Tag: restaurants
O’My ChiQ & Bar opens in Annandale
O’My ChiQ & Bar is welcoming customers for dinner following a soft opening a few days ago. The restaurant, in the former Dice Burger spot on Columbia Pike in Annandale, specializes in Korean rotisserie chicken and ribs cooked on a wood fire. It’s open 5-10 p.m. for the time being, but the hours will be … Continued
Supervisors approve McDonald’s upgrade
The Board of Supervisors approved a major upgrade of the McDonald’s on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area of Mason District on Dec. 6. The restaurant, built in 1958, is the second oldest McDonald’s in Virginia, the company’s representative, Evan Prichard, told the board. The biggest change is the addition of a double-lane drive-through, … Continued
There’s nothing like a hotpot on a cold day
Cold weather means it’s time to cozy up with some hot soup. 9292 Shabu, a hotpot restaurant that just opened at 7131-A Little River Turnpike in Annandale, offers cook-your-own soup with a large selection of all-you-can-eat ingredients. Diners can get creative and mix and match broth varieties, protein, noodles, and vegetables to come up with … Continued
Hot pot restaurant to open in Annandale
A new all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant is expected to open in Annandale in about two weeks. 9292 Shabu is located at 7131-A Little River Turnpike next to 9292 Korean BBQ and 9292 Pocha (a bar that serves small plates). All three restaurants are offshoots of the original 9292 Korean BBQ restaurant in Duluth, Ga. Each … Continued
Hot chicken place opens in Bailey’s Xroads
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken had a grand opening Oct. 22 at 3525 S. Jefferson St. in Bailey’s Crossroads. The fast-food restaurant focuses on Nashville Hot Chicken. It’s available in various spiciness levels, ranging from bland to mild seasoning, to “angry hot,” the spiciest level. Customers who order the hottest angry chicken have to sign a … Continued
Rt. 50 McDonald’s project advances
The Fairfax County Planning Commission is recommending the Board of Supervisors approve a zoning special exception to allow for a major upgrade and drive-through ordering at the McDonald’s at 6729 Arlington Blvd. in Falls Church. The project includes a modernization of the exterior, a minor expansion of the building, elimination of one of the two … Continued
Taco Bell, KFC remain drive-through only
There are no plans to reopen the dining room at the KFC and Taco Bell in Annandale. The two restaurants share a building at 7450 Little River Turnpike. The reason, according to a KFC manager, is because the restaurants haven’t been able to hire enough staff. They’ve been providing only drive-through and carryout orders since … Continued
Upgrade slated for Route 7 McDonald’s
The McDonald’s at 5603 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads is applying for a zoning special exception to allow a modernization project. The restaurant’s façade and interior would be significantly updated. The exterior would have a white and muted gray color scheme. A 1,612-square-foot addition would allow a larger kitchen area and extra space for carryout … Continued
Pizza place to open in Bailey’s Crossroads
A new pizza shop, called Forni, is coming to Bailey’s Crossroads, at the corner of Seminary Road and Scoville Street. The owner, Amine Eddine, is planning an Oct. 15 opening. Forni will offer individual artisan pizzas, panini, and juice, all made with fresh ingredients, he says. The dough will be made in-house, and there will … Continued
Rt. 50 McDonald’s proposes major upgrade
The second-oldest McDonald’s in Virginia – at 6729 Arlington Blvd. – is slated for a major upgrade to include a drive-through. When it was built in 1958, it had large golden arches on either side and an outdoor food-ordering counter. It’s currently a simple brick building that needs to be modernized. Following a public hearing … Continued
Guapo’s to open in Gate House Plaza
The former Chevys Fresh Mex restaurant spot in Gate House Plaza off Gallows Road in Merrifield will be taken over by Guapo’s, another Tex Mex restaurant. Fairfax County approved a building permit Sept. 9 to renovate the interior space and patio. The new restaurant could open in March or April 2023, reports a Guapo’s manager. … Continued
TV show to feature Celebrity Delly
The Celebrity Delly in Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard will be featured on TV. The restaurant was closed for four days last week for the filming of former White House chef Andre Rush’s new show “Kitchen Commando.” The show will air on the Tubi channel. Rush, an Army veteran, updated Celebrity Delly’s kitchen equipment … Continued
SweetFrog is coming to Annandale
This boarded-up storefront at the Annandale Shopping Center between Collector’s World and Mathnasium is going to be a sweetFrog frozen yogurt shop. It is expected to open in three to four months. “There are a lot of moving parts in getting our stores open so while we’re hopeful that’s the timeframe we’re looking at, there … Continued
The Alley Cat is relocating to D.C.
The Alley Cat restaurant and bar in the Landmark area is closing and relocating to Washington, D.C. The last day at its current location, 2 S. Whiting St., Alexandria, is Sept. 4. The bar is having a big party Sept. 3, with the band Chapter 11. Related story: Major redevelopment project to start soon in … Continued
Tous les Jours opens in Annandale
The Tous les Jours bakery and café opened Aug. 15 in the East Gate Shopping Center in Annandale. The shop, at 4243 John Marr Drive, offers pastries, bread, fancy cakes, muffins, donuts, croissants, scones, buns, macarons, and other baked goods. Drinks include various kinds of coffee, tea, and smoothies made with fresh fruit. Bing soo … Continued