Archive for the ‘Arlington’ Category
Fancy Solar Compactors Spotted In Rosslyn
I think a co-worker spotted me taking this photo after work- she probably thinks I’m weird.
I was only snapping this photo because I just noticed that Rosslyn is sporting these fancy new Solar Compactors (aka the Big Belly) outside my office yesterday. Look how neat and tidy it looks compared to an overflowing trash can [...]
Why I Love DC: Patrick Pho
‘Oz’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
I never really knew Washington, DC despite traveling there every year.
As a kid my family would pack up the van and we would take semi-annual trips to Herndon, VA where my grandparents lived. Despite being 30 minutes away from The District we hardly went inside the beltway, however the sight of the Washington [...]
President Obama Makes A Return Stop To Ray’s Hell Burger
‘”you gonna eat that?”‘
courtesy of ‘oceandesetoiles’
It’s hot out there in the district but that won’t keep President Obama from being a gracious host to Russian President Dmitri Medvedev. The two just hit up Ray’s Hell Burger in Rosslyn where the two had burgers and shared fries together. What a touching moment for the US and [...]
Clarendon Strikes up a St. Paddy’s Eve Parade
‘Lemon #37′
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Remember how it snowed in February? I definitely don’t need to remind anyone that the city lost a lot of events in the storms. Well, among the many things that got Snowpocalypsed was the annual Fat Tuesday parade hosted by the Clarendon Alliance. Not to fear, instead of [...]
Where We Live: Court House
‘Courthouse’
courtesy of ‘rpongsaj’
After profiling 22 neighborhoods in the District, it’s time Where We Live headed out to the suburbs. This week we’re focusing on Court House, an urban neighborhood in the middle of Arlington’s Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. Sure, it’s technically a ’suburb’, but with a movie theater, multiple grocery stores, tons of bars and [...]
In Search of a Decent Bagel 2: The Consensus
‘bagel – before’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
Did you see how good I was? I almost made an “Electric Boogaloo” reference in the header, but I restrained myself.
Anyways, the bagel question really brought out the comments, so I thought it would be worthwhile to share the reader’s consensus. Brooklyn Bagels in Courthouse seems to be the almost universal [...]
Where to Watch the Game
‘2010 BCS Championship 2010 BCS Championship Logo’
courtesy of ‘RMTip21′
Unless you live in a cave, or genuinely care about nothing sports related, you’re probably aware that the BCS Championship Game is this evening. And, if you have even an inkling of football fanaticism, you’re probably planning on watching it. Year to year, the BCS Title is [...]
Surviving the Next Snowpocalypse
‘South Smithsonian Escalators’
courtesy of ‘william couch’
The DC area, this weekend, was something of a post-apocalyptic landscape. Driving down 395 on Saturday, one would have seen abandoned cars spun out at odd angles and their stranded drivers trudging towards some nameless help. Most residents stayed holed up in their homes, living off of the provisions they [...]
Giving Map
‘Salvation Army Christmas Give Away’
courtesy of ‘docentjoyce’
Continuing with our “Good Samaritan” theme, I now provide you with a means by which you may become said Samaritan. Behold: the WaPo giving map. This handy application maps out charities in the DC area and sorts them by type. The list includes everything from homeless shelters, to non-profits [...]
Good People Save Animals
Mysterious Ultra-Cute Dog Sitting Up in Arlington
You don’t hate cute puppies and kittens, do you? You enjoy a fine brew from time to time, right? Prove it! Come out tomorrow night, Thursday, to Mister Day’s in Clarendon for a low-dollar fundraiser for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue! The suggested donation is only $10 and you will [...]
Morton’s Final Smoke Out
‘Smoke, Farragut Park Washington DC’
courtesy of ‘Photos by Chip Py’
To mourn or celebrate the Virginia statewide smoking restrictions really isn’t my purview, being a proud (and let’s face it, clueless) DC resident, but if you are in that demographic and also just happen to love steaks and cigars, this is for you.
Three Morton’s locations in [...]
Smoking Ban in VA Starts Tomorrow, Top 10 Reasons to Love It
‘Santa the Magnificent’
courtesy of ‘M.V. Jantzen’
Merry Christmas Virginia.
For the majority of its residents, Virginia becomes a better, healthier and down right less stinky place to live tomorrow. Starting Tuesday, December 1st (i.e. TOMORROW), smoking will no longer be allowed in Virginia bars and restaurants. There are some exceptions that do make sense and I’m sure [...]
The Phallic Deli
‘Every Food Fits – Well, Hot Dog!’
courtesy of ’staceyviera’
Do you like a little innuendo in your local deli? Maybe some masculine flair? Well, look no further than Ballston’s Market Place & Deli. Jeff, one of our readers, sent us a picture of Market Place’s hilarious and unintentionally(?) sexual logo. This may be old news to [...]
Wine for a Cause
‘Bottle’s Top’
courtesy of ‘Samer Farha’
Looking for a happy hour option tonight that will also help others? Charity events are always a win-win, and the elegant Hotel Palomar Arlington has you covered tonight with “A Taste of Virginia’s Own.”
The event will raise funds for the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry, which has been helping educate the community [...]
The Fries Verdict…
‘Mountain of deep fried goodness’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
Yesterday, we reported that Rays Hell Burger is now serving fries with their hamburgers. Upon inspection of a picture of said fries, there was some question as to their freshness. They appeared to be the generic, bagged and frozen variety, which stands in direct contrast to Ray’s mantra of [...]
Ballston Will Be Super Once Again
Awesome photo courtesy of Karl Johnson
If you read my post from a couple of days ago about the Ballston Super Pollo suddenly shutting its door, you may still be rather distraught and unsure of how your life will ever return to normal. Call me the bearer of GOOD news (if you will) because today we [...]
Super Pollo No Mas
’super pollo!’
courtesy of ‘tornatore’
Friends and readers, it is with a very heavy heart that I sit down to write this post. I could spend all day poetically waxing about the feelings that have overcome me on this surprisingly sunny yet very dark, dark day. But instead I will just go ahead and put it out [...]
