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A pizza chain with nearly 300 locations on the West Coast will set up shop in Fairfax County as part of its latest expansion efforts.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza has signed an agreement to open three new restaurants across Fairfax and Loudoun counties, the company said.


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The team behind Fairfax City’s Bollywood Bistro is working on a new restaurant that they hope will transport diners in more ways than one.

Upon entering Mumbai Central in Idylwood, customers will find themselves in a space resembling a train compartment, decked out with a destination board, a ticket counter and other paraphernalia that evoke the restaurant’s namesake train station.


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Hungry customers seeking the flavors of Mexico have a new spot to try in Kingstowne’s Hayfield Shopping Center.

El Fogon Taqueria officially opened its doors in the shopping center this spring with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 8, replacing the former Kochix restaurant at 7554 Telegraph Road.


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A new cocktail lounge with a design inspired by the nightlife in Tokyo, Japan, has opened in Tysons, but it might take a little sleuthing to find its whereabouts.

The Naisho Room, whose name includes the Japanese word for “secret,” announced today (Wednesday) that it is now operating inside The Watermark Hotel (1825 Capital One Drive) at Capital One Center.


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Some restaurants whose names may be familiar to Fairfax County residents will be cropping up at Dulles International Airport in the coming months.

The airport, which sits just west of the border in Loudoun County, plans to revitalize and expand its shopping and dining experience with eight new venues over the coming year. Another three retail tenants will be added at Reagan National Airport.


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First Watch will soon start serving up its signature avocado toast and million dollar bacon to Reston diners.

The daytime cafe chain is set to open in the former Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 12192 Sunset Hills Road near RTC West next Monday, May 19, a First Watch spokesperson told FFXnow, confirming a report by The Burn.


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A recently-opened bubble tea cafe has become Seven Corners’ hottest new establishment.

Customers eager for a sip of the popular tapioca drink lined up at Shuyi Grass Jelly & Tea this past weekend for its official grand opening at Willston Centre II, which included a buy-one, get-one promotional offer.


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Another option for Korean fried chicken is cooking in Annandale, and so far, it appears to be getting a thumbs up from patrons.

Bb.q Chicken opened its doors on March 18 at 7131 Little River Turnpike, where it shares a building with Cafe V. This is the chain’s fourth location in Fairfax County, joining locations in Idylwood, Centreville and Tysons.


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Fast-casual stir fry chain Honeygrow is opening its 59th location tomorrow (Friday) at Fair City Mall (9600 N Main Street) in Fairfax City.

The company received a $25 million investment earlier this year and has been on a spree of new openings, with another location launching in Springfield in March. Honeygrow also signed a lease earlier this year for a restaurant at Barcroft Plaza in Lincolnia.


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A local sushi restaurant chain is in the process of expanding to Herndon.

Signage for Sushi Oishii, which already boasts locations in Vienna and Maryland, has appeared on a storefront located mere miles away from Dulles International Airport.


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