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#312 – Have a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner at Tallula

February 14, 2011 by Elizabeth

Tallula in Clarendon is offering a special 2011 Valentine’s Day Menu designed for couples to share. Each course is available a la carte or can be ordered as a special tasting menu with wine pairings. If you don’t go there tonight, try their Neighborhood Nosh, available all night Sunday and Monday (excluding Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day), and Tuesday-Thursday from 5:30-6:30 where you can enjoy a three course menu for only $35.

NOTE: Tallula is now closed and replaced by Texas Jack’s Barbecue.

#311 – Shop for Unique Gifts and Greeting Cards at The Papery

February 12, 2011 by Elizabeth

Still looking for a gift for Valentine’s Day or need a special card? The Papery on Clarendon Boulevard across from Clarendon Market Common sells high end paper goods, custom invitations and announcements, and gifts for every occasion.

#310 – Get a Steak and Cheese Sub

February 11, 2011 by Elizabeth

Philly cheesesteak — Image via Wikipedia

Did you grow up in Arlington? Do you remember Charlie’s Pizza at Williamsburg Shopping Center? They had the best steak and cheese subs around. Now Williamsburg Shopping Center has a new gourmet pizza and sub shop – Deli Italiano, which has been open in Village Green Center in Great Falls since 1990, recently opened its second location here. Has anyone tried it yet? What did you think?

#309 – Order Flowers for Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2011 by Elizabeth

Visit Company Flowers in Cherrydale to pick out an arrangement or place your order online. Who is YOUR favorite Arlington florist?

#308 – Come to the DC Record Fair

February 10, 2011 by Elizabeth

More than 30 vendors will be selling vintage vinyl in the Ballroom at the Artisphere in Rosslyn on Sunday, February 13th for the DC Record Fair. Guest DJs will be spinning tunes and there will be food and drinks available. Admission is $5 for early bird time slot from 11am-noon and $2 from 12-5. Take the Metro or free parking in the building garage on weekends with validation.

#307 – Support a Local Artist and the Local Schools

February 9, 2011 by Elizabeth

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Arlington artist Sandi Parker‘s inMOTION: celebrating Arlington high school athletics is on display at Cassatt’s through 2/27. Her collection of original oil paintings include high school teams and individual athletes in a variety of sports from Washington-Lee and Yorktown high schools where her children are students. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the schools.