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Score Free Food, Prizes, and Swag at South Block’s Reston Opening

The Virginia-based brand specializes in açai bowls, cold-pressed juices, and made-to-order smoothies.

By Debbie Williams October 24, 2025 at 11:11 am

Smoothie lovers, take note: South Block is opening a new location. To celebrate, the fast-casual eatery is giving away food, gift cards, and swag.

The new South Block is located off New Dominion Parkway at 1835 Fountain Dr. in Reston. The grand opening kicks off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 25.

Courtesy South Block

The first 100 guests will receive a free mini warrior bowl. There will also be a banana costume contest, in which three winners will earn gift cards. The event will feature a live DJ, and the store will pass out free merchandise throughout the day.

The brand specializes in made-to-order smoothies, açai bowls, toasts, and cold-pressed juices. It opened its first location in 2011 on the south side of a block in the Clarendon neighborhood, which inspired its name. It has expanded throughout Virginia, Maryland, and DC, and the new Reston location marks the brand’s 21st.

Courtesy South Block

“Opening our doors in Reston gives us a great opportunity to meet the community here,” said Amir Mostafavi, CEO and founder of South Block. “Our goal has always been to create a space where people can enjoy fresh food, good company, and a welcoming atmosphere — and this new spot gives us another chance to do just that.”

The store will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Feature image courtesy South Block

Debbie Williams

Debbie Williams

Senior Editor

Northern Virginia Magazine Senior Editor Debbie Williams is a George Mason University graduate and longtime NoVA resident. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for a variety of nonprofit, lifestyle, and government publications, including for AARP.org and USA TODAY magazines.

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