Mosaic District In, Plush Gelato Out: Vienna's Month in Food

February was a newsy month in the Vienna food scene.

Residents, still reeling from the January loss of Magruder's, also saw Plush Gelato shut its doors.

which said on its Facebook page the rent was too high to stay in business, will apparently be selling its treats at local Smart Markets.

Readers spoke out about the empty space, saying it was an eyesore and lacked adequate parking.

On the other side of town, just beyond town borders, several businesses set up shop in the ever-growing Mosiac District.

One of Vienna's own chefs also got an unusual accolade, and some restaurants are worried about the impacts of sequestration. 

Stay tuned in March for news about a new burger place and a chocolate shop on Church Street.

Get caught up on these and more top food headlines here:

• Vienna Businesses Brace for Sequestration
• Cava Mezze Grill Now Open in Mosaic District
• Now Open in Mosaic District: Dolcezza Gelato
• Taylor Gourmet Deli Open in Merrifield
• Visions for Vacancies: Plush Gelato
• Out of Business: Plush Gelato Now Closed
• Larcenies Reported at Panera Bread
• Vienna Chef Tim Ma: DC's 'Hottest Chef'
• Vienna-area Spots in Winter Restaurant Week
• Free Birthday Cake for Vienna Giant's Birthday
• What's the Perfect Vienna Pizza ? You Pick
  
  

What was your favorite Vienna food news this month? Tell us in the comments.