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Published May 10, 2022 at 1:45PM | Updated May 10, 2022 at 3:53PM

B Live, a live music and dining venue on Wilson Blvd (photo courtesy of B Live/Albert Ting)

(Updated at 3:50 p.m.) B Live, a live music venue and restaurant, is officially opening to the public this week in the former Whitlow’s on Wilson space.

“The space, which was formerly a portion of beloved classic Whitlow’s on Wilson, will allow guests to engage with the local music scene and enjoy food and drink with a nostalgic, retro diner feel,” said a press release. “B Live will feature live performances 5 nights a week, with a rotating line-up of acoustic solo performances, live bands, and djs.”

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Permits have been filed for a new Taco Bell Cantina in Courthouse

By Matt Blitz

Published May 6, 2022 at 11:00AM

2039 Wilson Blvd in Courthouse, the future location of a Taco Bell Cantina (staff photo)

Late night chalupas and booze appears to be coming soon to Courthouse, with Taco Bell preparing to open its newest Cantina location.

A permit was filed earlier this week for a new Taco Bell at 2039 Wilson Blvd, county records show. The location is likely to be the fast food chain’s restaurant-bar combo, Taco Bell Cantina, as reported by the Washington Business Journal.

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Expansive outdoor cafe and bar in Clarendon is looking to open this month

By Matt Blitz

Published May 3, 2022 at 10:45AM

Bar Ivy is Clarendon is wrapping up construction and expects to open later this month (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

With construction nearly complete, Bar Ivy in Clarendon is aiming to open later this month.

Tables and chairs are already out at the large outdoor cafe at 3033 Wilson Blvd, located a block from the Clarendon Metro station. Workers appeared to be putting the finishing touches on the coffee kiosk as much of the signage has also gone up.

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NEW: Reality star Michael Darby might be opening a restaurant in the former Clarendon Ballroom

By Matt Blitz

Published March 31, 2022 at 11:30AM

Clarendon Popup Bar, located inside the former Clarendon Ballroom (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Michael Darby — local reality star, developer and former owner of Oz in Clarendon — may be planning a new restaurant in the former Clarendon Ballroom.

County records show that Darby applied for a building permit earlier this month for the construction of a restaurant at 3185 Wilson Blvd, the one-time home of the expansive, long-time local nightlife and event venue.

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BREAKING: Firefighters battling sauna blaze at Ballston mall

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Published March 4, 2022 at 3:25PM | Updated March 4, 2022 at 3:43PM

Fire at Ballston Quarter mall (staff photo by Brandi Bottalico)

(Updated at 3:40 p.m.) A large fire department response is on scene at the Ballston Quarter mall for a fire on the third floor of the building.

Initial reports suggest that the fire was in a sauna inside the men’s locker room of the Onelife Fitness gym. Light smoke could be seen coming from the roof of the gym near the Ballston pedestrian bridge.

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Ballston bridge illuminated in blue and yellow in support of Ukraine

By Matt Blitz

Published March 1, 2022 at 10:15PM

The pedestrian bridge over Wilson Blvd in Ballston is illuminated in yellow and blue in support of Ukraine (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Ballston pedestrian bridge is shining blue and yellow tonight in support of Ukraine.

The two-year-old pedestrian bridge that stretches over Wilson Blvd, connecting with Ballston Quarter mall, will be running “blue and yellow lights 24/7 for the time being,” a county spokesperson tells ARLnow. It is a show of solidarity with the country that remains under attack by Russia.

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Spicy chicken shop Hot Lola’s is expanding into Rosslyn

By Matt Blitz

Published February 28, 2022 at 3:00PM

Hot Lola's new Rosslyn location on Wilson Blvd, as of February (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Spicy chicken sandwich purveyor Hot Lola’s is opening a second Arlington location, this time in Rosslyn.

The restaurant is opening at 1501 Wilson Blvd, sandwiched between Taco Rock and Miracles Salon. A Virginia ABC permit notice on the door announces the eatery’s intention to serve beer, wine, and mixed beverages.

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Cosmetic business now open, trendy dentist opening soon at Ballston Exchange

By Matt Blitz

Published January 12, 2022 at 11:30AM | Updated January 27, 2022 at 9:19AM

A rendering of Tend's interior in Ballston (Photo courtesy of Tend)

(Updated, 1/27/22) Get a facial and your teeth cleaned all in one day at two new cosmetic-centered businesses opening in Ballston Exchange, the office complex on Wilson Blvd across from the mall.`

The wellness center NM Aesthetics opened in October on the second floor of 4201 Wilson Blvd. The business offers “non-surgical cosmetic work led by an all-female team,” including fillers, hydrafacials and microdermabrasion.

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Maison Cheryl in Clarendon looks to future, despite Covid concerns and wait for permits

By Matt Blitz

Published January 6, 2022 at 9:30AM

Maison Cheryl in Clarendon (photo courtesy of Maison Cheryl)

The past several months haven’t exactly gone as expected, but Maison Cheryl in Clarendon is very much looking forward to the future, chef and co-owner Robert Maher tells ARLnow.

The bistro officially opened in early September in the former Heritage Brewing space at 2900 Wilson Blvd, looking to appeal to “older millennials.”

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The Highlander Motel is being demolished with a CVS set to open in its place late next year

By Matt Blitz

Published December 21, 2021 at 10:00AM

Demolition is underway on the Highlander Motel in Virginia Square (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Highlander Motel is finally coming down, with a CVS set to go up in its place.

Demolition has begun on the nearly six-decade-old, two-story motel on Wilson Blvd after it closed a year ago. The tear down is expected to be completed within the next several days, according to former owner Billy Bayne.

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Modern Peruvian restaurant Inca Social opening tomorrow in Rosslyn

By Matt Blitz

Published December 20, 2021 at 9:30AM

Inca Social in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Inca Social, a restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine in an elaborately-designed space, is set to open tomorrow in Rosslyn.

The eatery is opening in the 7,600 square foot space at 1776 Wilson Blvd formerly occupied by Kona Bar and Grill. This is the business’s second location; the other, in Vienna near the Dunn-Loring Metro station, opened in early 2019.

Events

This Friday, Santa is in Ballston to take photos with your dog

By Matt Blitz

Published December 16, 2021 at 1:00PM

The Ballston Quarter location of the new Heart + Paw (Courtesy of Heart + Paw)

Dog parents can get a few photos of their furry best friend with Santa while chowing down on free donuts in Ballston over the next couple of days.

This Friday afternoon (Dec. 17) from 1-3 p.m., four-legged locals can join Santa outside of Ballston Quarter’s Hearts + Paw for holiday pet photos. The combination veterinarian, dog daycare, and grooming business opened in May.