Virginia may need to enact more food safety requirements at the state level in response to cutbacks and deregulation efforts by the Trump administration, two legislators and several advocates said at a recent forum.
“We have historically, in my opinion, not done the kind of oversight we need to do. We’ve let the federal government do most of it,” Del. Mark Sickles (D-17) said during the press event on May 28.
An upcoming bakery in Tysons is inviting customers to get an early taste of its croissants and other pastries before it officially opens.
Sunday Morning Bakehouse will host a pop-up tomorrow (Wednesday) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Heming’s lobby at 1800 Chain Bridge Road. An assortment of croissants, brioche donuts and cookies will be available for purchase, along with hot coffee, iced matcha and iced oat milk latte.
A delivery-centered food hall is coming to Fairfax County.
Wonder, a New York-based concept that serves food from restaurants across the country for dining in, takeout and delivery, is planning to open several locations across the D.C. area this year, including ones in Reston and Franconia.
An event celebrating the flavors of Tysons Corner Center eateries is making a comeback next weekend.
Taste of Tysons Corner is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, from 1-4 p.m. at Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Road), and will feature a mix of food and events.
A long-popular food festival in Northern Virginia is back for its 12th year.
The annual Taste of Vienna will be held this Saturday at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, providing patrons the chance to taste more than 30 different eateries all in one location.
Wendy’s is back up and running in Herndon.
The fast-food chain temporarily shuttered its restaurant at 2160 Centreville Road, just outside town limits, late last year for a remodeling. After welcoming customers back on March 23, Wendy’s will celebrate its return with a grand reopening celebration this Saturday (April 12).
In the coming months, Tysons Corner Center will shake up its retail lineup with a mix of brand-new stores and existing brands undergoing renovations.
The first newcomer is Mejuri, which will open its 42nd shop on the mall’s second floor near Nordstrom this Friday (April 11). This will be the Canada-based jeweler’s second location in the D.C. region, following a 2023 opening at Bethesda Row in Maryland.
A dish inspired by one gathering among friends will now be served in schools across Fairfax County.
With a “Creamy Dream” gnocchi soup complemented by sides of whole wheat garlic soup dippers and a Zesty Sunshine Salad, four students from Herndon High School won the competitive lunch category at the 13th annual Culinary Challenge, held this year at Hayfield Secondary School (7630 Telegraph Road) on March 8.
With the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival getting started last week, multiple Fairfax County restaurants are getting in on D.C.’s fun.
Some eateries across the county are offering special dishes, drinks and more, while others are offering celebratory discounts.
Matchbox is no longer just about pizza, especially in McLean.
In late February, the regional chain rolled out an expanded “Matchbox Prime” dinner menu with steak and seafood options exclusively at its McLean location, which opened at 1340 Chain Bridge Road next to Lidl in April 2023.
