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Bistro Moves, New Deli + Casino Study + Arena Falters: Business News

VA business news included no money for Potomac Yards arena, more Silver Line stations in casino study, New Dunkin' and beer garden expands.

The Potomac Yard arena financing plan is not in the budget compromise that Virginia House and Senate worked on to reconcile differences in their proposed state budgets.
The Potomac Yard arena financing plan is not in the budget compromise that Virginia House and Senate worked on to reconcile differences in their proposed state budgets. (JBG Smith)

VIRGINIA — This week's top business stories included a lack of funding in the state budget for Potomac Yard area, a wider scope called for in casino study and patients pick Virginia's safest hospitals. Plus a variety of restaurants debut.

McLean Starbucks To Close For 4 Weeks For Interior Renovations

Starbucks at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center will be closed for four weeks to allow for extensive interior renovations.

Cuban Food Restaurant Cubasi Bistro Plans Move To Ashburn

Cubasi Bistro, a family-owned restaurant serving Cuban and Caribbean food, will transition to a location in Ashburn.

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New Dunkin' Location To Open In Manassas With Free Coffee Giveaway

The first 100 people will get free coffee for a year to celebrate the opening of the newest Dunkin' location in Manassas.

Pinball And Pie Pair Up At Family-Friendly Arcade In Arlington

Two entrepreneurs launch The Pinball Basement, a family-friendly arcade at ACME Pie on Columbia Pike in Arlington.

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Capo Italian Deli Opens Old Town Alexandria Location

Hot and cold deli sandwiches from Capo Italian Deli are available in the newly-opened location.

Del Ray's Gustave Boulangerie Expands With Beer Garden

Gustave Le Jardin, a new beer garden at Gustave Boulangerie, opened with a ribbon cutting in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood.

Nozzo Pazzo Brings Taste Of Italy With Deli Goods To Vienna

Nozzo Pazzo, Pazzo Pomodoro's sister restaurant that opened in late 2022, continues to bring Vienna Italian deli specialties.

Sheetz Renovation With Drive-Thru In Dale City OK'd By Board

Prince William County supervisors endorsed the request to demolish and rebuild a Sheetz location with a drive-thru.

Potomac Yard Arena Funding Likely Out Of Virginia Budget: Report

The financing plan for a Washington Capitals and Wizards arena in Alexandria is not in the budget after Senate and House negotiations.

23 VA Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Twenty-three hospitals in Virginia ranked among the best for patient safety and experience, according to Healthgrades. See the full list.

Casino Near Arlington Metro Station Should Be Studied: Chamber Blog

All Silver Line stations from the DC line to Dulles should be considered as potential casino sites, according to a NoVA Chamber blog post.

MGM Resorts Helped Pay Tysons Casino Opponents' Expenses

A coalition that included MGM Resorts paid for a phone survey and buses to take Tysons casino opponents to Richmond to talk to lawmakers.

Babies 'R' Us Returning Inside Kohl's Stores: VA Impact

Customers will start to see Babies "R" Us shops inside 200 Kohl's stores, which could include some Virginia locations.

Manassas To Acquire Shopping Center For Future Redevelopment

The city is buying a shopping center with increasing vacancies with the intent for future redevelopment.

TideLock Office-To-Residential Conversion To Begin Construction

An office-to-residential conversion will introduce apartments and condos with a pedestrian connection to TideLock Park.

66 Express Outside the Beltway Gives Refrigerator To Food For Others

Builders and operators working on VDOT's 66 Express Outside the Beltway project donated a commercial refrigerator to the Fairfax food bank.

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