Robin's Favorites
Food Scene
Within 5 minute drive/15 minute walk/bus ride
Please let me know what you have a taste for
Thai (3)
Ramen
Pho
Kebabs/Middle Eastern
Beer
Latin American
Chinese/Asian Fusion
American Contemporary
Mediterranean
(5 minutes away) Best Buns (Motto: "Get your buns in here.") will strike your fancy if you love French style baking: chewy crusts with airy, layered innards. The official bakery for all of the Great American Restaurants group, they bake everything in house, 7 days a week, open at 6am weekdays/7am weekends for coffee (Starbucks), made to order breakfast sandwiches (on their fresh baked croissants or icebox bread - yes, I'm about to drool), breads, pastries, cookies, AND Angus beef burgers (noon - 5pm weekdays). You can leisurely consume your breakfast in the attached Carlyle Cafe (restaurant). As with all Great American Restaurants operations, their staff are immaculately trained professionals. A real joy to visit and taste!
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Best Buns Bread Company
4010 Campbell Ave(5 minutes away) Best Buns (Motto: "Get your buns in here.") will strike your fancy if you love French style baking: chewy crusts with airy, layered innards. The official bakery for all of the Great American Restaurants group, they bake everything in house, 7 days a week, open at 6am weekdays/7am weekends for coffee (Starbucks), made to order breakfast sandwiches (on their fresh baked croissants or icebox bread - yes, I'm about to drool), breads, pastries, cookies, AND Angus beef burgers (noon - 5pm weekdays). You can leisurely consume your breakfast in the attached Carlyle Cafe (restaurant). As with all Great American Restaurants operations, their staff are immaculately trained professionals. A real joy to visit and taste!
(5 minutes away, on bus line) Carlyle has a well-trained staff and a dependable contemporary American menu. I've been eating there for 20 years and can't remember a time I've been disappointed by service or food. Nice alcohol menu as well. They'll try, and usually succeed, at getting you exactly what you want. Everything on the menu is well executed. Great place for long conversations. There is also a small friendly bar inside that that serves the same menu.
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Carlyle
4000 Campbell Ave(5 minutes away, on bus line) Carlyle has a well-trained staff and a dependable contemporary American menu. I've been eating there for 20 years and can't remember a time I've been disappointed by service or food. Nice alcohol menu as well. They'll try, and usually succeed, at getting you exactly what you want. Everything on the menu is well executed. Great place for long conversations. There is also a small friendly bar inside that that serves the same menu.
Delicious broths, noodles and ingredients, moderate price. What's not to love?
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Boru Ramen
2915 Columbia PikeDelicious broths, noodles and ingredients, moderate price. What's not to love?
An authentic Ethiopian culture and cuisine experience where time stands still: A cafe, restaurant and bakery all in one! All connected in a row in a tiny retro strip near the Pentagon that calls no attention to itself. A rare hidden gem! Take advantage of one of the benefits of Arlington's well-established Ethiopian community!
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Dama Restaurant and Pastry
1505 Columbia PikeAn authentic Ethiopian culture and cuisine experience where time stands still: A cafe, restaurant and bakery all in one! All connected in a row in a tiny retro strip near the Pentagon that calls no attention to itself. A rare hidden gem! Take advantage of one of the benefits of Arlington's well-established Ethiopian community!
Care for a side of socialism with that? Friendly service, leftist leanings and great food and drinks, where the activists gather to eat, subvert the system and plan the revolution. Monday Nights - Open Mic, Tuesday is Comedy Night! Several unique locations throughout DC area, but this one is five minutes away.
Owned by rabid social entrepreneur and someday mayor of Washington, DC, Andy Shalal, who says Busboys is "a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted . . . a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide . . . we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world."
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWCare for a side of socialism with that? Friendly service, leftist leanings and great food and drinks, where the activists gather to eat, subvert the system and plan the revolution. Monday Nights - Open Mic, Tuesday is Comedy Night! Several unique locations throughout DC area, but this one is five minutes away.
Owned by rabid social entrepreneur and someday mayor of Washington, DC, Andy Shalal, who says Busboys is "a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted . . . a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul… a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide . . . we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world."
Bob & Edith's Diner is the real thing, and the original one established 1969, is less than a mile away from my place. Open late on weekends (24/7 during non-COVID times . . . )
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Bob & Edith's Diner
2310 Columbia PikeBob & Edith's Diner is the real thing, and the original one established 1969, is less than a mile away from my place. Open late on weekends (24/7 during non-COVID times . . . )
This little slice of sushi heaven is a little farther away (15” by car), on the north side of Arlington, but if you are a sushi aficionado, you won’t want to miss Sushi Zen during your visit.
The extremely experienced and creative chefs make every single bite a glorious taste experience – – even the vegetarian pieces!
I know the family who owns this business, and they truly love and care for their customers.
Sushi-Zen
2457 N Harrison StThis little slice of sushi heaven is a little farther away (15” by car), on the north side of Arlington, but if you are a sushi aficionado, you won’t want to miss Sushi Zen during your visit.
The extremely experienced and creative chefs make every single bite a glorious taste experience – – even the vegetarian pieces!
I know the family who owns this business, and they truly love and care for their customers.
Ruthie's All-Day
AMAZING handmade pizza with unusual and delicious toppings. Small local restaurant with a unique take on pizza. Outdoor seating seasonally.
Stracci Pizza
AMAZING handmade pizza with unusual and delicious toppings. Small local restaurant with a unique take on pizza. Outdoor seating seasonally.
Incredibly delicious traditional and contemporary entrees, delectable pastries (the Cornett filled with custard is my fave), perfect cofee drinks. About 3 miles from my place.
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Junction Bakery & Bistro
1508 Mt Vernon AveIncredibly delicious traditional and contemporary entrees, delectable pastries (the Cornett filled with custard is my fave), perfect cofee drinks. About 3 miles from my place.
Mouthwatering handmade pizza served in a pleasant indoor/outdoor (weather permittine) or pick-up. Roman-style pizza, artisanal bread, homemade cheeses.
Stracci Pizza
Mouthwatering handmade pizza served in a pleasant indoor/outdoor (weather permittine) or pick-up. Roman-style pizza, artisanal bread, homemade cheeses.
Bike Rental and Repair
Did you come to tour by bike? Papillon can make sure you're ready to roll on Arlington's 50 miles of bike trails and countless low-stress bike routes.
Papillon Cycles
2805 Columbia PikeDid you come to tour by bike? Papillon can make sure you're ready to roll on Arlington's 50 miles of bike trails and countless low-stress bike routes.
Architectural Treasures
Woodlawn Mansion is an exquisitely restored and preserved example that dates back to Colonial times.
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Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond HwyWoodlawn Mansion is an exquisitely restored and preserved example that dates back to Colonial times.
Historical Sites
Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond HwyIzeluleko zedolobha
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Capital Bikeshare: Easy nearby rental of good bikes
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Easily rent well-maintained bikes at any of 4 Capital Bikeshare depots near me: 13-22 minutes walking, or 7-15 minute by bus.
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BikeArlington will prepare and send you free, custom-designed bike routes on demand. They are delivered electronically to you in 3-5 days. Bike maps and tons of biking information on their site.