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Morning Notes

Published November 13, 2017 at 8:15AM | Updated November 13, 2017 at 9:00AM

Arlington Cinema Drafthouse at night (Flickr pool photo by TheBeltWalk)

Family Still Searching for Missing Arlington Woman — Family and friends spent the weekend searching for Katherine Hawald, who went missing Thursday, last seen in Arlington. Volunteers checked places Hawald would hang out and handed out flyers, enlisting others to assist in the search effort. [Fox 5]

Veep Participates in Veterans Day Ceremony — Vice President Mike Pence participated in the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday. “From the hour of our nation’s birth, our best and bravest have stepped forward to defend our freedom,” Pence said. “And as we speak, a new generation of American veterans is being forged across the wider world.” [Dept. of Defense]

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Cava Mezze Grill Coming to Ballston

By Chris Teale

Published November 3, 2017 at 12:15PM | Updated November 3, 2017 at 4:44PM

Photo via ConciergeTim R.

(Updated 4:45 p.m.) A fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant is set to open in Ballston.

According to permits filed with the county, Cava Mezze Grill is set to move into 4121 Wilson Blvd, on the ground floor of the Stafford Place II building, the former headquarters of the National Science Foundation.

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Group Behind Bar Bao, Pamplona Opens ‘The Stand’ in Crystal City

By Chris Teale

Published November 1, 2017 at 3:30PM

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The restaurant group behind Pamplona and Bar Bao in Clarendon has opened an outdoor food stand in the Crystal City Water Park (1601 Crystal Drive).

Called The Stand, it features a rotating menu of what it describes as “the best new food trends the area has to offer, right in the comfort of your own neighborhood.” It officially opened for business today (Wednesday).

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Basic Burger to Expand into Pentagon Row

By Chris Teale

Published October 30, 2017 at 11:30AM

A burger restaurant and bar is set to open a second location in Pentagon Row in the coming months.

Basic Burger hopes to open in the plaza at Pentagon Row (1101 S. Joyce Street) by the end of this year, next door to the Starbucks and facing the central square. Its first location opened in Courthouse last year.

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Lebanese Fast-Casual Restaurant ‘Badaro’ Replacing NKD Pizza in Ballston

By Chris Teale

Published October 25, 2017 at 10:30AM

A Lebanese fast-casual restaurant will replace the former NKD Pizza in Ballston.

Badaro is set to move into 933 N. Quincy Street, according to signs in its window and its social media accounts.

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Naan Kabob Now Open in Former Pio Pio Space

By Chris Teale

Published October 20, 2017 at 11:30AM

Naan Kabob buffet when the restaurant first opened in 2017 (Staff photo by Chris Teale)

The kabob restaurant to replace the former Pio Pio restaurant between Clarendon and Virginia Square is now open.

Naan Kabob at 3300 Wilson Blvd opened earlier this week. It serves Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi food and offer carry-out and catering services. Outside, balloons and bunting remains from the restaurant’s opening celebration. In its initial days, the restaurant has offered a ready-made buffet for $9.99.

Supper Club Dining Concept Comes to Clarendon

Published October 19, 2017 at 5:30PM

Experience an unforgettable dining service at Pamplona every Saturday at 9 p.m. as guests enjoy delicious Spanish dishes, champagne specials, DJ and live music playing next to your table. According to Chuck Lee, a partner at Pamplona, “this will be the most fun you’ll have while dining out.”

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published October 6, 2017 at 8:30AM

Fisette Has To-Do List for Final Months — Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette has a number of items left on his to-do list as he nears retirement from the Board at the end of the year. Among the items with some momentum is a plan to name the county government headquarters after long-serving Board member Ellen Bozman. [InsideNova, InsideNova]

Purple Ribbons on ACPD Cruisers — “During the month of October a purple ribbon, donated by [local nonprofit Doorways for Women and Families], will be displayed on many Arlington County Police Department vehicles in support of the efforts to reduce the incidence and severity of domestic violence in our community.” [Arlington County]

News

Patio Fire Scorches Freddie’s in Crystal City

By ARLnow.com

Published October 5, 2017 at 3:45PM

A cigarette reportedly sparked a fire that has closed the patio at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Crystal City.

The fire was reported last night around 10:30 p.m. The fire department quickly arrived on scene and extinguished the flames, which scorched parts of the patio and its awning, owner Freddie Lutz told ARLnow.com.

Events

Scott Disick to Host Pentagon City Restaurant Grand Opening

By Katie Pyzyk

Published October 4, 2017 at 4:45PM | Updated October 4, 2017 at 5:15PM

The new 5,500 square foot restaurant and retail store is located in a newly-expanded portion of the mall, facing S. Hayes Street. It opened to its first customers in May but is now preparing for a grand opening celebration.

Disick, 34, rose to fame on the reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians and is the father of three children with ex Kourtney Kardashian. His personal life remains a source of fascination in tabloids and celebrity magazines.

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Pentagon City Whole Foods Affected by Credit Card Security Breach

By Katie Pyzyk

Published October 3, 2017 at 3:00PM

Whole Foods provided public notice that it “recently received information regarding unauthorized access of payment card information used at certain venues.”

The breach does not affect purchases within the regular Whole Foods grocery section, but rather at the taprooms and full-service restaurants inside some locations. Paper Horse, a ramen restaurant inside the Pentagon City Whole Foods, is one of the locations named in the security breach.

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Dave’s Seafood & Subs on Columbia Pike Closes

By Katie Pyzyk

Published October 2, 2017 at 10:30AM

Dave’s Seafood & Subs, at 3235 Columbia Pike, has permanently closed.

The take-out restaurant located in a strip mall at the corner of Columbia Pike and S. Glebe Road was especially popular with regular customers for its fried seafood platters.