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• The Leather Store 4238 Wilson Blvd (Ballston Common Mall) – replaces Shavers & More.
• First Commonwealth Bank of Virginia - 2500 Wilson Blvd (former location of The Tennis Factory, which is now at 3865 Wilson Blvd).
• Le Crepe Experience – 1100 S Hayes St (Fashion Centre at Pentagon City).
• Amy Wireless – 5141 Lee Hwy – replaces Approved Fire Protection.
• Paris Nails – 2249-A Shirlington Rd (Townes of Shirlington); replaces Nails Palace.
• Bombay Boutique – 4238 Wilson Blvd (Ballston Common Mall, 3rd Fl).
• Fettoosh – 5100 Wilson Blvd (replaces Minto's Pizza & Subs).
• Screwtop Wine Bar – 1025 N Fillmore St (new retail space in the Zoso Flats).
• Massage Therapy Center Sajama – 3811 Lee Hwy (replaces another massage center).
• Music store Blue Groove Soundz – opens at 5852 Washington Blvd in Westover.
• It's All Good – opens right down the road at 5912 Washington Blvd, brought to you by the folks behind Finders Keepers.
• Royal Essence Skin Care & Nail – at 4767 Lee Hwy, opens in the former Lily Nail location.
• Artisan Confections –leaves its Lee Hwy roots and heads to a new space in the Zoso Flats at 1025 N Fillmore St in Clarendon.
• Kora – 2250-B Crystal Drive (Crystal City). The former location of Bebo Trattoria, Kora offers a casual atmosphere with light Italian-style lunch, dinner, and brunch menus, a fabulous lounge, an affordable Italian wine selection, and discounted “happy hour” bar menu. Kora is brought to us by same folks as Farrah Olivia in Alexandria.
• Ballston Market – 4238 Wilson Blvd (Ballston Common Mall food court)

The Latest Buzz:

New Arlington Tunisian restaurant Chez Manelle was recently reviewed by the Washington Post's Tom Sietsema who praised the restuarant's "small, satisfying and gently priced" menu.

The Washington Post’s “Best Bets” says Clarendon’s Bocatto Gelato & Espresso serves some of the best ice cream in the region. Read more.

Backyard Barbecue fires up the grill at 2910 N Sycamore St (in the Williamsburg Shopping Center - the former Wildflour Bakery location). Backyard Barbeque and Catering Company is a family run catering company, owned and operated by husband and wife team Michael and Anne-Marie Schmidt who boast over 40 years combined experience in local restaurants and catering. No summer is complete without a little barbeque - be sure to check them out!

Two Arlington restaurants receive 2009 RAMMY Awards, announced at the Annual Rammy Restaurant Awards Gala on June 7. Liberty Tavern took home honors for the Best Neighborhood Gathering Place and Willow's Kate Jansen received the honor for Best Pastry Chef. Willow Restaurant also received top honors at the 2009 Taste of Arlington, bringing home the award for Best Restaurant.

Signature Theatre wins Tony Award! Signature Theatre has been awarded the 2009 Regional Theater Tony Award, and comes with a $25,000 prize from VISA, USA. The award was presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7th. Read more!