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#267 – Get Cupcakes at Crumbs Bake Shop

December 30, 2010 by Elizabeth

Crumbs Bake Shop just opened its doors today, December 30th, at 2839 Clarendon Boulevard (Market Common). They are open daily beginning at 7am M-F and 9am Saturday and Sunday. According to their website, this bake shop which originated in Manhattan, offers “an irresistable blend of comfort-oriented classics and elegant baked goods, but the specialty of the house is the Crumbs Signature size cupcakes! With our more than 50 varieties baked fresh daily and a new cupcake of the week every Monday, each Crumbs Bake Shop is an oasis of wall to wall deliciousness.” They offer both signature size and taste size cupcakes as well as cakes and cookies. Their cupcake of the month? Peppermint Hot Cocoa.

NOTE: Crumbs is now closed.

#266 – Join in the Ladies’ Night Run/Walk (Ladies Only)

December 29, 2010 by Elizabeth

Every Thursday evening at 6:30, Potomac River Running holds a women’s only group run & walk in Arlington. This low-key group run/walk begins at the Arlington Potomac River Running Store at 3924 Wilson Blvd. and will cover between 2 and 5 miles and be appropriate for women of all paces and experience levels. Prizes and rewards will be given to participants achieving various targets.

If you are a man and feeling left out, =PR= also holds a Monday night run at 6:30 for all-comers and all paces.

Potomac River Running also offers training programs and a full service store of running apparel, footwear and accessories.

#265 – Make your New Year’s Eve Plans

December 29, 2010 by Elizabeth

Looking for someplace special to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Arlington? This post was originally made in 2010 with specific events around Arlington but to keep it helpful for future years, the details have been removed and links to some of the locations are here for you to check out what might be happening this year.

Many restaurants are offering special meals for New Year’s. Check Open Table for area restaurants with availability. Arlington restaurants that have had special menus planned for New Year’s in the past include:

Arlington Cinema ‘N Drafthouse usually holds a 1980’s style New Year’s Eve Celebration with DJ, Entertainment and party favors and watching the ball drop in NYC on the big movie screen.

Lebanese Taverna at Pentagon Row

Grand Cru Wine Bar & Bistro

Jaleo Crystal City

The Melting Pot

Metro usually operates until 3 a.m. both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with trains running on a less-frequent Sunday schedule. You can also check into SoberRide which has offered free taxi rides (up to $30 fare) to anyone 21 or older who needs a ride home. Call 800/200-TAXI when you are ready to leave and expect to wait 30-45 minutes. Check the site ahead of time for details.

#264 -Warm up with Coffee at The Java Shack

December 28, 2010 by Elizabeth

Thanks to GoRemy’s Arlington Rap, we know that Arlington has a Starbuck’s on nearly every corner, but what about the independent coffee shops? The Java Shack at 2507 N. Franklin Street in the Courthouse neighborhood prides itself in being a community gathering spot. The Java Shack was dubbed “The Cheers Coffeehouse” because they take the time to know their customers’ names, drinks and sometimes their lives.

NOTE: The Java Shack is now closed and Sweet Science Coffee has taken its place.

#263 – Go Mall Walking

December 27, 2010 by Elizabeth

mall walker costume — Image by pjbaldes via Flickr

Eat too much figgy pudding? Too windy and cold for outdoor exercises? Try Mall Walking. You can go on your own, or join in with Virginia Hospital Center’s Walk Fit Mall Walking Program which which meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 AM at Ballston Quarter (meet on Level M1) and the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (meet on the first floor near Nordstrom). There is also a cool-down and stretching session led by Virginia Hospital Center staff after each session. Call 703.558.6859 for more information.

#262 – Have a Capitals Viewing Party at The Front Page

December 26, 2010 by Elizabeth

Come to The Front Page in the Ballston area of Arlington where they show every away Capitals game (including one tonight, 12/26, against the Hurricanes) on all 13 HD TVs with $2 Bud Lights during the game. Sunday is also Prime Rib night. Check their website for other daily specials.

NOTE: The Front Page is now closed.