All New ‘Boulevard’ A Buzzy New Beauty in Clarendon

Clarendon’s entering its cocktail-clinking, bass-bumping era. The Boulevard, the buzzy new beauty taking over the former Wilson Hardware digs, is bringing a polished-but-playful party to Arlington just in time for rooftop season.

Backed by nightlife impresario Antonis Karagounis, the mastermind behind DC staples like Ultrabar and Decades, the sprawling concept mixes metropolitan swagger with neighborhood charm.

In the kitchen, chefs Homero González and Bayron Navarro are serving a globe-trotting spread that skips the clichés in favor of crowd-pleasing creativity. Start salivating now over the thought of those lamb slider bao buns, king salmon tiradito splashed with yuzu leche de tigre, comforting cavatelli tangled with king mushrooms, and steak frites with a side of scene.

Sushi rolls and spicy salmon ceviche studded with mango and jalapeño add extra flair for the fusion faithful. (And bonus — Thursday is Sushi Night, with discounted rolls and cocktails and half off sake!)

Upstairs, Solset rooftop is poised to become Clarendon’s sunset sanctuary, complete with breezy bites, golden-hour pours, and cocktails from acclaimed mixologist Glendon Hartley. Expect everything from caviar-kissed Gibsons to the cheeky “Breakfast Fizz,” a nostalgic sip designed for long brunches and even longer nights.

And because this is DC-adjacent dining in 2026, there will absolutely be DJs. House and down-tempo beats build as the evening unfolds, transforming The Boulevard from sleek supper spot to late-night social playground. Brunch lands in May, sealing the deal on what may become Clarendon’s newest all-day obsession.