A former military spouse spent two years chasing this Langston Blvd. coffee shop into existence. Beer and wine are coming next.

The smoothie and juice bar takes over a former Starbucks on Jamieson Avenue, with a D.C. location planned next.

The halal-certified desi fusion cafe plans a pistachio-topped Kashmiri chai and cardamom lattes near Carolina Brothers BBQ.

Venezuelan favorite Arepa King is building out a Kentlands Square spot where Potomac Cookie Co. once stood.

The halal smash burger chain hands out free meals Saturday night, with three more Northern Virginia spots already in the works.

The bone-broth chain's fourth D.C.-area spot lands at 1333 14th Street NW, with Arlington reportedly next.

The Wisconsin Avenue newcomer handed out a year of free Thai tea to its first 100 guests Thursday night.

A coming-soon banner popped up at a former car-rental lot on Georgia Avenue, but Ledo Pizza's own website lists a different address.

A new Friday pop-up at Brew Belly features Texas brisket, with Dr Pepper ribs among possible rotating specials — and reunites two old barbecue partners.

Brewing Alley Craft Coffee & Tea Lattes is hiring baristas for a 33-seat shop near Reston Town Center, but no opening date yet.

VIP guests get a buffet and a two-hour beverage package from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., overlapping general-admission doors at noon.

A Chipotle near Shaw's 9:30 Club reportedly opens Wednesday at 10:45 a.m. — months after an earlier August debut was announced.

Crust & Crumb has taken over the old Roy Rogers at 718 Rockville Pike, pouring taro milk tea and shaved ice where burgers once ruled.