Tag: businesses
Bawadi celebrates re-opening in Seven Corners
The grand re-opening of Bawadi Mediterranean Grill &Sweets Café in Seven Corners Oct. 20 drew a large crowd of family and friends, including the mayor of Falls Church, the people who helped with the relocation, and members of the Amish family whose Meadow View Farm supplies the restaurant’s lamb. Bawadi’s new home is in the … Continued
Korean BBQ restaurant to open in vacant building
The future site of Jong Ro. A Jong Ro Korean barbecue restaurant is coming to the building formerly occupied by the Tous Les Jours bakery at 7219 Columbia Pike, Annandale. The owner, Erica Yoo, hopes to open by the end of the year. The restaurant will have table-side cooking and a special system that will … Continued
Cat café planned for Fairfax
The CatCafe Lounge in Los Angeles. Fairfax County is poised to get its first cat café. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special permit in September for a business called Patriot Pawsabilities at 10611 Braddock Road, Fairfax. The cat café, in a storefront at University Mall, would allow patrons to relax and interact with … Continued
Windows Plus supports the community
Windows Plus offers a wide selection of products in its Annandale showroom. Windows Plus has become major community benefactor since the company returned to its roots in Annandale. The company is a Silver-level sponsor of the upcoming Taste of Annandale (Oct. 13 on Tom Davis Drive) and a long-time advertiser in the Annandale Blog. Windows Plus … Continued
Orangetheory workout studio to open in Barcroft Plaza
Orangetheory in Barcroft Plaza. An Orangetheory fitness studio is coming to the Barcroft Plaza shopping center. Orangetheory offers one-hour workout sessions led by a coach in a group setting. Members wear monitors that track their heart rate and performance metrics, with the results projected on a screen. The goal is to get into the “orange … Continued
First Fidelity to advise potential home buyers at the Taste of Annandale
Bruce Gordon with a Yeti mug like the ones he plans to raffle off at the Taste of Annandale. “We’re different; we’re small, responsive, and competitive,” says Bruce Gordon, senior loan officer with the First Fidelity Funding Group, a mortgage company based in Fairfax. “As a result, we can empathize with our borrowers; we can … Continued
Chico’s one-year anniversary party on Sept. 30 features mini-makeovers for pets and people
Chico’s new pet spa. Chico’s Natural Pet Market invites everyone and their pets to an Open House and Pampered Pet Party Sunday, Sept. 30, 1-7 p.m., to celebrate the store’s one-year anniversary and introduce its new pet spa. Chico’s, at 6349A Columbia Pike, is hosting the best-dressed pet contest at the Taste of Annandale and will … Continued
Heartland Home Foods brings dinner to you
Chicken from Heartland. Tired of stopping at the grocery store to pick food for dinner after a tough day at work? Can’t afford to eat out all the time or subscribe to a meal delivery service? There’s another alternative: Representatives from Heartland Home Foods will describe their concept – and give out complementary food packages … Continued
For Anthem HealthKeepers Plus, the Taste of Annadale is all about outreach to the public
Patricia Moreno Many lower-income residents in Virginia who are eligible for Medicaid don’t realize they can get excellent benefits beyond basic healthcare if they join Anthem HealthKeepers Plus. That’s why the company gets involved in community events, such as signing on as a Silver-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a street festival on Oct. … Continued
Huge St. James sports and wellness center opens in Mason District
The crowd at the St. James waits for the doors to open. The vast St. James sports and wellness center is “a game changer for Fairfax County,” said Board of Supervisors chair Sharon Bulova at the grand opening ceremony Sept. 15. “Nothing quite like this has ever been constructed in Fairfax County.” The water park … Continued
Bubble tea shop coming to Annandale
Gong Cha is coming to this retail strip on Annandale Road. A new bubble tea shop, called Gong Cha, is opening at 4220 Annandale Road at the end of 2018 or early 2019. The shop, next to Kogiya Korean BBQ, will offer Asian tea drinks, such as bubble tea, milk tea, and its specialty, “Gong … Continued
Couts Group realtors support Taste of Annandale as Gold-level sponsor
Free pies awaiting pickup in front of Vivianne Couts house. Vivianne Couts, a realtor with Coldwell Banker, is all about cultivating personal relationships and giving back to the community. That’s why the Couts Group, which consists of Viv and Jenny Arias, is a Gold-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale. But they do so much more. … Continued
Realtor Steve McIlvaine signs on as Taste of Annandale sponsor
A client appreciation party hosted by Steve McIlvaine. “We live here; we work here; we serve here.” That’s the motto of Steve McIlvaine, a realtor with Keller Williams, who focuses on helping people buy and sell houses in the Annandale area and beyond. McIlvaine’s interest in serving the community is reflected in his support, as … Continued
Burke & Herbert Bank supports Taste of Annandale
The Burke & Herbert table at the 2017 Taste of Annandale. The Annandale branch of the Burke & Herbert Bank agreed to be a Gold-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, because “we’re a community bank, and we like to participate in community events,” says branch manager Marina Lubbers. The Taste of Annandale is a … Continued
Kmart is closing
The Annandale Kmart, 4251 John Marr Drive, is closing for good, employees were told Aug. 28. The last day is Nov. 18. Liquidation sales are anticipated. An Aug. 24 announcement by Sears Holding, the owner of the Kmart chain, that 46 unprofitable Kmart and Sears stores will be closing in November does not list the … Continued