The Check: Best Italian in Virginia, New Donut Shop, Brewery Wins Award, New Restaurant Opening This Week

Keep up with recent news on the dining scene in "The Check," Patch's roundup of restaurant and foodie news from our Patches sites in Northern Virginia and DC:

• Carmello's Named 'Best of Virginia' for Italian Cuisine: Congratulations to Carmello’s of Historic Manassas for being named "Best of Virginia for Italian cuisine" in the May issue of Virginia Living Magazine! Owned by long-time Historic Manassas resident Alice Pires, their seasonal menus serve a wide variety of American cuisine with Portuguese and Mediterranean influence. Carmello’s sources local ingredients, and uses fresh herbs from their backyard garden.
• Founding Farmers DC Slammed by Post Food Critic; Restaurant Fires Back: The popular downtown eatery Founding Farmers DC is on the defensive after a Washington Post food critic ripped the restaurant in a zero-star review.
• District Doughnut Has Grand Opening in Georgetown: It may be a a little late for National Donut Day, but District Doughnut has officially opened its pop-up shop in Cady's Alley after a few "soft openings." Through December, you'll be able to sample the wares of the famed Barracks Row donut maker right here in Georgetown at 3327 Cady's Alley.
• PHOTOS and Winners: 8th Annual Taste of Del Ray: The threat of stormy weather didn't deter organizers and patrons of the 8th Annual Taste of Del Ray. More than a dozen eateries gathered to dish out their best to ticket-holders for the popular event held this year at the Mount Vernon Rec Center in Alexandria. Who were the big winners?

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• Now Open: Greenhouse Bistro in Vienna/Tysons
• Barnes & Noble at One Loudoun to Serve Beer, Wine
• Port City Brewing Co. Wins 2016 RAMMY Award
• New Hangout for Sports Fans Comes to Fairfax Court
• Kona Grill to Open Tuesday at Fair Oaks Mall
• New Pizza Restaurant Coming to Alexandria
• $3 Million Construction of New Restaurant Underway at Former Generous George's
• Restaurant Proposed for 1400 Duke Street
• One Loudoun to Welcome 3 Restaurants, Bakery

PHOTO: Carmello's photo by Kelli Brewer Photographycourtesy of restaurant; Patch art