Local Businesses Head To Merrifield; Pinkberry Coming Soon

MERRIFIELD—The Washingtonian has the scoop on locally based businesses that are planning to open up storefronts in a new Virginia development. Red Apron Butchery, Taylor Gourmet and Sweetgreen and more are taking over what used to be the domain of chains like the Cheesecake Factory. [Washingtonian]

DUPONT CIRCLE—Metrocurean announces May 6 as the date for which you'll start lining up for Pinkberry's fro-yo. [Twitter]

K STREET—Oh look, it's another Potbelly! The sandwich chain opened up its 39th DC location yesterday near Mt. Vernon Square. [EaterWire]

COUPON CHASING—Scoutmob, another Groupon clone, launched its instant deals program today in DC offering 50 percent off Filter coffeehouse. [EaterWire]

FOOD FIGHTS—The City Paper reports that Popeye's is no longer the official chicken of the Redskins. That glory now belongs to KFC. [WCP]

Taylor Gourmet [Photo: Paul S./Yelp]