A new Iranian restaurant hopes to open this spring on Langston Blvd, where plans to open a fast food restaurant and hookah lounge never materialized.
The eatery, Alvand, is expected to open as soon as April at 5009 Langston Blvd, owner Mohammad Esfahani told ARLnow. Esfahani had originally hoped to open an All About Burger at the location but faced years-long delays related to construction and the building’s electrical system.
Two new on-site restaurants are planning to open at The Key, Rosslyn’s forthcoming Hilton hotel.
Signage for Locket, a restaurant with “fine American cuisine,” and Scott’s Coffee Shop & Mart have appeared at 1900 Fort Myer Drive. Both plan to open alongside the hotel this fall, a representative for Dittmar Company, the building’s property manager, told ARLnow.
Two newcomers are coming to Clarendon’s nightlife scene, hoping to open where Coco B’s and B Live were shut down last year.
Nettie’s Tavern and Boe, a country-themed bar, are attempting to fill the vacancies at 2854 Wilson Blvd, according to recent county permit filings and Virginia ABC licenses issued this month. The county deemed the property unsafe in December due to issues with its sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
Demolition has begun at the vacant Stratford Motor Lodge in Falls Church, where a local business owner plans to construct a restaurant and beer garden.
Under new ownership, the site at 300 W. Broad Street is slated to become Stratford Gardens, the latest project by Arash Tafakor. He co-owns a few local businesses, including Brick House Butcher and Dominion Wine and Beer – both located down the street from the new development.
The Pentagon City mall has confirmed the planned opening dates for some of its new eateries, with one expected to arrive as soon as February.
Gelato, Mediterranean food, Guatemalan chicken and more are expected to come to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City over the next few weeks and months.
A Northern Virginia cafe has opened a new location in Crystal City, offering espresso drinks, bubble tea and brunch.
Java Loco Coffee & Bubble Tea opened Jan. 27 at 2777 Crystal Drive. The new location, featuring two new lunch options, is the business’ fifth overall and first in Arlington.
New dessert options with Filipino flair are coming soon to Pentagon City.
With a lilac aesthetic and colorful delicacies, Maryland-based Gwenie’s Pastries hopes to bring baked goods and hot beverages to 1417 S. Fern Street — formerly W Nails & Spa — by April.
A Tex-Mex and Latin-inspired restaurant hopes to open in Crystal City sometime early this spring.
La Posada, a new concept by veteran restaurateur Julian Giraldo, is in development at 320 23rd Street S., on the ground floor of Quimby on 23rd apartments.
A new Asian fusion restaurant with Korean barbecue is preparing to open in Crystal City.
Pi BBQ and Bar hopes to open by early March at 420 23rd Street S., near Restaurant Row, co-owner Scott Goodson told ARLnow.
A second Toastique is underway in Arlington.
The D.C.-born gourmet toast and juice franchise is making its way to National Landing, the company confirmed with ARLnow. It’s unclear at this point where exactly the cafe will open, or even whether it will open in Crystal City or Pentagon City.
Lapu Lapu, a Filipino eatery offering to-go breakfast sandwiches, is expected to open this spring in Crystal City, according to the National Landing BID.
The Gaithersburg-based shop hopes to make its Northern Virginia debut at 1417 S. Fern Street by April. Named after a national hero of the Philippines, Lapu Lapu combines Filipino cuisine with American breakfast sandwiches.
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.
