The Northern Virginia dining scene is heating up with two highly anticipated restaurant openings. Restaurant Foraged at Patowmack Farm — the new iteration of the closed Restaurant at Patowmack Farm — officially opens Thursday, May 14. Plus, modern American restaurant Clarity is set to open this month at its new Reston location.
Restaurant Foraged at Patowmack Farm Officially Opens
Patowmack Farm has entered a new era. Restaurant Foraged at Patowmack Farm, led by chef Chris Amendola, has officially opened in Lovettsville.
This farm-to-table concept is taking over the space from the former Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, which closed at the end of August 2025. The shuttered restaurant was a mainstay on our annual 50 Best Restaurants list, landing the No. 1 spot in 2024.
Much like the original Restaurant at Patowmack Farm, this new restaurant will be a “hyper-seasonal restaurant concept known for its focus on local farms, foraging, and ingredient-driven cooking,” according to a news release.
Guests will experience a five-course tasting menu centered around locally sourced ingredients. Menus change frequently to include fresh, seasonal produce grown on the farm and nearby.
“We’ve always worked by the week, not the year,” said Amendola. “Being at Patowmack Farm allows us to get even closer to the ingredients and the land that inspires the food.”
A May 21 grand opening event will offer a first look at the new concept. Guests can sample passed hors d’oeuvres, seasonal cocktails, and local wines.
Starting May 14, Restaurant Foraged at Patowmack Farm will be open Thursdays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. 42461 Lovettsville Rd., Lovettsville
Clarity Nears Opening in Reston
One of our 50 Best Restaurants of 2025, Clarity is close to opening its second location in Reston. The restaurant specializes in modern American cuisine with creative twists.
The restaurants is located in RTC Next, an ongoing expansion project of Reston Town Center which includes retail and dining.
No official opening date has been announced, but the restaurant had been targeting an early May opening, FFXNow reported. A spokesperson for Reston Town Center said in an email that the restaurant “plan[s] to open doors soon.”
The dinner menu for the new location features main courses such as jumbo lump crab cakes, five-spice short ribs, and diver scallops and pork belly. The restaurant will also offer an extensive selection of wine, spirits, and cocktails. 1996 Opportunity Way, Reston
Feature image courtesy Restaurant Foraged at Patowmack Farm
