Fine, Casual Dining | Indoor Golf | City Gift Cards: VA Business News

VIRGINIA — The holiday season is an intense time for many Virginia businesses. As December begins, some restaurants are celebrating openings, other businesses are planning to expand, and Little City Gift Cards return to Falls Church.

This week's notable news also features a recommendation for Reston Town Center, an indoor golf center with state-of-the-art simulations, and a new urgent care facility.

Here are some of the week's top business headlines:

Little City Gift Card Relaunched During 2023 Holiday Season

The Little City Gift Card can be purchased for use at about 70 participating local businesses in Falls Church. The initiative was introduced in 2022 by the Economic Development Office and Economic Development Authority to help with COVID-19 recovery and promote local spending. This year's gift card program began on Small Business Saturday.

ParCiti Offers Year-Round Golf And Entertainment At Arlington Center

ParCiti Golf, a new virtual indoor golf and entertainment facility in Arlington, is offering holiday and winter events for players who typically put away their clubs for the season when the weather gets colder. ParCiti, which opened earlier this year, features state-of-the-art simulators inside individual bays that adapt to any playing level, from new learners to scratch golfers.

French, Italian-Inspired Boutique Plans Old Town Alexandria Opening

Locally-owned boutique Crème de la Crème announced it will open in March 2024 at 907 King Street. The boutique offers high-end tableware and home goods inspired by French and Italian living. This will be its fourth store, with others in Richmond, Middleburg, Virginia and Frederick, Maryland.

New Upscale Restaurant The Maple Room Opens In Vienna

There's a new fine dining restaurant filling the void of the old Amphora Restaurant location in the southwest end of town — at least for dinner. The Maple Room Restaurant & Lounge opened Sunday at 377 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA. It is in the former location of Amphora Restaurant, which closed in early 2021 after 44 years.

New Inova Urgent Care Facility Opens In Ashburn

A new urgent care facility opened its doors on Monday in Ashburn, courtesy of Inova. The facility is designed for urgent health concerns that might not warrant a visit to the emergency room. Inova officials said patients will visit the urgent care with COVID-19, flu, minor cuts, fractures, sprains, and allergies.

Reston Town Center North Final Recommendations Submitted To Board

Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn released the Reston Town Center North Task Force Recommendations Report during Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting. The final report includes recommendations approved by the nine-member task force at its Oct. 26 meeting.

More Business News:

• Fonts Books & Gifts In McLean To Celebrate Grand Opening

More Restaurant News:

• Royal Restaurant To Be Overseen By Matt And Tony's Owner
• The Casual Pint Holds Grand Opening Near Dunn Loring Metro
• New 'Family Friendly' Thai Restaurant To Open In McLean In 2024
• Best Buns Bakery and Burgers Opening New Location In Springfield
• Honeygrow Opening New Location At Mount Vernon Plaza
• Snouts & Stouts Ready For Its Grand Opening Party In Shirlington
• DC Restaurant Among Best New Eateries In America: New List

Holiday News:

• Where To Find A Christmas Tree In Greater Alexandria In 2023
• Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Kingstowne
• Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Burke
• Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near McLean
• Where To Find A Christmas Tree Near Arlington
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Kingstowne?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Burke?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In McLean?
• Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Arlington?
• Where To Find A Christmas Tree In Vienna In 2023