Do you have plans for Labor Day?

Labor Day is right around the corner. Who’s excited? I know I am! Why wouldn’t I be, it’s the last “hoorah”for the Summer! We get to grill and enjoy our friends and neighbors before the cool weather begins to settle.

Do you have plans for Labor Day? Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge has you covered for any events you might be interested in!

Labor Day Burger Eating Contest (9-6-10 @ 5 p.m.)

Whitlow’s on Wilson

2854 Wilson Blvd.

Clarendon, VA 22201
703-276-WOWE (9693)

Labor Day Pig Roast (9-6-10 @ 11-5 p.m.)

Cafe Saint Ex

1847 14th St. NW

Washington, DC 20009

202-265-7839

NSO Labor Day Capitol Concert 2010 (9-5-10 @ 3:15 p.m.)

West Lawn, U.S. Capitol

Washington, DC 20515

Photo by Robert Couse-Baker

Learning Beer Culture

Yes it exists…beer culture. While some may think that it doesn’t taste very good. You know they just haven’t had a good beer yet. There’s also an art to having a good beer just like wine. There’s a certain color that makes a good beer, and of course there isn’t much foam (or head as most people call it) on the top. Also depending on the person (and country) it’s either cold or served at room temperature. Just like wine. So don’t knock it, some people are wine culture and some people are beer culture.

This week is DC’s Beer Week and this is probably the best time to learn about beer culture. You might even find a beer you enjoy, with more than 0 breweries and 30 restaurants, bars and pubs participating you’re sure to find something!

Please be responsible and don’t drink and drive. Simply use the Commuter Rail!

Tuesday	8-24
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe “Brooklyn Brawl” Beer and Cheese Tasting.	1517 Conn. Ave., NW Washington DC 20036
Wednesday	8-25
DC Bread and Brew presents Lagunitas Beer Dinner: ” Six beers and Six Plates”	Call 202-466-2676 for reservations
Thursday	8-26
The Reef presents “Rogue Ales Oyster Fest”	446 18th Street, NW Washington DC, 20009
Friday	8-27
The Black Squirrel Get yourself to Adam’s Morgan and meet the brewer of Flying Dog	2427 18th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 232-1011
Saturday	8-28
RFD FIRKIN SPECTACULAR!!!	810 7th St. NW Washington, DC 20001

It’s Restaurant Week!!!

Well you actually haven’t missed it yet and it’s really longer than a week…10 days! But that’s besides the point…Alexandria VA will be hosting Restaurant Week!!!

Not sure what Restaurant Week is?

This 10-day gourmet and gourmand event enables residents and visitors to enjoy tantalizing multi-course meals and distinctive treats prepared especially for the occasion showcasing the inventive culinary diversity offered throughout the city.

The best part about Restaurant Week? Personally I would have to say that it’s the discounts that are offered for a delicious multi-course meal! They are offering specials for a $35.10 for a Prix-Fixe Meal or $35.10 f0r a dinner for Two and 3.50 for Sweet Treats. These are for participating restaurants…check em out!

Which restaurants will you choose to visit?

Photo by tychay

Take me Out to a Ball Game!

Have you watched a Washington Nationals game yet?? They are definitely going to be busy this month with their home games!! Come out to a game!! You can purchase tickets online!

August 2010
America’s Favorite Sport
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

Aug. 15: Nationals vs. Diamondbacks

Aug. 23-25: Nationals vs. Cubs

Aug. 26-29: Nationals vs. Cardinals

Being Barefoot…while Running

Can you run a 5k barefooted? I know what you’re thinking…how do you run a 5k barefooted? You’re thinking that would be horrible…you don’t have arch support, cushion for your feet or protection! Wrong…

Introducing Vibram Five Fingers! Vibram Five Fingers lets you run barefooted. They look like gloves for feet. I know you’re still wondering how this can be good for your feet…

The typical human foot is an anatomical marvel of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. Like the rest of the body, to keep our feet healthy, they need to be stimulated and exercised.

Your feet need the exercise, and when you give your feet the exercise they need your feet will be stronger.  You’ll be able to support yourself more.  It’s a win win! You can buy Vibram Five Fingers either online or at Hudson Trail Outfitters.

Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge is less than 10 minutes away from Hudson Trail Outfitters. Check out Vibram Five Fingers!

Hudson Trail Outfitters

Pentagon Row
1101 S Joyce Street, Suite B29
Arlington, VA 22202
703-415-4861

Photo by peemmfivekay

The Del Merei Grille

Last weekend some friends and I decided to head over to the Del Merei Grille. We were looking for a nice restaurant with a hip atmosphere and great food. The Del Merei Grille was definitely the place to be! We had such a great time and the food was to die for!

Located in the vibrant Del Ray section of Alexandria, Virginia, the restaurant has quickly become a neighborhood favorite where diners return again and again for the gracious hospitality and consistently excellent food. Locals call it “the Del” and know it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy a wonderful meal.

That night I had food from the grille! Oh the options were endless, you have a choice of food from the grille, a sauce and two sides! You get to make your own meal! There are also other entrees that you can choose from and I’m certain you’ll be satisfied.

The Del Merei Grille is located off of 3106 Mount Vernon Ave. you can call 703-739-4335 for more information.

The Del Merie Grille

3106 Mount Vernon Grille

Alexandria, VA 223205

Photo by 1suisse

Candy, Soda and Popcorn

Are you planning on heading over to the movies tonight? Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge has some of the Top Movies listed below at the Regal Cinemas Potomac Yard 16. They show great films!

	Dinner for Schmucks Steve Carell, Paul Rudd PG-13, 110 min. 11:25am | 1:20pm | 2:15pm | 4:15pm | 5:05pm 7:00pm | 7:50pm | 9:45pm | 10:35pm | LATE NIGHT: 12:00am
	Charlie St. Cloud Zac Efron, Kim Basinger PG-13, 109 min. 11:45am | 2:05pm | 4:45pm | 7:30pm | 10:05pm
	Salt Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber PG-13, 99 min. 11:05am | 12:10pm | 1:25pm | 2:00pm | 2:40pm 3:50pm | 4:30pm | 5:10pm | 6:20pm | 6:55pm 7:40pm | 8:50pm | 9:30pm | 10:10pm | 11:25pm 11:50pm

Regal Cinemas Potomac Yard 16

3575 Jefferson Davis Highway

Alexandria, VA 22305

(703) 739-4040

#47 of Top 100- Alexandria VA!

First, living at Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge is a great pleasure. I love the amenities and features we get in our apartment. My neighbors are really nice and I enjoy living next to them.

Second, Alexandria VA was named number 47 of the Top 100 places to live in America by Money Magazine of CNNMoney! Their reasons are for the strong government presence and our strong support to the local economy. Not to mention our annual Festival of Arts, that alone brings tourists and national artists!

I think it’s then safe to say that CNN is right. We do live in one of the best places in America! Why do you love living in Alexandria VA?

Having the Advantage

When you live as close as Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge does to Busch Gardens I’m sure that most people would take advantage of their Virginia discounts. Like Florida, Busch Gardens allows  you to get different discounts depending on the ticket you wish to buy.

You have the option of buying a one park pass,  a park and water park pass, and a year pass,  it’s your choice. You also have the choice of building your own type of pass, while I have yet to build my own pass I believe this pass might be the best deal.

Eaton Square at Arlington Ridge is less than 30 minutes away from Williamsburg, VA where Busch Gardens is located.

Photo by marada

Alexandria’s Birthday Bash!

Happy Fourth of July! The city of Alexandria celebrates the birthday of Alexandria and Fourth of July next weekend at Oronoco Bay Park.

Here’s the schedule for Alexandria’s birthday on  July 10th!

• 4:00 – 7:30 PM – Community Exhibitors, Children’s Activities, and Refreshment & Food Sales
• 6:00 PM – Performance by Pan Master featuring Calypso, Classical, and Reggae Steel Orchestra
• 7:30 PM – Opening Ceremony from  Mayor William D. Euille
• 8:00 PM – Cutting and Distribution of Birthday Cake by the Mayor and Members of City Council
• 8:30 PM – “Dancing by the Potomac” with the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
• 9:30 PM – Fireworks show

** REMINDER: FACEBOOK REFERRAL CONTEST ENDS TOMORROW AT 5 PM**

Paige takes the lead with 13, Camille has 6, and Charles has 1!

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