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Published March 19, 2026 at 11:45AM

Xi'an Famous Foods noodles (via Xi'an Famous Foods/Facebook)

A family-owned chain of fast-casual Chinese restaurants, known for having dishes once celebrated by Anthony Bourdain, is eyeing Clarendon for its next location.

Xi’an Famous Foods is planning a new restaurant at 2800 Clarendon Blvd, in The Crossing Clarendon shopping center. The New York City-based eatery offers cuisine inspired by CEO Jason Wang’s childhood in Xi’an, China — including a variety of hand-ripped noodles, dumplings, and a spicy cumin lamb burger favored by Bourdain on the show “No Reservations” in 2007.

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New boba and matcha spot opens at Crystal City’s Water Park

By Katie Taranto

Published March 18, 2026 at 11:45AM

Spot of Tea in Crystal City (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A D.C.-based bubble tea shop is now serving up colorful signature beverages in Crystal City.

Spot of Tea opened last week at 1631 Crystal Drive in Water Park, offering customizable fruit tea, milk tea and matcha. With flavors including vanilla taro milk tea, mango sticky rice matcha and passionfruit green tea, the cafe’s brightly hued beverages — adjustable by the level of ice and sweetness — match its vibrant decor.

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New ‘event-driven’ restaurant planned after Rooftop Recess closes in Courthouse

By Katie Taranto

Published March 17, 2026 at 1:45PM

2424 Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new restaurant and private event space is coming to Courthouse, replacing a rooftop bar and restaurant that closed there after less than a year in business.

Rooftop Recess permanently closed in late December after just seven months at 2424 Wilson Blvd, property owner Raghav Dumera told ARLnow. Now, Dumera and his family — who also own and operate Delhi Dhaba Indian Restaurant on the property’s ground floor — say they are in the early stages of planning “The Willow” in the same spot.

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Paris Baguette plans new Crystal City bakery, prepares to open in Clarendon

By Katie Taranto

Published March 17, 2026 at 11:45AM

Signage for a new Paris Baguette in Crystal City (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Cafe franchise Paris Baguette is planning a new location in Crystal City, and a previously announced Clarendon spot is set to open in a couple weeks.

Signs for the French-inspired eatery have appeared at 2000 S. Bell Street in Crystal City, on the ground floor of Valen apartments. The location is expected to open this summer, targeting a debut “in the third quarter of 2026,” according to property owner JBG Smith.

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Sprouts Farmers Market plans September opening along Langston Blvd

By Dan Egitto

Published March 9, 2026 at 11:45AM | Updated March 9, 2026 at 1:09PM

A "coming soon" sign at the planned Sprouts Farmers Market at 3115 Langston Blvd (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A new grocery store off of Langston Blvd is expected to open later this year.

Sprouts Farmers Market is targeting a September opening at 3115 Langston Blvd, the former home of a Giant supermarket that closed two years ago, in March 2024.

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Xtend Barre near Courthouse rebrands as Studio B under new owners

By Emily Leayman

Published March 6, 2026 at 10:00AM

Studio B, formerly Xtend Barre, in the 2001 Clarendon Blvd apartment building (Courtesy of Studio B)

A fitness studio near the Courthouse Metro has changed hands and brands.

The Xtend Barre at 2008 Wilson Blvd has rebranded to Studio B under new owners Dana Wilson and Elaine Broughan, both of whom have worked at the studio for several years.

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Pizzeria Paradiso coming to Water Park in Crystal City this spring

By Dan Egitto

Published March 5, 2026 at 1:45PM

The planned Pizzeria Paradiso Pronto (and former Crush Pizza) at 1611 Crystal Drive (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

It’s a changing of the guard for pizza restaurants in Crystal City.

The regional pizza chain Pizzeria Paradiso is expected to open a new fast-casual spot in National Landing Water Park this spring, replacing Crush Pizza and Wine at 1611 Crystal Drive.

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Bagel Uprising plans new Ballston location, starting friendly rivalry with Call Your Mother

By Dan Egitto

Published March 2, 2026 at 2:45PM

The planned Bagel Uprising location at 901 N. Glebe Road (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Some friendly carb competition appears to be coming to Ballston as a second bagel spot has announced plans to open on Glebe Road.

Bagel Uprising, based in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, plans to open its second location at 901 N. Glebe Road in May, co-founder Chad Breckinridge told ARLnow. That’s just half a mile from D.C.-based bagel chain Call Your Mother’s planned location at 4000 Wilson Blvd.

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NEW: Call Your Mother bagel spot to replace departed Starbucks in Ballston

By Jared Serre

Published February 25, 2026 at 11:45AM

Starbucks at 4000 Wilson Blvd in September 2025 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

One of the D.C. area’s most popular bagel brands is coming to Ballston.

Call Your Mother just announced plans to open at 4000 Wilson Blvd — the former home of a Starbucks location that closed last year after only two years in business. A specific opening date has not yet been announced for the shop, though it is expected “soon-ish,” according to Call Your Mother’s website.

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Skincare clinic opens this week in Virginia Square

By Jared Serre

Published February 23, 2026 at 11:45AM | Updated February 24, 2026 at 10:55PM

3901 Fairfax Drive (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A skincare center offering facials, lip filler, Botox injections and other treatments is opening in Virginia Square this week.

Skin Pharm plans to open its doors on Thursday at 3901 Fairfax Drive. It’s offering complimentary skin consultations, discounts and a giveaway in its opening days.

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New cafe and wine bar plan spring openings amid Crystal City renovation project

By Jared Serre

Published February 19, 2026 at 11:45AM

A rendering of Constellation (photo courtesy of Episcope Hospitality)

It will take a little longer than expected for two “exploration-inspired” businesses to open their doors in Crystal City.

As renovations continue at 2011 Crystal Drive, Altitude Wine Bar and Constellation cafe and gourmet market have pushed back their expected openings to early this spring, a spokesperson for developer Episcope Hospitality told ARLnow.

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Lacoste apparel company opens location in Pentagon City mall

By Jared Serre

Published February 18, 2026 at 1:45PM

Lacoste in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (photo courtesy of Fashion Centre at Pentagon City)

A French apparel brand perhaps best known for its iconic crocodile logo has opened a location in Pentagon City.

Lacoste opened this week on the first floor of the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, next to Nordstrom. The store sells clothing for men, women and children — including the brand’s popular polos — as well as footwear, bags and accessories.