expansion

Whitlow’s Expanding Upstairs With Rooftop ‘Fu Bar’

By ARLnow.com

Whitlow’s is expanding — upward. The 15-year-old Wilson Boulevard institution has just received the building permit for a long-anticipated rooftop deck.

The wooden deck will have casual tiki bar theme and will be called “Fu Bar,” owner Greg Cahill tells us.

It will be massive — with room for up to 286 people. Food will be served and there will be about 50 tables for outdoor dining. The menu will remain the same as Whitlow’s this year, with changes possible for next year.

Construction is set to begin Monday and Cahill hopes to have the deck open in September.

Photo by Monika & Tim

Expansion and Development in Shirlington

By ARLnow.com

Two popular Shirlington destinations are growing. Capitol City Brewing, which is closing its Capital Hill location,  is expanding its brewing capacity so that it can supply more beer to the local chain’s non-brewing restaurants.

On the other side of Shirlington Village, Busboys and Poets is also expanding. The restaurant will be building larger event and dining areas and a stage, reports Shirlington Village Blogspot.

In addition to the expansions, work on the new Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro pub at 2800 South Randolph Street continues. Shirlington Village Blog has this photo of the building permit.