Tag: businesses
Iron Age restaurant to open in Annandale
Iron Age Korean Steak House, an all-you-can eat Korean barbecue restaurant, is expected to open by the end of the month at 7031-A5 Little River Turnpike in the spot formerly occupied by Il Mee Buffet. Meat at Iron Age is cooked at the table. There are two options: For $20 a person, you can choose … Continued
Cat lounge opens in Fairfax
Playtime at Pawsabilities. Feeling stressed or lonely? Hanging out with some friendly cats could lift your spirits. That’s the idea behind Patriot Pawsabilities, a cat lounge at University Mall, 10687 Braddock Road, Fairfax, that opened March 16. There are 20 cats and 15 kittens. You can play with them, pet them, or just relax, and … Continued
Olympic athlete opens swim school in Seven Corners
Dolan Kids and adults can now learn how to swim at a brand-new swim school in the Willston Shopping Center owned by Olympic athlete Tom Dolan. Dolan won a gold medal in the 400 individual medley at the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996 and a gold medal in the 400 individual medley and a silver … Continued
Zoës Kitchen is not coming to Barcroft Plaza
This space will remain vacant for the time being. Zoës Kitchen, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, is not coming to Barcroft Plaza, as had been announced in July. The restaurant was supposed to open in the stand-alone building with Domino’s and the Bank of America, but the signs announcing Zoës were taken down earlier this month. … Continued
Welcome to citizenship, Pablo
Pablo Amaya with his citizenship documents. Pablo Amaya, the co-owner of PR Performance Fitness in Annandale, said becoming an American citizen was an “amazing” experience that he’s been working toward for several years. Amaya was one of 165 people who became naturalized U.S. citizens March 8 in a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Citizenship and … Continued
Mason District now has high-end luxury dining
Elegant place settings surround a bonsai garden and fountain in the middle of the table. Chef Guo, a beautifully decorated high-end “imperial Chinese” restaurant, offers 12-course prix fixe menus ranging from $98 to $278 per person featuring inventive, artistic dishes with the finest organic ingredients. It’s not in D.C., Great Falls, or Bethesda, though: Chef … Continued
New dining options for Annandale
Two new restaurants and a tea shop are set to open in Annandale. El Habanero Taqueria Bar & Grill is under construction at 7321 Little River Turnpike. It’s in the building that used to house Title Max, and before that, Jerry’s Subs and Pizza. O My Hot Pot & Bar is coming to 7314 Annandale … Continued
Casa Grande brings Central American food and music to Annandale
Casa Grande, a restaurant and bar featuring food and music from Central America at 7137 Little River Turnpike in central Annandale, celebrated its grand opening Feb. 22. Casa Grande hosts live music and dancing – cumbia, machata, meringue, and salsa – or a DJ and karaoke on weekend nights and focuses on family friendly dining … Continued
Local entrepreneur busts a move with the Wizards
Members of the Wizdom dance team perform on WJLA. Theresa Cizmar is third from the left. Theresa Cizmar, the owner of the Auntie Te’s consignment shop, has found a new calling at the age of 64. She’s a dancer with Wizdom, the Washington Wizards’ hip-hop senior dance team that debuted in September. They perform at … Continued
Is Chick-fil-A a good fit for central Annandale?
The Chick-fil-A on Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners doesn’t have a drive-through. The proposed Chick-fil-A for central Annandale would have dual drive-through lanes and outdoor seating, according to the zoning special exception application submitted to the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning by Sheri Akin of McGuire Woods, the agent for the company. The … Continued
Chick-fil-A fast-food restaurant proposed for Annandale
The possible site of a future Chick-fil-A. A Chick-fil-A fast-food chicken restaurant has been proposed for 7120 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, on the site of the now-closed Antiques & Art Emporium. The several small businesses that had leased space in the antiques center had to vacate the building in 2017 after the landlord stopped maintaining … Continued
New Lima District restaurant offers Peruvian cuisine
The Tandoori Nights restaurant at 7137 Little River Turnpike in Annandale has a new name – Lima District Peruvian Kitchen – which reflects its revised menu. This is the place to go for lomo saltado, the traditional Peruvian mainstay that consists of marinated sirloin steak served with onions tomatoes, spices, fries, and rice ($16.99). Half … Continued
Orangetheory fitness studio opens Jan. 11
The Lake Barcroft Orangetheory fitness studio at 6341 Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza officially opens for business on Friday, Jan. 11. There will be a grand opening celebration 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 11. Orangetheory members sign up for one-hour full-body workout classes – usually three or four a week – that focus on endurance, strength, … Continued
Korean restaurant opens in space formerly occupied by Markham Street Café
The much-appreciated but short-lived Markham Street Café has been replaced by a Korean restaurant called Hansin Pocha. The large interior has been completely redone, with many of the tables partially enclosed for privacy. It’s in the rear of small shopping center (with the A&J restaurant and Tampopo) at 4316 Markham Street in Annandale. One of … Continued
Organic grocery store coming to Pinecrest Plaza
The possible future home of an Earth Fare store. Earth Fare, a grocery store that specializes in natural, organic products, could be coming to Pinecrest Plaza in the spot formerly occupied by Staples. Several Pinecrest Plaza tenants say they’ve heard from their landlord that Earth Fare is coming and are eagerly anticipating having the store … Continued