The Check: Q&A with Junction Bakery + Bistro, New Restaurant in Alexandria, Chipotle Opening Soon

More news on the dining scene this week, with National Donut Day coming up Friday, a new restaurant planned for the former Chez Andree spot in Alexandria and great news for fans of Chick-fil-A. Read each story by clicking on the headline. Got some restaurant news to share? Email: maryann.barton@patch.com

It's National Donut Day 2016 Tomorrow -- And There's a New Donut Shop in Georgetown

Doughnut or donut? It doesn't matter how you spell the tasty baked treat, because Friday, June 3 is a day to celebrate it with the 2016 National Donut Day -- and Georgetown has one exciting new option for you to get your fix. But you better get there today, because it won't be open tomorrow.

New Restaurant Planned for Former Chez Andree Location in Alexandria

The Del Ray area dining scene is heating up once again. A new restaurant will be opening this fall at the location of former longtime Alexandria institution Chez Andrée. The family-run French restaurant at 10 E. Glebe Road was a go-to spot for many Alexandria for more than 50 years when it closed its doors last year.

Q+A with Junction Bakery + Bistro, Coming Soon to Del Ray

Nathan Hatfield and Noe Landini are opening Junction Bakery & Bistro in Del Ray, with an eye toward opening near the end of June. Del Ray residents are eagerly awaiting the new addition to the neighborhood dining scene at 1508 Mt. Vernon Ave. It will take the place of Mancini's Cafe & Bakery, a local landmark that closed when the owner, Barbara Mancini, retired from the business.

Chick-fil-A Launches App, Offers Free Sandwich

Chick-fil-A launched Chick-fil-A One on Wednesday, a mobile app that gives customers a new way to experience Chick-fil-A. The chain restaurant with devout fans has several eateries in the Northern Virginia area.

Chipotle to Open in Mid-June in Bailey’s Crossroads

National restaurant chain Longhorn Steakhouse recently celebrated its grand opening at Crossroads Place in the Falls Church area, with Chipotle Mexican Grill soon to follow in mid-June, the management company for the shopping center announced Wednesday.

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