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D.C. Region's Top Restaurants, Chefs Honored At 2026 RAMMY Awards: Report
The 2026 RAMMY Awards honored the Washington region's top restaurants, chefs and hospitality professionals, including some from NoVA.

The 2026 RAMMY Awards honored the Washington region's top restaurants, chefs and hospitality professionals, including some from NoVA.

Fairfax High graduate Emily Dillard brings her award-winning feature A Mosquito in the Ear to Cinema Arts Theatre on July 12.
Arlington received $4.2M in GO Virginia grants for National IQ and a statewide office demand study.
The new innovation hub is intended to connect entrepreneurs in technological fields with backers and clients.
Construction has begun converting a vacant Arlington office building into 94 apartments across from Virginia Square Metro.
Wine Spectator recognized 52 Virginia restaurants for their wine programs on its 2026 Restaurant Awards list, including several in NoVA.
Finn and Fire promises a Peruvian-Nikkei menu.
VA business news includes a CO2 inhalation arrest, wealthiest suburbs ranking, frozen food recall and warehouse fire.
Businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs can meet Navy inventors and explore licensing opportunities June 26 in Fairfax City.
Atlantic Builders has joined a national homebuilder pledge to raise $10 million for community nonprofits.
Another Broken Egg Cafe marked its Fairfax opening near George Mason University with a ribbon-cutting.
Eater's new survey of the Washington Metropolitan Area's barbecue joints name-checked 2 Alexandria eateries.
The Del Ray store has been open since 2014. A second location remains open, the owners said.
The two hospitals were the only Northern Virginia institutions to make the list.
Sheehy Subaru of Fredericksburg donated $15,000 to the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust.
Shipley's Do-Nuts finally opens its doors in Vienna on Monday.
The latest VA business news also includes stolen LEGO sets, a plan for retail cannabis and July 4 flight impacts.
Arlington’s David Herlihy will be honored for technology work that improved county digital services.
Tysons Corner Center’s summer lineup includes new stores, restaurants, movie nights, watch parties and public art.
StarKist, Feed the Children and Cornerstones distributed food and household essentials to 400 families in Northern Virginia.
Food and travel website Lovefood ranked restaurant experiences in all 50 states, including one in Virginia.
The White Magnolia's newest location will open its doors on June 26.
Two Arlington restaurants are offering FIFA World Cup viewing, food and drink specials during the tournament.
Makers Union in Reston will open early Father’s Day and serve a Dad’s Envy cocktail through June 21.
Makers Union in Arlington will open early Father’s Day and serve a Dad’s Envy cocktail through June 21.
Big Buns locations in Reston and Franklin Farm are offering a burger bundle deal and June specials.
Big Buns in Fairfax is offering a $9.99 burger bundle, a Strawberry Watermelon Shake and a June burger.
Big Buns locations in Ballston and Shirlington are offering a burger bundle deal and June specials.
A Virginia House resolution recognizes a Tysons restaurant for its RAMMYS finalist nod and national restaurant honors.
The AKA Alexandria Hotel is joining the Marriott group.
State senators are backing impact fees on data centers, as residents worry their communities will be further disrupted.
Since 2023, Fairfax City Economic Development has invested more than $445,683 in 34 city businesses through its grant program.
Appeals Court says Fairfax County can investigate CoreSite tax records but cannot enforce its January 2024 summons as written.
George D. Thomas will begin as Fairfax County EDA president and CEO in August.
Health inspectors cited Fredericksburg-area restaurants for cold holding, handwashing and cleaning issues June 1-9.
A new play therapy center is opening in Manassas. Its co-owner tells Patch her goals for helping children and serving the community.
One of the nation's largest retailers of boating, fishing and marine gear is closing stores around the country, including in Virginia.
The city council approved the first phase of the project on Saturday.
GDIT notified Virginia officials that 174 Pentagon workers may face layoffs in August, after earlier notices in Falls Church and Arlington.
Local chain Bakeshop is expanding into Vienna.