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Published February 28, 2024 at 2:30PM

Down the Line Sports Center's Fairfax location has five indoor pickleball courts (courtesy Fairfax City Economic Development)

Professional pickleball players, local officials and community members are expected to turn out in abundance for the upcoming grand opening of Down the Line Sports Center in Fairfax City.

After a soft opening in early February, the indoor pickleball facility at Courthouse Plaza (10390 Willard Way) will officially introduce itself to the city tomorrow (Thursday). The event will kick off at 5 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting, followed by a meet-and-greet with six pro athletes visiting from around the country.

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Shake Shack’s drive-up restaurant in Tysons is opening Wednesday

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 20, 2024 at 10:15AM

Shake Shack is opening a new restaurant at Pike 7 Plaza in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Shake Shack has staked out an opening date in Tysons.

The fast-food restaurant’s new location at Pike 7 Plaza (8350 Leesburg Pike) will welcome its first customers at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday). Free merchandise, including custom mugs, phone Pop-sockets and stickers, will be available for roughly 100 patrons.

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Idylwood Plaza adds nail and yoga salon, has two restaurants on the way

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 1, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated February 6, 2024 at 8:29PM

Miyu Beauty and Wellbeing, a nail salon that also offers yoga and pilates classes, is opening at Idylwood Plaza (courtesy Federal Realty)

(Updated at 8:30 p.m. on 2/6/2024) Idylwood Plaza is shaking up its retail mix to start 2024.

The shopping center on Leesburg Pike in Idylwood will usher in its newest tenant, MIYU Beauty & Wellbeing, with a grand opening celebration at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Friday). Falls Church City Vice Mayor Letty Hardi and Councilmember Marybeth Connelly are expected to attend.

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Fairfax City lines up artisans and businesses for new retail incubator store

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 28, 2023 at 3:00PM | Updated July 5, 2024 at 6:18PM

The retail incubator store Wander In will showcase over 30 artisans and small businesses in Old Town Fairfax (courtesy OTFBA)

The winter gift-giving season has come to a close, but a new retail incubator store in Fairfax City will encourage the community to shop local year-round.

Set for a grand opening at 10 a.m. this Saturday (Dec. 30), Wander In will host more than two dozen painters, candle-makers and other artisans in a shared retail space at 3950 University Drive, Suite 211 in Old Town Plaza.

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NEW: Virtual reality gaming venue sets opening date at The Boro in Tysons

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 8, 2023 at 1:30PM

Sandbox VR, a full-body virtual reality gaming venue, will open at The Boro in Tysons on Dec. 22 (courtesy Sandbox VR)

Zombies, pirates and other virtual characters are about to be unleashed on Tysons, just in time for Christmas.

Sandbox VR will launch its new virtual reality gaming experience at 1656 Silver Hill Drive in The Boro with a grand opening on Dec. 22. This is the first Virginia location for the San Francisco-based startup, which has expanded to over 40 sites across North America, Asia and Europe since introducing itself to the world in 2019.

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Fast-casual poke bowl chain opening Lorton restaurant today

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 4, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated December 8, 2023 at 1:33PM

The chain Poke Bros is opening its first Fairfax County location in Lorton Marketplace (courtesy Poke Bros)

(Updated at 1:30 p.m. on 12/8/2023) A growing chain restaurant that specializes in poke bowls is making its first foray into Fairfax County.

Poke Bros. says it anticipates a “large audience of hungry customers” for today’s grand opening of its new franchise in Lorton Marketplace. Doors will open at 9453 Lorton Market Street, Suite 17, at 11 a.m.

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Mantua senior living community unveils first renovation in 43 years

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 21, 2023 at 9:30AM

Prospective residents and other community members cut a ribbon to celebrate The Virginian's renovation (photo by Jamey Simpson)

At 43 years old, The Virginian decided the time has come for a fresh look.

The senior living community held a grand opening last Friday (Nov. 17) to reveal the results of its first renovation since getting established at 9229 Arlington Blvd in Mantua more than four decades ago.

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Reston gastrobar Pisco y Nazca to celebrate grand opening in December

By Fatimah Waseem

Published November 17, 2023 at 9:30AM

Pisco Y Nazca is celebrating its grand opening next month (Photo courtesy Pisco Y Nazca).

The Peruvian ceviche gastrobar that arrived in Reston Town Center this summer has a grand opening celebration coming up, just in time for end-of-the-year festivities.

The grand opening for Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is expected to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m.

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The Casual Pint to open near Dunn Loring Metro station tomorrow

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 15, 2023 at 1:30PM

The Casual Pint of Dunn Loring will open in The Shops at Avenir Place tomorrow (courtesy The Casual Pint)

The Dunn Loring Metro station’s new “beerstro” is set to pour its first official brew tomorrow (Thursday).

The Casual Pint, a pub specializing in craft beer, will throw a grand opening celebration for its Dunn Loring franchise (2676 Avenir Place, Unit F), starting with a first toast at noon, according to a media advisory.

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Latin street food restaurant now open in Reston at Plaza America

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 6, 2023 at 11:30AM

Maizal, a Latin American street food restaurant, is now open at Plaza America in Reston (courtesy Maizal)

Maizal, a chain that specializes in Latin American street food, is finally up and running in Reston.

The restaurant opened its doors in Plaza America this past Thursday (Nov. 2) — a full year later than the previously anticipated Halloween 2022 opening.