Tag: food
Lidl opens in Pinecrest Plaza
The new Lidl (rhymes with “needle”) grocery store in Pinecrest Plaza drew big crowds for its grand opening Sept. 9. There were long lines before the doors opened at 8 a.m., and one man reportedly started waiting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, even though there was no big prize for being the first one. … Continued
Food drive will help the needy
The ACCA food pantry. The pandemic and related job losses are creating hardships for local families. People who can help are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items. The Mason District Police Station and the Annandale chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) are hosting a food drive at the Mason Government … Continued
New dining, beverage options at Bradlick Shopping Center
Loopy’s offers fast-casual “Seoul food.” Tan-Cha, a tea shop specializing in foam, fruit, and traditional teas is coming to the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale. It’s going into the space between Gold’s Gym and the UPS Store. The future home of Tan Cha. The menu has such drinks as uji matcha with cheese foam, brulee milk … Continued
Annandale Giant to temporarily close for renovations
The ceiling at Giant appears to have a mold problem. The Annandale Giant, at 7137 Columbia Pike, will close for renovations Aug. 23-31. The work will focus on redoing the floor tiles and ceiling. While the store is closed, prescriptions will be sent to the pharmacy at the Giant in the Bradlick Shopping Center in … Continued
Lidl to host a pop-up market the weekend before it opens
Construction of the new Lidl store in Annandale is almost finished. The grocery new Lidl grocery store coming to Pinecrest Plaza will host a pop-up market outside the store on Sept. 5 and 6 ahead of the grand opening on Sept. 9. The pop-up market will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on both days in the … Continued
Pupusas Express opens in Annandale
Pupusas Express, a Salvadoran fast-food eatery is now open in the Annandale Shopping Center. It’s in the former Quiznos spot, at 7042 Columbia Pike. The restaurant offers several varieties of rice and corn pupusas, including one with loroco flower, made from a plant popular in Central America. Pupusas has a pretty extensive menu. Other items … Continued
Gardeners encouraged to grow extra produce for food banks
People stuck at home are doing more home gardening, while local food banks are running out of fresh produce, due to the economic hardships resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. Belvedere Elementary School environmental education teacher Stacey Evers put those two trends to together to launch Grow a Row FC, a program that encourages local gardeners … Continued
Annandale homeowners highlighted on Sustainable Garden Tour
The 2020 Sustainable Garden Tour features 11 incredible gardens from all over Fairfax County, including a native garden oasis and wildlife habitat created by Annandale residents Jeanne Kadet and Mike Perel. The annual garden tour, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District, is virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A … Continued
Food donations help residents of Annandale apartments
About 200 residents of Fairmont Gardens in Annandale collected donated food Thursday afternoon at a weekly event in the parking lot hosted by the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC). World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit founded by Chef José Andrés, and the SevaTruck Foundation contributed packaged meals – chicken, rice, and vegetables – and there were … Continued
Annandale Farmers Market opens Thursday
The Annandale Farmers Market in summer 2019. The Annandale Farmers Market at Mason District Park on Columbia Pike is one of four county markets that will open for the season next week. The Annandale Farmers Market will be open every Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon, starting June 11. Customers are asked to comply with COVID-19 safety procedures. … Continued
Huge crowd turns up for free food at Falls Church HS
Volunteers bring boxes of food to people’s cars. People started lining up at 8 a.m. for a food giveaway event at Falls Church High School May 28 that started at 1 p.m. The event, aimed at aiding families struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic, was sponsored by Comunidad and Supervisor Rodney Lusk of the Lee … Continued
Wakefield Farmers Market opens next week
Fresh produce at the Wakefield Farmers Market last summer. The Wakefield Farmers Market, at Wakefield Park in Annandale, will open for the season on May 27, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced May 22. The farmers market program has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Wakefield market, at 8100 Braddock Road, will be … Continued
Lidl to open in Pinecrest Plaza in September
Lidl is opening in the former Staples spot in Pinecrest Plaza. The Lidl grocery store under construction in Pinecrest Plaza on Little River Turnpike is expected to open at some point in the first half of September. The German-based Lidl discount supermarket chain has 100 stores in the United States. A Lidl store opened in … Continued
Stuff the Bus returns to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads
The Stuff the Bus campaign is coming back on two days this month to collect food donations to meet the needs of people struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. But this time, instead of having the Fastran buses park in supermarket parking lots, the buses will be at less-frequented lots throughout Fairfax County. Stuff the … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club supports ACCA food pantry
Carts packed with non-perishable food are ready for delivery to ACCA. The food pantry operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action has a replenished supply of nonperishable food items, thanks to the generosity of the Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club. The Rotary Club donated $1,000 worth of food – in four full shopping carts – … Continued