Tag: businesses
Fairfax County awards $16 million to 1,000+ businesses
Fairfax County has awarded more than $16 million to 1,016 businesses adversely affected by the Covid pandemic. The Pivot program, administered by the Department of Economic Initiatives, targets businesses in the most hard-hit sectors of the county’s economy, including hotels, food service, retail, personal services, and arts and cultural institutions. The grants are aimed at … Continued
Empty shelves at local grocery store
The Annandale Giant on Columbia Pike had many empty shelves on Jan. 11. Are you seeing shortages at other nearby grocery stores? A Giant manager blamed the empty shelves on slow deliveries. He anticipates a shipment of produce and milk will arrive this morning. Empty grocery shelves are a nationwide phenomenon. An article in the … Continued
Seven Corners salon replaced by vape shop
The future occupant of the Touch of Class space. A Tobacco, Vape & More shop is moving into 6315B Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners, the space formerly occupied by the Touch of Class Salon & Spa. It’s been a tough couple of years for salon owner Kimmie Orita – and not just because of the … Continued
Duck Chang’s faces an uncertain future
Duck Chang’s told to “fully renovate” or move out. Peter Chang, the owner of Duck Chang’s Restaurant, an Annandale mainstay for the past 46 years, is facing a difficult decision. The new owner of the property is planning to upgrade the small retail strip and has told Chang the restaurant has to either renovate its interior … Continued
Rice yogurt/mochi shop opens in Annandale
Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt and Mochinut Annandale, two separate franchise shops, are now open in the same space at 4367 John Marr Drive in Annandale. Yomie’s specializes in freshly made yogurt drinks. The mostpopular varieties are purple rice, mango, oat, and “haw,” made from hawthorn berries, says Lin Zheng, the manager of both operations.
Unisex hair salon opens in Annandale
A new hair salon for women, men, and children opened Dec. 18 on John Marr Drive in Annandale. K’s Hair Town offers haircuts, color, highlights, perms, and straightening. Walk-ins are welcome. It’s located in the East Gate shopping center between ToBe Nails, which also opened Dec. 18, and Ben Gong’s Tea. The owner, Yeon Kim, also … Continued
New nail salon to open in Annandale
A nail salon, called ToBe, is expected to open Saturday, Dec. 18, on John Marr Drive, Annandale, in the East Gate shopping center.
BBQ restaurant coming to Annandale
A new restaurant coming to the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale called Supreme Barbeque will offer such American favorites as pork ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, jerked chicken, and beef brisket. Co-owner Rafael Soriano hopes it will open at the end of December.
New restaurant will offer a taste of Nepal
A new restaurant called Spice Circle is expected to open in Barcroft Plaza by the end of the year or in early 2022. It’s at 6347A Columbia Pike – between Expedia Cruises and Paak Bazar – in a space formerly occupied by Curry N Tandoori.
Cruise specialist opens in Barcroft Plaza
Mary Ann Mitchell at Expedia Cruises. Expedia Cruises, a travel franchise that helps plan cruises and other vacations, opened Dec. 6 at 6345 Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza. Cruises are complicated and expensive, so a travel agency can help people find the option that best suits their needs for the best value, says Mary Ann … Continued
New Middle Eastern carryout spot opens in Annandale
A Middle Eastern place, called Basil, has moved into the old New York Pizza Factory Plus space at 7254 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Basil had a soft opening last week, and owner Khalil Dib anticipates a grand opening in December.
Sweet Frog coming to Columbia Pike, Annandale
Sweet Frog, a self-service frozen yogurt shop, is coming to the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike. The shop will be located between Mathnasium and the expanded Collector’s World, which is moving from a smaller spot in the same shopping center. Sweet Frog customers choose among seven or eight frozen yogurt flavors and add extras … Continued
Salon suites available for personal care stylists
Phenix Salon Suites is coming to Graham Park Plaza, the shopping center on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District. Phenix is a franchise company that leases suites to individual “lifestyle professionals,” such as hairstylists, nail technicians, and massage therapists.
New athletic training facility opens in Pinecrest Plaza
D1 Training, an athletic coaching and fitness facility for people of all abilities, is now open at 6550 Little River Turnpike in Pinecrest Plaza. There will be a grand opening on Monday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting, a DJ, snacks, pro athlete appearances, and raffles.
Gold’s Gym opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
Gold’s Gym is now open at 5718 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. There will be a grand opening on Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting, food, membership deals, free classes, and prizes for members, including those who sign up on that day.