Top Dining + Shake Shacks Coming + Sky Zone Closes: NoVA Business News

VIRGINIA — The best restaurants in the DC-Northern Virginia region were recently honored, while Alexandria Restaurant Week will soon kick off, and new dining options are in the mix to top this week's business news in Virginia. Also, a trampoline park has closed, plans for a third data center in Ashburn have been unveiled, a yarn shop is a business district mainstay, warnings about a card skimmer at a grocery store, and a national retailer is closing some of its Virginia locations. And, Virginia's sales-tax holiday is back this month.

Here are some recent business headlines:

Shake Shack To Open Reston Location, More To Follow

Gourmet burger chain Shake Shack is planning to open a 59-seat restaurant in Reston Town Center. The opening is seen as part of the company's push for a greater presence in Northern Virginia that would include new locations in Prince William and Loudoun counties.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park Closes In NoVA

With residential development slated for a section of Cascades Marketplace in Sterling, one of the major tenants has closed its doors. Sky Zone Trampoline Park at 21070 Southbank St. closed on Sunday, the business said. Sky Zone is looking for another location but has not made an announcement yet.

Card Skimmer Found At Area Grocery Store

Police are warning residents about a skimming device found at a grocery store. The credit card skimming device, which can collect card numbers and PIN numbers, was found on July 15 on the terminal at a register.

Northern Virginia Restaurants Win 2024 RAMMY Awards

As restaurant industry professionals gathered in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the RAMMY awards Sunday night, several restaurants with a Northern Virginia connection scored honors.

• Mosaic District Eatery Named Hottest Sandwich Shop: 2024 RAMMY Awards
• Clarendon Restaurant Hottest Sandwich Shop: 2024 RAMMY Awards Ceremony

Alexandria Restaurant Week 2024 To Draw 90+ Participants

Alexandria Restaurant Week will have something for all kinds of foodies during its 10-day run, including two weekends, from Aug. 16 to 25. More than 90 restaurants are anticipated to offer restaurant week menus or other specials.

New Data Center Coming To Existing NoVA Campus

An existing data center campus in Ashburn has announced plans to expand with a third data center. DataBank, a private company providing data and application space to enterprises, technology, and content providers, is constructing its new data center next to its 13-acre campus.

Fibre Space Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of Business

Danielle Romanetti's fibre space is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The shop sells unique yarns, hard-to-find imports and fibers from local and U.S. sources. Fibre space also offers classes for all skill levels and workshops taught by nationally-known knitwear designers.

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday 2024: Dates, What Items Are Tax Free

The state's tax-free shopping event is back at its regular time in August. For three days, every year, Virginia residents can stock up on school supplies, clothing and other qualifying items without sales tax.

Restaurants In The News

• Donut Shop To Open In Mosaic District; Kreole Seafood Closes: Report
• Dunkin' To Celebrate 25 Years Of Manassas Location, Manager
• Uno Pizzeria Closes Near Shopping Center Slated For Redevelopment
• Lume Asian Fusion, Voodoo Brothers To Co-Host Ribbon Cutting

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More Business News Stories

• 2 VA Big Lots Stores To Close After Grim Earnings Report
• 2024 Summer Sidewalk Sale Lined Up For August In Alexandria
• Fredericksburg Student Awarded Dunkin’ Regional Scholarship
• 5 Arlington County Students Win Dunkin’ Regional Scholarships
• 4 Loudoun Students Win 2024 Dunkin’ Regional Scholarships
• Bechtal Expands Footprint At Reston Overlook In Reston Town Center
• Urgent Care Center Extends Weekend Hours
• Great Clips Hair Salon Reopens In Fairfax City Under New Management

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