March/April 2023 Issue - Arlington Magazine

Great Spaces: The All-Season Porch

Functioning as a multipurpose room, this handsome addition in Arlington's Bluemont neighborhood is a breath of fresh air.

Meet the Host of DC101’s ‘Elliot in the Morning’ Show

You may not recognize him in the grocery store, but you might have heard him on the air.

Remembering the Bitter Fight Against I-66 in Arlington

In the late '70s, the construction of this major commuter route elicited fierce protests, and even arrests.

Embrace the Rain: How and Why to Plant a Rain Garden

Stormwater issues are intensifying with climate change. Here's a way to beautify your yard, stave off flooding and possibly snag a tax break.

Get Away: Roanoke’s Liberty Trust Hotel

Housed inside a vintage bank building, this boutique hotel wins points for its grand Beaux Arts design.

Step Inside This Storybook Dream Home in McLean

Sweeping gables, copper-roofed bays and enchanting alcoves put a romantic spin on this modern farmhouse-style residence.

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Where to Eat and Drink in Pittsburgh

More than a sports town with a gritty past, the ’Burgh has a food scene full of surprises.

Shop Local: Trapillo Art

Made in Arlington using recycled textile waste fabrics, these colorful baskets are fun and functional.

Hop a Seaplane to the Big Apple

Tailwind Air's fleet of turboprop planes also provides transport to coastal destinations in New York and New England.

‘I’m Supposed to Be Doing This’

What one Arlington executive learned during an adult gap year in Mexico.

Get Away: The Quoin Hotel

Tucked inside a vintage bank building in Wilmington, Delaware, this boutique property has loads of character.

A Dutch Colonial Shines in Rock Spring

Interior designer Ame Gold's Arlington home is both classic and whimsical, with plenty of party space.

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Love Period Films? Meet Arlington’s Hollywood Connection

This vintage costume design studio has a star-studded list of film, television and stage credits.

Puzukan Tan Brings Korean Barbecue to Falls Church

This meat-lovers' paradise in Merrifield hits the spot with bulgogi, pork belly, brisket, ribs and banchan.

This Arlington Home Feels Like a Boutique Hotel

That's by design. The owners wanted every day to feel like a memorable vacation.

Shop Local: Sol Brothers Candle Co.

Made in Arlington, these candles with affirmational messages celebrate the Black and African Diasporic community.

The Once and Future Crystal City

Amazon's gleaming HQ2 is taking shape in the area now known as National Landing. Here's what's coming—and what has neighbors worried.

Restaurant Review: Kirby Club

From the owners of D.C.’s acclaimed Maydan and Compass Rose, a winning new kebab concept in the Mosaic District.

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Neighborhood Real Estate Guide 2023

Is the local housing market cooling off? Here's the latest data tracking inventory, average sale prices and days on market in 400+ subdivisions in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.

Letter from the Publisher

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