The Vienna Lodge Bar & Grill
Log cabin-inspired bar and grill from chef/owner Neel Kamal, part of same family as The Urbana Lodge and The Clarks Lodge in Maryland. Features mountainous log cabin interior with real stone walls, leather couches, fireplace, and taxidermy. Will offer sports bar-style dishes, seasonal menus, Sunday brunch, and live music. Alcohol license application pending since January.
LivAway Suites Hopewell
Extended-stay hotel in upper-economy segment with contemporary design, essential amenities, and technology-driven operations. Located near Fort Gregg-Adams military base, TriCities Hospital, and Virginia State University. First LivAway Suites property in Virginia.
Extended Stay America Premier Suites
A $13 million, four-story, 94-room Extended Stay America Premier Suites hotel under construction in downtown Vinton. The town invested $543,000 to acquire land and sold it to Colonial Heights-based KARA Hospitality for $10. Total incentives from Vinton and Roanoke County were about $1.5 million.
Wood & Iron Gameday
New sports bar location in Virginia Square area of Arlington, featuring scratch kitchen, craft beer, and game-day atmosphere. Currently hiring for all positions including servers, bartenders, cooks, and management.
Culver’s
Midwest restaurant chain planning first Metro Richmond location. Existing building will be demolished and new one built to company standards. Known for ButterBurger and frozen custard.
LivAway Suites
Extended-stay hotel brand’s first Virginia location. Property will serve military personnel from nearby Fort Gregg-Adams, healthcare professionals from TriCities Hospital, and visitors to Virginia State University. Features contemporary design, smart technology, and affordable accommodations in the upper-economy segment.
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.
Extended Stay America Premier Suites
A $13 million, four-story, 94-room Extended Stay America Premier Suites hotel under construction in downtown Vinton. The town invested $543,000 to acquire land and sold it to KARA Hospitality for $10. Total incentives from Vinton and Roanoke County were about $1.5 million.
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.