Tysons Corner Center is welcoming Doughnuttery to its mall this weekend.
Known for its mini doughnuts, the New York-based chain is opening its doors to the public on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 3 p.m.
“We really like this mall. It’s convenient. It’s close by. It’s well-known. It’s a tourist attraction,” said Leyla Khater and Katherine Ronckovitz, the owners of the new Doughnuttery. “We knew we wanted to be here.”
Khater and Ronckivitz had been thinking of partnering to start a business for a long time when they found out Doughnuttery was franchising and decided that opening the Tysons location would be a good fit for their entrepreneurial spirit, according to Ronckivitz.
The store was initially supposed to open in March but was delayed due to the pandemic. They put opening procedures on hold when the shutdown began, but once the government began loosening restrictions, they were able to move forward again.
For their grand opening this weekend, they will have social distancing markers on the floor and masks to hand out, in addition to wearing masks themselves, according to Khater.
Doughnuttery was founded in 2012 in New York City. The store currently has three locations in New York and other locations across the country. They offer dozens of different doughnut flavors and several dipping sauces, according to Ronckivitz.
The owners are also excited to bring catering with custom glazes and patterns for any event to Virginia.
“We are two women entrepreneurs, and we didn’t give up despite the challenges we faced through COVID,” said Ronckivitz. “We have daughters and we want to be their example in showing them that we didn’t give up.”
Photo courtesy of Leyla Khater
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Moviegoers will have to wait a little bit longer than expected for the AMC cinema at Tysons Corner Center to reopen.
AMC Theatres announced yesterday (Thursday) that it plans to reopen its U.S. movie theaters in mid to late August after previously saying they would start screenings by the end of July.
“This new timing reflects currently expected release dates for much anticipated blockbusters like Warner Bros.’ ‘Tenet’ and Disney’s ‘Mulan,’ as well as release dates for several other new movies coming to AMC’s big screens,” according to yesterday’s announcement.
Earlier this month, AMC Theatres said that it is working to reduce its total debt by at least $460 million.
AMC noted that roughly one-third of its movie theaters in Europe and the Middle East reopened under normal operations.
Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash
Doughnuttery plans to hold a grand opening in Tysons in early August.
The doughnut eatery shared on Facebook that the grand opening is set for Saturday, Aug. 8, at Tysons Corner Center. Doughnuttery will occupy a kiosk on the first level by H&M, according to the mall’s website.
Started in 2012, the chain specializes in mini doughnuts. The online menu features nearly four dozen flavors, including apple cider, lemon pop, green tea, fruit cereal and chai.
Currently, Doughnuttery has locations in New York and Arizona.
Photo via Doughnuttery of NoVa/Facebook
Teriyaki Way is now serving diners in Tysons Corner Center.
The mall posted on Facebook on Friday, July 17, about the opening.
The Japanese grill serves up a variety of teriyaki dishes, bento and ramen, along with side dishes like spring rolls and dumplings, according to its online menu. People can order pick-up and delivery from the eatery, according to its website.
Diners can find Teriyaki Way on the first level in the food court.
Photo via Tysons Corner Center/Facebook
Tesla competitor Lucid Motors is planning on opening a studio in Tysons Corner Center.
The company announced plans on Wednesday, July 8, to open 20 studios and service centers in North America by the end of 2021.
Of the new studios, the Tysons one is listed among nine locations, including several in California and Florida, the company plans to focus on immediately debuting.
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All Studios feature a California-inspired aesthetic where you can explore the Lucid Air’s advanced technology in a warm atmosphere of natural, sustainable materials. Lucid Studios are engaging spaces, designed to start conversations and provide education about the performance and efficiency benchmarks possible in an electric vehicle.
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The Lucid studio will join Tesla in Tysons. Tesla currently has a store at Tysons Corner Center and showroom at 8500 Tyco Road.
The company plans to reveal its new luxury electric vehicle, Lucid Air, on Sept. 9. In addition to the unveiling, Lucid said it will roll out a new website that will allow people to customize their cars.
Photo courtesy Lucid
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming back to The Plaza outside Tysons Corner Center.
As part of its East Coast tour, the pink retail truck will come to Tysons on Saturday, July 11, according to a press release.
Several safety measures will be in place to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Staff will wear masks and gloves and disinfect counters and payment readers every 30 minutes. Customers can expect hand sanitizer, social distancing markers outside and will be asked to wear face coverings.
The truck will not accept cash. Available merch will include mugs, puns, cookies, canvas totes, thermal bottles, t-shirts, water bottles and more, including limited-edition collectibles.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Drive-in movies are coming to Tysons Corner Center on Friday.
While the movies are free, Tysons Corner Center is asking people to donate $25 to Second Story, a local nonprofit that helps people seeking food, shelter and emergency support. People can donate by texting “2SGIVE” to 50155 or on Second Story’s website.
The series, which is sponsored by the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center, will run from July-September, according to the mall’s website.
Moviegoers can expect a different film on the second weekend of each month:
- Friday, July 10: “The Sandlot”
- Friday, August 14: “Aladdin”
- Saturday, Sept. 12: “Mrs. Doubtfire”
People must reserve spots because of limited space along Fashion Blvd between Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s, according to the mall’s website.
The drive-in will open at 6 p.m. ahead of the screening at 8:30 p.m. The mall’s website is encouraging moviegoers to shop and eat at the mall, listen to live music and stay at the Hyatt Regency.
With restrictions on movie theaters due to the pandemic, several drive-in movies have popped up around Tysons this summer, including at the McLean Metro lot, The Boro and the Mosaic District.
Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash
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