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Four Fresh and Delicious Recipes to Make with Farmer’s Market Ingredients

It’s officially Arlington area Farmer’s Markets season! With eight different markets, set up all over Arlington County, it will never be easier to stock up on fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers (and more!). To get you in the spirit, we’re sharing four delicious recipes for spring! And the best part is that all of them can be made with local farmer’s market’s freshest ingredients:

1. Tomato Mozzarella Basil Tart with Mozzarella cheese from District Cheese at Fairlington Farmer’s Market (Arlington’s newest market!)

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2. Triple Berry Salad with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries from Westmoreland Berry Farm from Ballston FreshFarms Market

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3. Arugula Lemon Pizza with arugula & lemons from Arlington Farmers Market

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4. Baked Eggs Boat with French bread from Baguette Republic from Clarendon Farmer’s Market

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You can also find the full list of Farmer’s Markets in Arlington here on Arlington Patch, but we’ve also listed a few of our favorites, that are all right around the corner from The Maxwell:

Ballston FreshFarm Market: Open Thursdays, May through October from 3-7PM, located in Welburn Square across from the Ballston Metro
Clarendon Farmer’s Market: Open Wednesdays, April through December from 3-7PM, located at Clarendon Blvd. & N. Highland St.
Arlington Farmers Market: Open Saturdays, April through December from 8-noon, located at N. Courthouse Rd. & N. 14th St.

Be sure to share your farmer’s market finds with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Just use the hashtag #LiveWellMaxwell. Happy Spring!

Take A Tour Of The Maxwell’s Brand New Community In Our Latest GoPro Videos

We weren’t sure if we were doing The Maxwell justice with just photos, so we decided to bring you some up close and personal GoPro tours of our brand new, luxury apartments in Ballston, Virginia. You can find all of these videos and more on our YouTube channel here.

Here, Kevin & Jaimee take you on a tour of The Maxwell’s stylish lobby and luxury amenities that are available to our residents 24/7. Some of our coveted amenities include a conference center, a mail room fully equipped with Building Link, outdoor area, billiards table, controlled access parking garage, large fitness center and more. You can read about our full list of amenities on our website here.

Welcome to the One Bedroom with Den model apartment at The Maxwell. This corner unit with floor-to-ceiling windows, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a large kitchen island and the best view of Ballston’s city life. See the full list of units currently available for lease today at The Maxwell here.

Take a peek at one of our 13 brand new, One Bedroom with Loft apartments. Some of it’s best features include ample natural light, twenty foot ceilings, a spiral staircase and personal street access. See the full list of units currently available for lease today at The Maxwell here.

See what happens when Jaimee takes over filming for “Minute at The Max!”

That’s it for now! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos like these. Or, come on by to see The Maxwell and all it has to offer at 4200 N. Carlin Springs Road located right in the heart of Ballston in Arlington, Virginia.

What To Do This Weekend in Arlington

We’ve rounded up five, fun things for you to do this weekend in Arlington! If we missed any good ones, please leave details in the comments below or tweet us @TheMaxwellApts and use the hashtag #LiveWellMaxwell.

1. St. Patrick’s Day came early this year! Join us, here at The Maxwell, on Saturday (March 14th) from 10 AM – 5 PM and on Sunday (March 15th) from 12 PM – 5 PM for a beer and a tour of our brand new apartments. Also, it’s your lucky day because we’re waiving application fees, plus offering up to two months free rent on select apartments. Contact us to schedule a tour or just come on by! We’re located at 4200 N. Carlin Springs Rd. (on the corner of N. Glebe Rd.).

2. Be prepared for road closures this weekend, Arlingtonian’s. To accommodate the Four Courts 4 Mill Race on Sunday (March 15th) expect lane closures on popular roads in the area such as Wilson Boulevard, Rhodes Street, Courthouse Road and more. Be prepared and read more on Arlington Patch.

3. BOWL’D opens this Saturday in Clarendon (located on N. Garfield St.)! Their mission, to offer a healthy eating option while leaving customers full, is definitely one that we can get on-board with here at The Maxwell. Choose from any of their five signature bowls, or build your own, and top off your meal with one of their delicious smoothies!

4. SER restaurant is also now open in Ballston! Located on N. Glebe Rd., you can enjoy traditional Spanish style meals and a bright and color ambiance. As the winners of the Ballston Restaurant Challenge last summer, they’re excited to finally be open for business beginning at 5 PM every day, until Monday when they start serving lunch starting at 11 AM. Also, Happy Hour is every day from 4-7PM where they offer a delicious sangria selection to choose from.

5. Replacing Eventide, new restaurant Don Tito opens up this Sunday in Clarendon (located on Wilson Bvld.)! Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 50’s, so it’s looking like the perfect night to take advantage of awesome roof-top deck.

Where to Eat in Arlington During DC Restaurant Week

Calling all foodie’s! DC Restaurant Week is almost here!

While we love a home cooked meal, prepared in our own kitchen, Restaurant Week is the perfect time to try some of the area’s best restaurants at affordable prices. With pre-fixed menus and special pricing, over 200 of DC’s best restaurants will be participating this year. From January 19-25^th, diners can enjoy a three-course lunch for only $20.15 and a three-course dinner for only $35.15 during DC’s Winter Restaurant Week. And while a good amount of the participating restaurants are located in the district, there are many great ones right here in our neighborhood in Ballston as well! Here at The Maxwell, we’re located right in the center of it all, so we wanted to share some of our favorite participating restaurants.

Il Forno Restaurant: Located at 900 N. Glebe Road, you can enjoy classic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Learn More: myilforno.com

Water & Wall: Located at 3811 Fairfax Drive, Chef Tim Ma promises to deliver an innovative dining experience with an elevated menu featuring contemporary French, Asian and American inspired dishes. Learn More: waterandwall.com

Willow Restaurant: Located at 4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Willow Restaurant offers a sophisticated atmosphere and ‘Modern European Continental’ cuisine. Learn More: willowva.com

The Liberty Tavern: Located at 3195 Wilson Boulevard, The Liberty Tavern has a rustic vibe, a long beer and wine list and a modern take on classic, American favorites. Learn More: thelibertytavern.com

If you’re planning to visit any of these restaurants, you’ll want to be sure to make a reservation as spots will fill up quickly over the upcoming weeks. You can read more about Washington DC Restaurant Week here.