Businesses here can apply for approval to allow patrons to bring dogs into outdoor dining areas.
Restaurants in Arlington can now apply for county permission to let their patrons bring dogs into outdoor dining areas. The county's Public Health Division on Wednesday mailed letters to Arlington restaurants letting them know about the policy shift. Generally, restaurants that have outdoor dining areas as part of their approved site plan can apply for a variance that would allow their patrons to bring their four-legged companions with them. The restaurant must also agree to adopt practices that would protect the public's health and safety, according to an email from Kurt Larrick, spokesman for the county's Department of Human Services. These safeguards include requiring dogs to be leashed and not allowing them on seats or tables, …
Where's the best place to grab a bite and enjoy the great spring weather?
The balmy weather we've been enjoying recently means it's a perfect time to pick a place that has good outdoor seating when it comes to lunch, dinner or just plain socializing. The Clarendon, Courthouse and Rosslyn communities have a ton of options in this category. We've narrowed those down to three – Circa, Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill, and Piola – and ask in this week's Readers' Choice contest that you tell us your favorite. By all means, feel free to add your own restaurant in the comments section below and to give them 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 not the only consideration in choosing a winner. Each Patch editor will determine …
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Circa
3010 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
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Piola
1550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
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Jason Spencer
1:22 am on Thursday, March 22, 2012
I saw this comment Tuesday here and a similar request on our Facebook page and have been thinking about it. I can't change out someone in the middle of a weeklong contest. Quite frankly, it was Arlington Rooftop's great reputation that helped persuade me to include it (noting that the rooftop opens April 1) in the first place :) Here's what I'm thinking: We're going to plug along and see where … more ›