Cielo brings afterlife vibes to Clarendon
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Cielo channels heaven and hell under one DJ-ready roof. Photo: Courtesy Rey Lopez
Sign of the times — a new bar and restaurant inspired by the afterlife opens Tuesday in Arlington.
Why it matters: Whether you consider Clarendon a slice of heaven or your own personal purgatory, you'll find both at Cielo.
The vibe: The Latin-inspired club-straunt from Michael Sina (Lima Twist) is equal parts heaven and hell, designed to transport guests far from NoVa.
- Nowhere else in the neighborhood can you feast on caviar-topped yucca chips or a $162 tomahawk steak, and then dance to DJ sets until 2am.
To eat: Former Seven Reasons Group chef Daniel Lozano is serving pan-Latin dishes like seafood ceviche or a short rib arepa.
🍸 Drink: Cocktail veteran Torrence Swain of 600 T fame is behind creative pours, like a mezcal-matcha agave cocktail called "Downward Spiral" — aka a Clarendon night out.
