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Shirlington

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Map 39

Split down the middle by 395, the major route to/from DC, more and more young professionals are shacking up in Shirlington. With luxury condos, pricey townhomes, and an abundance of shops and restaurants, the neighborhood has exploded in the past few years in that typically sterile faux-stone walls and too-neat sidewalks kind of way. But the gentrification is sharply juxtaposed with a nearby day laborer center trying to capitalize on the development, revealing the complex community dynamics in this neighborhood.

image Landmarks

• Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site •
4301 W Braddock Rd
703-746-4848
Eerie; we fought each other.

• Washington and Old Dominion Trail •
S Four Mile Run Dr & S Shirlington Rd
Check out the quieter Arlington section, blissfully free of any and all aerodynamic helmets.

image Coffee

• Best Buns Bread Co. • 4010 Campbell Ave
703-578-1500
Hot cross buns.

image Nightlife

• Bungalow Sports Grill • 2766 S Arlington Mill Dr
703-578-0020
Fun billiards and brews.

• Capitol City Brewing Company •
4001 Campbell Ave
703-578-3888
Great IPA.

• Guapo’s • 4028 Campbell Ave
703-671-1701
Bueno Mexican, killer margaritas.

image Restaurants

• Aladdin’s Eatery • 4044 Campbell Ave
703-894-4401 • $
Take-out recommended.

• Best Buns Bread Co. • 4010 Campbell Ave
703-578-1500 • $
The name says it all. The best buns in town!

• Busboys & Poets • 4251 S Campbell Ave
703-379-9757 • $$$
A DC staple in the heart of Shirlington.

• Cafe Pizzaiolo • 2800 S Randolph St
703-894-2250 • $$$
A delight for Northerners who think good pizza in DC doesn’t exist.

• Capitol City Brewing Company •
4001 Campbell Ave
703-578-3888 • $$
Pool, beer, and really good food.

• Carlyle • 4000 Campbell Ave
703-931-0777 • $$$
Popular for Friday and Saturday dinner, arrive early.

• Cheesetique • 4056 Campbell Ave
703-933-8787 •
Buy your cheese and eat it, too, with a glass of wine!

• Great Harvest • 1711 Centre Plaza
703-671-8678 • $
A wholesome neighborhood bakery.

• Guapo’s • 4028 Campbell Ave
703-671-1701 • $$$
Everyone’s favorite Mexican—great margaritas.

• Lotus Grill & Noodles • 4041 Campbell Ave
703-566-2173 • $$
Pho with a French flare.

• Luna Grill & Diner • 4024 Campbell Ave
703-379-7173 • $$
Homey comfort food and breakfast served all day.

• Medi • 4037 Campbell Ave
571-403-2878 • $
A Mediterranean grill serving pitas, salads and rice bowls.

• PING by Charlie Chiang’s • 4060 Campbell Ave
703-671-4900 • $$$
A definite step up from your local hole-in-the wall Chinese.

• Ramparts • 1700 Fern St
703-998-6616 • $$
Family restaurant with true dive sports bar on the side.

• Samuel Beckett’s • 2800 2800 S Randolph St
703-379-0122 • $$$
Irish hospitality, food and music in Shirlington.

• T.H.A.I. in Shirlington • 4029 Campbell Ave
703-931-3203 • $$$
Modern setting and Thai food with a twist.

• Weenie Beenie • 2680 S Shirlington Rd
703-671-6661 • $
Old-school half-smokes and burgers stand.

The Village at Shirlington, a fast-growing destination, boasts a Disney World-esque array of restaurants (one of every type, all with outdoor seating), a movie theater with a slant toward independent films, and well-designed essentials like a library with a sleek facade. Date night? For a swanky meal, try Carlyle. For something more low key, cozy up on a couch with your sweaty at Busboys & Poets or share a cupcake from CakeLove. Bro time? Head to Bungalow where you can play pool or air hockey while downing huge drafts and watching a game.

image Shopping

• Best Buns Bread Co. • 4010 Campbell Ave
703-578-1500
The name says it all. The best buns in town!

• Bloomers • 4501 Campbell Ave
571-970-4756
Underwear or sleepwear; join the Panty of the Month Club!

• Cakelove • 4150 Campbell Ave
703-933-0099
High-end and tasty.

• Cheesetique • 4056 Campbell Ave
703-933-8787
Buy your cheese and eat it, too, with a glass of wine!

• The Curious Grape • 2900 S Quincy St
703-671-8700
Many wines, free tastings, great spot to stop on a date.

• Diversions Cards and Gifts • 1721 Centre Plaza
703-578-3237
Nice alternative to blah greeting cards you get at the supermarket.

• Le Village Marche • 2800 S Randolph St
703-379-4444
Home decor and gifts with a vintage touch.

• Unwined • 3690 King St
703-820-8600
One-stop shop if you’re throwing a cocktail party.