🥯This Week in ARL: Top Pizzerias, Rooftop Dining, and Holiday Fun! (Dec. 11)

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📅 Your Week in Arlington

Wednesday, December 11 🌧️ High: 61°F

🎶 Music Bingo Night - @ Audacious Aleworks, Falls Church - Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

Play bingo with a musical twist, win prizes, and sing along to hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and more!

🍺 Holiday Beer Showdown & Ugly Sweater Party - @ Piece Out Del Ray - 6 PM

Enjoy holiday brews, compete in an ugly sweater contest, and dance to DJ Thunderbunny while kegs of festive ales battle it out!

Thursday, December 12 ☁️ High: 44°F

🎤 Taylor Swift Trivia Night - @ Audacious Aleworks, Falls Church - 7 PM

Celebrate Taylor’s Birthday Eve with a trivia night covering all eras of her iconic career. Gather your squad and show off your Swiftie knowledge!

Friday, December 13 ☀️ High: 43°F

🎅 Santa’s Naughty Bar List Crawl - @ Falls Church Restaurants - 5 PM

Enjoy food and drink specials at 8 Falls Church spots for $50, with proceeds benefiting BeLoved Asheville. Grab your passport and spread the holiday cheer!

🎉 6th Annual Ugly Sweater Party & Toy Drive - @ Punch Bowl Social, Arlington - Dec 13, 8 PM-11 PM

Celebrate the season with games, an ugly sweater contest, gift exchange, and optional toy donation for Toys for Tots. Festive fun, prizes, and good company await!

🧙 Lord of the Rings Trivia Night - @ Alamo Drafthouse, Crystal City - 7 PM

Test your knowledge of Middle-earth in five epic rounds of trivia covering all three LOTR films. Assemble your fellowship (max 6 per team) and reserve your tickets now!

Saturday, December 14 🌧️ High: 42°F

🎄 63rd Annual Holiday Bazaar - @ Washington-Liberty High School - All Day

Shop handcrafted gifts from local artisans and support student clubs with festive food and drink sales.

🎤 Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show - @ Highline RxR, Crystal City - 7 PM

Laugh, sing, and compete in trivia for prizes at this unique, fun-filled event.

🎗️ Wreaths Across America Day - @ Arlington National Cemetery - 8 AM

Honor veterans by laying wreaths at their graves in a solemn and meaningful tradition.

🎁 Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market & Holiday Craft Show - @ John Carlyle Square - 11 AM-4 PM

Shop over 180 local vendors for unique gifts, enjoy caroling, make holiday crafts, and snap a photo with Santa!

Sunday, December 15 ☀️ High: 48°F

🐾 Westover Holiday Open House & Reindog Parade - @ Italian Store - 1-5 PM

Celebrate the season with Santa, food specials, and the festive Reindog Parade.

🛍️ Made in Arlington Winter Market - @ Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington - 12-3 PM

Browse locally made gifts, enjoy food trucks, and participate in family-friendly holiday activities.

🍽️ Restaurant News

• 🥗 American Restaurant with Veggie-Forward Focus Coming to Clarendon

  Florence, a new American restaurant with a vegetable-forward menu, is set to open at The Crossing Clarendon. The menu will spotlight fresh, seasonal ingredients, offering a vibrant dining option for health-conscious foodies.

• 🍕Local Pizza Makes Top 50

  A Modo Mio and Ballston Local have been named among the top pizzerias in the U.S. by the 2024 50 Top Pizza guide. A Modo Mio is known for authentic Neapolitan pies, while Ballston Local shines with creative New York-style slices.

• 🍽️ Falls Church Restaurants Shine in Virginia’s Best List

  Ellie Bird and NUE: Elegantly Vietnamese have been recognized among Virginia’s top dining destinations. Ellie Bird offers innovative modern American cuisine, while NUE provides a fresh take on Vietnamese classics.

• 🌇 Rooftop Dining with a Twist: Recess Coming to Courthouse

  Recess, an upcoming rooftop restaurant in Courthouse, will pair stunning views with a unique concept blending fine dining and playful, nostalgic vibes. Expect a menu of elevated comfort food and a lively atmosphere when it opens in spring 2024.

• 🥯 Holiday Themed Bagels Are Back
  Bobby’s Bagels made our newsletter in October for their pumpkin shaped bagels. Now they’ve got bagels that look like reindeer, snowmen, Santa and more. You’ll have to go to Oakton, Herndon or Reston to find a Bobby’s location but we think it’s worth it.

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-Billy