✨ Arlington’s newest openings are bringing serious variety this month. 💬 Want discounts at 60+ local businesses? Follow us, then comment LOCAL and you’ll get a DM with the link to join our free Perks Club. Let us know which of these new spots you’re most excited to check out 👀 Whether you’re: 🍕 grabbing a New York-style slice at Zesto Pizza 🥐 making a pastry run to Paris Baguette 🍗 trying Brazilian-Lebanese charcoal chicken at Tio Pele 🍸 heading rooftop-side at Solset 🍣 planning a dinner at Boulevard 🔨 picking up home project essentials at Twins Ace Hardware 🎨 or checking out the newly opened 2700 Art Space… Arlington keeps adding places worth exploring this month. 💬 Want discounts at 60+ local businesses? Follow us, then comment LOCAL and you’ll get a DM with the link to join our free Perks Club 👀 📲 Know someone who’s always down to try something new in Arlington? Send this their way and start planning your next outing.

Looking for things to do in Arlington this May? 🌼☀️ Comment EVENTS and we’ll DM you our full curated calendar of can’t-miss events happening around Arlington this month. 📩 From Cinco de Mayo celebrations and spring markets to dog socials, pizza-making classes, and the Clarendon Cup, there’s something for everyone on this month’s lineup! Here’s what’s happening 👇 📍 May 8: Make Your Own Pizza at Tony Boloney's (Event has been cancelled!) 📍 May 9: Textile Collage Workshop at MOCA Arlington 📍 May 10: Mother's Day Dinner at Skydome 📍 May 16: Arlington Palooza at Lubber Run 📍 May 19: Home Buying Workshop (virtual) 📍 May 23: Decorate Your Own Trader Joe's Tote at Dov & Company 📍 May 24: Flowers of Remembrance Day at Arlington National Cemetery 📍 May 31: Armed Forces Clarendon Cup bike race in Clarendon ✨ Want to see even more events not shown here? Comment EVENTS and we’ll send you our full roundup of events in Arlington VA this month 👇

My husband and I have tried a lot of restaurants in Arlington, VA… and these are the ones we keep coming back to for our date nights 🤍 Follow us then comment GUIDE for our full list of the best restaurants, date night spots, and hidden gems in Arlington. If you’ve been searching for date night ideas in Arlington VA, or trying to figure out where to eat in Arlington for your next night out, this is a solid place to start. These spots all bring something different, whether you want something casual, romantic, upscale, or just consistently good. Here are our 4 favorite date night restaurants in Arlington right now: 🥐 Cafe Colline If you’re looking for a neighborhood restaurant in Arlington that feels a little more tucked away, this is it. The food is consistently great, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it’s perfect for a quieter date night that still feels intentional. 🍝 Sfoglina Classic Italian restaurant in Arlington that never misses. If you’re searching for pasta, wine, and a reliable date night restaurant, this is always in the rotation. It’s one of the most consistent dinner spots in Arlington for a reason. 🍝 Corso Italian A more elevated, experience-driven Italian spot that feels like stepping into a vacation home. Think handmade pasta, Italian wines, and a space that’s vibrant but still comfortable. It’s one of the best restaurants in Arlington right now if you want something that feels a little more special without being over the top. ☀️ Ruthie’s All-Day One of our favorite casual date night spots in Arlington when we want something cozy, relaxed, and consistently good. Between the wood-burning hearth, cocktails, and comfort-food-meets-chef-driven menu, it’s the kind of place that makes it really easy to settle in and stay awhile. 💬 Comment GUIDE and we’ll send you our full Arlington, VA restaurant guide, including date night spots, casual favorites, coffee shops, and local hidden gems. #datenight #arlingtonva #arlingtonrestaurants #dmv

A townhome with multiple outdoor spaces, a fireplace, and one of the best commuter locations in Alexandria ✨ 💬 Want the listing link and full details? Follow us, then comment THURSDAY and we’ll send everything straight to your DMs. We picked this Stonegate townhome for Tour Thursday because it feels surprisingly tucked away while still being minutes from everything. Between the tray ceiling in the primary suite, the cozy fireplace, and the private patio and deck setup, it’s one of those homes that just feels comfortable the second you walk in. The layout also gives you so much flexibility with multiple living spaces across all three levels. A few things that stood out to us: 🔥 Living room fireplace with direct access to the rear deck 🍽️ Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen 🛁 Spacious primary suite with tray ceiling, soaking tub, and dual vanity 🌿 Private rear patio perfect for quiet mornings or hosting friends 🏡 Lower-level family room with a full bath for extra flexibility 🚗 One-car garage plus guest parking throughout the community ✨ Stonegate amenities include a clubhouse, playground, and optional pool membership 📍Located in Alexandria’s Stonegate community just minutes from Harris Teeter, Silver Diner, I-395, and everyday conveniences with easy access into DC and Northern Virginia. 👉 Follow us, then comment THURSDAY and we’ll DM you everything you need to tour it. ✨ Listed by Blake Davenport | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

Happy Mother’s Day to the most incredible mom ❤️ The love and care you give Liam and Amelia every day is amazing to watch. You’re the heart of our family and the reason everything works the way it does. We’re so lucky to have you and I’m grateful every day to do life with you. We love you! Love, Blake

"What's the one place I should know about in Arlington?" Honestly, this question is impossible to answer with one place 😅 If you live here long enough, you collect a rotation. The coffee spots you walk to without thinking. The farmers markets you plan a Saturday around. The parks for when you've been inside too long. The dinners you save for the nights that need to feel a little more special. So we made a starter pack instead. Eight slides, all the spots Leah and I actually use. A few we'll call out: ☕ Simona Cafe in Lyon Village is one we hit way too often (it's a short walk from our office, dangerous). Coffee in the morning, wine and fresh food the rest of the day. 🍪 Midnight Treats in Ballston is on the list because we love what they're doing. 100% plant-based, ethically sourced, donating to animal sanctuaries and reforestation projects. Also: the cookies are unreal and the vegan gelato might be better than the cookies. 🌹 Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden in early June, when the roses are at their loudest. Worth the trip even if you're not a flowers person. This isn't every place we love (Local Perks Club has 60+ for that). It's the rotation. The defaults. The ones we'd hand a friend on day one. 👉 Want our full guide to things to do in Arlington year-round? 💬 Follow us, then comment GUIDE and we'll send it to you. Tell us what local spot you keep in your rotation 💛

You've been asking us to do Modern Family for months. So naturally we had to ask: what if the whole Dunphy-Pritchett family was living in Arlington, Virginia? Some of these are right on the money. Some required a full county board meeting to get each character's storylines just right. We covered Phil, Claire, Mitchell, Cam, Jay, and Haley. Drop your thoughts for Manny, Luke, Alex, Gloria, and Lily in the comments. Which character did we get exactly right and who needs some tweaking? 💛 #ArlingtonVA #ModernFamily #DMV #DiscoverArlington #NorthernVirginia

This is what happens when a taco menu has zero limits in Arlington, VA 🌮🔥 Want discounts at 60+ Arlington spots? Follow us then comment LOCAL and we’ll DM you a link to join our free Perks Club! Eat More TACO is not your typical taco spot. This place takes everything you think you know about tacos and flips it with bold flavors, creative combos, and a menu that actually feels fun If you’ve been looking for something different from your usual taco spot, this is it. It’s rooted in authentic street-style tacos, but with a twist. Think handcrafted tortillas, halal meats, and house-made sauces that hit every time. Here’s what we tried: 🍜 Birria Ramen - rich, flavorful broth with tender birria and noodles that soak it all up 🍕 Birria Pizza - crispy, cheesy, and one of the most unique things we’ve had in Arlington 🍰 Tres Leches - light, soft, and the perfect way to end the meal And if you’re feeling ambitious… they have a 20-inch taco called The Machete 😅 Our favorites were the birria ramen and birria pizza 🤝 but this is one of those menus where you can keep coming back and still find something new. 📍 Eat More TACO - Arlington, VA 👉 Follow us then comment LOCAL and we’ll DM you a link to join our free Perks Club for discounts at 60+ Arlington spots!