a monthly basis, recapping what we know and letting you know what’s to come.
With the holidays over and the new year settling in, many of us are shifting back into work or keeping up with resolutions. Staying inside might be tempting this time of year — especially with temperatures dipping into single digits this week — but there are still good reasons to get out and about in Arlington.
A local man has been arrested and accused of setting a series of small fires outside of restaurants along Crystal City’s 23rd Street restaurant row.
The Arlington County Fire Department announced the arrest Thursday afternoon, identifying the suspect as Timothy C. Pollock.
The Arlington food scene is ringing in the new year with National Zoo-inspired panda treats, Peruvian fusion dishes, raw fish tacos and more.
Over a dozen restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church are slated to participate in Winter Restaurant Week, which returns Monday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Feb. 2.
Hosted biannually by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, participating businesses across the D.C. area will offer multi-course, prix-fixe menus, inviting diners to return to their favorite spots — or to try something new.
Long-time local gay bar Freddie’s Beach Bar suffered damage to its front doors after an intentionally-set fire early Thursday morning.
Freddie’s was among three neighboring businesses on Crystal City’s 23rd Street S. restaurant row that were damaged. The others were another long-time watering hole, Crystal City Sports Pub, as previously reported, and Irish pub McNamara’s.
With thick blankets and twinkling lights, a Crystal City oyster and cocktail bar is attempting to capture the charm of a cozy ski lodge this winter.
Water Bar is debuting après-ski themed decorations alongside its seasonal treats this month at Water Park (1601 Crystal Drive). The wintry decor accompanies the park’s ongoing cold-weather activities.
A new restaurant is preparing to replace the now-shuttered Ya Hala Bistro in Bluemont.
The forthcoming tenant, Al Shami Restaurant, hopes to open at 5216 Wilson Blvd in the next couple weeks, serving dishes similar to its predecessor, owner Basima Chouban told ARLnow.
Still making plans to ring in the New Year?
Numerous restaurants, bars and venues across Arlington have planned festivities with champagne and live entertainment leading up to midnight on New Year’s Eve. From the Clarendon Ballroom to the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, here are just a few of many options to kick off 2025 in Arlington.
A festive selection of cocktails and treats can be found at Clarendon’s Colada Shop through the end of the month.
The restaurant at 2811 Clarendon Blvd is spending its first winter at The Crossing Clarendon with twinkling decor and a Cuban-inspired seasonal menu.
A Chinese dumpling and noodle restaurant plans to open in Rosslyn this spring.
Yu Noodles recently signed a lease at 1515 Wilson Blvd, in the retail bay formerly held by Tom Yum District.
A longtime family-owned Thai restaurant on Langston Blvd has taken on a new name and look, along with some new menu items.
Thai Thai rebranded to Thai Leaf this fall under the ownership of Pichamon Dobson, a family friend of the previous owner. While Dobson spent months renovating the restaurant at 5123 Langston Blvd, much of Thai Thai’s cuisine lives on under the same chef.
