Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
A moderately priced, gourmet pizza deli that offers a wide assortment of beers. Located within walking distance of the apartment.
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Lost Dog Cafe
5876 Washington BlvdA moderately priced, gourmet pizza deli that offers a wide assortment of beers. Located within walking distance of the apartment.
A reasonably priced, traditional Thai food restaurant located within walking distance of the apartment.
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Thai Noy Restaurant
5880 Washington BlvdA reasonably priced, traditional Thai food restaurant located within walking distance of the apartment.
If the coffee I have on hand (likely Folgers or Maxwell House) isn't up to your standards, you may have better luck at 7-Eleven. Plus, the donuts are not only cheap but also tasty.
ATM 7ELEVEN, INC.
5839 Washington BlvdIf the coffee I have on hand (likely Folgers or Maxwell House) isn't up to your standards, you may have better luck at 7-Eleven. Plus, the donuts are not only cheap but also tasty.
Although a tad pricey, the food here is delicious. Check out their happy hour for discount beer and appetizers. Located within walking distance of the apartment.
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Lebanese Taverna
1101 S Joyce StAlthough a tad pricey, the food here is delicious. Check out their happy hour for discount beer and appetizers. Located within walking distance of the apartment.
My mouth is watering as I write this. The chicken is crispy and deliciously seasoned. As an added bonus, the meals are inexpensive. Ask for extra green sauce. You won't regret it.
Super Pollo Charcoal Chicken
5011 Wilson BlvdMy mouth is watering as I write this. The chicken is crispy and deliciously seasoned. As an added bonus, the meals are inexpensive. Ask for extra green sauce. You won't regret it.
Essentials
A small neighborhood market that carries the primary items you'd expect at a grocery store. It's located within walking distance of the apartment. You'll pay more for the added convenience.
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Westover Market
5863 Washington BlvdA small neighborhood market that carries the primary items you'd expect at a grocery store. It's located within walking distance of the apartment. You'll pay more for the added convenience.
Shopping
Pick up the toiletries you forgot to pack from here. If you dare to get sick, Rite Aid is also the place to grab OTC and prescription meds. It's located within walking distance of the apartment.
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Rite Aid
1815 Connecticut Ave NWPick up the toiletries you forgot to pack from here. If you dare to get sick, Rite Aid is also the place to grab OTC and prescription meds. It's located within walking distance of the apartment.
Everything Else
Need to ship large packages? The US Post Office is the place for you. It's located within walking distance of the apartment.
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United States Postal Service
6137 Lincolnia RdNeed to ship large packages? The US Post Office is the place for you. It's located within walking distance of the apartment.
A magical memorial rose garden and park (at least that's the case in the spring) located within walking distance of the apartment.
Bon Air Park
850 N Lexington StA magical memorial rose garden and park (at least that's the case in the spring) located within walking distance of the apartment.
This looks like a kiddie park, but don't be fooled. It's also the entrance to miles and miles of kick ass trails. Runners and lollygaggers beware. Cyclists will run you down.
Westover Park
1001 N Kennebec StThis looks like a kiddie park, but don't be fooled. It's also the entrance to miles and miles of kick ass trails. Runners and lollygaggers beware. Cyclists will run you down.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place combines three of my favorite things: Coffee, Wine, and Free Wi-Fi. The coffee is so-so, but the wine bar upstairs is something special. The vibe is nerdy, yet urban chic.
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Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson BlvdThis place combines three of my favorite things: Coffee, Wine, and Free Wi-Fi. The coffee is so-so, but the wine bar upstairs is something special. The vibe is nerdy, yet urban chic.
At first glance, Mister Days is an oversized, ho hum sports bar with like a gazillion TVs. But their Wednesday happy hour truly sets them apart. Score standard bar fare at a crazy low price.
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Mister Days
1101 Clarendon BlvdAt first glance, Mister Days is an oversized, ho hum sports bar with like a gazillion TVs. But their Wednesday happy hour truly sets them apart. Score standard bar fare at a crazy low price.
Not much to say here except this place knows how to be a dive bar.
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First Down Sports Bar & Grill
4213 Fairfax DrNot much to say here except this place knows how to be a dive bar.