Tag: businesses
Eight alumni to be inducted into the new FCPS Hall of Fame
Educate Fairfax has announced the first group of distinguished alumni to be inducted into the Fairfax County Public Schools Hall of Fame. The eight alumni include a graduate of Annandale High School and a graduate of Falls Church High School. Educate Fairfax, formerly known as the Foundation for FCPS, raises funds for programs and supplies … Continued
Korean community aids Ukrainian refugees
The Washington, D.C., area Korean American community raised more than $214,000 to help Ukrainian refugees, reports Jewon Ryu of the Korea Times. The funds were handed over to the American Red Cross on April 14. More than 2,000 Korean Americans contributed to the fundraising drive for Ukraine. Many of the donors had survived the horrors … Continued
Dogfish Head Alehouse to close in May
Dogfish Head Alehouse in Seven Corners is closing. Its last day is May 15. A message from the restaurant on social media says “Upon renewal of our lease, we were not able to come to terms with the property owner and as such our time has come to an end.” Joe Hospital, co-owner of the … Continued
Longtime Annandale business for sale
Another longtime Annandale business is facing a big change. Express Shoe Repair, at 7048 Columbia Pike, is for sale. A notice on BizBuySell says the owners are asking $25,000, which includes all the equipment in the store. The new owner would also need to sign a new lease with the Annandale Shopping Center. Express Shoe … Continued
Annandale restaurant is a finalist for ‘best brunch’ award
A couple of Annandale area restaurants are finalists for the 2022 Rammy Awards. The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced the finalists April 5, including these local spots: Best brunch of the year: A&J Restaurant, at 4316B Markham St., in Annandale, is known for its Chinese dim sum. The winner in this category must demonstrate a … Continued
Chick-fil-A opens in Annandale
Chick-fil-A, the popular chicken sandwich restaurant, opened to the public April 7 on Little River Turnpike in central Annandale. There’s a two-lane drive-through operation for ordering meals in the back of the restaurant that can handle 55 cars, says franchise owner Eric Brommer. Drivers when go through a pick-up window where meals are delivered from … Continued
Annandale Chick-fil-A opens Thursday
Chick-fil-A will open Thursday, April 7, at 7130 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Customers will be able to dine inside, order meals at the drive-through option, order online, or use the Chick-fil-A app. Chick-fil-A specializes in chicken sandwiches. It uses chickens raised without antibiotics. Salads are made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant will be open 6 … Continued
Ethiopian restaurant opens in Bailey’s Xroads
There’s a new Ethiopian restaurant in Bailey’s Crossroads. Yeshi Kitfo opened March 25 at 3400-D Washington Drive in the space formerly held by Nour Resto. Yeshi Kitfo will offer Italian dishes and pizza, as well as Ethiopian fare, such as shiro, gomen, firfir, and skelka tibs, says, owner/manager Andy Munga. The specialty, though, is kitfo, … Continued
Health facility coming to Bradlick
This vacant stand-alone building at the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale is going to be a Commonwealth Medical Center. That was confirmed by Jon Stollberg, acting director of marketing at Combined Properties. the owner of the shopping center. The building was formerly occupied by a Capital One Bank branch. The new health facility will offer … Continued
The Joint Chiropractic offers free exams
More than 150 people signed up for free exams at The Joint Chiropractic before and during the shop’s Grand Opening on March 19. The free visit offer has been extended through the end of the month, says Justin Vélez-Hagan, who owns The Joint with his wife Laura Berrocal. Sign up here. At the opening, customers … Continued
Laundromat to open in Annandale
A laundromat is going into the space formerly occupied by Hair Cuttery at 7404 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Hair Cuttery closed in 2020. The laundromat is expected to open in July. The owner also operates laundromats in Herndon; Columbia, Md.; and Baltimore.
Spa to open next month in Annandale
A new spa, tentatively called Parkside Sauna, is set to open in early April at 4371 John Marr Drive, behind Glam Karaoke in the East Gate Shopping Center. It’s owned by Chung Park, who also owns Riverside Sauna at 7331 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, says Daniel Lee, a member of the construction team who … Continued
Chick-fil-A opening just a few weeks away
Chick-fil-A could open on Little River Turnpike in Annandale as early as the first week of April. The exterior of the building is mostly finished, the signs are up, the drive-through lanes are in place, and workers are installing the kitchen equipment and furniture. About 140 employees have been hired, and up to 60 more … Continued
Glam Karaoke opens this weekend
Glam Karaoke could have a soft opening as early as this Friday, reports manager Chris Cho. It’s located in the former Kmart auto shop on 6369 John Marr Drive in what’s now called the East Gate Shopping Center. It has 12 state-of-the-art karaoke rooms, including two small rooms (serving two to four people), eight medium-size … Continued
The Joint Chiropractic offers free visits
To promote the opening of The Joint Chiropractic in the Plaza at Landmark in Lincolnia, the office is offering free consultations, exams, and initial adjustments. You can claim the limited-time special by texting “Landmark” to 56468 or filling out an online form. The Joint invites the community to its Grand Opening on March 19, 12-2 … Continued