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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
Korean chicken restaurant coming to Annandale
A new Korean chicken restaurant called Choong Man Chicken is set to open in Annandale the first or second week of September at 7133B Tom Davis Drive, in the space formerly occupied by Pho Loc. The menu includes crispy fried chicken topped with onions and fried then baked chicken called “tikkudak” with garlic … Continued
Dental center has served Annandale for half a century
Dr. Egber (left) and Dr. Aggarwal The Center for Dentofacial Aesthetics, a Gold-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, has been taking care of families’ dental needs for more than 50 years. The Taste of Annandale is a street festival Oct. 13 with live entertainment, food trucks, a 5K, children’s programming, pet contest, chili cook-off, … Continued
The Taste of Annandale will have a beer garden
Audacious Alehouse co-owner Brian Reinoehl. The Taste of Annandale will feature craft beers from Audacious Aleworks, a brewery and taproom that opened in May in Falls Church. The festival will for the first time have an enclosed beer garden. Audacious Aleworks plans to bring four types of brews to the Oct. 13 street festival, probably including … Continued
Halloween stores open in Mason District
Halloween decorations at the Spirit Halloween store in Bailey’s Crossroads. With the back-to-school shopping season just about over, it’s time to start planning an awesome Halloween costume. There are 10 Spirit Halloween stores – seasonal pop-ups that offer a huge variety of costumes, masks, accessories, and home décor – that have opened recently or set … Continued
PR Performance Training supports the Taste of Annandale
Personal trainers and clients at PR Performance Fitness. PR Performance Fitness, a Silver-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, has become a neighborhood institution since it opened in its current location, at 4111 John Marr Drive in Annandale. Under the leadership of owners Rachel Martin and Pablo Amaya, PR’s cadre of personal trainers offers specialized, … Continued