1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner, VA Maggiano’s is now open in Tysons Corner Center, bringing its classic dining on Italian American hospitality. The new restaurant is designed for everyone, fit for casual dining at the bar or enjoyable for memorable gatherings that includes meals with family and friends, or private dining with three new private event spaces to accommodate groups ranging from 50 to 150 guests. Guests can enjoy signature favorites including Rigatoni D, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, and house-made desserts such as Gigi’s Buttercake and Tiramisu. The new location introduces a more modern take on the traditional Maggiano’s atmosphere while staying true to the brand’s Italian-American roots. Maggiano’s is open for both lunch and dinner. For more information, click here.

1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA Stillwater & Stone, the new land and sea restaurant and bar located inside The Westin Crystal City, has officially opened, bringing a vibrant new dining destination in the heart of National Landing. Blending elevated American coastal cuisine with an energetic and welcoming atmosphere, Stillwater & Stone reimagines the traditional hotel dining experience with a concept designed for both travelers and locals alike. Open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner, the restaurant’s culinary program combines chef-driven, globally inspired flavors, centered around a thoughtfully curated land and sea menu. The beverage program complements the menu with elevated interpretations of classic cocktails, emphasizing premium spirits, bold flavor layering, and visually engaging presentation. The cocktail program features handcrafted classics, spirit-forward specialties, and seasonal offerings designed to pair seamlessly with the restaurant’s culinary experience, alongside local craft beers and curated wine selections.

36205 Snakehill Road, Middleburg, VA Goodstone Inn and Restaurant has opened its new signature restaurant, Grayson’s, offering an estate-driven dining experience that highlights the seasonal bounty of the Goodstone farm and the Virginia countryside. Named after the estate’s resident llama, the restaurant is inspired by the property's picturesque rolling pastures and historic stone walls, promising to bring guests closer to the farm's daily rhythm while seamlessly blending the Inn's elegance with the land's vitality. Grayson’s menu is deeply rooted in the daily harvest from the resort’s on-site farm. The expert culinary team gathers crisp herbs, greens, and heirloom vegetables pulled from the gardens, along with farm-fresh eggs each day. This farm-to-table approach emphasizes authentic, ingredient-driven cuisine, moving away from formal dining traditions to focus on simplicity and freshness. For more information, click here.Photo from @graysonsatgoodstone Instagram

1611 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA Pizzeria Paradiso Pronto, the fast casual take on Pizzeria Paradiso, has opened at Water Park in Crystal City, Virginia’s National Landing. The new fast casual concept delivers pizzas to guests “pronto”. The oven can make 9” pizzas in just 3-4 minutes. Also on the menu are fresh salads, craft beer, and more.Photo from @eatyourpizza Instagram

1280 4th Street NE Donisima, the award-winning donut concept, has officially opened its first permanent flagship store at La Cosecha. From Michelin-starred chef Miguel Guerra of Mita, Donisima was born from a pandemic baking project between Miguel and his father in Colombia. The concept takes the classic American donut and transforms it into a showcase for Latin American flavors (think arequipe and queso fresco, guava and cheese, mango passionfruit, and picarones with chicha morada glaze). This new storefront also offer baked goods, savory items, and a full beverage lineup centered on thoughtful non-alcoholic creations. 

10697 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA & 1020 E. Main Street, Purcellville, VA Thompson Restaurants has officially debuted, Velocity Bar + Kitchen,in both Fairfax and Purcellville, marking the next chapter of its long-standing Velocity Wings concept. The reimagined restaurants reflect the brand’s evolution into a more expansive, full-service dining experience while continuing to serve the signature wings guests know and love. While the beloved boneless, traditional, and Velocity wings remain a staple, diners can now enjoy a broader lineup including highlights such as Buttermilk Biscuits & Honey, Bang Bang Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, Alfredo Pasta, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Warren’s Fine Fried Chicken & Waffles and Cowboy Burger.

1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA Westin Crystal City has officially reopened following a highly anticipated transformation, unveiling a refreshed hospitality destination in the heart of National Landing. The revitalized property introduces elevated accommodations, redesigned event spaces, wellness-driven amenities, and new guest experiences designed for today’s modern traveler. Some highlights include: the upcoming opening of the new dining concept Stillwater & Stone, a full-service coffee bar, complimentary airport shuttle services, and more. 

1605 Village Market Boulevard SE #100, Leesburg, VA Falcon & Fig, a Tysons-based hospitality group and an upscale Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and wine bar has opened. Designed around the concept of where flight meets flavor, the new restaurant blends elevated cuisine rooted in storytelling, symbolism, and refined hospitality, creating an immersive dining experience meant for socializing and lingering. Behind the scenes of Falcon & Fig’s culinary identity is co-partner Chef Ahmed Ibrahim, whose Egyptian heritage, engineering background, and global culinary experience help shape the restaurant’s modern Mediterranean flavor. Falcon & Fig’s culinary program is rooted in the spirit of Mediterranean gathering culture, centered around vibrant shareable plates, bold flavors, curated ingredients, and immersive hospitality. Inspired by the concept “Where Flight Meets Flavor,” the menu blends Spanish, Middle Eastern, North African, and coastal Mediterranean influences into a refined yet approachable dining experience designed for discovery and connection. Falcon & Fig’s cocktail program is designed to mirror the restaurant’s vibrant, transportive, and elevated Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere, blending playful creativity with approachable sophistication.

250 7th Street SE Located across from Eastern Market, the neighborhood-driven concept from Chef Rob Sonderman puts a chef-forward spin on rotisserie chicken and comfort classics. Little Engine features house-made sauces, wraps, salads, family meals, and snacks like sweet corn hushpuppies and spicy cabbage crunch. Little Engine’s standout rotisserie program, wings, family-style offerings, and nostalgic atmosphere make it a go-to for casual lunches, picnic takeout boxes, and happy hours.

1011 K Street NW Rosa's Diner is now open, bringing a fresh take on the classic American diner through the lens of vibrant Latin flavor and contemporary hospitality. Located in a restored Victorian-era rowhome in Mount Vernon Triangle, the all-day concept blends nostalgic diner comfort with elevated, trend-forward dishes, creative cocktails and approachable pricing. The new neighborhood destination features classic diner elements including counter stools, oversized booths and a walk-up counter, alongside an all-day format designed for coffee stops, grab-and-go lunches, casual business meals, lively weekend brunches and laid-back dinner gatherings. Led by Executive Chef Francisco “Chef Cisco” Pomalaza, an award-winning culinary executive with more than fifteen years of experience leading acclaimed food and beverage programs nationwide, the menu reimagines familiar diner classics with bright Latin influences, bold spice profiles and ingredient-driven execution. Complementing the food program is a creative coffee concept, elevated diner beverages and citrus-forward cocktails, including low-ABV and non-alcoholic offerings that keep the atmosphere energetic from morning through night.