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A Hidden Gem Tasting Menu Showcases a Beloved Chef’s Career in Fairfax

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Legendary Virginia chef Jonathan Krinn revels in the unexpected at Elyse, from the tiny 30-seat location in Fairfax to the ingredients that range from kangaroo tartare to pan-seared sugar toads. Two years in, he has reliable local clientele that are loving what he calls his “incubator” of a five course tasting menu ($140 per person, with options for three courses) that swap out regularly for the seasons and to accommodate whatever zany produce and proteins he’s getting from producers he’s been developing relationships with for a quarter-century.

Fairfax, VA · 1d
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Just Salad Headed to New Virginia Location

The fast-casual dining scene has been getting progressively healthier, as diners demand more nutritional options that don’t sacrifice speed, flavor, or economy. Just Salad, a growing chain focused on the titular dish, is getting ready to help Falls Church diners answer that demand, with a new location coming soon to the neighborhood.

Falls Church, VA · 2d
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After 26 seasons, Nathan's Dairy Bar in Manassas under new family ownership

Nathan’s Dairy Bar, at 8948 Mathis Ave. in Manassas, is entering a new chapter. The ice cream shop announced the transition to new family ownership in a Nov. 8 Facebook post, welcoming longtime family friends as its new owners after 26 seasons in business. The families will continue working together through a partnership to help ensure a smooth transition while maintaining the shop’s traditions, ice cream quality and customer service, according to the announcement. “For 26 seasons, Nathan’s Dairy Bar has been more than just an ice cream shop,” the post stated. “It’s been a place where memories are made, friendships are formed, and generations of families have gathered for something sweet.” The business was founded in 2001 by Manassas resident David Hutton, who named the shop after his son, Nathan, according to the business website. Nathan’s specializes in soft-serve ice cream, offering a variety of flavors and sherbet options. The shop also changes its featured flavors twice a week and promotes special offers through its Facebook page. In its announcement, the families thanked customers for their support over the past 26 seasons and expressed their commitment to continuing the business’s legacy. “New Family, Same Sweet Tradition!” the post stated.

Manassas, VA · 1d

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Three Maryland Breweries Win Medals at 2026 Great American Beer Festival

Two Montgomery County breweries were among three Maryland breweries recognized at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival competition, one of the nation’s largest and most competitive beer competitions. The Brewers Association announced the winners last month, with Silver Branch Brewing Co. in Rockville/Silver Spring and BabyCat Brewery in Bethesda/Kensington...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d
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Old Town’s Banned-Book Speakeasy Returns for Five Nights

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Book lovers with a taste for a little mystery can slip into a hidden library in Old Town this week. The Study at Morrison House is bringing back its Banned Book Speakeasy with a new edition called The Restricted Collection. The five-night experience begins Tuesday, November...

Alexandria, VA · 23h

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Popular College Park Pizzeria to Permanently Close

Potomac Pizza, which operates three Montgomery County locations in Chevy Chase, Potomac and Rockville, has announced that it will permanently close its College Park restaurant on Friday, December 18, 2026, after nine years of serving the community. In a message to customers, founder Adam B. Greenberg announced that the restaurant...

College Park, MD · 1d

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Japanese-Style Sandwich Cafe to Open Second Montgomery County Location

Neko Nook, a locally owned cafe specializing in Japanese-style sandwiches, is expanding to Rockville with its second Montgomery County location. The business has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by Subway at 2 N. Washington Street in Rockville’s Courthouse Center, next to Seoul Kitchen & Bar. A video of the cafe experience can be seen below.

Rockville, MD · 2d

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Taco Bell construction update in Rockville

Construction of the new Taco Bell restaurant building continues at 1100 Rockville Pike. It's not moving fast enough for diehard fans of the Mexican mega chain. But the building is now enclosed, and as you can see, glass has been installed. Will it be done by the end of the year? I'm not optimistic, given the current status of the construction. This is the best Taco Bell in Montgomery County, so impatience is a virtue.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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King of Koshary plans to reopen soon after renovations

An Egyptian restaurant on Wilson Blvd is planning to reopen within the next few weeks following renovations. King of Koshary is running slightly behind the timeline it gave after temporarily shutting its doors in September. However, the restaurant still plans to reopen by the start of December. The establishment at...

Arlington County, VA · 1d

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Floriana Coming to The Atrium Building in Old Town Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Old Town diners have a clearer sense of when Floriana might arrive. The longtime Dupont Circle restaurant is planning to close its Washington, D.C., location after New Year’s Eve and is targeting an early- to mid-January 2027 opening in Alexandria. In a recent interview with...

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Floriana aims for January opening in Alexandria as D.C. location prepares to close

Italian restaurant Floriana will make its debut in Alexandria not long after closing its longtime D.C. location. The Italian restaurant is leasing space in the Atrium Building at 277 S. Washington Street, replacing a vacancy left by Virginia’s Darling and Mae’s Market. The new location is co-owned by Jamie Branda and Dino Tapper, son of restaurant founder Floriana Nestore.

Alexandria, VA · 17h

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Maryland Crab Lovers Pile Up Crab And Shrimp At These 5 All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets

Maryland takes its crab seriously, and sometimes one dozen just is not enough. That is where the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet comes in, with snow crab legs, big shrimp, and plenty of extras lined up for as many trips as your plate can handle. This list covers five buffets around the...

Maryland · 4d

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New fried chicken restaurant opens in Chantilly

A new Korean fried chicken restaurant has started its soft opening in Chantilly. We’re talking about BHC Chicken. The Burn first told readers about BHC’s plans to expand in NoVa last month. The brand has roughly 10 locations around the U.S. including one that recently opened in Arlington....

Chantilly, VA · 4d

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Maryland’s Best Crab Cake Has Been Named by Tasting Table

Tasting Table has named Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Baltimore its pick for the best crab cake in Maryland as part of its new list highlighting the “hands down best crab cakes in every state.” A video of the crab cake can be seen below. For the list,...

Baltimore, MD · 14d

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Sink Your Teeth Into The Overstuffed Sandwiches At This Beloved Virginia Deli

There’s a deli in Fairfax, Virginia, that will make you question every sandwich decision you’ve ever made in your life. Chutzpah Deli is the kind of place that doesn’t just feed you, it reminds you what food is supposed to feel like. Let’s talk about the name...

Fairfax, VA · 11d

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The Pulled Pork At This Hidden Gem BBQ Spot In Maryland Will Have You Licking Your Fingers

You know a restaurant is doing something right when the building itself looks like it’s trying to keep a secret. The Hideaway in Odenton, Maryland does exactly that, disguised as an ordinary gray house while quietly serving some of the best pulled pork in the state. Let’s start with...

Odenton, MD · 6d

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“Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite Chinese Food” Opens First Maryland Location

Xi’an Famous Foods quietly opened Thursday, Nov. 5, at Montrose Crossing in Rockville, marking the New York-based Chinese fast-casual chain’s first Maryland location. A video of the experience can be seen below. The restaurant is located at 12031 Rockville Pike, in the Montrose Crossing shopping center next to...

Rockville, MD · 4d

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Cava Mezze Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In the same year that CAVA celebrated the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide, the full-service restaurant that started it all is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cava Mezze, which first opened at 9713 Traville Gateway Drive in Rockville in 2006, has reached the two-decade milestone, marking 20 years since three Montgomery County natives opened the restaurant that would eventually lead to one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurants.

Rockville, MD · 3d

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Bojangles reopens in Prince George's County

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d