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No Longer a Wasteland: New and Upcoming Places to Try in Rosslyn

See what's new and what's coming soon, from wine bars to sandwich shops.

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Is Rosslyn actually moving towards a critical mass of new restaurants? The Arlington neighborhood has always been known more for office buildings and bland chain lunch places than for an exciting dining scene. But that's changing with the arrival of buzzy local projects like Heavy Seas Alehouse and Ben's Chili Bowl.

To get a better feel for Rosslyn's new restaurant landscape, here's a map of 10 restaurants that have opened recently or are staking their claim in Rosslyn soon (another from the Curry Mantra team is coming, too, but there's not an exact address yet). And Rosslyn regulars know the place already had some solid options, like Piola, Pho 75, Cafe Asia and Ray's Whatever It's Called This Week.

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100 Montaditos

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Spanish fast-casual restaurant 100 Montaditos is slowly taking over Washington, and the Rosslyn location opened in March of this year. They have a super affordable happy hour, as well as sandwiches and other classic Spanish dishes.

1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 835-9232
(703) 835-9232

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Heavy Seas Alehouse

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When Baltimore-based brewery Heavy Seas Alehouse opened an outpost in Rosslyn in February 2014, the demand was so strong that the bar went through more than 75 kegs a week. The menu leans classic bar food, with some Maryland influences.

1501 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 879-4388
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Bistro 360

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Last week, the new Bistro 360 softly opened in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Assorti (the market was first to open there). Owned by Art Hauptman of Cassatt's, Bistro 360's menu includes appetizers and entrees from around the world; there's also the market and a wine bar.

1800 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 522-3600
(703) 522-3600

Ben's Chili Bowl

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Ben's Chili Bowl's Rosslyn outpost opened this past March, and none other than Bill Cosby himself was there for the half-smoke joint's grand opening.

1725 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 649-5255
(703) 649-5255

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Caffé Aficionado

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Newish specialty coffee shop Caffé Aficionado offers honey cinnamon lattes, fancy teas, and Liège-style waffles.

1919 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 567-7095
(703) 567-7095

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Tom Yum District

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Fast casual Thai concept Tom Yum District opened in Rosslyn in June 2013 with made-to-order rice and noodle bowls.

1515 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Mele Bistro

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Village Bistro changed its name to Mele Bistro in 2014 after switching to new ownership.

Colonial Village Shopping Center, 1723 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 522-0284
(703) 522-0284

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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

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Delaware-based sandwich shop Capriotti's opened its first Northern Virginia location in August 2014. Capriotti's is known for its fresh roasted pulled turkey.

1500 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22209
(703) 465-2277
(703) 465-2277

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Sip Wine & Dine

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COMING SOON: Georgia-based chain Sip Wine & Tapas wanted to open an Arlington location by this summer, but their website now says coming April 2015. The original plan was to offer lunch, dinner and brunch, and 80 wines by the sip, half-glass, full glass and bottle.

1501 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

Wiseguy NY Pizza

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COMING SOON: New York-style pizza is headed to Rosslyn. The owner of Mount Vernon Triangle's popular Wiseguy NY Pizza recently signed a lease to open in the former Quizno's location at 1735 North Lynn St.

1735 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209

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100 Montaditos

1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Spanish fast-casual restaurant 100 Montaditos is slowly taking over Washington, and the Rosslyn location opened in March of this year. They have a super affordable happy hour, as well as sandwiches and other classic Spanish dishes.

1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 835-9232
(703) 835-9232

Heavy Seas Alehouse

1501 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

When Baltimore-based brewery Heavy Seas Alehouse opened an outpost in Rosslyn in February 2014, the demand was so strong that the bar went through more than 75 kegs a week. The menu leans classic bar food, with some Maryland influences.

1501 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 879-4388
(703) 879-4388

Bistro 360

1800 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201

Last week, the new Bistro 360 softly opened in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Assorti (the market was first to open there). Owned by Art Hauptman of Cassatt's, Bistro 360's menu includes appetizers and entrees from around the world; there's also the market and a wine bar.

1800 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 522-3600
(703) 522-3600

Ben's Chili Bowl

1725 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Ben's Chili Bowl's Rosslyn outpost opened this past March, and none other than Bill Cosby himself was there for the half-smoke joint's grand opening.

1725 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 649-5255
(703) 649-5255

Caffé Aficionado

1919 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209

Newish specialty coffee shop Caffé Aficionado offers honey cinnamon lattes, fancy teas, and Liège-style waffles.

1919 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 567-7095
(703) 567-7095

Tom Yum District

1515 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Fast casual Thai concept Tom Yum District opened in Rosslyn in June 2013 with made-to-order rice and noodle bowls.

1515 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Mele Bistro

Colonial Village Shopping Center, 1723 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

Village Bistro changed its name to Mele Bistro in 2014 after switching to new ownership.

Colonial Village Shopping Center, 1723 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 522-0284
(703) 522-0284

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

1500 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22209

Delaware-based sandwich shop Capriotti's opened its first Northern Virginia location in August 2014. Capriotti's is known for its fresh roasted pulled turkey.

1500 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22209
(703) 465-2277
(703) 465-2277

Sip Wine & Dine

1501 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

COMING SOON: Georgia-based chain Sip Wine & Tapas wanted to open an Arlington location by this summer, but their website now says coming April 2015. The original plan was to offer lunch, dinner and brunch, and 80 wines by the sip, half-glass, full glass and bottle.

1501 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

Wiseguy NY Pizza

1735 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209

COMING SOON: New York-style pizza is headed to Rosslyn. The owner of Mount Vernon Triangle's popular Wiseguy NY Pizza recently signed a lease to open in the former Quizno's location at 1735 North Lynn St.

1735 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209

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