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A new brand of ice cream shop has launched in the Town of Vienna’s Village Green shopping center.

Whistler’s Ice Cream Extraordinaire started serving scoops of its signature ultra-premium French custard in the former Molly’s Yogurt space at 521 Maple Avenue West last Friday (June 5).


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An upscale omakase restaurant has its sights set on Reston for its next “sushi speakeasy.”

Sushi by Bou appears to be expanding with a new location inside the Hyatt Regency Reston (1800 Presidents Street), near Capital Grille. The restaurant — a high-end chain self-described as “an exclusive omakase hideaway where tradition meets innovation” — offers just three omakase spreads to choose from, along with various sides, spirits and cocktails.


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A new fast-casual cafe has opened its doors in Merrifield’s Mosaic District, with a menu focused on “health-conscious living.”

Pura Vida Miami is now open, serving up all-day breakfast, acai bowls, salads and more from its new space at 8296 Glass Alley, next to the Archer Hotel where Parc de Ville once stood.


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New York City-based food hall Wonder is continuing its regional expansion with a new location in Hybla Valley.

Wonder is hosting a grand opening next week for its new food hall at 7713 Fordson Road in the Fordson Place shopping center. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, with festivities including giveaways and a ribbon cutting.


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The Little Free Pantries outside Emmaus United Church of Christ in Vienna have gotten battered over the years, but despite repeated acts of vandalism, they’re still standing.

Though cleaning up and repairing the damage can be a hassle, sometimes temporarily taking the boxes out of commission, the church remains undeterred in its commitment to making donated food and hygiene products available to passersby in need.


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A new restaurant franchise centered around breakfast and brunch is coming soon to University Mall.

Another Broken Egg Cafe is preparing to open a new location soon at 10645 Braddock Road in the shopping center near George Mason University’s Fairfax campus.


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After more than a year of preparations, vegan cookie shop MidnighTreats plans to reopen in Reston this weekend.

The local bakery’s relocation from its original Plaza America storefront to Reston Town Center (1826 Discovery Street) is now complete. The shop will officially open for business at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, with giveaways and other festivities to celebrate.


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Local diners missing Maggiano’s Little Italy will want to circle their calendar for this year’s Taste of Tysons.

The foodie festival is returning to Tysons Corner Center for a fourth year on May 16 from noon to 3 p.m. with a preview of the forthcoming Italian restaurant among its highlights.


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A new weekend brunch is coming to NAJA Mediterranean at the Mosaic District in Merrifield, inspired by traditional breakfasts across the Middle East and Mediterranean.

Restaurateur Tariq Alaeddin’s eatery, described as a “love letter from Beirut to America,” is hosting its first weekend brunch tomorrow (Saturday) at 2911 District Avenue.


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Taste of Vienna is set to return this weekend, putting a spotlight on local restaurants while also raising funds for the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department (Vienna VFD).

The 13th annual food festival will take over the fire department’s parking lot at 400 Center Street South from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday (April 25).


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