Arlington Magazine Issue - Arlington Magazine

After Papa Was Gone

After my father's death, the songs of nature and lazy Sundays were reminders of things unsaid.

Where to Buy Premium Wagyu Beef

Many restaurants, including The Inn at Little Washington, source steaks from this picturesque farm in Fauquier County. You can, too.

Shop Local: Bethany Slater Ceramics

Find her pretty mugs, bowls and planters at pop-ups and festivals around the DMV. Musical note: She also makes oboe reeds.

63 Local Musicians and Bands To Check Out Now

Whether jazz or jangle pop is your jam, you're sure to find artists you love on this list.

Get Away: Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Pennsylvania

Set in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, this historic property has played host to 13 U.S. presidents.

It Was One of the Deadliest Building Collapses in D.C.-Area History

Fifty years ago, the Skyline Plaza construction disaster emitted a dust cloud so thick that it filled the stadium of Wakefield High School.

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A Modern Dream Home For a Family of Ten

This eight-bedroom, 10-bath compound in McLean spans 13,180 square feet with a pool and spa out back.

Drink Whiskey at George Washington’s Distillery

Tasting tours are available through October near the founding father's Mount Vernon estate.

Get Away: Baltimore’s Ulysses Hotel

For campy fun, book a stay at this John Waters-inspired property in Charm City's Mount Vernon neighborhood.

Explore the Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet, a Ship Graveyard

Filled with history, this sunken fleet about 30 miles down the Potomac from D.C. is now an ecological paradise.

Memoir of a Waiter in the DMV

Remembering my first tour at Zaytinya with the prophet José Andrés.

Shop Local: Oh Eleven Studio

Say it with paper. Patricia Okrasinski Heffner's boutique studio specializes in bespoke invitations and wedding stationery.

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9 Spots for Spectacular Seafood

Our dining critic's top picks for crabs, fish, lobster, oysters, mussels and more are sure to have you hooked.

Want to Know Who Grows Your Produce?

Area 2 Farms, a carbon-friendly urban farming operation in Arlington, has a CSA program that delivers.

Shop Local: Eco Jewelry by Maria Irene Weinz

The Arlington designer uses ethically-mined precious metals, recycled gemstones and lab-grown diamonds, and recycles most of her metal waste.

Girls With Goals

Northern Virginia has become a women's soccer juggernaut, turning out scores of elite college athletes and even a few pro players. Why is that?

Treat Yourself to Japanese Omakase at Wren

Hate Mondays? Why not start the week on a high note with an 18-course sushi dinner with wine and sake pairings in Tysons.

Her Novel Gives Formerly Enslaved People a Voice

Amina Luqman-Dawson's 'Freewater' won both a Coretta Scott King book prize and the 2023 John Newbery Medal for best children’s book.

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Virginia Has a New Winery with Spectacular Mountain Views

Owned by Arlingtonians Tom and Deanna Herrity, Crimson Lane Vineyards is a labor of love.

Great Spaces: A Secret Bourbon Room

The clients wanted their own private speakeasy. This design lifted their spirits.

Will ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Fix Arlington’s Affordability Problem?

The county's controversial new zoning ordinance has residents at odds. Some say it's a step in the right direction. Critics worry it could backfire.

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.

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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.

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.

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‘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.

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.

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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.

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

The Hottest Ticket in Town

Great Spaces: Paint It Black

A simple home makeover in McLean embraces the light—and the dark.

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For Artsy Out-of-Town Guests: D.C.’s CitizenM Hotel

Visitors can stay in style at this colorful, cool boutique hotel in NoMa near Union Station.

Hit Poppyseed Rye for All-Day Breakfast and Cheffy Sandwiches

Greg Lloyd was executive chef of Le Diplomate in D.C. before he took over the kitchen at the Ballston cafe and flower shop.

Shop Local: Privé Roses

Forget the long stems. Here's a chic new way to say, 'I love you' with a classic Valentine's Day flower.

Back in the Day, It Was Arlington’s Favorite Fast Food

Once upon a time, Holly Farms Chicken was the place to go for buckets full of comfort.

Stressed Out? Let These Resorts Give You the Spa Treatment

Pamper yourself with a stay at one of these luxury hideaways within driving distance of Arlington.

Get Away: The Logan Inn

Kick back, rock-star style, and bring your dog to this edgy hideout in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

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In Clarendon, a Seafood Joint Emphasizing Sustainability

Seamore's is committed to serving fresh catch from fish stocks that are healthy or growing.

A Meditation on the Perils of Being Tall

Height has its advantages, sure. But I'd really like to stop whacking my head on stuff.

A Home Makeover with Brazilian Accents

For this thoughtful renovation in Arlington's Bluemont neighborhood, a couple and their designer drew inspiration from a chair.

Letter from the Publisher

Popularity Contest

What Exactly Is Arlington Tech?

Is it a trade school? A STEM program? Here's an inside look at one unusual little high school's alternative approach to education and career readiness.

This Arlington Book Club Has Been Meeting For More Than 50 Years

Helen Hyman, a former Arlington schoolteacher, founded the club in 1967 to bring neighborhood moms together while their kids were in school.

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Get Away: National Museum of the United States Army

Opened on Veterans Day 2020, the Fort Belvoir museum chronicles military history through art, artifacts, audio tours and more.

Restaurant Review: Pirouette

Jackie and Philippe Loustaunau stage a beguiling pas de deux at their Ballston café and wine shop.

October’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Top-sellers included a contemporary home in Broyhill Forest that went for $3.5 million.

Best of Arlington 2023

It's here! Our annual compendium of the latest, greatest people, places, services and things to do in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.

Find Your Hygge Place at These Cozy Winter Retreats

Escape to an artsy inn, a romantic B&B or a chalet in the woods. Then let it snow.

From Arlington to Nirvana

Music producer Barrett Jones got his start recording punk bands in Arlington. Now his discography includes some of the biggest names in rock, grunge and folk.

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Great Spaces: A Picture-Perfect Powder Room

This Rosslyn half bath captures many happy memories from the owner's Instagram feed.

Jilted on the Job

Sometimes professional relationships run their course. Like that time a client broke up with me via drunk text.

Shop Local: M. Jury Woodworks

Mike Jury's handcrafted furniture draws inspiration from Shaker and Japanese design.

Eat This Now: Kabobs at Maman Joon Kitchen

Feed a crowd with skewered meats, saffron rice and other Persian specialties, plus 75 kinds of milkshakes.

Get Away: The Fairville Inn in Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley

Cozy up by the fire and escape to botanical wonderlands at Longwood Gardens and Winterthur this holiday season.

How to Upcycle Outdated Jewelry Into Wearable Art

It's a family heirloom, but it's not your style. Dominion Jewelers can help you transform it.

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‘When You Take Pride in Your Work, People See That’

Arlington's Floyd Washington is an essential worker in more ways than one.

Get Away: Museum of Broadway in New York City

Theater lovers rejoice! The Manhattan museum opens in mid-November in the heart of Times Square.

UnCommon Luncheonette Does Breakfast Poutine and Killer Sandwiches

The daytime dining concept by restaurateur Joon Yang and chef Jon Mathieson is New York diner-meets-French café.

Our New Attitudes About Work

For many professionals, Covid was a reckoning. The way we earn a living may never be the same again.

Letter from the Publisher

It’s 4:15 p.m. on a weekday and my friend Jimmy and I are driving...

Get Away: 134 Prince in Annapolis

The owners of this boutique hotel wanted to impart the kind of luxury sensibility one might find in Charleston, South Carolina, or Newport, Rhode Island.

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All Hail the Dad Band

Manther has been rocking Arlington since 2010 with hilarious tunes and a drum beat of self-deprecation.

Restaurant Review: Bar Ivy

Chef Jonathan Till transforms mid-Atlantic ingredients into stunning West Coast-inspired dishes in Clarendon.

A Rare Cancer, a Promising Treatment and a Backup Plan

His daughter's best friend had a 50-50 prognosis. So Paul Romness started a biotech company to change the odds.

Best Places to Work 2022

Whatever the secret sauce may be, these companies have it—from wellness programs and paid sabbaticals to subsidized childcare.

Made in Arlington: Lemon & Whim Soaps

Pamper yourself clean with these intoxicating, small-batch shower and bath bars.

Top Attorneys 2022

Sometimes you need a lawyer. Here are our area’s most respected attorneys as nominated by their peers in the legal community.

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From Arlington to L.A. and Back

After 12 years, our West Coast adventure has come full circle. Turns out you CAN go home again.

The Story of Arlington’s Own Rocket Boys (and Girls)

Remember the movie 'October Sky'? In the Sputnik era, Wakefield High School had its own cadre of rocket builders and moonwatchers.

What Exactly Is ‘Dirty Wellness’?

Our writer spent a weekend at a holistic farm to find out.

Great Spaces: A Serene Bedroom

This primary suite makeover is a case study in elegance and calm.

Made in Arlington: Voyager Bag Works

Isaac Richardson's durable, hand-sewn packs and travel bags are made to last.

Get Away: The Schoolhouse Hotel

Resurrected from a devastating 2016 flood, this historic high school building is now a cool boutique hotel.

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‘You Can Be an American But Not Always Feel Like You’re Seen as One’

Asian Americans were underrepresented in the stories of Wendy Shang's youth. Now she’s writing the books she always wanted to read.

Where Arlington’s Class of 2022 Applied to College and Got In

Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.

Thick Crust or Thin? Nighthawk Pizza Has Both

You'll also find local brews, a Michelin-starred chef, '90s decor and killer happy hour deals at this Westpost hangout.

Teachers We Love

Five educators share treasured takeaways from their years on the job.

Letter from the Publisher

Admissions Anxiety

Are Our Schools Safe?

As America's gun violence epidemic continues, questions about preparedness are hitting home.

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For ‘Pan-African Soul’ Food, Try Hedzole

Feast on braised oxtails, Ghanaian jollof rice, black-eyed peas and other Afroeats at this Mosaic District farmers market stand.

Get Away: Key West Cottages Chincoteague Island

Find waterside serenity in this picturesque setting on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

Black, White and Tickled Pink: A Right-Sized Renovation

The remodel of this 1950s brick home in Lyon Village made it better, but not bigger.

Restaurant Review: Café Colline

This Arlington gem is everything a French bistro should be.

Get Away: Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Learn more about our home state in this newly renovated and expanded Richmond museum.

All Hail Late-Night Cookie Deliveries!

Sometimes you want a fresh-baked cookie at midnight. Moltn Cookies won't judge.

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Get Away: Blue Rock

Escape to this Rappahannock County inn for farm-to-table dining, wine and spirits tastings and beautiful scenery.

Great Spaces: A Balinese Joglo

This enchanting backyard pavilion contains thousands of pieces of a centuries-old Indonesian puzzle.

Get Away: Legoland New York Resort

Build your own adventure with amusement park rides, mazes, workshops, lifesize characters and a brand new water park.

For Body Piercing, He’s Arlington’s Go-To Guy

Shop manager Blake Williams says the motivations that bring clients to CraigPokesU are often more than skin deep.