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Published August 7, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated August 10, 2026 at 4:49PM

A child meets Bluey and Bingo during the Bluey x Camp experience. (Courtesy of CAMP)

An immersive experience for toddler to elementary school age fans of the hit Disney show “Bluey” is one of several new attractions for families opening at Tysons Corner Center starting in September.

The children’s play store CAMP will open its latest themed experience, “Bluey x Camp: Bluey’s House” for kids ages 2 to 10 on Friday, Sept. 4, with a grand opening party to follow the next day. The 50-minute-long experience features a 5,000 square foot recreation of the cartoon dog’s home, where kids can play games from the show, such as “Keepy Uppy” or “Grannies.”

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Shotted to hold grand opening at first drive-thru location in West Falls Church

By Emily Leayman

Published August 7, 2026 at 10:00AM

New Shotted drive-thru location at 7393 Route 29 (staff photo by Ryan Cole)

Saudi-style coffee shop Shotted is continuing its expansion across the D.C. area with the opening of its first drive-thru location in West Falls Church.

The coffee shop had a soft opening last week at the Shops at West Falls Church (7393 Route 29). It was formerly home to Compass Coffee, which closed the location after filing for bankruptcy in January.

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New Orleans-style beignet and coffee shop to hold grand opening in Herndon

By Emily Leayman

Published August 5, 2026 at 9:15AM

Beignets & Brew at 348 Elden Street in Herndon (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

New Orleans-style beignets are on the menu at a new coffee shop opening Friday (Aug. 7) in Herndon.

Beignets & Brew will open at 348 Elden Street #460. The grand opening starting at 7 a.m. will include a ribbon cutting with Herndon Mayor Keven LeBlanc.

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Lidl to open next month in former Whole Foods at Idylwood Plaza

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 29, 2026 at 11:45AM | Updated July 29, 2026 at 6:50PM

Lidl's grocery store at Idylwood Plaza is opening soon (photo by Rosan Choi)

Idylwood and Pimmit Hills residents will have a new destination for obtaining groceries, starting next month.

Lidl announced today that its latest store will open its doors in Idylwood Plaza at 7511 Leesburg Pike on Aug. 12. The German chain is taking over a portion of the massive space vacated in February 2025 by Whole Foods Market, which relocated to Falls Church City.

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Vienna’s Clarity to open second restaurant in Reston tomorrow

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published July 23, 2026 at 11:45AM

Clarity at Reston Town Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The award-winning Vienna restaurant Clarity will finally open its long-awaited second location at Reston Town Center tomorrow (Friday).

The 4,500-square-foot restaurant at 1996 Opportunity Way in the town center’s expansion will have a grand opening at 11 a.m.

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Great Falls couple to reopen 17-year-old restaurant as a wine bistro

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published July 14, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated July 14, 2026 at 4:17PM

The Cellar on Seneca in Great Falls (courtesy The Cellar on Seneca)

A few years ago, Julie and Kaveh Safa purchased their dream home in Great Falls, right on the same street where Kaveh grew up. Not long afterward, the couple’s dream unexpectedly expanded with the purchase of a longstanding restaurant in their new community.

Now, that restaurant has been fully rebranded and re-envisioned as The Cellar on Seneca after operating for nearly two decades at 1025 Seneca Road, Suite I, as Brx American Bistro.

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Arlington-founded Bakeshop opens its biggest bakery yet in Vienna

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published June 29, 2026 at 1:45PM

Storefront for Bakeshop bakery and cafe in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

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.

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Photos: Maggiano’s Little Italy ready to open Monday at Tysons Corner Center

By Katie Taranto

Published June 11, 2026 at 2:45PM

Dining room at Maggiano's Little Italy's new location at Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

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.

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New beer garden to open at The Boro this week with live music, giveaways

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 1, 2026 at 1:45PM

The Boro Biergarten will open on Thursday, June 6 in Boro Park outside El Bebe in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

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).

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Japanese lifestyle store Ebisu opens today in Seven Corners

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published May 1, 2026 at 10:00AM | Updated May 1, 2026 at 11:02AM

Ebisu, the Japanese god of fortune and the company's mascot, seen inside its Seven Corners store (photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)

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.