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A D.C.-based Italian sandwich shop and deli is making its way across the Potomac to Ballston.

Grazie Grazie is preparing to open across from Hawkers Asian Street Food at 4201 Wilson Blvd. It will be the business’s third location and first shop outside D.C.


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An Arlington nonprofit has received a $200,000 award supporting its food assistance programs and career training for immigrants and minorities.

Kitchen of Purpose last month received the annual Neighborhood Builders Award — a Bank of America grant recognizing high-impact nonprofits nationwide. The award comes as Kitchen of Purpose seeks to increase revenue streams under a new CEO who took the reins in late 2023.


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A French cafe and creperie with a vintage aesthetic may be opening soon in Falls Church.

The Little Falls Cafe is a new concept by Enzo Algarme and Anastasiya Laufenberg, the founders of Pupatella, an acclaimed Arlington-based pizzeria.  The team aims for a spring opening.


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A new Chinese restaurant will celebrate its grand opening in Rosslyn amid Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.

Little Tiger Dumplings, offering Northern Chinese cuisine and six kinds of handmade dumplings, is debuting at Upside on Moore above the Rosslyn Metro station. It replaces previous vendor Lucky Danger.


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Facing record demand and heightened uncertainty, the Arlington Food Assistance Center hopes to drum up additional support at an upcoming fundraiser.

The 13th annual “Empty Bowls” luncheon on Feb. 9 — dubbed “Soup’erbowl Sunday” for the big game taking place later in the day — has already sold out but is still accepting donations.


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The local food scene is humming along this month, with D.C.-area Restaurant Week ongoing and Falls Church Restaurant Week approaching.

In coming weeks, diners can expect special Valentine’s Day menus and events, an extended happy hour in Shirlington and wine workshops in Pentagon City. Meanwhile, a new beer garden is confirmed to join Crystal City later this year.


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Dozens of local restaurants, bakeries and cafes are offering “ten days of deliciousness” starting this Friday during Falls Church Restaurant Week.

Restaurants will offer a variety of discounts, prix fixe menus and new or special items through Sunday, Feb. 9. Diners who collect at least eight “Passport” stamps from businesses can also be entered into a $100 gift card drawing.


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An acclaimed Chinese noodle restaurant is hosting a grand opening in Pentagon City this week.

Yunnan by Potomac is now at 721 15th Street S. — a relocation from its flagship Old Town Alexandria restaurant, which closed earlier this month.


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French-Asian pastries, samosas, gelato and more are “coming soon” to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

The mall at 1100 S. Hayes Street recently announced a slate of four incoming restaurants, with offerings ranging from masala fries to fast-casual chicken and bowls. More information on planned openings dates was not immediately available.


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A new Chinese restaurant appears to be joining Westpost at National Landing.

The establishment, 1983 Chinese Cuisine, is “coming soon” to the Pentagon City shopping center formerly known as Pentagon Row, according to storefront posters at 1101 S. Joyce Street.


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Winning bingo can be as easy as ordering to-go coffee.

A new dining promotion launched by the National Landing BID earlier this week, Breakfast Bingo, offers rewards to diners at select restaurants around Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard through the end of the month.


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