Michael Schlow, a Boston-based chef who has recently opened restaurants in D.C., is now heading to Virginia with Alta Strada, an Italian restaurant in Mosaic District. Also coming to Merrifield: the California chain Jinya Ramen. [WBJ]
Tysons/McLean news: Bistro Vivant is now closed, and Roll Play (Vietnamese restaurant) and Social Oyster Bar are now open. [Eater, Eater]
New District Brewing Co. will open in Shirlington tomorrow. [ARLnow]
Dominion Tea is now open in Purcellville. [Loudoun Times Mirror]
How to be a better diner by avoiding these nine mistakes. [WaPo Express]
