Maman
French bakery chain expanding to third Arlington location in Ballston Exchange shopping center. Taking over former Greenheart Juice Shop space in a renovated 2,000 square foot storefront. Menu offers pastries, omelets, and coffee drinks.
TR Boiler Room Steakhouse
Upscale steakhouse featuring Wagyu beef from owner’s Traber Ranch. Located in historic downtown location, keeping the Boiler Room name. Open Tuesday-Saturday 5-9 PM.
The Sitio
20-room boutique hotel with surf-inspired design located in Atlantic Park near North America’s first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon. Features minimalist design, private balconies, curated artwork, Belgian Libeco linens, surf racks, private infinity-edge pool, and partnerships with local artists including Schuyler Beecroft.
Monstera
Second location of Monstera burrito concept opening in Crystal City with expanded menu including sandwiches, cocktails, burgers, and specialty items like the Coronado burrito and ‘the 10’ cheesesteak. Hours will be 8am-8pm.
Tommy’s American & Best Buns Bakery & Burgers
New Great American Restaurant concept named after COO Tom Rush, featuring 15,827 sq ft restaurant with outdoor patio, combining Tommy’s American and Best Buns Bakery & Burgers concepts
Scapegoat Beer Garden
Korean street food restaurant and beer garden with 79 indoor seats and 208 outdoor seats. Chef believes all permitting issues can be worked through in the next few months. Use permit extended for six months.
Crimson Coward
Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant coming to Bellewood Commons retail center at corner of East Market Street and Plaza Street. Permanent signage installed with temporary window sign indicating ‘Opening this Winter’.
Kalahari Resorts Spotsylvania
900-room resort with Virginia’s largest indoor waterpark (175,000+ sq ft), outdoor waterpark, 150,000 sq ft convention space, 50+ waterslides, family entertainment and dining. $900 million project spanning 1.38 million square feet. Bookings opened Jan 12 for stays beginning Dec 18, 2026.
Chord Bread and Bottle
Wine shop and sandwich restaurant opening in former Unwined location. Will accommodate up to 12 visitors and feature thoughtful sandwiches, curated wine selection, prep kitchen, and pick-up counter. Owner also operates Slaters Market and Union Sandwich Co.
Kalahari Resorts Spotsylvania
900-room resort with Virginia’s largest indoor waterpark (175,000+ sq ft), outdoor waterpark, 150,000 sq ft convention space, 50+ waterslides, family entertainment and dining. $900 million project spanning 1.38 million square feet. Bookings opened Jan 12 for stays beginning Dec 18, 2026.