January/February 2024 Issue - Arlington Magazine

Who Were the Rosslyn Mountain Boys?

During the disco era, this local country band made an ironic name for itself, sharing bills with Emmylou Harris and Jerry Lee Lewis.

The Beauty of the Bedtime Story

The evening ritual with my daughters has changed over time, but it’s still magical.

What David Guas Is Cooking Up Next

The local chef and humanitarian dishes on his rise to culinary fame, his next venture, and why nothing beats hitting the open road on a Harley.

Get Away: Pennsylvania’s Wilbur Mansion

The Gothic Revival-style mansion in Bethlehem is a popular wedding destination and a cozy spot for a winter weekend escape.

Raising the Roof in Penrose

A tiny house on a small Arlington lot goes vertical for a family of four.

Shop Local: Sister Sister Jewelry

Need a special gift for a special someone? Designer Lisa Mauer's collection includes customizable rings, earrings and pendant necklaces.

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Great Spaces: A Rustic Wine Room

Bottle storage is part of the design in this Arlington home's lower-level tasting lounge.

Visit This Pop-Up Sandwich Shop While It’s Hot

Rising star chef Armani Johnson is serving up po'boys, crab dip burgers and galbi cheesesteaks in Arlington for a limited time.

Get Away: Snow Riders Tubing in Harpers Ferry

The tubing park at River Riders Family Adventure Resort pipes in music, and the course is illuminated with fun colors for sliding after dark.

Get Away: The Omni Homestead Resort

Set in the Allegheny Mountains, this newly renovated property and its natural warm springs are a choice spot for a winter escape.

Fentanyl: The Deadliest Dose

Teens don’t always know what’s in the drugs they’re using. The pill they think is Oxy or Xanax could contain fentanyl—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Elegy for a Snow Day?

Are snow days a dying tradition in Northern Virginia? We asked a local meteorologist and Arlington science teacher to weigh in.

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Letter from the Publisher

The Votes Are In

Restaurant Review: Pikoteo

Let the tropical fare and cheerful ambience of this Latin bistro transport you to warmer climes.

October’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Recent sales included a new build in Lyon Village that commanded $4.23 million and a McLean estate that garnered $7 million.

5 Dishes to Try at Water Park in National Landing

Our food critic went on a tasting tour of the kiosks on Crystal Drive. Here are some of his favorite cheap eats.

Dog Sledding Adventures in Maryland

Get your thrills with an Iditarod-style winter outing within driving distance of D.C. Snow not required.

Best of Arlington 2024

Our annual roundup of all things awesome returns! Here are the latest, greatest people, places, services and things to do in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.

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