Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Founding Farmers Launching Barbecue Dinners At Alexandria Location Soon
The local, family-farm-supplied group will start serving barbecue dinners in two locations in May.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
VA Restaurants
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
ALX Craft Beer Festival Returns Saturday
Atlas Brew Works is again hosting a craft beer festival for Craft Beer Week.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Celebrate National Pizza Party Day With Free Slices In Fair Lakes
Fairfax restaurant to celebrate National Pizza Party Day by offering a free pizza for one year giveaway to one lucky customer.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Casino Rumors Denied + Chef Wins 'Chopped' + Looming Rent Crisis + Shark-Tank Retailer: VA Business News
Get the latest VA business updates: Developer clarifies casino plans, local chef wins Food Network competition plus a looming jobs crisis.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Woodbridge Cafe Awarded $8,000 Through Virginia State Tourism Grant
Virginia awarded matching grants to support 143 local tourism programs and more than 850 partners statewide.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
2 Alexandria Groups Win $40,000 In State Tourism Grants
Virginia awarded matching grants to support 143 local tourism programs and more than 850 partners statewide.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean's Roots Cafe Expands Catering For Office Groups Of 10 To 100
Roots Cafe in McLean now offers customizable catering packages for office groups ranging from 10 to 100 people.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
6 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In McLean
Explore Mother’s Day 2026 brunch specials and explore other Mom-centric experiences in McLean.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
5 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In Reston
Explore Mother’s Day 2026 brunch specials and experiences in Reston
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
'Elevated Comfort Food' Cafe To Open In Crystal City With Free Tote Bag, Cookie For First 100
The cafe at 1450 South Eads St. will offer a free tote bag and cookie to the first 100 customers with a purchase.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Davio’s To Open Outdoor Plaza Bar At Reston Row
The Reston Row restaurant said the new outdoor bar and dining area is scheduled to open across from JW Marriott Reston Station.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Major Layoffs + New Pasta Dining + Local Arts Festivals + Transit Closures: VA Business News
Recent business news in Virginia includes Amazon job cuts, new pasta dining, transit closures, and spring festivals toe enjoy.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Popular National Restaurant Chain Closes Last VA Locations
A popular restaurant chain known for its barbecue platters, ribs and steak has closed its last Virginia locations.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
NoVA Brewery's American-Style Brown Ale Snags World Beer Cup Gold
The Vienna and Fairfax brewery won gold in 2026 after taking bronze for the same beer in 2025.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Bar Ranked Among VA’s Top Spots For Work Celebrations, Survey Finds
A MarketBeat survey of 3,015 business leaders ranked an Arlington bar second in Virginia for work celebrations.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Best New Restaurant + Card Skimmers + Award-Winning Street: VA Business
Unemployment jumps, farmers markets open, new food and shopping sites, and a city's main street recognition headline VA business news.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Taste Of Vienna Returns With Full House Of Vendors, Expanded Booze Tent
The annual celebration of Vienna's restaurants, Taste of Vienna, will be held this weekend.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
NoVA Persian Restaurant To Host Solidarity Supper For Iranian Relief
Joon restaurant in Tysons partners with Roads & Kingdoms for a dinner benefiting Children of Persia humanitarian efforts.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Bagels, Bangles And Bulls: New Businesses Bring Food And Finery To Vienna
Several new restaurants and a jewelry shop are just some of the businesses opening in Vienna this spring.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
5 VA, DC Restaurants Named Among Top 100 Brunch Spots In US
OpenTable recently announced its picks for the top 100 brunch restaurants in the country. See which VA, D.C. eateries made the list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Alexandria Street Food Cafe Makes Eater's List Of Hottest New Restaurants
The newcomer on Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria was only Northern Virginia restaurant on the Eater list.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
GMU Student's Startup HomePlate Delivers Medically Tailored Meals to Fairfax County Seniors
George Mason junior Zachary Suh pivots HomePlate to partner with senior centers, providing heart-healthy, cultural meals in Fairfax.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Puppies At Pilates Studio + RAMMYs Finalists + Retail Theft Ring: VA Business
Minimum wage hikes loom, several NoVA eateries are named RAMMY Award finalists, pilates with puppies, and a new bakery and ice cream shop.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax's Caboose Commons Brings 'Halfway to Fall' Menu To Spring
Fairfax brewpub will serve pumpkin drinks, a pumpkin loaf and a bourbon cocktail from April 17 through April 30.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Joint For Pizza Is This Hidden VA Gem
Food and culture website The Takeout recently rounded up the top no-frills pizza joints in every state. See which VA pizzeria made the list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington's National Landing Schedules April Events, Spring Programs
Free and low-cost events in National Landing include fitness classes, music, art, cleanup and recurring spring programs.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Ben & Jerry's Offering Free Ice Cream At VA Stores: See When
Ben & Jerry's is giving away ice cream at Virginia locations on Free Cone Day.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
5 Alexandria Restaurants Make It To RAMMYs Finals
Andy's Pizza, Call Your Mother, Oak Steakhouse, Matt and Tony's and Bastille Brasserie & Bar are all contenders for the annual awards.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
2 Vienna Restaurants Named 2026 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Persian restaurant Joon and bagel chain Call Your Mother in Vienna are in the running for this year's RAMMY awards.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Tysons Restaurant Launches Friday Songkran Dining Series With Thai Dance Performances
Sisters Tysons plans a ticketed Friday series in April with a family-style Thai menu and live dance performances.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
2 Reston Restaurants Named 2026 RAMMY Awards Finalists
See which local favorites made the cut and how to vote for the best dining spots in the DMV.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
2 Fairfax Restaurants Named 2026 RAMMY Awards Finalists
See which local favorites made the cut and how to vote for the best dining spots in the DMV.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
7 Arlington Restaurants Named 2026 RAMMY Awards Finalists
See which local favorites made the cut and how to vote for the best dining spots in the DMV.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Restaurant Chain Expands + $1M Winner + Smokehouse Grows: VA Business
Expanding dining options, a new coffee shop, a yacht club fire, a legal fight over a golf course, and top area chefs lead VA business news.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Billiken’s Smokehouse Seeks To Expand Outdoor Dining Area
Major site plan amendment focuses on expanding outdoor dining, adding new landscaping, and optimizing parking at the Cowan Station location.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Williamsburg, VA|News|
VA's Best BBQ Joint Named In Southern Living's New Survey
Southern Living said this award-winning barbecue spot in Virginia is a "modern quick-service eatery" with "thick-glazed ribs."
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
7-Brew Coffee Proposed For Cowan Station In Fredericksburg
A major site plan amendment seeks to add a double-lane drive-thru coffee stand with upgraded landscaping and optimized site parking.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
These VA, DC Restaurants And Chefs Win James Beard Nominations
Five restaurants and chefs in VA and Washington, D.C. are advancing in the prestigious James Beard Foundation culinary awards program.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
NoVA Restaurant Chain Plans To Expand To 100 Sites By 2027
Thompson Restaurants sees revenue growth across its Milk & Honey, Makers Union, Wiseguy Pizza, Matchbox and Austin Grill brands.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Newest Buc-ee's + Beloved Eatery Returns + Most Envied Shopping Sites: VA Business
The latest business news in Virginia includes tobacco shop raids, plans for another Buc-ee's, frozen food recall and Easter brunch spots.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
