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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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Over a dozen restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church are slated to participate in Winter Restaurant Week, which returns Monday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Feb. 2.

Hosted biannually by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, participating businesses across the D.C. area will offer multi-course, prix-fixe menus, inviting diners to return to their favorite spots — or to try something new.


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A handful of new restaurants have landed at Reagan National Airport in recent months.

From fast-casual Mediterranean bowls to grab-and-go snacks curated by chef José Andrés, here are some of the new bites you’ll find past security in 2025.


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Falls Church is poised to welcome another Tatte to the D.C. area later this year.

Offering signature pastries and brunch bites, the bakery and cafe is slated to open at 1001 W. Broad Street. With the new location, Tatte will have a total of 17 locations in the region, including spots in Crystal City and Clarendon.


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Shortly after California Tortilla closed in Courthouse last month, another restaurant has opened in its place.

Offering casual “American and Mexican food” at affordable prices, Wilson Great Eats is currently soft opening at 2057 Wilson Blvd, next to Brooklyn Bagel Bakery. The restaurant is owned by the same family that previously operated California Tortilla, employees told ARLnow.


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With thick blankets and twinkling lights, a Crystal City oyster and cocktail bar is attempting to capture the charm of a cozy ski lodge this winter.

Water Bar is debuting après-ski themed decorations alongside its seasonal treats this month at Water Park (1601 Crystal Drive). The wintry decor accompanies the park’s ongoing cold-weather activities.


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A festive selection of cocktails and treats can be found at Clarendon’s Colada Shop through the end of the month.

The restaurant at 2811 Clarendon Blvd is spending its first winter at The Crossing Clarendon with twinkling decor and a Cuban-inspired seasonal menu.


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A fast-casual Italian restaurant serving customizable pasta bowls has a new timeline for its Ballston opening.

Scolapasta has been in development across from the Ballston Metro station since February. While initially hoping to open this past summer, owner Burak Temel said the restaurant now expects to open its doors this spring.


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A karaoke bar and restaurant in Crystal City plans to open its doors in the next few weeks.

After nearly a year of development, Lantern Restaurant & Bar is preparing to open toward the end of this month or in early January, co-owner Shen Zhao told ARLnow.


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