Civita Italia
Civita Italia is a new Italian restaurant from EAT Restaurant Group, set to open next month (July 2026) in a newly erected 7,000 sq ft building at 3401 Haydenpark Lane. The concept focuses on authentic Italian cuisine from across the country rather than a single region. Chef Kevin LaCivita, classically French-trained, will oversee the menu […]
Good Trouble Roasters
Coffee shop concept from Mike Greiner (owner of Black Market Salsa) opening at 3800 Langston Blvd in Arlington, VA. Will serve specialty coffee in the morning and wine/beer in the afternoon/evening, with pastries from Heidelberg Pastry. Hours listed as 7am-8pm. Demolition/buildout recently began; anticipated opening in August 2026.
Fresh Healthy Cafe
Fresh Healthy Cafe, a fast-casual health-focused franchise, has applied for a special use permit to open at 2040 Jamieson Avenue in Alexandria, VA, a former Starbucks location. The 1,104 sq ft space will feature indoor seating for 12 and outdoor seating for 4. Menu includes smoothies, paninis, fresh juices, bowls, and coffee. Hours will be […]
Kura Revolving Sushi
Kura Revolving Sushi is opening a 3,200-square-foot location at Short Pump Station shopping center, in the former Persis Indian Grill space. Features conveyor belt sushi, robots, and prizes for returned plates. Website lists location as ‘coming soon’ with a representative stating they hope to open in fall 2026.
Miso Tori Ramen
Japanese ramen restaurant owned by Shawn Steffey and Tyler Newcome, who also operate The Wine Room at the Taylor Pavilion and T.T. Walls Kitchen & Bar. Will feature traditional ramen alongside creative variations like Nashville hot chicken and Texas barbeque ramen. Japanese-themed decor including silk lanterns imported from Japan, neon signs, and origami cranes. Seats […]
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s Little Italy is relocating from Tysons Galleria to a new 17,000 sq ft space at Tysons Corner Center, previously occupied by Brio. The new location seats ~700 guests across two dining rooms, a full-service bar, indoor patio, and three private event rooms. Opening Monday June 15, 2026 with a ribbon cutting at 9am with […]
Capellini’s Classic Italian
Chef Mike Cordero (of Carbonara) is opening Capellini’s Classic Italian, a 3,500 sq ft old-school Northern Italian scratch kitchen with modern flair, seating 75 indoors and 80 outdoors. Taking over the former Rebel Taco Cantina space. Targeting early Fall 2026 opening.
Ovoka Farm
Ovoka Farm, a Virginia wagyu beef farm, is opening a reservation-only wine and dining tasting room inside a historic manor home. The experience will feature F1 wagyu beef paired with Virginia wines, with a focus on hyper-local, farm-to-table sourcing. Opening June 13, 2026, running through weekends. Reservations are already live on their website.
Roots Natural Kitchen
Charlottesville-born salad and grain bowl chain opening its fourth area location in Richmond. Known for salads and grain bowls, with locations in college towns along the East Coast.
Undisclosed New Restaurant (formerly Sal’s Restaurant & Pizzeria)
The former Sal’s Restaurant & Pizzeria property at 835 Capitol Landing Road sold for $510,000. New owners Endian Dong and Xiuyun Chen purchased the 2,416 sq ft building and plan to redevelop it as a new restaurant. The concept has not yet been disclosed.