Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Cheap Salvadorian food (pupusas). If you have never had one think stuffed tortillas (2-3 is enough for the average person)
Dona Bessy Pupuseria
77 N Glebe RdCheap Salvadorian food (pupusas). If you have never had one think stuffed tortillas (2-3 is enough for the average person)
Great Thai Restaurant. I haven't had a dish from here that I haven't liked, and everyone who has eaten there has said the same.
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Bangkok 54 Restaurant
2919 Columbia PikeGreat Thai Restaurant. I haven't had a dish from here that I haven't liked, and everyone who has eaten there has said the same.
Good for pizza and a large selection of sandwiches and a pretty good selection of beer on tap.
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Lost Dog Cafe - South Arlington
2920 Columbia PikeGood for pizza and a large selection of sandwiches and a pretty good selection of beer on tap.
Great kabobs, downside is depending on the time it can be really busy so finding a place to sit and even park can be difficult. Also this is a cash only restaurant, but they do have an atm onsite.
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Ravi Kabob House
305 N Glebe RdGreat kabobs, downside is depending on the time it can be really busy so finding a place to sit and even park can be difficult. Also this is a cash only restaurant, but they do have an atm onsite.
Mexican/Salvadorian Restaurant with good food and good prices. Only downside is parking lot is small so you may have to park on the street and walk.
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La Union Restaurant
5517 Wilson BlvdMexican/Salvadorian Restaurant with good food and good prices. Only downside is parking lot is small so you may have to park on the street and walk.
Carlyle
4000 Campbell AveGreat american food
This mall has recently been renovated and the food court has gone from your average mall food to a more upscale area with quality food.
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Ballston Common Mall
4238 Wilson BlvdThis mall has recently been renovated and the food court has gone from your average mall food to a more upscale area with quality food.
Shopping
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrThis is where I go for groceries.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StLarge 4 story mall
Listed under shopping but this could also be under food scene and drinks. This neighborhood in DC has it all.
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Georgetown
Listed under shopping but this could also be under food scene and drinks. This neighborhood in DC has it all.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant during the day with good food, this becomes a bar at night and usually has a good crowd. If not it is a good stop on the way to Clarendon which will surely be live. Sunday brunch gets crazy starting around 1pm.
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A-Town Bar & Grill
4999 Fairfax DrRestaurant during the day with good food, this becomes a bar at night and usually has a good crowd. If not it is a good stop on the way to Clarendon which will surely be live. Sunday brunch gets crazy starting around 1pm.
Best sports bar in the area, with two levels and a good amount of TVs.
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The G.O.A.T
3028 Wilson BlvdBest sports bar in the area, with two levels and a good amount of TVs.
Across from Don Tito's this place also has a live nightscene
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Bar Bao
3100 Clarendon BlvdAcross from Don Tito's this place also has a live nightscene
This place is great for its rooftop, so if it is a nice day/night then this place is usually pretty good
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Whitlow's On Wilson
2012 Wilson BlvdThis place is great for its rooftop, so if it is a nice day/night then this place is usually pretty good
Sightseeing
Isibheshu seWashington
2 15th St NWThe White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NorthwestI-U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial