Tallulah

What was once no more than a tacky neighborhood place to go for food because you were hungry turned into a destination dining experience a couple years ago.  Located at the inconvenient address on Washington Blvd and Pershing in Arlington -- it's worth the extra effort to get there.  Having gone here a number of times, the most memorable things about this restaurant were the largest scallops I've ever seen -- perfectly cooked, succulent.  You can't pass up their sliders with the caramelized onions.  I mean really -- it's 2 bites.  you have room for one.  The wine selection is one of the best I've ever seen -- and at the bar, they'll let you taste any of them.  For a fun change of pace, go to the bar side on movie night.  I've not done that yet, but it's on my to-do list simply because I like this restaurant's vibe and I want to spend more time there.