6 New (and Coming Soon) Ice Cream Spots Around Northern Virginia
July is National Ice Cream Month and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a larger-than-life ice cream cone. While we all have our favorite ice cream spot, we’re always open to trying...
View ArticleNathan’s Dairy Bar Wins NoVA Wars: Ice Cream Edition
After a month of voting, Northern Virginians have selected Nathan’s Dairy Bar as the winner of the first-ever NoVA Wars: Ice Cream Edition. The Manassas ice cream spot was a top vote-getter each...
View ArticleRussia House in Herndon to Become French Restaurant
Fans of Herndon’s Russia House Restaurant have only a few days to enjoy a Russian meal before it becomes a French restaurant. Ali and Homeyra Darugar, owners of the restaurant on Pine Street,...
View ArticleSee Which NoVA Restaurants Won 2024 Rammy Awards
The results are in: The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced the winners of the 2024 Rammy Awards Sunday, July 22, celebrating the year’s top-tier restaurants, bars, and...
View ArticleImmigrant Food Opens First NoVA Restaurant in Ballston
Ready for a meal you’ll feel good about? Immigrant Food, a DC-based restaurant with a focus on advocacy, opens its first Virginia location Tuesday in Ballston at the headquarters of The Nature...
View ArticleNoVA’s Dining Scene Heats Up with New Restaurants to Try in August
August brings balmy weather and summer breaks, both of which are great excuses to check out new restaurants in the area. Why not dive into tantalizing Korean, Creole, or French fare, newly opened for...
View ArticleChicken Salad Chick Opens First NoVA Location this Week
A fast-casual chain that specializes in chicken salad joins NoVA’s dining scene this week. Chicken Salad Chick opens its new Falls Church location in the Idylwood Plaza on Wednesday, August 7. The...
View ArticlePort City Brewing Co. to Partner with Halal Taqueria La Tingeria
Hungry customers at Port City Brewing Company will soon have something new to dig into: tacos. The taqueria La Tingeria will open its third location at the popular Alexandria brewery. The partnership...
View ArticleSense of Thai Opens 2nd Restaurant in South Riding
One of the region’s best Thai restaurants is expanding its reach across Loudoun County. Sense of Thai officially opened its second location in South Riding this week. The restaurant is 5,500 square...
View ArticleRAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week Offers Dining Deals Across the DMV
Hungry? A record number of DMV area restaurants are participating in the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington’s Summer Restaurant Week from August 12 to 18 — and 75 are in Virginia. As...
View ArticleAlexandria Restaurant Week Starts August 16
More than 90 restaurants will participate in Alexandria Restaurant Week from August 16 to 25. This summer’s three-tier pricing for the special menus will be $27.50, $40, or $50 per person. The $27.50...
View ArticleNew Retro Bar 1969 Opens in Astro Beer Hall’s Basement
Get ready to travel back in time. 1969, a vintage-themed bar concept from the owners of Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, holds its grand opening in Shirlington on Thursday, August 15. This new...
View ArticlePatrick O’Connell Awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the CIA
Patrick O’Connell, the acclaimed owner and chef of The Inn at Little Washington, added another doctorate to his résumé, now that the Culinary Institute of America has awarded him an honorary degree....
View ArticleYalla Pita Opens New Spot in Oakton this Weekend
Fans of Yalla Pita, the popular food truck that used to operate out of a Shell gas station in Vienna, will soon get the chance to dig into the eatery’s shawarma and falafel again. After closing in...
View ArticleDōgon by Kwame Onwuachi to Open in September at Salamander Hotel in DC
Guests watched in anticipation as a platter of curried branzino sailed to long rustic tables inside Salamander Resort’s tented patio. They gathered in Middleburg for the fourth annual Family Reunion,...
View ArticleSee What’s New and Coming Soon to Reston Town Center
Whether you feel like having a romantic date, a shopping day with the girls, or a family outing, Reston Town Center’s dining options are expanding to meet every need. It seems every week there’s a new...
View ArticleWhat’s New at the Mosaic District? Keep an Eye Out for These 3 Spots
In Merrifield, the Mosaic District is the place to be when you’re looking for an opportunity to window shop some luxury clothing brands and find a bite to eat. The mixed-use development has plenty of...
View ArticleFairfax City Restaurant Week Serves Up Prix Fixe Meals and $10 Deals
Fairfax City Restaurant Week returns on Labor Day with 27 restaurants offering deals on their authentic dishes. Whether you are looking to go to your favorite eatery or venture out of your comfort...
View ArticleC’est Bonne! Brasserie Royale Coming Soon
Say “bonjour” to Brasserie Royale, the newest culinary venture from the owners of Local Provisions in Sterling. The restaurant awaits Loudoun County permitting, but owners Michael and Ally Stebner...
View ArticleCall Your Mother to Open New Space in Reston
Call Your Mother, the beloved bagel joint and self-proclaimed “Jew-ish deli,” is expanding its NoVA presence even farther with a new space set to open soon in Reston’s North Point Village Center....
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