Category: Restaurants
Marinated raw crab stars at new Annandale seafood restaurant
A new Korean restaurant in Annandale specializes in raw blue crab marinated in soy sauce. GJ2_4U is located at 7031 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, between Kabob Corner and Iron Age, in the space formerly occupied by Thai Food. GJ2_4U stands for ganjang gejang, which means “soy sauce marinated crab” in Korean, says manager Young … Continued
New restaurant concept to replace O’My ChiQ
O’My ChiQ & Bar, at 7023 Columbia Pike in Annandale, has a new owner and will reopen soon with a new name, Pike Kitchen, and a new concept. The new owner of the chicken restaurant also owns Pike Kitchen on Rockville Pike in Maryland, an employee confirmed. The Pike Kitchen in Rockville describes itself … Continued
Frozen yogurt shop opens in Annandale
A frozen yogurt shop called Yomo opened Nov. 15 at 7406 Little River Turnpike in Annandale in the former Casa d’Mama Pizzaria spot. In addition to self-serve frozen yogurt, Yomo offers smoothies and Nutella crepes. Additional crepe varieties will be added later. Yomo stands for “you only melt once,” says owner George Hayek, who immigrated … Continued
Honeygrow opens tomorrow at Barcroft Plaza
Honeygrow, a fast-casual dining spot in Barcroft Plaza, opens tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Honeygrow specializes in stir-frys, salads, and “Honeybar” desserts. It’s located at 6464 Lincolnia Road in the space formerly occupied by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. The first 50 guests tomorrow will receive a free T-shirt. Customers will have a chance to spin a … Continued
SnoCream reopens inside Garden Social
SnoCream, formerly at The Block, has resurfaced inside Garden Social at the same EastGate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive in Annandale. SnoCream has taken over the tiny window formerly occupied by Tiger Sugar. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is also co-located with Garden Social. The Block, two restaurants, and B-Thrifty closed at the end of August. … Continued
A Venezuelan restaurant takes over the Blue Moon space in Annandale
Annandale’s newest restaurant features the food of Venezuela. Con Sazon Venezolano recently opened in a separate space inside the former Blue Moon restaurant, at 7201 Little River Turnpike. On Oct. 11, the date of its Grand Opening, Con Sazon Venezolano will take over the entire Blue Moon building. The party starts at 4 p.m. The … Continued
Restaurant Week locations announced
Fourteen restaurants in the Annandale/Mason area will participate in Mason District Restaurant Week Oct. 20-26. This year’s theme is “Eat Around the World.” Some of the restaurants have already announced specials for Restaurant Week; the others will be doing so soon. These restaurants are participating in Mason District Restaurant Week: Beanetics Coffee Roasters, Annandale. Bawadi … Continued
Annandale is getting a new café
Dessert 39, a franchise company based in Korea, is coming to 7326A Little River Turnpike. The shop will open in the long-vacant storefront formerly occupied by the Manoa Bakery Café. According to a building permit application filed with Fairfax County, Dessert 39 is planning a $20,000 renovation of the space. Dessert 39 offers donuts, croissants, … Continued
Thai Food in Annandale is closing
The Thai Food restaurant at 7031 Little River Turnpike in Annandale is closing on Sept. 30. The owner, Kitti Sophonthampan, is retiring to spend more time with family, says family friend Grace Griffith. Also, it’s been challenging finding enough employees. According to Griffith, Thai Food will be replaced by a Korean restaurant. Thai Food specializes … Continued
Raising Cane’s will replace Wendy’s at Gatehouse Plaza
Raising Cane’s will open a new restaurant on the site of Wendy’s at 3040 Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield, according to the Washington Business Journal. Raising Cane’s is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in chicken fingers and crinkle-cut fries. Wendy’s is still open. Raising Cane’s entered into a lease agreement for the property and expects … Continued
Annandale restaurants are closing
Chicken Pelicana and Kimen Ramen & Izakaya, the two restaurants at the end of the EastGate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive in Annandale, are closing for good on Sunday, Aug. 24. Neither one has plans to reopen in another location. The vendors at The Block are closing on Aug. 31, and B-Thrifty is closing … Continued
Padaek owner named Restaurateur of the Year
The DMV’s premier Laotian chef Seng Luangrath, the owner of several restaurants, including Padaek in Seven Corners, was named Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. The award was presented on Aug. 3 at the 43rd annual RAMMYS Gala at the Walter Washington Convention Center. The RAMMY awards recognize the “exceptional ability … Continued
Blazin Halal hosts a block party
Blazin Halal, a fast casual eatery in Annandale, is hosting a NYC to NOVA Block Party on Sunday, Aug. 10, 4-8 p.m. The event is billed as “NYC flavor meets NOVA energy with early 2000s throwback vibes.” Blazin Halal, located at 4367 John Marr Drive, Annandale, in the East Gate Shopping Center, specializes in “bold … Continued
Last call at The Block
The Block food hall has scheduled a few final events before it shuts down for good at the end of the month. The venue is hosting an “everything-must-go thrift pop-up” every Tuesday, 5-9:30 p.m., on Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26. On Aug. 16, it’s “Last Call at The Block,” featuring Arylia, DJ Knom, and … Continued
Mason Restaurant Week set for Oct. 20-26
Supervisor Andres Jimenez invites restaurants to participate in Mason District Restaurant Week, Oct. 20-26. Restaurant Week is a celebration of local dining, showcasing the vibrant cultural diversity and culinary talent across Mason District. This year’s theme is “Dine Around the World in Mason.” In a change from Mason District’s 2024 Restaurant Week, a new passport … Continued