Ruthie’s All Day
Southern comfort food restaurant expanding from Arlington to second location in Fairfax Corner. Family-friendly all-day restaurant and bar with gluten-free options, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Potbelly
Potbelly’s first location in Southeastern Virginia opening in Kempsville area with drive-thru, operated by Premier Eats Restaurant Group. Grand opening event scheduled for January 30, 2026.
Bourbon Boulevard Steakhouse
Steak restaurant expanding from existing Chantilly location to new space in Dulles Town Center, taking over former P.F. Chang’s location
Nash & Smashed
Fried chicken and burger chain opening second Richmond-area location in new 3-story mixed-use building. Will occupy 1,900 square feet on ground floor alongside Qdoba.
YouMin Delights
New ice cream shop coming to Cameron Chase Village Center near intersection of Farmwell Road and Smith Switch Road, next to Dr. T Shawarma & Burger
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe
Franchise smoothie cafe offering smoothies, juice, milkshakes, coffee, acai bowls, waffles, and croffles. Building permit issued Jan 1, 2026 for commercial addition/alteration.
Potomac Overlook Hotel
200-room hotel planned as part of mixed-use development at former Key Bridge Marriott site. Project includes 1,775 residential units and underground parking on 5.5-acre lot overlooking Potomac River.
foraged.
James Beard-nominated chef Chris Amendola is opening the second location of his acclaimed restaurant foraged. in Loudoun County, taking over the former Restaurant at Potowmack Farm space. The restaurant focuses on hyper-seasonal fare with ingredients grown on-site. Construction is underway and the space will seat 75-100 customers.
Juleps Kentucky Tavern
Southern cuisine restaurant opening in former Blackfinn Ameripub space at Loudoun Station. 6,400 sq ft space with hours 11am-12am, brunch service starting January 10-11. Menu features Southern dishes like Beer Brined Wings, Stuffed Trout, and Bourbon Glazed Pork Chop.
Gold Lion Visual Cafe
Gold Lion Community Cafe is opening a second location in Lakeside. This new cafe is built to be more accessible and inclusive with American Sign Language services provided by Mosaic Interpreting Services, dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing community.