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Ruthie’s All-Day to debut second location
Owners Matt Hill, left, and Todd Salvadore, right, of Ruthie’s All-Day. | Photo by Laura Chase
Said by some to be one of the best restaurants in the area, Ruthie’s All-Day will soon open its second location NOVA location. This one’s at Fairfax Corner.
Construction is finishing up at 11951 Grand Commons Ave., and the restaurant expects to open at the end of March or beginning of April.
The first location opened in 2020 at 3411 5th St. S. in Arlington. The concept was created by owner and chef Matt Hill alongside owner and general manager Todd Salvadore.
“We wanted to create a family-friendly restaurant where me and my family would want to go dine… the kids are comfortable, but we can get the parents eating great food,” Hill said.
Why Fairfax over another location? For starters, Hill’s wife was raised in Fairfax County. “We’ve got a lot of roots there,” he explained. He also mentioned that many customers at their Arlington location are from the Fairfax area. “We wanted to give them a closer place.”
Looking to make the most of our local museums? Here are seven late-night events at museums around Northern Virginia and DC. Stargazing at the Udvar-Hazy Center on Saturday, Feb. 28 sounds like such a cool experience. And don’t miss our guide to NOVA’s museums. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
City
Want to learn more about how Alexandria plans to address the community’s housing needs? Attend a free open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center to explore the draft plan and share your feedback. See what the proposal includes. (ALXnow)
Opening
An allergen-free bakery is expected to open this May in Loudoun County. The Difference Baker, with locations in Ashburn and at George Mason University, is opening at the Dulles 28 Centre. You can purchase baked goods and other foods free of the most common allergens. I neeeed one of the cinnamon rolls. (The Burn)
Arts
In the mood to watch a ballet? The Manassas Ballet Theatre is performing a mixed program from Friday, March 13, to Sunday, March 15. The event will take place at the Hylton Performing Arts Center — see what you can expect. Purchase your tickets here. (InsideNOVA)
Ranked
We now know the finalists for the 27th annual Washington Area Music Awards, or Wammies, and seven Alexandria artists have been selected. The winners will be announced at a live awards ceremony on Saturday, March 28. Meet the other finalists. (ALXnow)
Tech
Prince William County recently released a new interactive map showcasing data centers in the area. The map details various aspects, such as location and zoning classifications. You can use the county mapper or the build-out analysis to see them for yourself. (InsideNOVA)
Closing
Say goodbye to this local gym. The LA Fitness in Leesburg will close its doors after Tuesday, March 24. The location opened back in 2011 in the Village of Leesburg. Try these workout classes instead. (The Burn)
Biz
The popular chain Buffalo Wild Wings closed its Crystal City location. This spot opened back in 2010 at 2450 Crystal Dr., and the closest one is now at 5275 Leesburg Pike. See where else you can get wings in the area. (ARLnow)
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Did you attend this unique race? | Photos by NOVAtoday
This past weekend, I attended the Garage Racing National Championship in National Landing, and the atmosphere was incredible. People of all ages took to the course, riding lap after lap around the garage. Congratulations to all of those who competed.
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