Tag: businesses
One vape shop closed but another is opening
Annandale has lost one vape shop but is getting another. Tobacco Luxe, at 7109 Columbia Pike, closed at the end of December. Meanwhile, a Tobacco Hut is coming to 7221 Little River Turnpike. That building has been vacant for years since a title lender moved out. Tobacco Luxe opened two years ago. The previous tenant … Continued
Free consulting available for small businesses
Small businesses struggling financially could be eligible for free consulting services from Fairfax County worth up to $10,000. The county’s Department of Economic Initiatives is opening a second round of Thrive funds. Applications will open on Jan. 16. The first round of Thrive, which closed Dec. 21, provided assistance to 250 businesses. Applications will be … Continued
Impact Roofing moves into former hair salon
Impact Roofing has taken over the building formerly occupied by Kiara Dominican Hairstyle at 7228 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Kiara moved to an office park at 5103-D Backlick Road in Annandale in November. The salon specializes in curly hair, but also does blowouts, haircutting, coloring, and styling for all types of hair. Impact Roofing is … Continued
Chico’s Natural Pet Market is hosting a holiday bazaar
Chico’s Natural Pet Market invites the community to a holiday bazaar/yard sale outside its new location at 6464-A Lincolnia Road in Barcroft Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be pet supplies, shelving and furniture from the store’s previous location, holiday decorations, kitchen items, and much more. It’s a great opportunity to … Continued
Ummah Market expected to open in January
Ummah Market, “a full-service ethnic international supermarket,” is expected to open in mid or late January in a former Walgreens in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads. The store, at 6053 Leesburg Pike, will specialize in halal products and promises to bring fresh produce and hot prepared food to the neighborhood, along with items from … Continued
Chico’s invites the community to the Santa Paws photo event
Chico’s Natural Pet Market is reopening in its new space in Barcroft Plaza on Dec. 1 – just in time for the annual Santa Paws event. Chico’s owner Danielle Areco is bringing Santa and his elves to the store on Dec. 9, 10, 16, and 17. Sign up here to reserve a spot for a … Continued
Urgent care center opens in Seven Corners
Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care opened earlier this month in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. It’s located between the post office and Chase Bank, in a space formerly occupied by Gallo Clothing. Inova-GoHealth treats common health concerns for adults and children six months and older, including Covid, flu, fever, asthma, allergies, minor cuts, burns, pink eye, urinary … Continued
Beanetics to host an art gathering next month
Artopolis, a three-day art-focused community event, is bringing artworks and live music to Annandale next month. The free event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8, and 9 at Beanetics Coffee Roasters at 7028 Columbia Pike. Artopolis is aimed at building an artistic community in Annandale, generating enthusiasm for the participating artists, and … Continued
Pizza restaurant coming to Annandale
Jet’s Pizza is bringing Detroit-style deep-dish pizza to Annandale. The restaurant is coming to the Annandale Shopping Center at 7026 Columbia Pike. It will open in the H&R Block space, probably in April 2024, says franchise owner Dan Kosztowny. Detroit-style pizza has a thick crust and is baked in a rectangular pan. Unlike Chicago-style pizza, … Continued
Kabob restaurant opens in Annandale
Annandale just got a new casual dining spot: Moby Dick House of Kabob opened Oct. 15 at 7042 Little River Turnpike. The menu features Persian/Middle Eastern items, such as chicken kabobs, ground beef kabobs, gyros, falafel, baklava, and more. Kabobs come with basmati rice, in pita bread wraps, or on salads. There are specials for … Continued
Mural in the works in Annandale
Spiderman and baseball legend Jackie Robinson are making an appearance in a mural being painted on the side of the Annandale Shopping Center. Collector’s World, a tenant in the shopping center at 7006 Columbia Pike, commissioned the mural. When finished, itl will feature Spiderman scaling wall facing Gallows Road, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers … Continued
Mr Wash offers free car washes to educators
School employees can start off the school year with a clean vehicle, thanks to a special offer from Mr Wash. “Mr Wash Car Wash is celebrating Back To School month with Free Express Signature+ Extra Shine Car Washes for all teachers, school staff, and administrators through Aug. 31,” the company announced on Instagram. That includes … Continued
Jake’s popcorn shop opens in Seven Corners
Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn opened Aug. 7 in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. It’s on the upper level between the Vacuum Center and Michael’s. Jake’s offers just a few flavors for the soft opening but will add many more later when the staff gets up to speed. Current flavors include caramel corn, kettle corn, cheddar, white … Continued
Patient First to open in October
Patient First, the primary and acute care medical on the corner of John Marr Drive and Little River Turnpike in Annandale, is nearing completion. It will tentatively open to the public on Oct. 11, says Director of Medical Support Ileene Sanchez. Patient First provides urgent care on a walk-in basis for non-critical emergencies like fractures, … Continued
Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn in Seven Corners prepares staff for opening day
As Robin Rinearson, the owner of Jake’s Ice Cream prepares to open Jake’s Gourmet Popcorn, one of her key tasks is training the employees, most of whom have cognitive, physical, or other disabilities. The popcorn shop could have a soft opening in the Seven Corners Shopping Center as early as the middle of next week … Continued