Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Really great burgers, which are made from really good beef taken from the "not quite as amazing" steaks from Ray's the Steaks
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Ray's Hell Burger
449 K St NWReally great burgers, which are made from really good beef taken from the "not quite as amazing" steaks from Ray's the Steaks
1025 N Fillmore St
1025 North Fillmore StreetReally great, reasonably-sized cupcakes! Yummy...
CIRCA at Clarendon
3010 Clarendon BlvdTasty, albeit a tad bit expensive.
Tandoori Nights
7236 Woodmont AveGood food, nice atmosphere, albeit a little on the pricier side.
On the pricier side, but some really good Southern-style cooking and artisanal cocktails.
2950 Clarendon Blvd
2950 Clarendon BoulevardOn the pricier side, but some really good Southern-style cooking and artisanal cocktails.
Tasty gelato and very cute little shop with a little french bulldog and homemade empanadas for sale.
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Boccato
2719 Wilson BoulevardTasty gelato and very cute little shop with a little french bulldog and homemade empanadas for sale.
Awesome diner featuring fresh, locally-grown food. Open 24 hrs I think. There's always a line for brunch on the weekends though.
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Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson BlvdAwesome diner featuring fresh, locally-grown food. Open 24 hrs I think. There's always a line for brunch on the weekends though.
Cute little wine bar/restaurant. Can't speak for the food because I've never had it, but the atmosphere is nice and they have an awesome selection of wines.
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Cava Mezze Clarendon
2940 Clarendon BlvdCute little wine bar/restaurant. Can't speak for the food because I've never had it, but the atmosphere is nice and they have an awesome selection of wines.
Fireworks has good food and a really nice patio. A little pricey but delicious.
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Fire Works Pizza - Courthouse
2350 Clarendon BoulevardFireworks has good food and a really nice patio. A little pricey but delicious.
REALLY expensive but a good steak place. If you want a swanky night out, this is a great place to go.
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Ray's The Steaks
2300 Wilson BlvdREALLY expensive but a good steak place. If you want a swanky night out, this is a great place to go.
Haven't actually had the food here but their margaritas are delicious (and strong! be careful!)
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Mexicali Blues
2933 Wilson BlvdHaven't actually had the food here but their margaritas are delicious (and strong! be careful!)
Five Guys is awesome and if you haven't had it (it is a chain but it started in DC), you should try it. Good burgers and fries for cheap.
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Five Guys
1300 2nd St NEFive Guys is awesome and if you haven't had it (it is a chain but it started in DC), you should try it. Good burgers and fries for cheap.
Everything Else
CVS
1418 P St NWIf you need something in a pinch, they're open 24 hours
US Post Office
1101 Wilson BlvdIf you need to buy stamps for postcards or something.
Essentials
Kind of pricey but it's the closest grocery store to us.
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Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWKind of pricey but it's the closest grocery store to us.
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StCheap wine, cheaper groceries than from Whole Foods.
Arts & Culture
If you feel like seeing a movie, it's just two blocks from our apartment. Not the best selection though.
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AMC Courthouse Plaza 8
2150 Clarendon BlvdIf you feel like seeing a movie, it's just two blocks from our apartment. Not the best selection though.
Shopping
If you're an Apple geek like we are, you can go here to buy stuff or get stuff repaired. There are lots of other stores and restaurants in this little plaza too.
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Apple Clarendon
2700 Clarendon BlvdIf you're an Apple geek like we are, you can go here to buy stuff or get stuff repaired. There are lots of other stores and restaurants in this little plaza too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drinks are reasonable. There's good live music sometimes but the bar is also big enough that you can get away from the live music if you want to have a conversation.
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Whitlow's On Wilson
2012 Wilson BlvdDrinks are reasonable. There's good live music sometimes but the bar is also big enough that you can get away from the live music if you want to have a conversation.
This place always seems to be packed on the weekends to the point of unpleasantness but if you're looking for a crowd, this is where to go.
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Spider Kelly's
3181 Wilson BlvdThis place always seems to be packed on the weekends to the point of unpleasantness but if you're looking for a crowd, this is where to go.
American Tap Room
3101 Wilson BlvdIf you like beer, they have a huge selection.
Sightseeing
More commonly known as the Iwo Jima Memorial. Also there are good views of DC from this park and along the river.
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United States Marine Corps War Memorial
More commonly known as the Iwo Jima Memorial. Also there are good views of DC from this park and along the river.