Tag: restaurants

Farewell, Uno Pizzeria
Uno Pizzeria & Grill at the Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield has closed. The restaurant posted this statement on Facebook: “It is with profound sadness that on Jan. 28, our beloved location permanently closed. Thank you to all who have supported us through the years. We love you all and are eternally grateful to you.” Uno … Continued

Bonchon opens in Annandale
Bonchon, the chain specializing in crunchy Korean fried chicken, is now open for business in Annandale. The fast-casual restaurant, at 7133-B Columbia Pike, is in the former 92 Chicken spot. It’s smaller than the old Bonchon on Columbia Pike, which was destroyed by a fire in March 2023. Manager Daniel Nam hopes to have … Continued

Jimenez podcast features Virginialicious
The second episode of Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez’ podcast series features Mina Kim, who as the founder of Virginialicious, leads tours of Annandale’s Korean restaurants. The podcast, “Reimagine Mason,” is the place “where we highlight the people places and projects shaping Mason District into a vibrant and inclusive community,” Jimenez says. The first episode … Continued

Fast-casual eatery coming to Barcroft Plaza
Honeygrow, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in stir-fry bowls and salads, is coming to Barcroft Plaza. It will be located at 6464-A Lincolnia Road in the space formerly occupied by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. It’s expected to open in July, says Issa Abuelhawa, manager of the Honeygrow in Tysons. Customers can order several kinds of stir-fries … Continued

Coffee/sandwich shop to open in Annandale
A coffee and sandwich shop, called Coffee & Bread, is expected to open in Annandale in January. The standalone building, at 7109 Columbia Pike, has been empty since December 2023 when Tobacco Luxe closed.

Pop Up District to open next month at the Eden Center
The Pop Up District, a collection of vendors at the Eden Center in Seven Corners, will open the second week of January.

Crimson Coward opens Friday
Crimson Coward, a fast-casual restaurant featuring Nashville hot chicken, is expected to have a soft opening in Annandale on Nov. 29.

Middle Eastern restaurant coming to Seven Corners
Hamza & Madina Halal Food, a fast-casual restaurant, is coming to the former Pizza Hut spot at the Seven Corners Center on Leesburg Pike.

Issho Izakaya & Sushi opens in Annandale
Issho, an authentic Japanese sushi restaurant and izakaya, had a soft opening in Annandale on Nov. 20.

La Madeleine reopens after renovation
La Madeleine, the French café at the Crossroads Center on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, reopened last week after a major renovation.

Dunkin’ offers free donuts Saturday morning
The new Dunkin’ in Annandale is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 26, by offering a free donut with a beverage purchase.

Turkish dessert shop coming to Annandale
Pasha Castle, a dessert, ice cream, and tea shop in Georgetown, is opening a second location in Annandale.

New dining spots open in Bailey’s Crossroads
Two casual restaurants opened recently in Bailey’s Crossroads – the Red Bird halal chicken place and the Shaghf coffee/dessert shop.

Dunkin’ opens in Annandale
Local residents have a new spot for coffee following the opening of Dunkin’ in Annandale on Oct. 4.

New restaurant in Seven Corners is all about chicken fingers
During lunchtime, Raising Cane’s, the new restaurant in Seven Corners specializing in chicken fingers, was packed with students who walked over from Justice High School. There were even some students who drove from Meridian High in Falls Church. The restaurant opened last week on Leesburg Pike in the former Dogfish Head Alehouse building. Raising Cane’s … Continued