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Fort Myer

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Map 37

Fort Myer is mostly suburban (think ‘40s Cape Cods with aluminum awnings) with a few commercial enclaves, which is also its appeal. There’s no Metrorail stop and it’s not particularly pedestrian friendly, so grab your car keys if you’ve got the itch to visit. Most of the fun, and essentials, are on the edges of this area, but stick around and check out the weekend Columbia Pike Farmers Market, just down the street from the best dive diner breakfast around at Bob and Edith’s.

image Landmarks

• Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse •
2903 Columbia Pike
703-486-2345
Good movies, beer, pizza, waitresses, cigarettes. Life is good.

• Mosaic Park • 544 N Pollard St
703-228-6525
3D spider web for kids and climbing wall for outdoorsy types.

image Nightlife

• EatBar • 2761 Washington Blvd
703-778-5051
Creative beers, drinks, and food with a slightly swanky atmosphere.

• P. Brennan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant •
2910 Columbia Pike
703-553-1090
Corned beef & cabbage + Guinness, named after a favorite bartender.

• Ragtime • 1345 N Courthouse Rd
703-243-4003
No less than 2 TVs per room. Caters to WVU fans.

• Tallula • 2761 Washington Blvd
703-778-5051
Swanky-dank wine bar.

image Restaurants

• Astor Mediterranean • 2300 N Pershing Dr
703-465-2306 • $
Decent falafel and typical Greek fare. Free delivery!

• Atilla’s • 2705 Columbia Pike
703-920-8100 • $$
Savory gyros, kabobs, salads, and more.

• Bakeshop • 1025 N Fillmore St
571-970-6460 • $$
Home-baked cookies, cupcakes, and cakes from Justin.

• Bangkok 54 • 2919 Columbia Pike
703-521-4070 • $$$
Upscale Thai at downscale prices.

• Bob & Edith’s Diner • 2310 Columbia Pk
703-920-6103 • $
Genuine diner, nostaglic classic for late night or breakfast.

• The Broiler • 3601 Columbia Pike
703-920-5944 • $$
Late night favorite for greasy, guilty pleasures, cheese steaks.

• Eat Bar • 2761 Washington Blvd
703-778-9951 • $$$
Don’t miss the classic cartoon weekend brunch.

• El Charrito Caminante • 2710 N Washington Blvd
703-351-1177 • $
Papusas worthy of the gods.

• El Paso Cafe • 4253 N Pershing Dr
703-243-9811 • $$
True Tex-Mex, featuring fajita specials and tequila tastings.

• El Pollo Rico • 932 N Kenmore St
703-522-3220 • $
Eating this chicken is a sacramental experience.

• L.A. Bar and Grille • 2530 Columbia Pike
703-685-1560 • $
Grub and booze, dive-style.

• Manee Thai • 2500 Columbia Pike
703-920-2033 • $
True Thai treasure.

• Mario’s Pizza House • 3322 Wilson Blvd
703-525-0200 • $$
Late night tradition for the bleary-eyed.

• Mrs. Chen’s Kitchen • 3101 Columbia Pike
703-920-3199 • $
Chinese food before competition from Thai.

• Pan American Bakery • 4113 Columbia Pike
703-271-1113 • $
Saltenas and glistening pastries from South America.

• Ragtime • 1345 N Courthouse Rd
703-243-4003 • $
Come for the sandwiches, stay for the sports.

• Ravi Kabob • 250 N Glebe Rd
703-816-0222 • $
Top kabobs. Cash only. Long lines but worth it.

• Rincome Thai Cuisine • 3030 Columbia Pike
703-979-0144 • $$
Friendly owners, sumptuous food, neighborhood atmosphere.

• Tallula • 2761 Washington Blvd
703-778-5051 • $$$
The wine bar craze has officially hit Arlington.

• Thai Curry • 307 N Glebe Rd
703-524-0711 • $$
Specializes in Thai street food.

• Water & Wall • 3811 N Fairfax Dr
703-294-4949 • $$$
Eclectic multi-course menus from scrappy mom & pop team.

We use the word “entertainment” very loosely when it comes to Columbia Pike. Perhaps you’re entertained being stuck in traffic jams while shopping for laundry detergent and other bulk items at one of many big-box strip malls, in which case there you go. Columbia Pike does excel when it comes to its many wonderful ethnic eateries (Bangkok 54), mom-and-pop pizza joints, an overlooked dive bar (L.A. Bar & Grille), and pawn shops. Bob and Edith’s Diner will satisfy your greasy cravings 24/7 (now smoke free!), and the Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse offers a dinner-and-a-movie option, in addition to reviving classic films with alcohol-aided viewings, hosting comics, and providing a venue to anguish over Skins losses on the big screen.

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• Ivy Nail & Spa • 3434 Washington Blvd
703-522-0030
Clean and reasonably priced.

• Twisted Vines Bottleshop & Bistro •
2803 Columbia Pike
571-482-8581
Wine priced at retail, paired with vino-friendly foodstuffs.