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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.

Great Spaces: A Picture-Perfect Powder Room

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

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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How to Upcycle Outdated Jewelry Into Wearable Art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.

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

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

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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.

All Hail the Dad Band

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

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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.

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.

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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.

‘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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Get Away: Blue Rock

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

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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.

Not Into Crowds? Visit These Lesser-Known Beaches

For fun in the sand away from the masses, try these mid-Atlantic hideaways.

Say ‘I Love You’ With Asian-Influenced Croissants and Pastries

Toimoi Bakery's inspired flavors range from black-sesame-marshmallow to miso paste with bacon.

Get Away: Hyatt House Lewes Rehoboth Beach

Craving some beach time at the Delaware shore? Book a suite and bring your pet.

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28 Outdoor Adventures in the Mid-Atlantic

Where to go whitewater rafting, tubing, boating, paddle-boarding, zip-lining, hiking, garden hopping, hot-air ballooning and more.

Letter from the Publisher

Back to Normal(ish)

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2022

Life during Covid didn’t stop these graduates from achieving remarkable things. In some cases, it inspired them to reach even higher.

2,194 Miles on the Appalachian Trail

What did you do this summer? These intrepid 'thru-hikers' traveled from Georgia to Maine on foot.

Top Dentists 2022

Looking for an outstanding oral surgeon, dentist or orthodontist? Here are our area's most respected dental health experts, as nominated by their professional peers.

Restaurant Review: Inca Social

Dig into Peruvian ceviche, causa, empanadas and pisco sours at this Rosslyn hot spot.

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April’s Most Expensive Home Sales

The latest top-sellers include a new build in Arlington's Minor Hill neighborhood that sold for $1.9 million.

When Arlington’s Libraries Were Segregated

During the Jim Crow era, the Henry Louis Holmes Library was created by and for Arlington's Black community.

Get Away: The Tilghman Island Inn

This newly renovated dockside hideaway is pet-friendly and super chill.

Where Is ‘Home’ When Relocation Is a Way of Life?

Maybe it's more than a point on the map, reflects this military wife.

An Ashton Heights Bungalow Gets a Dramatic Makeover

This Arlington remodel did not go exactly as planned. The end result is stunning.

Launching a Legacy: The Rise of Rowing in Arlington

W-L's historic crew team helped build the sport in Northern Virginia and beyond.

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The Lost Whiskey Project

Mark Turner dreamed of a place where friends could unplug and drink bourbon by the fire. Then he built it.

What’s for Dinner: Artisan Ravioli by Pasta Ilgatto

Find fresh pastas and sauces by chef Leonardo Rebollo at the Westover Farmers Market.

12 Great Bars

Thirsty? Here are a dozen places to imbibe and unwind, whether you’re in the mood for a snug speakeasy, a raucous sports pub or a scruffy dive bar.

Let’s Go Glamping!

Book a luxury tent, cabin or yurt and enjoy the great outdoors, with none of the work. Here are five picturesque places to visit.

Treat Yourself to Henna Body Art

Soma Chatterji specializes in the ancient art of mendhi. She does showers, parties and other special occasions.

The Kids Are Not All Right

Pandemic stress has triggered an alarming increase in anxiety, depression and self-harm among teens. Now what do we do?

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Letter from the Publisher

Social Stigma

Seoulspice Brings Korean Bowls and ‘Kurritos’ to Rosslyn

It's the sixth D.C.-area location for Eric Shin's winning comfort-food concept.

These D.C. Chefs Are Opening Restaurants in Virginia

Get ready for a talent wave of new dining options. Here's who's coming and what's on the menu.

The Life and Times of a ‘Bippie’ (Black Hippie)

Arlington yoga instructor Gayle Fleming is a go-with-the-flow kind of person. It's served her well.

Shop Local: Livingston Letterpress

Need graduation announcements, wedding invitations or some new wall art? Melissa Livingston is firing up the presses.

Her Family Is In Ukraine. She’s In Falls Church.

Sofiia Hordiiuk's hometown in southeastern Ukraine is occupied by Russian forces. She worries for her parents and sisters.

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From Antarctica to Arlington

Some folks find their happy place at the beach. Paul and Ruth Siple had a thing for the southern continent.

Get Away: Keswick Hall

The luxury resort near Charlottesville recently reopened after a major renovation.

Shop Local: Pursuing Vintage

Kristen Alcorta started out selling vintage home furnishings. Now she has an interior design business, too.

Shop Local: Nafiart Studio

Falls Church artist Nafia Syeed turns natural found objects into colorful keepsakes and bijouterie.

Explore Norfolk’s Illuminating Glass Art Scene

Not just a maritime port, this Virginia city is home to glass masterworks by the likes of Dale Chihuly, Peter Bremers and Tiffany Studios.

Great Spaces: A Stellar Kitchen Makeover

A tiny condo kitchen gets the star treatment with space-saving features and a backsplash that's out of this world.

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Kitten Season is Here. Want to Foster or Adopt?

Some might call Marnie Russ a crazy kitten lady. She's your connection if you need a new fur baby to love.

8 Terrific Taquerias to Satisfy That Taco Craving

Why only Tuesday? We would gladly eat at these soul-satisfying eateries every day of the week.

Reimagining a Classic Tudor

The beauty of this streamlined renovation is not just in what was added, but also what was taken away.

Get Away: Annapolis Maritime Museum

Learn about the Chesapeake Bay's history, ecosystems and oyster economy, and set sail on a vintage skipjack.

From Postwar Cape Cod to Cool Cottage

A little brick bungalow in Tara-Leeway Heights gets a Scandinavian-style refresh, inside and out.

Eat This Now: Pierogi by Chef Ewa

Need some soul-soothing comfort food? Ewa Fraszczyk's pan-fried Polish dumplings are the real deal.

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Home Prices and Other Real Estate Trends in 400+ Neighborhoods

Looking to buy or sell a house? See which areas are selling fastest and commanding top dollar in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.

A Renovated Rambler Gets a New Look With Prairie-Style Architecture

This thoughtful remodel in Arlington's Rock Spring neighborhood added significant square footage while maintaining a modest profile.

For People Transitioning Out of Homelessness, Pro Bono Interior Design

Liz Mearns' Arlington nonprofit, Imagine Giving Design, has furnished nine affordable apartments with community donations.

Get Away: Philadelphia’s Guild House Hotel

Tucked inside an 1855 row house, this sumptuous boutique hotel was once home to a 19th-century working women's advocacy group, the New Century Guild.

10 Great Neighborhoods

Nature trails? Fascinating history? A lively vibe? Find out what makes these Northern Virginia neighborhoods so special.

CHIKO Brings Chinese-Korean Takeout to Shirlington

Fan favorites at the fast-casual eatery by Danny Lee and Scott Drewno include cumin lamb stir-fry, char siu fried rice and kimchi stew.

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Helping Kids Process Their Pandemic Emotions

A Falls Church teacher's soft strategy for encouraging kids to express their feelings.

Restaurant Review: The Salt Line

The seafood restaurant's Ballston outpost is a winner for raw bar, lobster rolls, stuffies, chowder, cocktails and more.

Retrace History Along the Harriet Tubman Byway

A self-guided driving tour through Maryland and Delaware offers a glimpse into the heroine’s harrowing journey along the Underground Railroad.

Order a Filipino Feast at Kamayan Fiesta

Try pancit, sisig, lumpia, cassava cake and a whole lot more at this tiny Falls Church gem.

Get Away: Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Watch sports and place your bets at this new gambling mecca in the heart of Philly's Stadium District.

In a Quiet Arlington Neighborhood, This Interior Design Breaks All the Rules

Flamboyant colors, patterns and collectibles live in harmony in this Arlington home. Too much noise? No such thing.

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Get Away: Margaritaville Resort Times Square

A tropical resort on the island of Manhattan? Yes indeed. Jimmy Buffett is calling.

She Couldn’t Travel, So She Opened an Ice Cream Parlor

Jake's Ice Cream in Falls Church has a sweet menu and employs people with disabilities.

Get Away: The Wildset Hotel

Cozy up by the shore, even in the off-season, at this historic property in St. Michaels, Maryland.

Feeling Fidgety? Give One of These Rings a Spin

The kinetic spinner rings by Falls Church jewelry artist Charles Agel make soothing sounds, and they're designed to be played with.