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Shake Shack Plans Reston Premiere

The popular brand will open a new restaurant in the Reston Town Center next year.

Roggenart Opening Sixth Location

The popular bakery is opening in Frederick this September.

Roggenart Plotting a Busy 2025

The concept is scouting locations in Northern Virginia and Baltimore County.

My Own Pizza Bringing Nostalgic Charm to Connecticut Avenue

The restaurant is taking over the space vacated by Flippin Pizza.

Tatte to Extend its DMV Empire

The bakery will be entering Annapolis later this year.

Rush Bowls Doubling Loudoun Presence

The eatery will be opening at the end of this year or in early 2025.

Chai Pani to Feed DC Next Spring

The award-winning restaurant is coming to the Gables Union Market apartment complex.

Sense of Thai Headed to Bethesda

The concept will open next spring.

Himalayan Wild Yak Bringing Taste of Nepal to Ballston

The concept will open its second location in Arlington in 2025.

Sense of Thai Looks to the Future in Reston

The popular restaurant will be opening its Reston location in 2026.

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