Visions for Vacancies

Visions for Vacancies: What Should Replace Market Tavern?

In this new column, Patch wants your ideas for developing vacant spaces in Arlington.

It's a modern spin on community planning—Patch's version of a charette, a digital drawing board where all ideas are on the table. Each week we'll present a new vacant building or an empty lot and ask you to tell us what you think would be the best use for it. We're calling it Visions for Vacancies. Forget what zone it's in, ignore setback regulations, dump lot coverage rules and all the other zoning jargon. If you had your way, what would you like to see there? What would be the best use for the community? Last week, we asked you all what to do with the empty space that used to house the Restaurant 3 in Clarendon. One reader said, "Clarendon needs a good late night diner." Another suggested a French restaurant. The idea for biergarten was …

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Readers' Choice: Best Beer Selection in Clarendon, Round 1

Narrowing our focus to start picking the places that are home to the best brews.

So many beers, so little time. In this week's Readers' Choice contest, we're asking you to tell us who has the best beer selection in Clarendon. For your convenience, we've narrowed the list down to three contenders... ...all within walking distance from each other – and the Clarendon Metro. If you're having a hard time making a decision, we've made it easy for you to take a night, hop over to all three and end up close to the train for a safe ride home. By all means, if your favorite isn't included, feel free to add it in the comments section below. And don't stop at our poll: Give your vote weight by adding a rating and review on Patch Places. Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it's…

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Five Things: Oct. 20, 2011

Five things to know about what's going on in and around Arlington.

1. Starting Oct. 31, Harry's Tap Room in Clarendon will undergo a three-week transformation and will emerge as the Market Tavern, Eater DC reports. The remade restaurant is expected to open by Nov. 21. 2. Democratic state Senate candidate Barbara Favola won two endorsements this week. The Washington Post praised Favola, saying she "would be effective in the Senate from Day 1." The Sun Gazette's support was less glowing: "This is not a slam-dunk endorsement; each candidate brings strengths and weaknesses. On balance, however, we opt for Favola in hopes she will grow in stature in the capital as she has, over the years, on the Arlington board." Clarendon Patch and Ballston Patch do not endorse candidates. 3. ARLNow.com spotted a "now hiring…

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