Pamplona to Arlington, Super Grill to Merrifield, More Intel

Clarendon changes

SoBe Bar and Bistro is closing. Replacing it: Pamplona, a Spanish tapas restaurant from the Social Restaurant Group. [ARLNOW]

Merrifield changes

And now, another switcheroo, this time in Merrifeld. OUT: Mario's Pizza House (the Clarendon one remains). Replacing it: Super Grill, in the H Mart shopping center. [DR]

The sights of Shaw

Everyone already knows Shaw is hot right now. But what to do with limited time there? Thrillist has some ideas for the North end of the neighborhood. [Thrillist]

A meatloaf makeover

What happens when a diner chain goes urban and upscale? The meatloaf suddenly has truffles. [BM]