The First Annual Backyard BBQ Bash at Twisted Vines

Join Twisted Vines in their backyard for swine and wine (and beer)!  Taste 18 unique wines from around the world and enjoy wine and beer by the glass from their outdoor bar while feasting on southern style BBQ from Arlington locals Backyard Barbeque & Catering Company. There will be cornhole and other outdoor games provided [...]

FroYo is Finally Coming to Columbia Pike

No date is set for the opening of the new Menchies location on Columbia Pike, but the Coming Soon signs in front of the Penrose storefront have Pike residents very excited!   The Menchie’s franchise has more than 200 stores worldwide and their motto is “We Make You Smile.” For more information and their frozen [...]

Eamonn’s Opens its New Location Monday

Thanks be to Cod! Cathal and Mechelle Armstrrong, the owners of Eamonn’s a Dublin Chipper (as well as Restaurant Eve and Majestic) are opening a new location on Columbia Pike. The space is still being worked on, but doors are set to open this Monday (8/13).   Eamonn’s, named for the Armstrong’s son Eamonn, serves [...]

Taquería el Poblano opens on the Pike

  Taqueria Poblano opens its doors on Columbia Pike just in time for Cinco de Mayo!! The Grand Opening is tomorrow, May 4th. Come enjoy freshly prepared authentic Mexican dishes with a distinct Southern California approach,  and maybe a margarita (or two!) made from fresh ingredients, in the dinning room or at the large bar [...]

A SWIRL of Local Art at Twisted Vines

The Pike’s first Wine Bar and Bistro embarks on a new and very promising project this February under the name of SWIRL. In partnership with ArtDC (an organization that very recently brought Suddenspace to the Pike) Twisted Vines [map] will be featuring original artwork from  local artists. Each artist’s works will be featured for approximately one month. Twisted [...]

Global Dining Week

CPRO is launching another Pike event to highlight the area’s rich cultural diversity and vibrant community. From November 8-14, Global Dining Week will showcase the area’s international cuisine. Eight restaurants from four continents will feature cities that represent their fare, and offer customers meals at discounted or fixed prices. Culinary diversity is not new on [...]

P Brennan’s opens! 4/20/2010

P. Brennan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant opens on Col. Pike and S. Walter Reed