Shirlington Virginia
Following on from Brooke Schara’s recent blog, Eat, sleep, work and play in Arlington’s Shirlington District, I couldn’t agree more that Shirlington Village is such a fun Arlington neighborhood. There are so many restaurants and bars located in a small area. This makes Shirlington, Arlington the perfect walkable
neighborhood, as most Shirlington condo owners and residents have a variety of choice on their doorstep, they rarely feel the need to go elsewhere, making the need for a car optional.
Shirlington residents can significantly reduce their carbon footprint, as many large companies are located in the Shirlington VA community, making it a nice short commute via foot, or even shorter commute by bike. For those for work elsewhere in the Arlington or the metropolitan area, there are great transportation options in Shirlington. The Shirlington Bus Station is serviced by the Metrobus and the Dashbus, the Dashbus services the Alexandria neighborhoods, including Old Town Alexandria, which is a perfect for a night on the town in this historical colonial neighborhood. The Metrobus runs directly from Shirlington to the Pentagon, where for those going into Washington DC can transfer onto the Yellow or Blue Metroline. The Metrobus also runs an express service to the Pentagon in the mornings and evening, making Shirlington VA a perfect Arlington neighborhood for people who work at the Pentagon, Crystal City or Pentagon City.
Saturday and Sunday Brunch in Shirlington is a popular venue, and during the spring, summer and fall the streets remind me of being in Europe with each restaurant overflowing onto the sidewalk. Nearly every restaurant and bar in Shirlington has an outside seating area. I love watching as people enjoy the various array of food which is offered in Shirlington VA restaurants, whilst dining alfresco. On the other side of the outside seating area you can see the community dogs waiting patiently and watching in anticipation whilst their owners eat, with hopes that they will receive some leftovers. With the food being of such a high standard in Shirlington their hopes of leftovers is highly unlikely, as there are never many empty plates to be seen in this dining arena.
Shirlington VA restaurants allow you to taste different cuisines of the world without ever leaving the county of Virginia. Shirlington is home to a cultural mix of restaurants including Thai, Middle East, Indian, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, American and much more. Capital Brewpub, is a restaurant brewery where you can sample locally brewed beer, the beer is brewed onsite, making the beer’s carbon footprint almost invisible. Shirlington VA restaurants, along with Rosslyn, Courthouse and Clarendon’s restaurants will be featured at the 2010 Taste of Arlington in Ballston, Sunday May 16th from Noon – 5pm.
People who live in Arlington VA have a very strong green commitment, and with that being said restaurants and companies in Shirlington want to strive towards becoming a green business. The Busboys and Poets restaurant in Shirlington is a shining example of a green restaurant in Shirlington VA. Busboys and Poets is 100% wind-powered, using energy 
through a company called Clean power they are able to use a source of energy that is renewable and produces little or no pollution, which in turn reduces global warming. They also recycle their oil to produce biofuel, all their “to-go” utensils are made using bio-plastic derived from renewable sources like corn which is rigidly tested by the certified Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) as compostable in 60 days or less. Check out Busboys and Poets website for further information.
Happy Hour in Shirlington, is also a thriving time, and nearly all the Shirlington bars and restaurants offer some food and drinks specials. Busboys and Poets periodically host an Organic Beer Happy Hour featuring PEAK (nut brown ale)WOLAVERS (brown ale) and a BISON (chocolate stout). Check out their website or times and dates.
Thinking of buying a condo in Shirlington Va, then like the choice in restaurants you won’t be disappointed, below is a brief summary of Shirlington townhomes and condo buildings.
1. Shirlington Village – Located next door to Harris Teeter, these modern units come with gourmet kitchens. The building has its own concierge, swimming pool, fitness center and parking. It’s a fun space with exposed ductwork and an urban feel. More about Shirlington Village.
2. Shirlington Crest Shirlington Crest Townhomes Shirlington Community Information– Stanley Martin has begun construction on these beautiful brick townhouses that provide great value in Arlington priced from the mid-$500s. More about Shirlington Crest.
3. West Village of Shirlington – This collection of condos and townhouses that have been completely converted from the inside out look as if they’re straight out of a Pottery Barn catalog. The prices are perfect for first time homebuyers in Arlington. More bout West Village of Shirlington.
4. Fairlington – A neighborhood listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register for Historic Places, Fairlington has developed a loyal following of owners and future home owners who jump to purchase any listing in the area.
5. Park Fairfax – Once home to Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, Park Fairfax is now a popular condominium community. Rich with walking trails, pedestrian activity and swimming pools, residents of Park Fairfax say that it’s more than just buying a single
condominium unit — it’s buying into a true community.
Shirlington Virginia is a prime Arlington neighborhood, and whatever your taste, or interest, Shirlington VA really has you covered. Check out their upcoming events, and Shirlington VA restaurants. Neighborhood Day, May 15th from 11AM – 4PM at the Shirlington Library Plaza, where you can meet other members of the Shirlington community as well as help raise money for 3 community Non-profits in the Shirlington area! Look forward to seeing you there, and please share with us any new green businesses that you discover.
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