El Patio has opened a second Rockville location at Traville Village Center, bringing its bakery, market and parrillada grill closer to North Potomac neighborhoods.

Blackstone recalled three lots of its Parmesan Ranch seasoning sold at Walmart after a supplier warned of possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported; check lot codes and follow FDA guidance.

A tight Rockville dim sum spot, Corner Bites is drawing fans with made-to-order Cantonese bites from chef Zhuohuan “Joe” Zhou and owner Steven Wu.

A Chengdu-born hotpot chain quietly opened at 199 E. Montgomery Ave in Rockville in March, serving Sichuan mala and beef-tallow broths alongside handmade dumplings.

Raising Cane’s is exploring a spot beside Leesburg Premium Outlets to replace the vacant TGI Fridays. The chain says a 2028 opening is possible if permits clear.

South Korea’s BHC Chicken has opened at 875 N. Randolph in Ballston, bringing six signature flavors, touchscreen ordering and a weekend free‑tender promo. The compact shop seats about 32 guests.

Busboys and Poets has opened a compact outpost near the D Gates at Reagan National, bringing the chain's cultural café concept into the post‑security concourse. Hours are listed 5 a.m.–11 p.m.

Andy’s Pizza is set to take over the Sbarro spot at Union Station, bringing its neighborhood slices — and possibly a bagel program — to the commuter hub. The chain will operate with a custom AI system while keeping human service.

Miami-born Pura Vida will open in Fairfax’s Mosaic District on May 21, replacing Parc de Ville and bringing a seed‑oil‑free, all‑day menu to Mosaic.

Chef Mike Cordero will open Cappellini’s Classic Italian in Ashburn’s Brambleton Town Center, replacing Rebel Taco Cantina with a 3,500‑sq‑ft scratch kitchen due in early Fall 2026.

Less than a year after opening on H Street, Rock Harper is moving Hush Harbor to pop-up nights around D.C., saying the large phone-free room was hard to sustain.

The team behind Chercher Ethiopian has filed for a liquor license to open Deluxe Bar at 3606 14th St NW, proposing late-night hours, outdoor seating and dancing.

Pineapple & Pearls alum Thomas Stacy is opening Tommy’s Tacos in Alethia Tanner Park this June. The small counter will funnel part of sales into park upkeep.