Milk & Honey
Southern-inspired comfort food chain from Thompson Hospitality (Reston-based) planning to open its 21st location at Tysons Corner Center, taking over ~4,900 sq ft currently occupied by Dhoom. Will feature a bar, outdoor patio (‘southern veranda’), and a ‘Milk & Honey Express’ takeout counter. Capacity of 281 including staff. Thompson Hospitality expects to take control of […]
El Warike Peruvian Restobar
New Peruvian restobar planned for Sterling, VA, likely taking over the former Taco Chinoz & Bar space at Parc City Center off Route 7. ‘El Warike’ is Peruvian slang for a secret/hole-in-the-wall spot. Details are still emerging; address listed as ‘coming soon’ on signage. Related to an existing El Warike Peruvian Restaurant with locations on […]
Voodoo Brewing
Pennsylvania-based Voodoo Brewing is opening a 3,750-square-foot franchise location in the Makers Rise apartment building at Dulles Station. The location will offer craft beers and pub fare but will not brew on-site. Storefront is nearing completion with a planned summer 2026 opening. No precise date set yet.
Paris Baguette
A separate Paris Baguette location under a different local owner is planned for Crystal City later in 2026, on the ground floor of the apartment building at 2000 S. Bell Street. The primary Clarendon location has already opened, but this Crystal City location is a future opening.
Fleen’s
Fleen’s is a bakery and first brick-and-mortar location from Chef Kathleen Faliskie. The concept will offer custom cakes, dessert bars, brownies, blondies, cake pops, macarons, and dessert charcuterie boards. Seating and grab-and-go options planned. Renovations are currently underway. Chef Faliskie’s goal is to open by end of July 2026, though no definitive date has been […]
Frye’s Famous Crab Cake Co
Frye’s Famous Crab Cake Co is opening its third location at Virginia Gateway Shopping Center, approximately 1,750 sq ft with seating for ~50 people including booths. Owner Brandon Frye hopes to open in August 2026. The concept, known for being voted #1 crab cakes in the country, also plans to franchise nationally after this opening.
Eataly
Eataly is reportedly planning a new location at Tysons Corner Center in McLean, VA, occupying a 23,000 sq ft space formerly held by American Girl. Buildout permits were approved in late May 2026, and demolition permits for the existing tenant have been issued by Fairfax County. Representatives from Eataly and Tysons Corner Center have not […]
Il Radicchio
Il Radicchio, a family-owned Italian restaurant known for wood-fired pizzas and pasta since 1994, is relocating to 2909 Wilson Blvd in Clarendon (former Mazaro space) after closing its original 1801 Clarendon Blvd location on June 1, 2026 due to redevelopment. The restaurant posted on social media June 15 that it would be reopening ‘very soon.’
Sarah & Co. Cafe
Sarah & Co. Cafe opens July 1 inside the Bon Secours Sarah Garland Jones Center for Healthy Living on Nine Mile Road in Richmond’s East End. The cafe is a project from Urban Hang Suite owner Kelli Lemon and Virginia Black Restaurant Experience, in partnership with Bon Secours. Named for pioneering physician Sarah Garland Jones, […]
Pasta di Guy
Casual Italian restaurant opening in Ashburn Village Shopping Center, taking over former Carnegie NY Style Pizza space. Menu includes curated and build-your-own pasta dishes, flatbreads, sandwiches, and salads. This will be the first Virginia location for the small chain, which has locations in Florida and Indiana. Targeting early August 2026 opening.