A locally owned Yemeni cafe has opened its doors in Falls Church, serving spiced coffee, pastries and brunch fare from avocado toast to za’atar labneh.
Rashfa Cafe soft opened last week at 310 S. Washington Street and is planning a grand opening next month, owner and founder Abdulrahman Al Harethi told ARLnow.
After almost a year, some signs of progress are appearing at a planned Tex-Mex and Latin American fusion restaurant in Courthouse.
Signage for Rocoto’s Restaurant and Bakery is up at 2111 Wilson Blvd, and a liquor license was approved last week.
A Java Loco location is preparing to open within the next few weeks near the Ballston Metro station, replacing a Starbucks that closed last year.
The Vietnamese cafe and bubble tea shop plans to open at 901 N. Stuart Street in late September or early October, co-owners Nam Tran and Nga Ho told ARLnow.
The El Rey taqueria and margarita bar is no more, but Ballston locals can find solace in a new watering hole.
Solace Outpost opened yesterday (Wednesday) at 4201 Wilson Blvd, offering beer, burgers, bowls and bratwurst in a relaxed, sporty atmosphere.
Nash & Smashed has finally opened its Glebe Road location, serving up Nashville-style fried chicken and smash burgers.
The rapidly growing chain plans to hold a grand opening at 310 N. Glebe Road in about a month, but it is already selling its signature sandwiches along with mocktail-style mojitos, milkshakes and desserts, Chief Operating Officer Lamaan Malik told ARLnow.
A new restaurant and cocktail bar with a terrace overlooking the Potomac River has opened in Rosslyn.
Noble Fox Bar & Terrace is open for business on the fourth floor of 1121 19th Street N., next to the lobby for Le Méridien. It offers breakfast and dinner based on American brasserie fare, plus a wide menu of cocktails, wine and beer.
A new restaurant featuring cuisine from central China has been off to a successful start in Clarendon.
Xi’an Famous Foods has been attracting big crowds since it opened earlier this month. The location at 2800 Clarendon Blvd has been even busier than the chain’s bustling storefronts in New York City, CEO Jason Wang told ARLnow.
A pizzeria with eye-popping portions and a wide menu of pasta and subs has opened along Langston Blvd.
Tatiana Pizza is in the process of soft opening at 3610 Langston Blvd, serving up steaming slabs of its signature 32-inch pies alongside dishes like chicken alfredo, eggplant parmesan and Italian cold cut subs.
A new all-you-can-eat spot for sushi, sashimi and nigiri is open in Penrose Square.
MoMoGoGo opened its doors at 2501 9th Road S. this past weekend, serving rolls in an atmosphere heavily inspired by Japan — with booths designed after Japanese gazebos, faux maple leaves and screens displaying scenes from the land of the rising sun.
A new spot for cupcakes, ice cream and other sweet treats is preparing to open in Falls Church.
Lil’ Cakes & Creamery, a local chain, is hoping to open at 120 Founders Avenue by the end of August, a spokesperson told ARLnow. The shop specializes in gourmet cupcakes with flavors such as key lime pie and caramel macchiato, plus treats like milkshakes and cookie ice cream sandwiches.
A new sushi restaurant has opened in Crystal City, offering a wide menu of sushi rolls and other Japanese dishes.
Seki Sushi serves nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls such as The Pentagon Roll, with snow crab, avocado, cucumber, scallops, jalapenos and a poke sauce. It opened at 480 11th Street S. in late June and offers a dinner experience where patrons can sit at the bar and watch sushi chefs at work.
A Chinese fast-casual restaurant featuring hand-ripped noodles and a unique blend of flavors is preparing to open in Clarendon next week.
Xi’an Famous Foods is aiming to host its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 15 in The Crossing Clarendon (2800 Clarendon Blvd).
