Cava Mezze Grill
Coming Soon
8048 Tysons Corner Center, K7AU, McLean, VA 22102
Cava Mezze Grill will be opening locations in McLean in late summer and in Sterling later this year, according to a Cava Mezze Grill spokesperson.
Started by three childhood friends in 2006: Ike Grigoropoulos, Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, and Ted Xenohristos, Cava Grill celebrates the flavors of traditional Greek and Mediterranean cooking in a casual modern setting.
Xenohristos and Grigoropoulos grew up working in restaurants and Moshovitis worked at some of DC’s finest restaurants, including Bistro Bis and Kinkeads, according to Cava Grill.
Cava Mezze Grill serves healthful food made from simple ingredients. The restaurant partners with local nonprofits, food producers and sustainable farms “to bring you good food that does good, too,” according to cavagrill.com.
Cava Grill also creates specialty dips made fresh daily in a production kitchen in Rockville, MD. Cava dips are delivered directly to markets across the East Coast and the Midwest, including at Whole Foods Markets.
To find out more and to view the menu, visit: cavagrill.com
Joie Boutique
Now Open!
1758 Tysons Galleria in Tysons ll
According to JOIE Boutique: “Since its inception in 2001, JOIE has been one of the most sought after contemporary brands catering to the savvy, fashion minded, modern woman. Understatedly chic, JOIE’s designs are constantly inspired by the Southern California lifestyle and its casual, yet sophisticated, way of life. Originally known for its signature cargos, JOIE has emerged as a lifestyle brand, a complete collection of ready to wear and accessories.” To find out more, visit: joie.com and facebook.com/Joie.
Tysons Beer Garden
Now Open!
8346 Leesburg Pike, Tysons
The beer garden, which also serves a limited menu, celebrated their grand opening last month. The 5,000-square foot space features an outdoor, open-air setting as well as a three-story indoor space. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
Alta Strada
Coming Soon
2911 District Ave. in Merrifield’s Mosaic District
Local foodies (and Top Chef geeks) are rejoicing over some buzz about a new restaurant coming to the bustling Mosaic District. Boston Chef Michael Schlow, who has already made his mark in the DC area with two new restaurants, Tico and The Riggsby, has plans to expand into our own backyard with Alta Strada, an Italian-focused eatery coming in 2016 to the Mosaic District. Alta Strada’s menu will feature Italian dishes, individual pizzas, as well as house-made pastas and a full antipasti menu.
According to the Washington Business Journal, the restaurant has filed for an alcoholic beverage license for a restaurant seating 101-150 people at 2911 District Ave. in Merrifield’s Mosaic District. The restaurant will be located in the same building at Matchbox and Ted’s Bulletin, across the street from Target, Cava Grill and Sweetgreen, among other retailers.
LongHorn Steakhouse
Now Open
3562 S. Jefferson St, Bailey’s Crossroads
The restaurant, located just behind Olive Garden, serves up appetizers, steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and offers beverages from a full bar. The decor is a rustic Western theme, with comfortable booths and tables. Here’s some of what the summer menus have in store:
- Summer Peak Season – LongHorn’s Peak Season menu changes four times a year and features fresh seasonal flavors. This summer, guests can enjoy items like Fried Green Tomatoes as an appetizer, the Fire Grilled Corn on the Cob as a side, the Beefsteak Tomato & Bacon Salad, the Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, and the Mixed Berry Lava Cake as a dessert.
- Chef’s Showcase – The Chef’s Showcase menu celebrates LongHorn’s Executive Chefs’ culinary creativity. This summer, the menu features Pepper Crusted Filet and Shrimp, and a Grilled Hawaiian Salmon.
- Prime Time – LongHorn’s Prime Time menu features late afternoon specials, including a variety of $3, $4 and $5 drinks and appetizers. Prime Time is offered Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
