Tag: businesses
Auto shops on Columbia Pike closed
The car repair shops on Columbia Pike between Powell Lane and Madison Lane have closed and will be demolished. Construction of a housing project on that site that had been approved over 10 years ago is expected to start within the next few months. [More on that later.] Rosslyn Auto Body, which has been there … Continued
Tous Les Jours bakery opens Friday
Work on the interior of Tous Les Jours under way on Tuesday evening. Tous Les Jours, the Korean-French bakery and cafe at 7219 Columbia Pike, Annandale, will open Friday, Aug. 22, says owner William Yoo, although there’s still a lot of last-minute work going on inside. The cafe will sell a variety of cakes … Continued
Anthony’s Restaurant reopens on Annandale Road
The new Anthony’s Restaurant at 3000 Annandale Road, Falls Church, had a “soft opening” Aug. 11 and is already doing a brisk business. An official opening ceremony will take place later this month, says Manager Pete Zoutis. It’s the latest incarnation of a family-run restaurant that opened in 1972 in Falls Church. Long-time customers were … Continued
A Fairfax County farmer promotes local, healthy food for children
Chickens on the Guerre farm. By Marie Reinsdorf While Fairfax County farms have virtually disappeared into local lore and historic records, the story of farmer Chris Guerre brings the promise of fresh food grown nearby. It’s a promise of vegetables you can buy directly from the grower; the opportunity to ask questions and get answers … Continued
Pet shop coming to Barcroft Plaza
Chico’s Pet Depot is coming to the Barcroft Plaza shopping center on Columbia Pike. The shop could open as early as September, says Joseph Thorne of the Pet Depot company, although it looks like a lot of work still needs to be done. The shop will sell pet food, treats, pet supplies, and small animals, … Continued
Cosmetics shop coming to Annandale
Curious about the question marks on the sign at 4129 Hummer Road in Annandale? This property next to 7-Eleven, formerly occupied by a laundromat, is going to be a Tony Moly cosmetics store. Tony Moly was founded in South Korea in 2006. There are 102 Tony Moly shops in Asia, Europe, Australia, Canada, and … Continued
Window company helps fix up local pools
The snack bar at the Annandale Swim and Tennis Club has a new operable window. Community pools in our neck of the woods seems to be struggling to make ends meet every summer, as it’s getting harder to replace members who move away or feel they don’t enjoy a pool as much after their children … Continued
Annandale Blog readers select Pro Maxx Fitness as best gym
This is the final piece in a series of profiles of the winners of the Annandale Blog’s 2014 Annie Awards, presented to local businesses at Blogapalooza on June 28. The winners were selected by Annandale Blog readers in an open-ended survey. The other winners were Silverado (best restaurant), Beanetics (best coffee shop), Cue Club (best … Continued
Annandale Blog readers select Silverado as best local restaurant
This is the fifth piece in a series of profiles of the winners of the Annandale Blog’s 2014 Annie Awards, presented to local businesses at Blogapalooza on June 28. The winners were selected by Annandale Blog readers in an open-ended survey. Silverado, the popular Southwestern-theme restaurant at 7052 Columbia Pike, was selected by Annandale Blog … Continued
After 66 years, JVs is expanding
Sign over JV’s bar. JV Restaurant, the small bar and live music venue that’s been at 6666 Arlington Blvd., in Falls Church for the past 66 years, is going to double in size. The small pharmacy that’s been next door for some 28 years moved to Annandale, so JV is expanding into that space. JV … Continued
Blog readers select Collector’s World as one of area’s best gift shops
The Annandale Blog presented 2014 Annie Awards to six local businesses during our fifth-year anniversary party, Blogapalooza, on June 28. The winners were chosen by Annandale Blog readers in an open-ended online survey. Collector’s World and AnnSandra, which was profiled July 10, got the same number of votes in the best gift shop category, so … Continued
Tenant sought for former bookstore building
This building is available for lease. Bandi Books, the Korean bookstore at 4305 Markham Street, Annandale, closed a couple of weeks ago for the same reason that bookstores everywhere are shutting down. It’s too hard to compete against online book sellers and there’s so much free information available on the internet, says property owner Gary … Continued
The ABCs of Annandale
How many of these letters can you identify? They are all from signs on businesses in Annandale.
Diamond ring donated to Annandale Goodwill store sells for $11,600
The Annandale Goodwill Someone donated a 3-carat diamond ring to the Goodwill store in Annandale. The store had been prepared to sell it for $200, but it was put on the Goodwill online auction site instead, where it sold for $11,600 on July 15, says Kiri Grant, general manager of the store on John Marr … Continued
Annandale Blog readers pick Cue Club as best local bar
This is the third in a series of profiles of the winners of 2014 Annie Awards, presented to local businesses at Blogapalooza on June 28. The winners were selected by Annandale Blog readers in an open-ended survey. Cue Club manager John Kim. The Cue Club “is your neighborhood bar, no matter what your neighborhood is,” … Continued