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Marriott’s new hotel at Reston Town Center is ready to start accepting guests.

Operated by Donohoe Hospitality Services, the dual-branded AC Hotel and Residence Inn opened today (Wednesday) at 1975 Opportunity Way, delivering 267 rooms conveniently located along Metro’s Silver Line for travelers coming in from Dulles International Airport.


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A restaurant chain known for its abura soba noodles has begun serving diners in Idylwood.

Kajiken opened its doors on Monday (Jan. 13) at 7505-D Leesburg Pike as the newest tenant at the Idylwood Plaza shopping center.


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A new restaurant taking shape in McLean hopes to shake up the local dining scene by fusing traditional Japanese cuisine with western techniques and flavors.

Taking the place of another Japanese eatery, Tami Sushi, Sho Sushi & Izakaya anticipates opening at 6828D Old Dominion Drive sometime in February, according to co-owner Pattie K, who asked to be identified by her first name.


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A D.C.-area chain of hibachi restaurants is opening a restaurant in Burke as part of its latest expansion.

Quickway Japanese Hibachi, which currently features six locations across Fairfax County, is coming to Burke Centre Shopping Center, founder Bob Liang confirmed to FFXnow.


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A host of festivities are scheduled for South Block when it opens next weekend in Fairfax City.

The juice shop chain will throw a celebratory block party for its new store at 9672 Main Street in Fair City Mall on Saturday, Jan. 18.


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The new year brought a new kind of Chinese restaurant to the Town of Vienna.

Panda Dumpling quietly opened last Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 155B Maple Avenue West, taking over the former Bubble Mochi space in between the Cruz N Shine Car Wash and Marjan Carryout and Catering.


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A fast-food chain that originated in California and specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken has landed in West Springfield.

Crimson Coward announced on Friday (Jan. 3) that its new restaurant in the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center (8424 Old Keene Mill Road) is now open. Operating daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the 1,449-square-foot eatery is located in between Zips Cleaners and the forthcoming juice shop South Block.


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A longtime fast food rival is close to taking over the former Burger King in Reston’s Hunters Woods Village Center.

Fairfax County is currently reviewing a permit that would allow McDonald’s to renovate the drive-thru building at 2270 Hunters Woods Plaza, which has sat vacant since Burger King shuttered in April 2023.


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An Arlington-based chain of health-conscious eateries is now catering to more than just local diners.

South Block began serving customers at Dulles International Airport on Monday, Dec. 30, opening up its collection of smoothies, acai bowls and cold-pressed juice to travelers.


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The transformation of Farmtruck Pizza & Greens into Farmside Kitchen is complete.

After closing last Sept. 15, the health-conscious, fast-casual restaurant reopened under its new branding at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at 14385 Newbrook Drive, Suite 500, in Chantilly’s The Field at Commonwealth shopping center.


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