
New York’s Xi’an Famous Foods Is Quietly Doing Bonkers Business in Alexandria
Xi’an Famous Foods is a New York destination for chili oil-spiced, hand-ripped noodles and plump dumplings, made famous by the likes of Anthony Bourdain. (“This place is unbelievable. This place is great. I’ve never had anything like this,” the late foodie icon raved in one episode of his show No Reservations.) Recently, the northern Chinese hotspot quietly… Read more »

BEST LEASE Lego Discovery Center
Springfield Town Center landing the lease in 2022 for the new Lego Discovery Center, billed as Lego’s latest spin on its nationwide themed attractions and the first of its kind in the D.C. area, bodes well for the landlord’s long and hard-fought efforts to turn the mall into a mixed-use destination.

Howard Hughes unveils plans for $325M in new development on Columbia waterfront
The future of Downtown Columbia’s Lakefront District became more clear Tuesday with details of a $325 million investment to bring new office, retail and residential to the area around scenic Lake Kittamaqundi.

More Residential Development, And a New Partner, Coming to The Boro in Tysons
Plans for the next phase of the The Boro development in Tysons are coming together, complete with new condos, apartments and a senior living facility — and one of the region’s biggest developers is getting in on the action.