No Longer a Wasteland: New and Upcoming Places to Try in Rosslyn

Its former reputation is waning.

by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Apr 30, 2015, 12:15pm EDT

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Heavy Seas Alehouse

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by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Apr 30, 2015, 12:15pm EDT

Rosslyn has long had a reputation for being a suburb with few dining options. That's been changing over the past year or so. Eater first noted the improvements last fall; now, even more restaurants have opened or announced plans for the Arlington neighborhood.

Here are the newest and upcoming dining options in Rosslyn.

UPDATE: 100 Montaditos has now closed in Rosslyn, and this map has been updated to reflect that.

Barley Mac

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The owners of A-Town and Don Tito (pictured) will open Barley Mac, serving up Italian-American food, beer and bourbon by the end of the year. [Photo: R. Lopez]

1600 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

Ben's Chili Bowl

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Ben's Chili Bowl expanded outside of U Street with this satellite location, which has been slinging half-smokes for the past year or so. [Photo: Eater.com]

1725 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

(703) 649-5255

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Bistro 360

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1800 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 522-3600

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Caffé Aficionado

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1919 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209

(703) 567-7095

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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

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1500 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22209

(703) 465-2277

District Taco

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Prolific taco chain District Taco has signed a lease to open a location in Rosslyn. They're planning for a fall opening. [Photo: Official]

1500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

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Heavy Seas Alehouse

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After more than a year of business, this brewery is still thriving in Rosslyn. The menu leans classic bar food, with some Maryland influences. [Photo: R Lopez]

1501 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

(703) 879-4388

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Mele Bistro

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Village Bistro changed its name to Mele Bistro in 2014 after switching to new ownership. [Photo: Official]

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Colonial Village Shopping Center, 1723 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

(703) 522-0284

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Sip Wine & Dine

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This restaurant signed a lease last year to open its doors, though has not yet debuted in Rosslyn. A Baltimore location opened last winter, but a Georgia location has since closed. UPDATE: A spokesperson says that opening will come later this year, likely around the fall.

1501 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

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