Tag: restaurants
‘Seoul Boulevard’ signs installed on John Marr Drive
A section of John Marr Drive in Annandale has been given the honorary name “Seoul Boulevard.” Three signs were installed earlier this month – at the intersection of John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike, at the Tom Davis Drive intersection in front of the Annandale Post Office, and at the Little River Turnpike intersection in … Continued
Cafe specializing in chai tea coming to Falls Church
Karak House Coffee Co. is coming to the Bill Page retail strip in the Falls Church area of Mason District. Adnan Akhtar, the franchisee who is partnering with his brother, anticipates the café, located at 3000 Annandale Road, will open in a couple of months. Reconstruction of the interior is nearly finished. Karak House will … Continued
Yemeni cafe to open soon in Seven Corners
Qahwah, a Yemeni coffee shop, is expected to open in Seven Corners within the next couple of weeks, as soon as it clears the inspection process. The shop is located in a long vacant building at 6315A Leesburg Pike that once housed the Seven Corners Pub. After the pub closed in 2018, a Middle Eastern … Continued
New shops coming to Mosaic
New things keep happening at the Mosaic District in Merrifield. BedHead PJs, a shop specializing in luxury pajamas, is expected to open in August at 2910 District Ave., in the former Lather skincare products store. It’s the retailer’s second shop. The original BedHead PJs is in Manhattan. Onelife Fitness is moving to the former Custom … Continued
Chicken restaurant to open in Lincolnia
Love & Honey Fried Chicken is replacing another chicken restaurant at Pinecrest Plaza in Lincolnia. The space, at 6544 Little River Turnpike, is being renovated following the closure of Hot Lola’s, which opened in February 2023. The chicken at Love & Honey – wings, tenders, and drumsticks – is buttermilk-fried and lightly drizzled with honey. Sides … Continued
Underdog Coffee & Bread coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
Underdog Coffee & Bread, the café that opened on Columbia Pike in Annandale a year ago, is opening a second location on Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads next to REI. The new shop is expected to have the same menu – featuring specialty coffee drinks and sandwiches, as the Annandale location. It could open … Continued
Annandale restaurant rebranded as K Chicken
Restaurateur Eddie Ryu wants the public to know his restaurant has a new name, but the food has not changed. K Chicken, located at 6653-H Little River Turnpike in the Willow Run retail center in Annandale, was formerly known as Chi Mc. The restaurant still focuses on fried chicken – wings, drumsticks, and strips – … Continued
Chinese restaurant coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
Yeshi Kitfo, the Ethiopian restaurant at 3400 Washington Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads, has permanently closed. The restaurant is undergoing a complete renovation. According to a worker, a Chinese restaurant will open in that space, most likely in August. The building permit identifies the new tenant as Chili Wok, a restaurant that specializes in spicy Szechuan … Continued
Drab building is getting a colorful makeover
Something exciting is happening in Annandale. The long-vacant building at 7219 Columbia Pike is in the process of being covered with designs in preparation for painting. Fairfax County land records show Annandale Social LLC is renovating the building to establish a restaurant/carryout. An ABC license for beer, wine, and mixed beverages is pending. This building … Continued
Pasha Castle, a Turkish dessert shop, opens in Annandale
Pasha Castle, a Turkish/Middle Eastern dessert and coffee shop, is now open on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The shop offers booza ice cream, which is popular in the Middle East, and has a stretchy, chewy texture. When Pasha Castle has its grand opening in a couple of weeks, it will have 16 ice cream flavors, … Continued
Pizzato Pizza opens at Landmark Plaza
Pizzato Pizza, a brand-new casual eatery at Landmark Plaza, offers some innovative pizza varieties, such as butter chicken pizza, vodka crispy chicken pizza, and chicken tikka pizza. It’s located in a former Pizza Hut at 6226 Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia. In addition to pizza, the menu includes mac & cheese, several pasta dishes, salads, wings, … Continued
Incheon has closed
Incheon, the acclaimed, creative Korean restaurant in Annandale, has closed its doors permanently. The restaurant opened in 2021 at 7118 Columbia Pike next to Subway. Named for a city in Korea, the restaurant offered international, as well as Korean, dishes. Northern Virginia Magazine named Incheon one of the best restaurants in Northern Virginia in 2021, … Continued
Pike Kitchen opens in Annandale this week
Pike Kitchen is expected to have a soft opening this Thursday afternoon and a grand opening on Friday. The restaurant, located at 7023 Columbia Pike in the former O’My Chiq space, features Japanese and Korean food. Diners can order sushi and nigiri from the Roll Play menu or stone pot bibimbap and other items from … Continued
Smoothie cafe coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
A Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe is coming to a long-vacant building in Bailey’s Crossroads. Fairfax County issued a building permit for a commercial addition/alteration for the property at 5870 Leesburg Pike on Jan. 1, stating the tenant will be Bora Bora. The building housed Joe’s Place Pizza and Pasta from the early 1980s to 2007. … Continued
Meals tax takes effect on Jan. 1
Dining out will get a little more expensive on Jan. 1. That’s when Fairfax County’s new meals tax takes effect. The Board of Supervisors approved a 4 percent food and beverage tax in May. The tax applies to prepared meals and beverages sold at restaurants, cafes, bars, bakeries, food trucks, and other establishments that offer … Continued