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VIRGINIA/DC — Want to know about the newest restaurants, stores and services in the region? Here's the latest Virginia and D.C. area business news you'll want to know about.

Restaurants and Retail

Several new restaurants opened in the Virginia and Washington, D.C. area in March, while a few restaurants decided to close their doors.

Crystal City Restaurant Near Amazon HQ To Open In Mid-April

The Freshman, a restaurant in Crystal City that will be a short walk from Amazon's new headquarters offices, is scheduled to open in mid-April.

Via Sophia Gets Ready For Grand Reopening In Downtown D.C.

Via Sophia, an Italian restaurant in the Hamilton Hotel in downtown D.C., is reopening on April 2, with meals available for both takeout and restaurant dining.

Tom Wilson's '43 Burger' Lends Support To DC Central Kitchen

Clyde's Restaurant Group has opened 43 Burger as part of a collaboration with Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. The new online restaurant, named for Wilson's jersey number, will feature craft burgers available for delivery in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Barca Pier & Wine Bar Opens This Week In Alexandria

Alexandria Restaurant Partners will open its latest concept, Barca Pier & Wine Bar, on March 31 at Robinson Landing. The March 31 opening follows the debut of neighboring restaurant Ada's on the River in January.

Spring-Themed Loft At Lena's Concept Opens In Alexandria

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap opened its latest variation of the Loft at Lena's on March 26. The Loft at Lena's Full Bloom will be open for dine-in service. Reservations are recommended.

Greenheart Juice Shop Holds Grand Opening For Vienna Location

The long-awaited Greenheart Juice Shop opened on March 27 at its Vienna location. The shop, at 208 Dominion Road NE, specializes in cold-pressed juices, nut milks and other health-minded food.

Elevation Burger Closes Over Weekend In Vienna

Elevation Burger, a chain specializing in burgers and fries with eco-friendly practices, closed its Vienna location. Elevation Burger's other Virginia locations are in Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Ashburn.

Zandra's Taqueria In Manassas Expands, Adds Rooftop Bar

Zandra's Taqueria in Old Town Manassas is expanding to add a rooftop bar and lounge. The expansion will also provide a new facade, additional bathrooms, and new electrical and plumbing systems. Zandra's new bar and lounge will be the city's first full-service rooftop bar

Whitlow's On Wilson To Close Its Doors After 26 Years

Whitlow's on Wilson, a neighborhood hangout and music venue in Clarendon for 26 years, will be shutting its doors on Wilson Boulevard at the end of June. The owners did not rule out the possibility that Whitlow's would reopen at another location.

Good Eats Emporium: Ghost Restaurant Sightings In Fairfax Corner

Great American Restaurants recently welcomed four "ghost kitchens" to the Ozzie's Good Eats restaurant located at 11880 Grand Commons Ave. in Fairfax Corner: Best Buns, Stupid Good BBQ, Taqueria Loca, Good Eats Burgers & Wings.

New Sheetz Opens In Leesburg

A new Sheetz convenience store opened in Leesburg on March 25. The new store is located at 601 California Drive NE, on the corner of Battlefield Parkway and Fort Evans Road.

SPERGO Entrepreneur, 15, Opens Pop-Up Shop In Pentagon City

SPERGO, a luxury-lifestyle clothing brand, opened a pop-up shop April 1 in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mall. All of SPERGO's previous pop-ups were only open for two or three days at a time. But the Pentagon City location will be open for the next three months.

Pandemic Relief

Small businesses across the region have had to make adjustment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how governments at all levels are working to help small businesses.

Loudoun Women Business Owners Discuss COVID's Impact With Senator

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) met with women business owners in Loudoun County on March 26 to learn about the top issues facing them as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year and to inform them of available federal financial assistance.

D.C. Preschool Among First Stops For New U.S. Labor Secretary

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited Bright Start Early Care & Preschool in Washington, D.C., to tour the facility and discuss how the American Rescue Plan helps support small businesses and working parents.

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