An Arlington-based dessert shop has opened its long-awaited Vienna location, the third in Virginia.
Bakeshop — which specializes in cupcakes, cakes, and macarons, in addition to breakfast sandwiches — opened its doors at 421 Maple Avenue East on June 20. The bakery and cafe took over and renovated the site of Skorpios Maggio’s Greek Family Restaurant, which closed in June 2024.
Maggiano’s Little Italy is making its return to Tysons, bringing back its hallmark “family style” pastas and Italian fare after a months-long relocation process.
The popular Italian restaurant will open its new location at Tysons Corner Center on Monday (June 15) after closing in September at Tysons Galleria across Route 123. There, the restaurant will continue to serve Italian cuisine and shareable dishes in a massive 17,000-square-foot space previously held by Brio.
The Boro in Tysons is adding a beer garden of its own, giving residents a new place to kick back and enjoy some refreshments as summer arrives.
The Boro Biergarten will make its debut this Thursday (June 4) with a three-day grand opening celebration featuring live music, food and drink specials, and giveaways at Boro Park (8350 Broad Street).
The Seven Corners store that once housed a Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts is getting a makeover as a new Japanese lifestyle store filled with Hello Kitty and Pokémon plushes and figurines, imported snacks and drinks, beauty products, and household goods.
Ebisu will host its grand opening at 6320 Seven Corners Center at 11 a.m. today (Friday). The ribbon-cutting also marks the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and will feature a traditional lion dance performance.
A national outdoor furniture retailer held a grand opening for its new Springfield store today (Thursday).
Fortunoff Backyard Store is now open at Springfield Commons, with a new, 11,000-square-foot store and showroom at 6721B Frontier Drive. The showroom sells a variety of outdoor furniture, including dining sets, chaises, gazebos, fire pits and other patio decor.
“A first-class library that the people of Franconia deserve” is how Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay described the new Kingstowne Regional Library, which welcomed crowds measuring well into the hundreds at its April 11 opening.
“This is a huge day,” said McKay, who represented the Franconia District when it was still called the Lee District on the board before becoming chairman.
Nearly two months after their community library branch closed, Kingstowne residents will soon have a brand-new spot to check out books.
The neighborhood’s new regional library, under construction since 2023, will celebrate its official grand opening on Saturday, April 11 as part of the ribbon cutting for the new Franconia Governmental Center (7130 Silver Lake Blvd).
South Block’s expansion to seemingly every corner of Fairfax County will continue tomorrow (Saturday) with its debut in Burke.
The homegrown juice and smoothie chain will open at the Burke Centre Shopping Center (5765D Burke Centre Parkway) with an all-day block party, highlighted by free mini warrior acai bowls for the first 100 customers in line.
Under Armour is gearing up for a relaunch at Tysons Corner Center, which also recently bid farewell to a couple of prominent retail tenants.
Operating out of a temporary location near Bloomingdale’s since late 2024, Under Armour will unveil a new concept at the mall on Thursday (March 26) that’s intended to draw in a younger generation of athletes.
Toastique’s expansion in Fairfax County will continue next month with an opening at Reston Town Center.
The gourmet toast chain is planning to hold a grand opening for its new location at 11900 Inspiration Street on Saturday, March 7, offering $50 in reward dollars to the first 100 customers who make a purchase of at least $10.
