VIRGINIA — The best restaurants in the DC-Northern Virginia region were recently honored, while Alexandria Restaurant Week will soon kick off, and new dining options are in the mix to top this week’s business news in Virginia. Also, a trampoline park has closed, plans for a third data center in Ashburn have been unveiled, a yarn shop is a business district mainstay, warnings about a card skimmer at a grocery store, and a national retailer is closing some of its Virginia locations. And, Virginia’s sales-tax holiday is back this month.
Here are some recent business headlines:
Shake Shack To Open Reston Location, More To Follow
Gourmet burger chain Shake Shack is planning to open a 59-seat restaurant in Reston Town Center. The opening is seen as part of the company’s push for a greater presence in Northern Virginia that would include new locations in Prince William and Loudoun counties.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park Closes In NoVA
With residential development slated for a section of Cascades Marketplace in Sterling, one of the major tenants has closed its doors. Sky Zone Trampoline Park at 21070 Southbank St. closed on Sunday, the business said. Sky Zone is looking for another location but has not made an announcement yet.
Card Skimmer Found At Area Grocery Store
Police are warning residents about a skimming device found at a grocery store. The credit card skimming device, which can collect card numbers and PIN numbers, was found on July 15 on the terminal at a register.
New Data Center Coming To Existing NoVA Campus
An existing data center campus in Ashburn has announced plans to expand with a third data center. DataBank, a private company providing data and application space to enterprises, technology, and content providers, is constructing its new data center next to its 13-acre campus.
Fibre Space Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of Business
Danielle Romanetti’s fibre space is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The shop sells unique yarns, hard-to-find imports and fibers from local and U.S. sources. Fibre space also offers classes for all skill levels and workshops taught by nationally-known knitwear designers.