Katie Taranto

2 days ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

Around Town Published June 25, 2025 at 1:45PM A family-owned steakhouse plans on opening its first Northern Virginia location in Falls Church later this summer. The owners of Maryland-based GrillMarX are preparing to open their fourth restaurant on the ground floor at 510 S. Washington Street.

4 days ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

A burger joint in Buckingham with freshly ground smash burgers and a knack for nostalgia is gaining traction in the community after opening late last year. Jon’s Joint serves classic burger joint fare in a casual, eclectic dining room filled with pop culture references. Created by childhood friends Safa Farighi and Amaan Jan, the restaurant has racked up hundreds of positive reviews since opening at 250 N. Glebe Road, where Ravi Kabob 2 used to be.

4 days ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

A local coffee shop with a social mission has closed after almost two years at Water Park in Crystal City. But the story isn’t over for Brij Coffee owner Skyler Kelley, who opened the cafe in fall 2023 with the goal of using the business to combat homelessness. As she plans to open another location in D.C.’s Mount Vernon Square neighborhood later this summer, Kelley hopes the lessons she learned at 1601 Crystal Drive will bring her business more success in its new era.

5 days ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

Honoo Ramen Bar, a new Japanese restaurant, is now open at the West Falls development in Falls Church. Offering a wide menu of ramen, sushi, cocktails and Japanese entrees, the new restaurant is currently soft opening at 153 W. Falls Station Blvd. Honoo offers a few different ramen varieties, including tonkatsu (pork) and niboshi (fish), with toppings like eggs, scallions, bamboo shoots and bean sprouts. Prices range from $13 for niboshi shoyu to $23 for Wagyu abura soba.

1 week ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

Free treats and family-friendly activities are on hand in Pentagon City today (Friday) for Amazon’s Bring Your Kids to Work Day. Nearly 2,000 kids are expected to join their parents and guardians at the HQ2 campus for technology demos, storytimes, outdoor activities and more. Good Company Doughnuts plans to offer buy one, get one deals and kids’ donut decorating kits until 4 p.m. today.