Food has a unique way of uniting people, and our previous experiences with the Buy a Nurse Lunch Program and the Recipes for Recovery book launch have only reinforced this belief. To celebrate you and our wonderful community, we would like to invite you to our Columbia Pike Lunch Club Series! Our goal is to explore every restaurant on the Pike using the Columbia Pike Recipes for Recovery book as our guide.

This is a great opportunity to connect with the community, support local small businesses, engage in lively conversations with fellow foodie enthusiasts, and indulge in mouth-watering dishes. Whether you live, work, or visit Arlington, and even if you are new to the area, this club luncheon is the perfect way to discover the unique culinary landscape of the Pike.

Join us as we embark on this delicious journey, one restaurant at a time. The event is open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, or colleagues. You can sign up via Eventbrite to help us coordinate reservations.

Each participant will be responsible for their own food costs. We encourage you to try as many dishes as you like and to share your experiences with the group. This is a great opportunity to expand your palate and discover new flavors, all while supporting local businesses.

Join our challenge: Visit each restaurant and post a picture at each location with the hashtags #columbiapikelunchclub #recipesforrecovery for a chance to win a prize! Don’t miss out on discovering the amazing cuisine and culture of Columbia Pike. See you at the next lunch club!

For more information, please contact Stephen Smith at sgsmith@columbiapike.org, the organizer of the Columbia Pike Lunch Club Series

Upcoming Lunch Date

January 29, 2025 – 12 p.m.

Kabobistan, 3400 VA-244, Arlington, VA 22204

Past Locations:

October 2023 lunch at Takohachi
Photo Courtesy of Alex Sakes Photography

September 2023 lunch at Abi Azteca
Photo Courtesy of Alex Sakes Photography

December 2023 lunch at Kitchen of Purpose
Photo Courtesy of Alex Sakes Photography