Tag: businesses
Public invited to grand opening of AAA store
The new Triple-A store in Seven Corners invites the public to a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The shop, at 6290 Arlington Blvd., offers car repair services; travel agent services; auto, life, and home insurance; and travel accessories, including guidebooks and maps. The store opened for business on Sept. 9. … Continued
Local restaurateur wins big money in lottery – for the second time this year
Haj-Assaad [Virginia Lottery] Less than five months after Annandale resident Hussein Haj-Assaad won $250,000 in the Virginia Lottery, he bought another winning ticket netting him $200,000. The first time he won, Haj-Assaad said he planned to invest the winnings in the restaurant he owns, Raouche Café, on Gallows Road in Merrifield. This time, he told … Continued
Former antiques center could be redeveloped
This building has been vacant for months. The status of the Antiques & Art Emporium at 7120 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, is uncertain as the building has been declared unsafe by the Fairfax County fire marshal and all the shop owners have had to leave. The landlord, Matt Riesett of Maryland, has not informed the … Continued
Annandale Burger King temporarily closed
The Burger King on Columbia Pike in Annandale closed Oct. 23. People concerned the fast food restaurant is following in the footsteps of Wendy’s can relax – Burger King is just temporarily closed for remodeling. The Wendy’s at 4042 Little River Turnpike closed permanently in August. Burger King is going to be completely redone, with … Continued
‘Lucky’ lucks out at the Taste of Annandale pet contest
Chelsea with Theodore and Jefferson with Lucky. Oct. 14 was a very lucky day for Jefferson Soto, as his puppy, Lucky, won him a $100 gift certificate as the top winner in the best-dressed pet contest at the Taste of Annandale. The contest was hosted by Chico’s Natural Pet Market (6349-A Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza), … Continued
The Taste of Annandale: That was fun!
Crowds of people converged on Tom Davis Drive in the center of Annandale Saturday, Oct 15, for the third annual Taste of Annandale. People of all ages enjoyed live shows, food, and fun at the street festival on a perfect fall day. Monarca in Flight. An event planner at the festival estimated the Taste of … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is tomorrow: 15 things you need to know
Come out and celebrate with the community tomorrow at the third annual Taste of Annandale. This festival, which is amounting to a huge block party, is Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. The event features food from local restaurants and food trucks, live entertainment, a 5K race, a full schedule of … Continued
Windows Plus relocates to Annandale
The new headquarters for Windows Plus on Markham Street, Annandale. Windows Plus has recently relocated to Annandale and is eager to meet the community. As a result, the company invites customers and local to an open house on Oct. 25 and has signed on as a sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, a community festival … Continued
Best-dressed pets to compete at the Taste of Annandale
A pet contest at the Super Pet Expo at the Dulles Expo Center. [Photos: Chico’s Natural Pet Expo] Bring your dog or cat to the Taste of Annandale Saturday, Oct. 14, and you could win a prize in the best-dressed pet contest sponsored by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. The contest takes place on the stage … Continued
Math-tutoring center coming to Annandale
Mathnasium, a math-only tutoring center for K12 students, is going into the vacant storefront next to Aldi at 7000 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Sarla Kale, the franchisee director of the new center, anticipates opening before the end of the year. It’s an afterschool program, open 4-8 p.m. five days a week. Mathnasium creates an individualized learning … Continued
New bank opens at Pinecrest Plaza
This bank was built on the site of a former gas station. The new TD Bank that opened at Pinecrest Plaza Sept. 23 focuses on customer service and convenience, says manger Ali Nahim. The bank, at 6566 Little River Turnpike, offers 24/7 live customer service, checking and savings accounts, commercial accounts, mortgage and home equity … Continued
Latino carryout restaurant opens in Annandale
Antojitos De Mi Tierra, a Latino carryout restaurant at 7258 Columbia Pike, Annandale, invites the public to its grand opening Saturday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The eatery offers food from a variety of countries, says manager Monica Gomez, including garnachas from Guatamela, papusas from El Salvador, baliadas from Honduras, sopes from Mexico, and pollo … Continued
Princessland vacates its building, but the business will continue, owner vows
The former site of Princessland on the corner of Columbia Pike and Maple Place. Princessland, the spa for girls at 7224 Columbia Pike in Annandale, has closed just four months after it opened. The business didn’t fail; it had to close because of a dispute with the landlord, says owner Melissa Ochoa. “The business was … Continued
Taste of Annandale: new details emerge
Check out the ad on a Fairfax Connector bus. With the Taste of Annandale just a few weeks away, we’ve got some updates to report, including new sponsors, food vendors, and entertainers. The Taste of Annandale is a free, family-friendly community festival on Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. That’s in … Continued
Check out the Honey Pig at the Taste of Annandale
The first Honey Pig opened in Annandale 10 years ago. If you haven’t yet tried the authentic Korean barbecue at the Honey Pig, you’ll get your chance at the Taste of Annandale. The Honey Pig Korean BBQ Restaurant will be one of the key food vendors at the community festival. The Taste of Annandale, Oct. 14, 10 … Continued