Stephanie Kanowitz

6 days ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

Youngsters can be some of the toughest food critics out there, so why drop dough on kids meals they might not like? These area restaurants are so sure they’re attuned to budding tastes, they’re giving their food away to little ones for free. When the restaurant is named after a kid (the owners’ daughter, to be exact), it’s no surprise that they take care of children.

6 days ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

Ice cream is sweet any time of the year, but a frozen treat is extra when the temperatures rise and school lets out. Whether you’re craving something creamy and decadent or fruity and dairy-free, these scoop shops are sure to please. The first location of this gelateria opened in 2002 in Paris, and now it has found its way to Arlington, with a counter at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

1 week ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

June is Pride Month, and it’s shaping up to be hopping this year. In addition to the 50th anniversary WorldPride events taking over the DMV, you’ll find a rainbow spectrum of fun and meaningful ways to honor the LGBTQ+ community throughout Northern Virginia. Don’t miss the third-annual Arlington Pride Pageant, hosted by Shi-Queeta Lee, on May 30 from 7-10:30 p.m., when one preeminent queen will take home the crown.

2 weeks ago | arlingtonmagazine.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

There’s nothing like capping a long day with a cold drink and a warm bite to eat. Whether you’re on the hunt for $1 wings or wallet-friendly cocktails, here are some great places to visit for boozy bargains and late-afternoon snack specials. For an out-of-this-world time, head to this cosmic-themed brewpub in Shirlington for happy hour Mondays from noon-9 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. Deals include $4 select beers and $6 frozen cocktails or margaritas, mules and mimosas.

2 weeks ago | route-fifty.com | Stephanie Kanowitz

Results for America will host a five-week to help counties navigate fiscal uncertainty, and explore how evidence-based budgeting can help. The virtual event, called the County Budgeting for What Works Sprint, will run from May 28 through June 25. It will bring participants together for 90-minute workshops once a week, hosted by the nonprofit that helps policymakers deliver better outcomes for their communities.