Shirlington Scores a Cosmic Playground for Beer, Fried Chicken, and Arcade Games - Eater DC
"The latest Astro Beer Hall goes big on its astronaut theme, bringing 'Launchpad' espresso martinis, arcade favorites like Space Invaders and Pac-Man, and a doughnut-making robot to Arlington. The Village at Shirlington’s new 14,000-square-foot destination for beer, doughnut, and fried chicken is a collaboration between the owners of Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken and Tin Shop. Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken chef Chris Kujala sends out a familiar lineup of hot chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and pimento cheese dip and biscuits, joined by an expanded bar menu full of deviled eggs, fried pickles, loaded tots, and more. Nine types of fried-to-order cake doughnuts are made by a robot that’s visible from the street. Astro Beer Hall’s underlying cosmic theme also makes its way onto the menu with new additions like the 'Astronomic' burger and 'Satellite Sampler Tower'. Cocktails include a cinnamon-spiced Launchpad espresso martini, a rum-spiked Rocket Queen with pineapple and mint, an Apollo Paloma, and two frozen flavors at a time." - Tierney Plumb
