September/October 2023 Issue - Arlington Magazine

Letter from the Publisher

Going Private

Shop Local: Spice n’ Nice Coffee Flavorings

Stuff those stockings and brighten up your morning cup with options like cinnamon apple, cardamom rose, lavender vanilla and vanilla chai.

Shop Local: B.Birdwatcher Spiritual Stones

Arlington jewelry maker Crystal Ellis designs custom bracelets with symbolic meaning.

Get Away: Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn

Need a weekend escape? Cozy up by the fire or have a good soak at this revamped boutique property in Chestertown, Maryland.

Remembering Arlington’s ‘Experiment in Free-Form Education’

Half a century ago, this short-lived experiment in student-directed learning was a precursor to the creation of H-B Woodlawn.

Get Away: The Bucks County Wine & Art Trail

Drink wine, take in the scenery and peruse landscape paintings by local artists at these Pennsylvania vineyards.

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Shop Local: Plants & What Knot

Plant whisperer Christina Foy specializes in easy-care greenery and handmade macrame accessories.

Great Spaces: A Budget-Friendly Basement Makeover

A Ballston basement is converted into a fresh and modern short-term rental unit.

The Art of the Chainsaw

When death comes for old-growth trees, Andrew Mallon carves up their stumps, giving them new life.

Where To Eat and Drink in Rappahannock County

This bucolic area next to Shenandoah National Park is a foodie’s paradise.

Teachers We Love

Six local educators share their favorite stories, revelations and the life lessons they've learned on the job.

Get Away: Kimpton’s The Forum Hotel

Heading down to Charlottesville? Stay in style at this new, Jeffersonian-style hotel on UVA's campus.

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The Blue House on the Corner

A thoughtful "pop top" renovation and a new hue made this family home in Bluemont much more functional—and fun.

Why Is Private School Enrollment on the Rise?

Northern Virginia is known for its excellent public schools, but private school interest is ticking up. For some, Covid was a tipping point.

The Terror and Benediction of Open Mic Night

One night in Arlington, I conquered my fear and stepped into the spotlight to sing.

Out of the Ashes, Ireland’s Four Courts Returns

The beloved Arlington pub will reopen Sept. 7, one year after a tragic accident left it in flames.

10 New Books to Read in September

Cozy up with a baseball movie tell-all, a postwar account of life behind the wall in East Germany, and a comic noir tale of a hitman posing as a rabbi.

What’s Nue? An Elegant Vietnamese Restaurant in Falls Church

Find seafood towers, cool cocktails and dreamlike murals at this newcomer to Founders Row.

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The Dreamers Next Door

They came here under duress in search of a better life. Undocumented or not, they are proud to be American.

Restaurant Review: Ellie Bird

Carey and Yuan Tang return to their hometown with a delightful, family-friendly restaurant.

Where Arlington’s Class of 2023 Applied to College and Got In

Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.