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Paper Bag Fee + Best Restaurants + Food Truck Digs In + Store Closings: VA Business

Business news included VA stores that closed in 2025, holiday hiring, winery opens, a food truck goes brick and mortar, celebrity chef menu.

A food truck that has gone viral for its walking taco and other creations will set up a more permanent presence in the Manassas area.
A food truck that has gone viral for its walking taco and other creations will set up a more permanent presence in the Manassas area. (Google Maps)

Recent business news in Virginia included Amazon hiring thousands for the upcoming holiday season, an employee making hidden recordings in a restaurant bathroom, and a national grocery chain charging 5 cents for paper bags. Plus, beloved retailers close their doors and an upscale fashion brand lands at an area mall.

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Flavor Hive To Expand Food Truck Location To Brick-And-Mortar In VA

A food truck that has gone viral for its walking taco and other creations will set up a more permanent presence in the Manassas area.

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Experience 2 Nights Of Thai Flavors, Cocktails By Michelin Mixologist

Sisters Group is hosting two nights of authentic Thai cuisine, including cocktails by noted mixologist Suwincha "Chacha" Singsuwan.

Popular NYC Halal Food Restaurant Opens In NoVA

Family-owned Halal food company that started in Queens, New York has expanded to 120 locations worldwide, including one in Fairfax City.

New Smoothie, Açai Bowl Chain To Celebrate 21st DMV Location

Free Mini Warrior Bowls for the first 100 guests and a banana costume contest with gift card prizes will be featured at eatery's opening

Sample Dishes Designed By Celebrity Chefs At New Reston Restaurant

A new restaurant opening soon will feature dishes uniquely designed for Reston diners by celebrity chefs, including Chef José Andrés.

Indian Classics, Inventive New Dishes Coming To NoVA

A new restaurant venture by a noted Northern Virginia chef is bringing a blend of Indian classics and inventive new dishes to Reston.

Petit Domaine, New Winery Focused On Sparkling Wine, Open In NoVA

Loudoun County, already home to a wide variety of wineries, has a new sparkling winery with an upcoming grand opening.

Discounts For Feds During Government Shutdown

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Here's Why 1 Grocery Chain Charges 5 Cents For Paper Bags In VA

One national grocery store chain charges a 5 cent fee for paper bags, but Fairfax County's tax only applies to disposable plastic bags.

Sustainable Fashion Brand Opens Third DMV Store In NoVA

New Tysons store offers vintage-inspired apparel with eco-friendly business practices, releasing twice-weekly limited-edition collections.

Amazon Hiring Thousands In VA Ahead Of Holiday Season

Looking for a seasonal job? The world's largest online retailer is hiring thousands in Virginia ahead of the holidays.

These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In VA In 2025

Holiday shopping is almost here, but several retailers and chains have closed over the past year in Virginia.

Upscale Garment Care Service Opens First Of 3 NoVA Locations

High end garment care service aims to deliver "Dry Cleaning & Laundry Reimagined" at new Northern Virginia location.

Free Roof for the Holidays Nominations Sought For 2025 Program

Sterling-based roofing company DryHome Roofing and Siding is launching its annual holiday giveaway of a free roof to a Northern Virginia person, family or nonprofit in need. Nominations are being accepted through the end of November.

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