437 Restaurant Visits, New Amazon Fresh, Top Dining: VA Business News

VIRGINIA — Recent business news in Virginia includes a couple visiting hundreds of BBQ restaurants, dozens of Big Lots stores closing, and the state's top 15 hospitals.

VA Couple Has Eaten At 437 Texas Roadhouses — And They're Not Done

Judy and Mike McNamara's mission to visit the 580-plus U.S. locations of Texas Roadhouse started in 2017 following retirement.

Gift Shop For People With Disabilities Coming To King Street

An Alexandria program training people with disabilities for employment is moving its gift shop to a more prominent King Street location.

VA Barbecue Favorite Closes 1 Location: Report

A barbecue stand that was a mainstay at a Loudoun County intersection for 17 years is closing, while the Sterling location remains open.

Evelyn Rose, Replacement For Bazin's On Church, Holding Ribbon Cutting

Evelyn Rose, which Eater DC named one of the DC area's hottest new restaurants, will have a ribbon cutting with the Town of Vienna.

VA Chef's New Eatery On 'Hottest New Restaurants' List: Report

A new eatery opened by Arlington celebrity chef David Guas is included on the "Hottest New Restaurants" List for July, according to reports.

VA Eatery On July 'Hottest New Restaurants' List: Report

McLean restaurant launched by Arlington celebrity chef included on "Hottest New Restaurants" List for July, according to reports.

VA Restaurant Named Great Affordable Dining By Post Food Critic

An Arlington eatery was on a list of great, affordable restaurants in the D.C. area, according to The Washington Post's food critic.

Upscale Health Club Breathes Life Into Vacant Space In VA: Report

A California-based health club opens in the former home of the shuttered 24 Hour Fitness in Tysons West, according to news reports.

4 VA, DC Harris Teeter Stores To Be Divested Ahead Of $25B Mega Merger

The companies unveiled which VA, DC stores will be sold to other firms as they seek approval for the largest grocery merger in U.S. history.

Dulles Gymnastics Plans Relocation To New VA Facility

Dulles Gymnastics Academy, which dates back to 1972, will be part of the Arcola Center commercial development.

Amazon Fresh Prepares To Open New VA Store

While some Amazon Fresh stores in the region have been scrapped, a new store is preparing to open at an Alexandria shopping center.

Iconic Pan-Asian Noodle Shop To Open Clarendon Location Aug. 1: Report

Wagamama will celebrate the opening of its new location on Clarendon Boulevard with an Aug. 1 party, reports say.

American Express Opening Centurion Lounge At VA Airport

American Express is opening its 29th Centurion Lounge Wednesday in Terminal 2 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington.

Primark Opens 1st VA Location In Tysons Corner Center: Photos

International clothing retailer Primark opened its Tysons Corner Center location on Tuesday, boasting 35,000 square feet of retail space.

Big Lots Closing Dozens Of Stores; VA Could Lose Locations

Discount retailer Big Lots is shuttering some stores and is indicating it might go out of business. Here's what to know in Virginia.

15 VA Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Ranking

A NoVa hospital is among the top regional hospitals on U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 rankings; 15 hospitals in the state are listed.

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