Restaurants come and go in our area all the time, and we are here to help you keep track. Recently opened eateries are serving sweet and savory crepes, Chinese food paired with French-inspired cocktails, and customized ice cream sandwiches. Find your new favorites here.
Last updated June 11, 2025
June Openings
Maman
The New York City-based chain bakery opened June 11 at Mosaic District. On the menu are pastries, a daily quiche special, tartines, sandwiches, soups and coffee. Try a Martha’s Ultimate Kitchen Sink Cookie, part of a partnership with Martha Stewart, or a seasonal pineapple coconut croissant cube. 2920 District Ave., Fairfax (Mosaic District)
Pop-Up District
An Asian food hall that’s business by day, party scene by night opened at the Eden Center on June 8. Vendors are serving Thai street food, central Vietnamese delicacies, Honey Pig’s signature Korean meats in a cup, Hong Kong egg tarts and matcha drinks. Bring a laptop to use the free Wi-Fi during business hours and then stick around for DJ-spun music and theme nights after dark. 6763 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church
Little Falls Cafe
The much-anticipated creperie from the folks who brought us Pupatella opened June 6. The menu features galettes, which are savory crepes made with buckwheat flour in the style of France’s Brittany region. The endearingly named dishes include Under the Fig Tree, made with gorgonzola cheese, fig jam and honey, and the Lox Ness Monster, with smoked salmon, creme fraiche and seasonal veggies. Sweet crepes are made with organic einkorn, red wheat and soft wheat flour, plus organic eggs and milk from grass-fed cows. Those result in the Rich, Dark and Handsome (dark chocolate and Virginia peanuts) and Miss Caramelle (apples and salted butter caramel). 106 Little Falls St., Falls Church
May Openings
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Juice Time & Papa Kanafa
Dubai chocolate, but make it in drinkable. A Dubai milkshake is just one of the Insta-worthy beverages on the menu at this ice cream, juice and sweet shop that originated in Kuwait. It opened in Falls Church on May 30 to serve fresh juices, such as kiwi and beet, ice cream with toppings like pistachio sauce and a lotus biscuit, and kanafa, a Mideastern sweet pastry. 7506 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
The Naisho Room
Tucked away in The Watermark Hotel is a new cocktail speakeasy that opened May 29. The Tokyo-inspired spot—whose name means “secret room”—keeps a low profile. A post on its Instagram page teases, “this space is reserved for those who know where to look and how to ask. Want in? Follow us + tag a friend in the comments for a chance to experience The Naisho Room firsthand. The chosen few will be contacted via DM.” If you’re lucky enough to make the cut, expect to sip rare Japanese spirits and house infusions while munching on bar bites by a sushi chef. We can’t say where The Naisho Room is, but find the Watermark Hotel at 1825 Capital One Drive, Tysons.
Tous le Jours
A French and Asian bakery that started in South Korea continues to take Northern Virginia by storm, opening a new location at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City on May 28. (It opened in Ballston Quarter in January.) The menu features bread, cakes, sandwiches, pastries and pie, such as red bean doughnuts, kimchi croquettes, and Green Tea Cloud Cake. 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington (Pentagon City)
Bar Chinois
This much-anticipated restaurant opened its doors May 15. Known for its Chinese food menu and French-inspired cocktail and wine program, the flagship location in the District has racked up accolades, including a listing in the Michelin Dining Guide USA and a 2024 RAMMY Award for Best Bar in D.C. Get ready to savor steamed shumai, hoisin ribs, black pepper duck, and signature cocktails like the Iron Goddess (tea-infused bourbon, Montenegro, pimento dram, blackstrap and cherry vanilla bitters, and egg white) and MSG Martini (gin, MSG-olive brine and wine). // 244 19th Court S., Arlington (Crystal City)
Ice Cream Jubilee
A sixth location of this homegrown scoop shop has joined sister spots, including one in Ballston (4238 Wilson Blvd.). As of May 9, guests can stop in for a cup or cone of Cherry Blossom Cheesecake, the current seasonal flavor; Cookies & Cookie Dough; Fresh Minty Chip; or Mango Sorbet. You can also order your ice cream sandwiched between sea salt chocolate chip cookies from Bethesda’s Sunday Morning Bakehouse. // 151 W. Falls Station Blvd., Falls Church
Rooftop Recess
Get that school’s-out feeling whenever you want at this new Courthouse restaurant that opened May 8. The rooftop space seats about 100, although there’s plenty of indoor seating, too, if the weather isn’t cooperating. Try pecan praline baked brie, flatbreads (gluten-free dough available on request), sandwiches and entrees, such as short ribs with mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Signature cocktails include the Kentucky Sidecar (Maker’s Mark bourbon, Cointreau, lemon juice, simple syrup) and the Bramble (gin, lemon, simple syrup, creme de mure, creme de framboise). 2424 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Courthouse)
Acme Pie Co.
Not exactly a new eatery, but an old fav in a new spot. Sol Schott moved his pie shop on the Pike a few blocks from the old one and reopened May 1, serving fan-favorite scratch pies, coffee, shakes and more. The new location also has pinball—a lot of it. 2406 Columbia Pike, Arlington
April Openings
Grazie Grazie
The Italian sandwich shop opened its first location outside of D.C. proper in Ballston on April 18. Save your appetite for the 8+1 (Genoa salami, hot capicola, prosciutto and sharp provolone) and NYC Bodega (breaded or grilled chicken with Caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, pecorino and lemon), plus cheesesteaks, pizzas, big salads and cannoli. 4121 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston)
Bánh Mì Ơi
The first location of this Vietnamese restaurant outside the Boston area opened April 12 in the Eden Center with six types of banh mi, including its signature concoction with pork bologna, ham, steamed pork belly and pate. Wash your sandwich down with ube or pandan creme coffee or jasmine macchiato tea. 6795 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church
Thai O-Cha Express
Find authentic Thai flavors at this new spot that opened April 7 where Hunan Village used to be on Langston Boulevard. The menu includes popular dishes such as Panang curry, King Pao, and Pad Thai, all with a choice of meat or veggies. 4775 Langston Blvd., Arlington
Clarendon 54
Sip hand-crafted cocktails in a “retro-inspired atmosphere” at this new nightlife spot in Clarendon, which debuted April 5. Play a game of pool, enjoy happy hour from 4-7 p.m. and dance on weekly DJ nights. 3200 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Andy’s Pizza
Andy Brown’s award-winning pizzeria chainlet now has a location in Ballston/Virginia Square. It opened April 4 and serves pies such as Buffalo Crispy Chicken and the house favorite Pepperoni with burrata, basil and Mike’s hot honey. The menu also includes vegan pies made with cashew cheese. 901 N. Pollard St., Arlington (Ballston)
Yu Noodles
Rosslyn welcomed this new noodle house to the neighborhood on April 2. Sate your appetite with 13 budget-friendly hot noodle bowls filled with fish, chicken or beef and four cool noodle bowls, such as Yu Village Cool Noodle with sesame paste and shrimp. Other dishes include rice and soup dumplings. 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Rosslyn)
Closings
Nicecream
The 11-year-old ice cream shop known for freezing its treats with liquid nitrogen will close up shop at The Crossing Clarendon in the fall. 2831 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Tiffany’s Bakery
After 30 years in the Little City, this bakery turned off its oven April 26. The location in Annandale (7022 Columbia Pike, Annandale) remains open.