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Prolific restaurateur Scott Parker plans new barbershop for Ballston
The co-founder of a bevy of businesses throughout Arlington announced in a Facebook post Monday that he plans to help open “Bearded Goat Barber, a premier barbershop specializing in tailored haircuts, hot lather shaves and sculpted beard trims.” in early 2019.
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Slapfish continues DC-area expansion
Fast casual seafood chain Slapfish, which started life as a West Coast food truck serving “boat-to-plate” seafood in 2011, continues its Washington-area expansion with locations in Ashburn and Ballston.
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Plans coming together for redevelopment of Ballston Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter’s owners are hoping to team up with a Georgia-based developer to build 700 residential units on the site of a former Mercedez Benz dealership in Ballston. All told, the development would include 83,600 square feet of retail on the ground floor of two buildings.
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Density, development debates take center stage as Lee Highway planning nears
With high rises coming to define both the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and Crystal City, and neighborhoods along Columbia Pike becoming ever more dense, Lee Highway has remained persistently suburban in character with its procession of low-slung shopping centers and vast parking lots.
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New Protected Bike Lane Opens in Ballston on N. Quincy Street
Workers recently put the finishing touches on a new protected bike lane through Ballston. The new lane runs along N. Quincy Street, stretching from N. Glebe Road to 9th Street N. The lane was installed…
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We, The Pizza set to open Ballston location this fall
The restaurant is set to be part of the Ballston Exchange building at 4201 Wilson Blvd currently undergoing some big renovations, following the departure of the National Science Foundation.
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Seafood chain Slapfish signs on for Ballston Quarter, One Loudoun
Slapfish, a small but growing casual seafood chain that started as a Huntington Beach, California, food truck in 2011, has expanded its first foray into the D.C. market.
3 months ago -
Middle Eastern restaurant set to replace Earl’s in Ballston
A restaurant called Medina appears to be preparing to open in the former Ballston location of Earl’s Sandwiches at 4215 N. Fairfax Drive. A posting on the door of the site reads, in part, “coming…
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Local favorites White Ford Bronco to headline 2018 Taste of Arlington
The 31st Annual Taste of Arlington presented by Courthaus Social, the signature event of BallstonGives, returns to Ballston on Sunday, May 20 from 12-6 p.m
6 months ago -
Fast-growing Cava opens in Ballston Friday
The Ballston Cava is store No. 51 for Cava nationally, and the 28th location in the D.C. region.
6 months ago -
Two farmers markets kick off season this week
Farmers market season kicks off this week. At least two farmers markets in Arlington, in Crystal City and Ballston will open this week. Here’s what you need to know.
7 months ago -
Shake Shack, We The Pizza, Philz Coffee, CAVA join Ballston redevelopment
Ballston Exchange, the redevelopment of two Ballston office buildings formerly known as Stafford Place I and II in Arlington, is adding several eateries to the list of tenants.
7 months ago -
Disabled train briefly shuts down Orange, Silver Line Metro service
Metrorail is warning people not to use Metrorail Wednesday morning after a disabled train shuttered service on the Orange and Silver lines between East Falls Church and Clarendon in Virginia. Find out the best alternate routes.
8 months ago -
Cooking classes, escape rooms, play dates coming to new Ballston Quarter
The developer behind the planned transformation of Ballston Common Mall into Ballston Quarter is going heavy on “experiential” offerings, including cooking classes, live-action entertainment escape rooms, bowling, bocce, karaoke and an indoor play-and-learning center for young families. See photos.
8 months ago -
Ballston Quarter announces first food hall restaurants
The restaurants announced for Quarter Market include fast casual eateries serving sushi rolls and salads to rustic establishments firing up authentic Italian cuisine.
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