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
VA Restaurants
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
Woodbridge, VA|News|
These VA Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026
Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 to shed underperforming stores. What does it mean in VA?
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Mac And Cheese Kept At Unsafe Temperature At Fredericksburg Eatery: Inspections
Inspectors cited three local eateries for cold storage issues, soiled equipment, and improper food labeling between Feb. 21 and March 6.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Poet Laureate Fuses Verse With Local Cuisine And Art
Experience "Poetry &" this April at McLean, Lorton, and Tysons venues. Join Angelique Palmer for interactive National Poetry Month events.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Beloved Alexandria Restaurant To Relaunch With New Chef/Owner
The Majestic, a favorite Alexandria dining spot, is about to relaunch with new cuisine from owner and Chef Santiago Lopez.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Pop Salad, El Diez Mexican Bowls Coming Soon To Wonder In Reston
Pop Salad and El Diez Mexican Bowls to bring full-sized salads with sauces and rice bowls to Wonder in Reston.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Pop Salad, El Diez Mexican Bowls Debut At Wonder In Rosslyn
Pop Salad and El Diez Mexican Bowls brings full-sized salads with sauces and rice bowls to Wonder in Rosslyn.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Improperly Stored Meat Found At Arlington Eateries: Health Inspection
Health inspectors reported finding code violations at six of the Arlington food establishments they visited recently.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Sip Seasonal Cocktails Inspired By Cherry Blossoms In Reston
Welcome spring and the return cherry blossoms by sipping one of these seasonal beverages.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Sip Seasonal Cocktails Inspired By Cherry Blossoms In Fairfax
Welcome spring and the return cherry blossoms by sipping one of these seasonal beverages.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Sip Seasonal Cocktails Inspired By Cherry Blossoms In Vienna
Welcome spring and the return cherry blossoms by sipping one of these seasonal beverages.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Sip Seasonal Cocktails Inspired By Cherry Blossoms In Arlington
Welcome spring and the return cherry blossoms by sipping one of these seasonal beverages.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
This Restaurant Named 'Most Iconic Diner' In VA By Business Insider
A Virginia restaurant was included among Business Insider's recent list of the "most iconic diners in every state."
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Restaurant Week + Food Hall Lawsuit + New Coffee, Wine Bar: VA Business
In business news, spring brings festivals and new dining options, casino bill, SYN marks 1 year, and an escape room celebrates 10 years.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Fairfax Twinbrooke Centre Adds Trummer’s Coffee & Wine Bar And PUMP24
Federal Realty said the Fairfax shopping center will add a 24/7 gym this spring and a cafe in fall 2026.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
