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Arlington Magazine Reviews Yona Restaurant
Arlington Magazine recently gave a great review of Yona Restaurant, located on the bottom floor of The View Apartments at Liberty Center, 4000 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia across from The Shooshan Company's offices at Two Liberty Center. Yona is a creation from visionary chef Mike Isabella and is one of Ballston's finest dining experiences. As we wrote about in our grand opening article, the official website of YONA describes it as, “a full-service Japanese noodle bar and small plates restaurant in the Ballston neighborhood” (1) and if the restaurant description isn’t enough, Chef Jonah Kim was listed as one of “The Most Important DC Chefs to Watch in 2016” (2). We encourage you to read the full review by David Hagedorn, complete with stunning photos by Jonathan Timmes, on Arlington Magazine's website here (3). References- (1) Yona. (2015). About Yona. Source: http://yonava.com/about/jonah-kim/
- (2) Thrillist / Washington DC. (2015). The Most Important DC Chefs to Watch in 2016. Source: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/washington-dc/10-washington-dc-chefs-to-watch-in-2016
- (3) Restaurant Review: Yona | Chef Jonah Kim's cooking excites the senses at this Ballston eatery. (2016). Arlington Magazine. Source: http://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/July-August-2016/Restaurant-Review-Yona/
A Brief History of Ballston from the Ballston BID
One of the greatest resources for businesses and the Ballston community in Arlington is the Ballston BID (Business Improvement District). Their mission states, "The Ballston Business Improvement (BID) will imagine and implement innovative programs, partnerships and collaborations that bring people together and create a sense of community to strengthen the economic vitality of our businesses and commercial partners in Ballston." The website, www.ballstonbid.com, includes resources such as a business directory, an interactive map, current events, news and more. Since The Shooshan Company is located in the Ballston neighborhood, one of the most interesting blogs we've seen on the BID's website it titled "Ballston: A Vibrant Community with a Unique History." The post gives a brief yet descriptive history of The Ball family, of which the neighborhood is named, as well as growth over the years. One of the great descriptions reads: "The neighborhood of Ballston offers a balance between the city life of Washington D.C and the suburban life of Northern Virginia. It is a community that has a unique history and a future driven by innovation, discovery, and creativity." We encourage you to visit the website and all of the features it has to offer.Source:
Ballston: A Vibrant Community with a Unique History. (2016). Ballston BID. Source: http://www.ballstonbid.com/ballston-buzz-blog/ballston-vibrant-community-unique-history.
What Does LEED mean?
With many new development projects, you may see the following symbol or a variation of the symbol and wonder what it means:
LEED stems from the U.S. Green Building Council and as their website states:
"LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is changing the way we think about how buildings and communities are planned, constructed, maintained and operated. Leaders around the world have made LEED the most widely used third-party verification for green buildings, with around 1.85 million square feet being certified daily.
LEED works for all buildings—from homes to corporate headquarters—at all phases of development. Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points across several areas that address sustainability issues. Based on the number of points achieved, a project then receives one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
LEED-certified buildings are resource efficient. They use less water and energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As an added bonus, they save money."
Our development projects must go through certain qualifications to earn a LEED rating. These ratings are also available for:
- Building Design and Construction
- Interior Design and Construction
- Building Operations and Maintenance
- Neighborhood Development
- Homes
Source:
LEED. (2016). U.S. Green Building Council. Source: http://www.usgbc.org/leed
Rustico Restaurant & Bar – Ballston
Ballston definitely has no shortage of great restaurants and bars. In fact, on Wilson Boulevard alone, between N. Quincy Street and N. Randolph street, you can enjoy Taylor Gourmet, Buzz Bakeshop, Sweetgreen, Bruegger's Bagels, Mike Isabella's Kapnos Taverna, Yona, Pepita Cantina and the popular Rustico Restaurant and Bar:
Rustico Restaurant and Bar's website states:
"Rustico is an exuberant neighborhood restaurant driven to deliver a one-two punch of honest, robust cooking against a backdrop of amazing beer. Warm, vivacious and adamantly unpretentious, Rustico was designed with good times in mind. With a cache of over 400 beers, a bustling bar scene and a passionate kitchen committed to its craft, Rustico’s a restaurant to visit with family and friends time and time again."
In addition to their great atmosphere, Rustico has been featured in several publications including:
- Northern Virginia Magazine
- Cheers Magazine
- The Washington Post
- The Wall Street Journal
- Washingtonian Magazine
- Imbibe Magazine
- USA Today
- Food Arts Magazine
- New York Times
- 75 Best Bars
- 50 Best Restaurants
- 100 Best Places to Drink In The South
Arlington Thrive Event: BBQ, Boots & Bingo
At The Shooshan Company, we like to help promote the Arlington area as well as upcoming events. In less than two weeks on Saturday, September 24, Arlington Thrive will host their BBQ, Boots & Bingo family picnic event at Columbus Club of Arlington. If you are not familiar with Arlington Thrive, they are a local non-profit that delivers same-day emergency funds to Arlington neighbors in crisis. The goal is for Arlingtonians "to be secure in their jobs, health, and homes and thrive in a caring community." On their website, Thrive mentions working with the following organizations as their partners:
- Arlington County Department of Human Services
- Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
- Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN)
- Bridges to Independence (B2i ) Sullivan House
- Doorways for Women and Children,
- Northern Virginia Family Services
- Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR)
- Phoenix House
- Virginia Hospital Center
- Volunteers of American Resident Program Center
All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Arlington Thrive to support their mission of providing emergency funds for neighbors in need.
The event includes many activities such as:
- A family picnic
- Bingo games
- Wall climbing
- Moon bounces
- Ice cream
- Live performances
- Music
- A fire truck
- Face painting
2016-2017 Arlington Newcomers & Community Guide
The Arlington Connection has just published their 2016-2017 Newcomers and Community Guide. This is a popular annual issue produced by The Connection Newspapers for all 15 of their northern Virginia and Maryland markets."Here in our Newcomers and Community Guide, we’ve included an updated version of our award-winning Insider’s Guide to the Parks, plus details of how to vote in the upcoming elections, information on local government, nonprofits and business organizations, plus tips and tidbits from the community." - Mary Kimm, Editor & Publisher
By clicking the newspaper cover above, you can read the stories in the digital edition of the paper which include:
- "An Arlington Abecedary ... for Newcomers"
- "A Tour of Arlington’s Future"
- "Exploring Local History"
- "Entertainment Calendar"
- "Never Too Old To Compete"
- "How to Vote"
- "Getting To Know …"
"...Robert Duffy, Arlington County planning director, said the development is also bringing in new projects to the area, like a 121,000-square-foot residential development at 750 North Glebe Road. A few blocks away, the Shooshan Company is redeveloping 4040 Wilson Boulevard, formerly home to the Blue Goose, to allow Marymount University to expand. 'There’s a great deal of redevelopment coming within the Ballston Area,' said Duffy. The mall redevelopment is expected to take place throughout 2017 to be opened in 2018..." - Vernon Miles, ReporterIn addition to Arlington, you may also find Newcomers & Community Guides on their website for
- Alexandria
- Burke
- Chantilly
- Centreville
- Fairfax City
- Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton
- Great Falls
- McLean
- Mount Vernon
- Oak Hill/Herndon
- Reston
- Springfield
- Vienna/Oakton
- Potomac, Maryland
Source:
2016-2017 Newcomers & Community Guide. (2016). Arlington Connection. Source: http://connectionarchives.com/PDF/2016/082316%20NC/Arlington%20NC.pdf
The Ballston BID Interactive Directory
Have you tried the new Ballston Interactive Directory Map? The Ballston BID and Pivot4d have teamed up to create a very expansive database showcasing everything Ballston has to offer including:- Commercial Properties
- Retail
- Restaurants
- Entertainment
- Parks & Recreation
- Parking & Transportation
- Hotels
- Universities
- Gyms
- Wifi Hotspots
As seen in the screen shot above, clicking on any of the orange buildings brings up specific details with photos and videos of the property. This map allows you to easily plan your day with shopping, dining, workouts, etc.
At The Shooshan Company, we're especially excited to see our Arlington work featured with Two Liberty, 4040 Wilson Blvd, DARPA and more. To get started, click the button below to be taken to the directory:
Source:
Ballston Directory Map. (2016). Ballston BID. Source: http://www.ballstonbid.com/directory