The first full-service Chiko, in the biggest space yet, is being built in Potomac Falls, Virginia | Chiko Plus, a Commanders-themed doughnut, Hello Kitty and Godzilla birthday parties, and a new pizza spot in Virginia. Chinese-Korean counter Chiko first opened in Barracks Row in 2017, marking the first of several successful restaurants (Anju, I Egg You) from chefs Scott Drewno and Danny Lee’s The Fried Rice Collective. Now, with five fast-casual Chikos in D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and California (what Drewno calls their “snow bird” spot), its first full-service outpost is ready to roll. The 3,000-square-foot space in Sterling, opening in mid-November, features a full bar and patio (46308 Cranston Street, Potomac Falls, Virginia). Rey Lopez/Eater D.C. Sterling’s location will be the first to offer all of its fried rice dishes. For Lee, it’s a bit of a homecoming. With plenty of friends and family in Loudoun County, he watched the county develop while growing up in nearby Vienna. “Loudoun County is one of the most rapidly increasing counties in the country in terms of population, and it’s also incredibly diverse,” Lee told Eater. He recently spoke at the graduation for nearby Independence High School, and was impressed by their mantra of “diversity and community and belonging,” a huge departure from what he remembers in the area as a kid. The new space will combine all of its location-specific menus, plus offer fun new menu items. “We’re also opening for lunch from the get go, which is the first time we’ve done that as well,” Lee says. The latest store will also continue to maintain the positive working environment the brand is known for. “We’ve tried to build a company that, has opportunities for all our team members to have insurance and a 401k and a fun place to work,” Drewno says. A doughnut fit for football season Astro Doughnuts Astro’s new limited-edition Washington Commanders doughnut. In honor of the NFL Washington Commanders’ rocking season so far, Astro Doughnut has a temporary new treat. Local football fans can start ordering the vanilla doughnut, topped with gold glaze, burgundy sparkles, and a Commanders logo, on November 3. Available in limited quantities online and in-store at both the D.C. and Virginia locations. Wood-fired hit Timber Pizza expands McLean Petworth’s critically acclaimed place for crispy, “Neapolitan-ish” pies since 2016 broke into the Maryland market earlier this year and is now expanding its presence in Virginia, with a new location opening on November 5. With two small locations in Ballston and the Reagan Airport, this will be the third Virginia location for the local pizza joint (not including a mobile food truck in Richmond). 8100 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, Virginia Daikaya Group Daikaya Group celebrates Japanese icons’ upcoming birthdays Pop culture icons Hello Kitty and Godzilla are both celebrating big birthdays this year, with the human-cat turning 50 and the giant reptile turning 70, and Tonari and Daikaya Izikaya are throwing a party to celebrate. The milestone menus run through November 3, and includes kitschy items like a Fiery Alligator Bolognese ($26), a chocolate chip cookie and strawberry milk dessert inspired by Hello Kitty’s baking sister (Mimi), a fiery hot honey pepperoni pie ($25), and a Snickers gelato affogato as a nod to Godzilla’s 2014 Snickers commercial. Fun drinks include the gin-based Kitty King, with Lillet Rose and strawberry, and the Hello Kitty with bourbon, sour apple liqueur, spiced apple cider, lemon, and cardamom bitters. Tattoo artist Jesse Mine will also be onsite for flash tattoos throughout the weekend. 707 6th Street NW, 705 6th Street NW F1 Arcade Hosts São Paulo Grand Prix watch party Union Market district’s flashy new F1 Arcade bar throws a watch party in honor of the big Grand Prix race going down in Brazil on Sunday, November 3 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). General admission tickets ($43) include unlimited sim racing and entertainment, while Grandstand tickets ($131) include special seating and unlimited beer, wine, and bubbles, plus sharing plates. 420 Penn Street NE Rey Lopez/Eater DC The neon-streaked interior of Union Market’s new F1 Arcade.