Arlington Magazine Issue - Arlington Magazine

Pattern Play

Freshen up that tired room with artisanal rugs and textiles.

The Bridges of Washington County

Once military strongholds and thoroughfares of commerce, these scenic landmarks now draw history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts.

Thermal Blues

Want to cut your home’s energy usage? Find out where it leaks. (Hint: An infrared map can help.)

How Designers Furnish Their Own Homes

Three Arlington interior designers share their favorite spaces and the details they love most.

For the Record

Music producer Don Zientara has dirt on plenty of rock stars. But their secrets are safe with him.

A Cut Above

Ask a Turkish barber for the standard “shave-and-a-haircut” and you may get more than you bargained for.

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Home Plate January/February 2013

How to order dim sum like a pro. Plus, a new tea house and Arlington's coolest underground supper club.

Grave Situation

It's a national landmark on hallowed ground, and its population outnumbers that of Arlington County.

Letting Go

We want to protect our kids from pain, disappointment and loss. But sometimes we shouldn’t.

Walk on the Wild Side

If untouched wilderness and extreme conditions are your idea of heaven, the Canaan Valley is calling.

Fun and Games

What’s a kid to do beyond screen time? The experts at this local toy emporium have a few suggestions.

In Boonsboro, Maryland, a Hideaway for Book Lovers

A couple finds romance and renewal at a best-selling author’s literary B&B.

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Bread and Butter

In Lisa Cherkasky’s world, it’s okay to play with your food. She’s made a career of it.

Labor of Love

A couple brings the family business home by restoring and renovating their Victorian house in Falls Church.

The Big Takeaway

I saw it as a slam dunk. My dad saw things differently.

Home Plate November/December 2012

Say hello to seasonal brews, Italian sweets and Merrifield's new Mosaic District. Plus, what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy.

Points and Rebounds

Coach and mentor Chummy Gill teaches kids to shoot for success—in life.

Fresh Take

UVA and Monticello aren’t the only attractions in Charlottesville. It’s also a locavore’s paradise.

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College Can Wait

Many local high school grads are taking a break before heading to college. But they aren’t sitting on the couch watching TV.

Living History

For longtime Cherrydale resident Kathryn Holt Springston, historic preservation isn’t just a cause. It’s a lifestyle.

New Beginnings

What can you do with old coffee grounds and used french fry oil? A behind-the-scenes look at what local restaurants don't send to the landfill.

War and the Roses

Discover one little acre that's packed with 2,600 rose bushes and lots of wartime history.

It’s a Colorful Life

Claire Messinger's eclectic home proves that family-style interiors don’t have to be style-free.

Hot Stuff

Meet Treva Harte. She sells sex in the suburbs.

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Sleepless in the Suburbs

Some see insomnia as the new normal. Are we victims of our own bad habits?

The Sound of Silence

When our son stopped speaking, we found new ways to listen.

Fields of (Big) Dreams

Where do baseball legends come from? Visit a minor league ballpark this summer and you may see one in the making.

Big House on Campus

Its original owner was the personal physician to two U.S. presidents. Now the house is overrun with college students.

To the Lighthouse

Discover maritime history tucked into many an inlet along the Chesapeake’s meandering coastline.

Pet Project

Got joint pain? Seasonal allergies? Acupuncturist Jane Morse may have a cure for what ails you—if you’re a dog or cat, that is.

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The Legend of the Overlee Ghost

Paranormal encounters were commonplace in and around the house that once stood at the site of Arlington's Overlee Swim Club.

Backyard Bliss

Three distinctive spaces redefine outdoor living in Arlington.

Call of the Wild

Conservationist Jeff Flocken speaks for the animals. Especially those whose numbers are diminishing.

The TGIF Porch

Is it Friday yet? If so, the chances are good there’s a party on Joel and Beth’s front steps.

Trial Balloon

What’s missing from most Civil War re-enactments? The guy in the sky.

Modern Makeovers

Three traditional Arlington houses get thoroughly contemporary renovations.

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Bar Power

Plenty of guys spend their lives chasing girls. Disco king and sports bar legend Michael O’Harro made a career of it.

Good Spirits

Cool cocktails for warm summer nights—coming to a bar near you.

Homegrown Empires

For the creators of Arlington’s indie restaurant scene, it’s not just business. It’s personal.

Glass Menagerie

At a small Virginia B&B, visitors can learn to make stained glass, fly model helicopters—or just relax.

Pooled Resources

Weenie Beenie: a little hot dog stand with a lot of history.

Nostalgia Trip

Lazy days and active adventures await at The Tides Inn, a genteel retreat that bridges past and present.

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Unlisted Numbers

Hungry for something different? It may not be on the menu, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have it.

Fall and Recovery

Unemployment felt like standing on thin ice. Until she learned to glide.

Life Lessons

Yorktown High School’s longest serving teacher has taught her students much more than grammar and sentence structure.

Knock-Out Kitchens

Great remodels aren’t always a matter of adding on. Sometimes the game-changer is what you take away.

The Prince of Tide

Sometimes remodeling can turn you into a basket case.

Ale to the Chief

For Arlingtonian Brad Winkelmann, craft beer-brewing is a labor of love.

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Thy Name Shall Be Arlington

How did Arlington get its name? Not as nobly as some believe.

Keep the Season Bright

Avoid cabin fever and get those holiday guests out of the house

The Horns Whisperer

Got a troubled trumpet? Busted bassoon? Peter Ferrante can fix it.

Addicted to Thin

When grown women develop eating disorders, the habits are hard to break.

The Sad Season

Winter is the cruelest time of year for those with seasonal depression. Some have found that light therapy can help.

Green Acres

When you stumble onto a piece of heritage property, Rule No. 1 is to treat it with respect.

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Taming the Feast

A family of picky eaters finds a recipe for compromise.

The Greatest Gang of Criminals

Arlington never gave rise to an Al Capone or a Nucky Thompson, but it was teeming with bootleggers during Prohibition.

"86" the Hole in the Wall

Can Arlington’s mom-and-pop eateries survive in an increasingly upscale restaurant landscape?

Eat Like A Native

Culinary enlightenment awaits at the many ethnic outposts in our midst.

Home Plate May/June 2013

Raw foods, Pancha Dulce, Momme Meals and more

The Waiting Game

Some parents see postponing kindergarten an extra year as a lifesaver for their kids. Other parents view the practice as unfair. Who is right?

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Haleigh Haggerton & Collin Almquist

Married May 12, 2012 in Austin, Texas

31st Annual Valor Awards

The awards ceremony honored first responders who have exemplified extraordinary heroic actions and exceptional performance of duty.

Bowen McCauley Dance At The Kennedy Center

On Saturday, April 6

Local Motives

Is eating local really healthier and better for the environment? Or is it just hype?

My Daughter’s School

A grieving father finds solace in the classroom.

Artisphere Yarn Bomb Softens Rosslyn

Volunteer knitters and crocheters transform Rosslyn

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Full House

The history behind The Knights of Columbus' "Council Home" on Little Falls Road.

In The Fun Zone

Three families transform their basements into action-packed play spaces.

Portraits of the Artist

In Avis Collins Robinson’s work, and life, there are common threads.

Leadership Arlington's Monte Carlo Night

Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Ronald Reagan National Airport

Second Annual Skate for Catherine

Held on Friday March 8 at the Kettler Iceplex

Megan Shaw & Clayton Anderson

Married Jan. 7, 2012 at the historic Falls Church Anglican

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10 Great Neighborhoods

Northern Virginia is in hot demand, but certain neighborhoods are especially prone to scouting visits from would-be homebuyers.

No Blarney

These pubs aren’t stereotypical knockoffs laden with leprechauns, four-leaf clovers and green beer. They’re bona fide Irish.

Life of Harmony

In grade school, Robert Eldridge changed history when he crossed Arlington’s racial divide. But that’s not what made him famous.

The Big C

When you’re the wife of an oncologist, cancer is a common topic of conversation. But Liza Marshall and her husband, John, never expected it to happen to her.

Restaurant Review: Fuego

Fuego turns up the heat with chilies, chocolate and other big flavors.

Jennifer Wilder & Andrew Ditmanson

Married on August 18, 2012 in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

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We Love Lucy

Arlington’s favorite redhead has faced a slew of medical setbacks that nearly ended her career. Her response? Just dance.

Cheeseburgers in Paradise

Sustainability is the common thread in one local family’s varied ventures—from fast food to taxicabs.

As We Speak

Sandra Alboum’s translation agency can speak pretty much any language. Well…almost.

Brooke Reynolds & Adam Simon

Married June 23, 2012 in Leesburg, Va.

Stephanie Montgomery & Drew Harbrecht

Married August 25, 2012 in Hume, Va.

Restaurant Review: Open Kitchen

Open Kitchen can be inconsistent. But when it's good, it's really good.

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Going Public

Arlington’s public school system offers a wealth of options for students, but navigating the choices can be dizzying. Here are some pointers.

Restaurant Review: Tallula

Tallula has a new chef, an old soul and a killer wine selection.

Common Valor

Their names may be forgotten, but their sacrifice isn’t.

National Race Against the Odds

The 4th annual event on Saturday, November 4

Why We Give

Altruism isn’t entirely selfless. Many of those who give their time and money are finding it’s a two-way street.

Ballston Stall

It’s got the location and the demographics. Why doesn’t Ballston Common Mall have higher-end stores?

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McLean 5K: Run With The Warriors 2012

Thousands raised to build wounded warrior housing

Superstar Family Fun Day

On Saturday, October 13 at Key School

Excuse Me…Do You Have a Parents’ Menu?

A discerning mom-to-be seeks out eateries that cater to little ones while still offering dishes a parent can love.

Worlds Apart

Incomes and property values are rising in Arlington. So is the number of residents relying on food pantries, free medical care and housing assistance.

How to Do Consignment

Whether you’re looking to buy couture at a discount, or offload a fashion purchase that didn’t work out, these consignment shops have your number.

Home Plate September/October 2012

Speakeasies, sweets on the go, and more

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Crowd Control

Arlington’s public schools are running out of room. Will the school board’s $474 million plan solve the space crunch fast enough?

Game On

Where can you go to watch sports around town? Here’s the lineup.

Restaurant Review: Green Pig Bistro

Clarendon's newest bistro serves up daring dishes in a space that makes diners feel at home.

Lessons Learned

Kids aren’t the only ones who learn something new every day. Six veteran educators share their best takeaways.