All-Day Cafe in Rosslyn — “Michelin-starred chef Fabio Trabocchi’s restaurant group plans to open an all-day cafe in the Rosslyn office building where he opened a Sfoglina outpost just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants has inked a deal to take over the roughly 2,200-square-foot former AHRA Cafe space, across the lobby from the Sfoglina upscale Italian restaurant that opened at 1100 Wilson Blvd. in October 2019.” [WBJ]

Miller Protester Profiled — “Wien was on a quiet cul-de-sac that day when she noticed a black SUV idling in front of a large white house. She recalls asking the driver to kill the engine as she rattled off information about rising asthma rates. Then she looked up and saw someone on the porch she recognized: Miller’s wife, Katie Miller. Standing there in her sundress, Wien steeled herself and pointed her fingers at her own eyes, then at Miller, as if to say, “I’m watching you.” To Katie Miller, it appeared to be a threat.” [Washington Post]

Garage Fire in Cherrydale — “Units are on scene of a house fire on the 1800 block of N Monroe St. Smoke was visible from the garage upon arrival… Units are working on ventilation. No injuries to occupants or firefighters. Small explosion from the fire caused the garage doors to blow out. Fire Marshals will be investigating the origin and case.” [ACFD/X]

House Fire Along Rt. 50 — “Units are on scene of a house fire on the 2600 block of Arlington Blvd. Smoke was visible from the structure… Occupant was evaluated and refused transport. No injuries to firefighters.” [ACFD/X]

Robbery Attempt Near Va. Square — “The male and female victims were walking in the area when they were approached by the male suspect who displayed what appeared to be a firearm and attempted to steal the male victim’s belongings. The suspect assaulted the male victim, resulting in both of them falling to the ground. A second suspect approached the group, and the two suspects subsequently fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported, and the suspects did not steal any of the victims’ belongings.” [ACPD]

Mardi Gras Comes Early — “In anticipation of Mardi Gras, Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery in Arlington will be offering Carnival-inspired confections, LIL’ GRAS, every Tuesday and Thursday in the pastry case leading up to Fat Tuesday on. Feb. 17. On Tuesdays, guests can sample a Carnival Cupcake, which is topped with Creole Cream Cheese and sweet sprinkles. Then on Thursdays, fan favorite flashback King Cruffin will return.” [Patch]

Paper Slams City’s Marketing — “For the City of Falls Church’s noble efforts at economic development to be sustained, a concerted effort to draw in revenue from populations beyond its borders is required. There is no evidence that anybody at City Hall has gotten this message, beyond lip service.” [FCNP]

Local Measles Case — “A measles case in Northern Virginia has raised concern about more people becoming exposed to the disease, including at the Inova Fairfax Hospital campus in Merrifield. The Virginia Department of Health reported today (Tuesday) that a preschool-aged child who traveled internationally was confirmed to have measles. This is the third measles case reported in Virginia so far in 2026.” [FFXnow]

Spanberger on Federal Gov’t — “‘I believe the governor of Virginia and the president of the United States should have a productive relationship built on mutual trust,’ Spanberger said, omitting the word ‘respect’ that was in the written version of the speech. ‘And let me say here today, that where there are shared priorities, I will actively seek and be ready for partnership.’ But when federal policies threaten Virginia jobs, she said, ‘I will not hesitate to push back.'” [Washington Post]

Storm Likelihood Increasing — “Confidence is increasing for a significant winter storm for the region Saturday into Sunday. Significant travel delays and closures are becoming increasingly likely, so start planning ahead to minimize impact on you and your family.” [NWS/X]

Double Digit Accumulation Possible — “Of dozens of simulations from multiple modeling systems, the average snowfall forecast is around 8 to 10 inches, but that amount is by no means a lock as there is a large range of projections.” [CWG]

It’s Wednesday — Clouds will gradually increase throughout the day, reaching a high near 40°F, accompanied by a southeast wind that will shift to the south at 9-14 mph in the morning and gust up to 25 mph. Wednesday night, expect partly cloudy skies with a low temperature around 33°F. The south wind will persist at around 10 mph, with possible gusts up to 20 mph. [NWS]