Tag: businesses
Tous les Jours returns to Annandale
Tous les Jours is coming back to Annandale. The Korean-French bakery is moving into a vacant space at the EastGate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive. Tous les Jours opened at 7219 Columbia Pike, Annandale, in 2014 and closed in 2018. That space has been empty since then, although work has gone on intermittently inside … Continued
Super Pollo to replace DC Steakholder
Super Pollo Charcoal Chicken is moving into the spot vacated by DC Steakholders at 6641 Arlington Blvd. in the Falls Church area of Mason District. This will be the fourth Super Pollo restaurant. There are two in Arlington and one in Barcroft Plaza. Juan Carlos Hernandez, manager of the Barcroft Plaza Super Pollo expects the … Continued
Meet an animal communicator at Chico’s
Chico’s Natural Pet Market invites the community to a fun event Sunday, June 5, featuring an animal communicator and an auction. The event is at 6349A Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza, 5-7:30 p.m. Chico’s owner Danielle Areco will update customers on the store’s pending move to a new location and will describe the store’s new … Continued
DC Steakholders closed
The DC Steakholders restaurant on Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church has closed permanently. The owners, Usman and Lilly Bhatti, posted a message on the restaurant’s website with this explanation: “While it was an exceedingly difficult time due to Covid-19, thankfully DC Steakholders maintained operations and support for our staff as much as possible. Unfortunately, inflation, … Continued
New historic marker honors Vietnamese immigrants
A new historic marker unveiled May 24 on Wilson Boulevard in front of the Eden Center honors Vietnamese immigrants as an important part of Northern Virginia history. The marker was approved by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources in 2021. Nomination for the historic marker was made by two students – eighth-grader Oliver Hardi and … Continued
RAMP offers fitness training
Pablo Amaya, former co-owner of PR Performance Fitness in Annandale, has ramped up his fitness training work since PR closed. Amaya had previously trained professional soccer players and was recently named the official performance coach for D.C. United. He also opened a new fitness center called RAMP (release, activate, mobilize, perform). RAMP provides fitness training … Continued
Granddaddy’s Skillet closed
Updated: Granddaddy’s Skillet, the soul food restaurant in Pinecrest Plaza, permanently closed on May 14. A recorded phone message says, “We are working very hard on reopening in a new location.” Roxanne and Andre David opened Granddaddy’s Skillet in early 2021 at 6544 Little River Turnpike. The Davids want to stay in the Annandale/Mason District … Continued
Former Wendy’s to be demolished
A fence has been installed around the former Wendy’s property at 7042 Little River Turnpike in Annandale in preparation for demolition. According to the construction contractor, the building will be replaced by a retail center with more than one tenant. It’s owned by American Properties of Maryland LLC, the company that owns the Eastgate Shopping … Continued
Sponsors sought for Taste of Annandale
Now that planning is underway for the 2022 Taste of Annandale, the top priority is securing sponsors. The family-friendly community festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 in the center of Annandale, is likely to draw at least 6,000 people. Sponsoring this event offers a great opportunity to highlight your business or organization, attract new customers, … Continued
Spa opens in Annandale
There’s a new place to relax and be pampered in Annandale. Parkside Spa & Sauna had a soft opening a few days ago, although some services won’t open until the grand opening on May 1. The spa, at 4371 John Marr Drive, is at the very end of the East Gate Shopping Center, next to … Continued
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