Tag: bars
Coming soon: Bunnyman Brewing, named for a local legend
Eric Barrett and Sam Gray at the Bunnyman bridge in Clifton. Sam Gray and Eric Barrett grew up in Northern Virginia hearing about the Bunnyman urban legend, so when they decided to open a brewery on Guinea Road where the alleged Bunnyman attacks took place, the name was a no brainer. They hope to open … Continued
Latin American restaurant to open in central Annandale
Blue Moon is replacing Magill’s on Little River Turnpike. A new restaurant/nightclub called Blue Moon, featuring international cuisine focusing on Latin America, is opening at 7201 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The restaurant is taking over the building next to the Diamond Lounge that formerly housed Magill’s Famous Pizza & Buffet. Magill’s closed in July, … Continued
Gov. Northam imposes new rules to curb COVID spread
As the number of COVID-19 cases rises across Virginia – along with the rest of the country – Gov. Ralph Northam has announced new measures aimed at stopping the spread of the virus The following rules take effect at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 15: Public and private gatherings – indoors and outdoors – must be … Continued
Hookah bar to open in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Shops at Bailey’s Crossroads on Leesburg Pike. The Jerusalem Restaurant, at 3400 Washington Drive, Bailey’s Crossroads, is adding a hookah bar, called Afandina, in the same shopping center. It’s expected to open by the end of September in the spot formerly occupied by Next Day Blinds. Related story: Jerusalem restaurant to add a new … Continued
Two shot at bar in Bailey’s Crossroads
The Black Rose Lounge Two people were shot at around 2:15 a.m., July 18, at the Black Rose Lounge, 5815 Seminary Road, in Bailey’s Crossroads, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is described as a 20-year-old black male, 5 feet, 8-10 inches tall, … Continued
Fairfax County is now in Phase 3
COVID-19 cases are declining in Fairfax County. As all of Virginia, including Fairfax County, moved into Phase 3 July 1, public officials are concerned that the number of new COVID-19 cases might rise. Gov. Ralph Northam announced June 30 that bar seating and congregate seating in restaurants will remain closed except for those passing through. … Continued
Falls Church Distillers now makes hand sanitizer
Michael Paluzzi of Falls Church Distillers. The boxes are full of ingredients for hand sanitizer. Instead of making vodka, gin, and other spirits, Falls Church Distillers is using its equipment to make hand sanitizer – another product much in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. “Sales have been astounding,” says owner Michael Paluzzi. The first batch … Continued
Casual Pint to open in early January
The Casual Pint, a bar/restaurant specializing in craft beers, is expected to open Jan. 9, according to the Tysons Reporter. It’s on the first floor of the Loren apartments at 6410 Arlington Blvd. in Seven Corners. A grand opening and ribbon cutting is scheduled for Jan. 17, with prizes and free growlers for the first … Continued
The Taste of Annandale beer garden will feature two local microbreweries
The beer garden at the 2018 Taste of Annandale. The beer garden at the upcoming Taste of Annandale will be bigger and better than ever. The Settle Down Easy Brewing Co., a microbrewery that opened in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County last November, will be participating this year, while Audacious Aleworks will be … Continued
New shops at the Loren: burgers, subs, beer
The Loren A pub called Casual Pint, a Burgerim restaurant, Jon Smith Subs, and Orangetheory Fitness are coming to the Loren apartment complex at 6410 Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners. All those shops are expected to open in six to nine months, says Maria Brandao, the Loren’s assistant property manager. When that happens, all the … Continued
Bowling alley will become an ‘eatertainment’ center
The Annandale bowling center will be totally redone. The Bowlero Corp.’s $2.5 million renovation of the Annandale bowling alley is expected to start in late spring. When completed, it will be an “eatertainment” center with “the largest bar in Annandale,” a full kitchen with an executive chef, and “the largest game arcade in Northern Virginia” … Continued
New shops, restaurants coming to Mosaic District
The Mosaic District has brand-new murals, including this one by Kelsey Montague on Strawberry Lane. Lots of changes are in the works at the Mosaic District in Merrifield. Sundance, a national retailer selling women’s clothing inspired by American artisans, rustic furniture, and home décor, will open its first store in the D.C. area on District … Continued
Craft brewery opens in Mosaic
Caboose Commons, a three-story craft brewery in the Mosaic District, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 29. Caboose Commons, housed in a former warehouse at 2918 Eskridge Road, Fairfax, is an outgrowth of Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna. It serves as a coffeehouse, as well as a taproom, and serves breakfast every day, small pates, a … Continued
The Taste of Annandale will have a beer garden
Audacious Alehouse co-owner Brian Reinoehl. The Taste of Annandale will feature craft beers from Audacious Aleworks, a brewery and taproom that opened in May in Falls Church. The festival will for the first time have an enclosed beer garden. Audacious Aleworks plans to bring four types of brews to the Oct. 13 street festival, probably including … Continued
Distillery opens in Falls Church
Falls Church Distillers is now open and producing vodka, gin, and bourbon at 442 S. Washington St., Falls Church. Due to a glitch with the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the distillery can’t sell spirits yet, however. That’s because the ABC neglected to file the necessary paperwork on time, says General Manager James Richards. … Continued