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Restaurant Openings + Expensive Eats + New Veterinary Office + Best Outdoor Dining: VA Business News

New restaurants and dining options dominated business news in Virginia recently, including the best outdoor dining and a Kentucky tavern.

With summer just around the corner, a new list has revealed the top 10 Washington, D.C. restaurants that are best for outdoor dining.
With summer just around the corner, a new list has revealed the top 10 Washington, D.C. restaurants that are best for outdoor dining. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

VIRGINIA — Summer is warming up and Virginians are looking for places to sip refreshing cocktails, while sitting under an umbrella in an outdoor cafe. Here are some options to consider, along with more business news from the past week.

These DC Restaurants Among Best For Outdoor Dining, New List Says

The list compiled by OpenTable highlights some of the top outdoor dining venues favored by diners for 2025.

Sushi Friends Hashi Brings Japanese Fine Dining To NoVA

Restaurant owners seek to push the culinary edge of Japanese cuisine and create a bridge from the City of Fairfax to Japan.

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Small Door Veterinary Opens First VA Location

A new membership-first veterinary care provider opened its first Virginia location on Old Dominion Drive in McLean.

Another Broken Egg Cafe Plans Opening In VA

A Southern-inspired restaurant for brunch dishes and drinks is planning a new location in Loudoun County.

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Juleps Kentucky Tavern Plans Opening At VA Development

A new restaurant specializing in Southern fare and juleps is coming to a development near the Ashburn Metro.

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen Celebrates NoVA Opening

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen, the DC-based fast-casual Korean restaurant chain, has opened its second location in Northern Virginia.

These Are The Most Expensive Restaurants In Virginia

A list by Love Food includes some of the most upscale restaurants in every state. See which Virginia eateries made the list.

New Brunch, Café Concept Coming To Vacant McDonald’s In NoVA

Offering a menu of handcrafted pastries and sandwiches, Layered aims to be a go-to spot for great coffee and desserts in Old Town Fairfax.

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