Here Comes Barbie + Carbonara Opens + New Rita's Ice: Business News

VIRGINIA — Most of this week's business news focused on new restaurants opening across Virginia. Also, Barbie and Hello Kitty trucks deliver exclusive swag to their fans, Virginia Joann's stores avoid closure due to the large retailer's bankruptcy and a public access media company lays off its entire staff.

Noted Chef Opens Carbonara: Old School Italian & Wine Bar

Chef Mike Cordero's latest restaurant venture opened Monday, bringing classic Italian cuisine and wine to Ballston.

Rita's Italian Ice Debuts New Flavor With Free Cups Of Italian Ice

To mark the first day of spring, Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard gave away free 6-ounce cups of Italian ice.

AIM Lays Off Entire Staff Amid Concerns Over Financial Audit

Amid accusations of mismanagement and an ongoing county audit, Arlington Independent Media laid off its entire staff on Monday.

• Open Letter To Arlington Independent Media Board Of Directors
• AIM Board Calls Special Meeting In April, Elects New Leaders: Letter

First Watch Opens New Restaurant In Northern Virginia

First Watch, a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, is adding more Northern Virginia locations in the future.

3 New Restaurants To Open At Potomac Mills

Potomac Mills is slated to introduce three new restaurants, including a Mexican and Middle Eastern fusion option.

Downsized Data Center To Get New Vote By Supervisors

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will reconsider a scaled down data center campus after rejecting a larger one.

Chefs To Join VA Farmers Market Children's Program

The children's POP Club is returning in 2024 with cooking demonstrations from Del Ray restaurant chefs.

15 New Shops, Eateries Coming Soon To 2 Virginia Airports: MWAA

Fifteen new concessions are scheduled to open at Washington, D.C.'s two airports in Virginia, including several District favorites.

Graze Craze Brings Crafted Charcuterie Boards To NoVa

Rather than going to college after high school, local entrepreneur Amaan Bhani decided instead to become a new Graze Craze franchisee.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Returns To NoVA Mall

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be rolling into Tysons Corner Center this Saturday, bringing exclusive toys and treats.

2024 Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour Cruising Into NoVA

The 2024 Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour will be bringing exclusive collectibles Saturday at Westpost at National Landing.

New Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Opens In VA

A new Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is open in Ashburn and will give away free Rita's for a year to the first 50 customers.

How Joann Fabric Bankruptcy Will Affect VA Stores

All of Joann's 850 stores will remain open during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, including 21 in Virginia.

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