A planned beer garden and Korean street food restaurant in Crystal City has received more time to address code and permitting issues as it continues working toward opening.
County Board members have extended the existing use permit for Scapegoat Beer Garden for six months before it returns to staff for further review.
A cafe from the team behind Sfoglina is opening in Rosslyn, in the same office building as the Italian restaurant.
Signage for the all-day cafe by Michelin-starred chef Fabio Trabocchi, first reported by the Washington Business Journal, has appeared in the lobby at The Towers at 1100 Wilson Blvd.
A New Jersey-founded restaurant featured on Shark Tank is bringing its bold pizza, cheesesteak and homemade mozzarella stick options to Rosslyn.
Tony Boloney’s is planning a grand opening of its first permanent location in the D.C. area on Jan. 27 at Upside on Moore (1700 N. Moore Street). Started as a small restaurant in Atlantic City in 2009, the restaurant is known for pushing the boundaries of comfort food.
A Northern Virginia-based cafe selling sandwiches, salads and smoothies has set its sights on Falls Church for its newest location and its first drive-thru.
Sweet Leaf Cafe is coming to 603 W. Broad Street, the former location of a drive-thru Smoothie King. According to the business, this is the first new Sweet Leaf to open in five years.
A New York-style deli, a hot pot place, a French-inspired cafe and other restaurants are expected to open in Arlington in 2026.
Following an eventful 2025, which saw the opening of numerous restaurants like Nettie’s Tavern in Clarendon, Scolapasta in Ballston and Bar Chinois in Crystal City, dozens of restaurants are expected to open this year.
A fast-casual Korean restaurant with K-pop themed advertising has taken over a chicken spot in Ballston.
K-Food Casual has replaced Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings at 875 N. Randolph Street, with graphics inspired by the movie “KPop Demon Hunters” and a menu playing heavily on kimbap and bibimbap dishes.
Domino’s Pizza is getting ready to open in a new spot in Falls Church, about a mile and a half away from the chain’s current location in the city.
“Coming soon” signage has appeared outside 438 S. Washington Street, where Domino’s plans to relocate from its current store at 1106 W. Broad Street.
A Ballston storefront will welcome a new dining tenant after a short vacancy.
A new restaurant called “Eat More Taco” is coming to 708 N. Glebe Road, replacing Grill Kabob after the latter’s closure in November.
A new spot for bites and brews has opened in Falls Church, replacing a former motel.
Stratford Garden opened yesterday (Tuesday) at the long-vacant Stratford Motor Lodge at 300 W. Broad Street, abuzz with local officials including Falls Church Mayor Letty Hardi.
After nearly two years, a build-your-own pasta restaurant plans to open in Ballston this weekend.
Scolapasta is on track to open in the food court of Ballston Quarter (4238 Wilson Blvd) at 3 p.m. on Sunday, owner Burak Temel told ARLnow.
A long-awaited sports bar in Virginia Square plans to open its doors early next year.
Mid-February is the current target for Wood & Iron, a Richmond-based business selling classic bar favorites like jumbo pretzels, smoked jalapeño poppers, burgers and wings, co-owner Steve Rogge told ARLnow.
A new option for Mexican cuisine plans to open soon at Falls Church’s Founders Row.
Fish Taco will begin serving diners Baja-style dishes, with a particular emphasis on seafood, “within the next two weeks” at 930 W. Broad Street, a spokesperson told ARLnow.
