Little Birdie
New restaurant concept from Matthew Sloan and Eric Brannon (owners of Matt and Tony’s All Day Kitchen + Bar). Special use permit filed to convert former Benny DiForza’s Pizza space, adding 10-seat outdoor dining area. Hours will be 8am-10pm Sun-Thu, 8am-11pm Fri-Sat.
The Angie
European-American fusion concept from hospitality heavy hitters, featuring 5,700 square foot space with barista bar, full bar, lounge, and dining room accommodating up to 162 visitors. Ground-floor storefront with operable windows.
Life Alive Cafe
Massachusetts-based vegetarian fast-casual chain opening 16th location in 3,250 sq ft space with seating for 70 indoors and 30 on patio. Located on ground floor of Alexandrian Hotel. Menu includes grain bowls, salads, wraps, soups, acai bowls, and smoothies.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders with seven spice levels. Taking over former Noodles & Company location.
Okinami
Japanese and poke restaurant offering sushi, ramen and poke for carryout with seating for 8 guests in 900 sq ft space on ground floor of The Grace and Reva apartments
Electric Bull
Steakhouse concept from chef Victor Albisu featuring live-fire cooking, dry-aged steaks, South American cuts, raw bar, and butcher counter. Over a year in the making with team including Justin Severino, Jennifer Resick Williams, and Adam Hoffa.
Parlor Bistro
Vietnamese-influenced take on American comfort foods opening as new in-house restaurant at The Berkeley Hotel as it becomes part of the Hilton family
Monstera Burrito
West Coast-inspired burrito shop opening second location at Crystal City’s Water Park, featuring San Diego-style breakfast burritos with French fries, barbacoa, and extended menu of burgers and sandwiches. Hours will be 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
Xi’an Famous Foods
Fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain planning new location in The Crossing Clarendon shopping center. Known for hand-pulled biang-biang noodles, dumplings, and spicy cumin lamb burger. Will seat about 84 dine-in guests.
Inju Korean BBQ
Korean BBQ restaurant opening in Cascades Marketplace shopping center in Sterling, VA. Second location for the brand (first is in Annapolis, MD). Features table grills for cooking meats. Taking over former Señor Tequila’s space.