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Data Center Legislation + Furniture Store Opens + 'Drone Warrior' Helps Farmers: VA Business News
Proposed data center legislation, a furniture store opening and several new restaurants top this week's VA business news.

Proposed data center legislation, a furniture store opening and several new restaurants top this week's VA business news.

Makers Union will open its sixth location this fall in the former matchbox space at Fairfax's Mosaic District.
Nash & Smashed has opened at Buckingham Center with Nashville-style fried chicken, smash burgers and late-night hours.
Open Road Outpost & Biergarten has opened in the former Él Bebe space at The Boro in Tysons with food, beer and live music.
A Stafford man faces four charges after deputies responded to a narcotics report at a donut shop on Warrenton Road.
McLean and Tysons inspections from Aug. 7-17 found cockroaches, cooling problems, blocked sinks and missing sanitizer test kits.
A new location for Chinese dumplings is expected to open in early 2027, according to a new report.
Fresh Monkee plans to open its first Virginia smoothie and protein shake shop in Fairfax City, according to reports.
VA business news includes a classic eatery in new hands, a $3,800 Trump/GOP price tag, cyclospora status update.
A Wytheville institution was selected as Virginia's entry on a list of 50 iconic hot dogs worth a road trip.
Fairfax City business leaders told Gov. Abigail Spanberger about rising costs, AI, workforce and capital challenges.
Fredericksburg-area inspections found dishwasher, sanitation, plumbing and permit violations at six establishments Aug. 3-6.
A longstanding South Korean cafe brand will make its U.S. debut with a shop in Old Town.
This New Zealand-style pie shop will be celebrating two decades in business with a reopening ceremony and festival of pies.
Warren Thompson is stepping in as steward of L'Auberge Chez François as the Great Falls restaurant preserves its traditions.
This week's VA business news includes major redevelopment plans, a $1.7 million lottery win, a new cell tower and a 415-home community.
McLean and Tysons inspections from Aug. 3-6 found sewage backup, flies, chemical-storage problems and blocked handwashing sinks.
The Vienna and Merrifield brewery won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2026 Virginia Craft Beer Cup.
Three Fredericksburg establishments were cited July 28-31 for handwashing, plumbing, hot-holding and storage violations.
Fairfax inspections from July 19-Aug. 7 cited fruit flies, unsanitized dishes, chemical storage and food temperature violations.
Del Ray’s Bagel Uprising will bring 500 bagels to Citi Field for the international New York BagelFest competition.
A hemp-law challenge, a literary ice cream shop and data center proposals lead this week’s business news in Virginia.
Five Fredericksburg food establishments were cited July 22-27 for hot water, refrigeration, plumbing and other violations.
Arlington inspections from July 15-20 found pest evidence, sanitizer failures, unsafe cooling and other violations.
Vintage Reston will offer mid-century furniture, art and zero-proof drinks while a Lake Anne taproom expansion awaits permits.
The new project by the owner of Old Town Books has evolved from a weekly flavor drop to plans for its own storefront in 2027.
Fairfax inspections from July 2-17 cited untagged clams, pesticide, sanitizer labeling and a dirty ice machine.
Sweetgreen will open its first East Coast sweetlane this week at Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean with giveaways and pop-ups.
Matchbox's Mosaic location has closed and a new restaurant will be taking its place soon.
Huey Magoo’s plans to open three restaurants in Northern Virginia as part of a broader expansion, according to reports.
A local coffee roaster is planning a new location in Del Ray, according to a report.
Fairfax County inspections from July 17-31 found a live cockroach, sanitizer failures, unsafe food storage and missing plans.
Last week's top business headlines included a cat hotel opening, a new flower farm, a big lottery win and a seizure at Dulles Airport.
Upcoming food and drink festivals in Northern Virginia will highlight historic whiskey, international cuisines, fancy fermentation and more.
Alexandria's Restaurant Week begins on Friday, with 10 days of special dinner menus and fast-casual deals.
July inspections found mouse droppings, pesticide misuse and sanitation failures at six Reston food establishments.
Five Fredericksburg food facilities were cited July 16-20 for plumbing, handwashing, temperature and sanitation violations.
Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week returns later in August, with eateries around the region taking part.
Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week returns later in August, with eateries around the region taking part.
Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week returns later in August, with eateries around the region taking part.