Pike Progress Luncheon 2026 | A Taste Of The Pike

The Columbia Pike Partnership (CPP) sponsored the annual Pike Progress Luncheon at ECDC's Highland Reception Hall,  The well-attended event featured speakers Andrew Schneider, executive director of CPP, Pike business owner/activist Adriana Torres, Rev, Ashley Goff of Arlington Presbyterian Church, Arlington County Board Chair Mattt De Ferranti, Nikki Macdonald of Northwestern Mutual. Dexter Williams of Comcast, Michael Skena of Kennedy Wilson, and Neville Fernandes of MV+A Architects.

A wide variety of foods were presented buffet-style from a range of local Pike restaurants. including Mpanada,  Ruthie's All Day, Ryu Izakaya, Sabores, Kitchen of Purpose, Acme Pie, Bethel Cafe, Cafe Sazon, Los Chamacos, Cryoline, and Sands by Dubai. Table arrangements were provided by Azi Flowers. Music was provided by the Wakefield High School Jazz Band.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.