Tag: restaurants
Seven Corners Shopping Center won’t be redeveloped
The Seven Corners Shopping Center is not going to be replaced with a mixed-use development, confirms Janet McCarthy, vice president of leasing at Saul Centers Inc., at least for the foreseeable future. “There are no plans for redevelopment,” McCarthy says. “That doesn’t mean forever,” though. She notes the Giant is relatively new. It opened in … Continued
Dogfish Head Alehouse to close in May
Dogfish Head Alehouse in Seven Corners is closing. Its last day is May 15. A message from the restaurant on social media says “Upon renewal of our lease, we were not able to come to terms with the property owner and as such our time has come to an end.” Joe Hospital, co-owner of the … Continued
Annandale restaurant is a finalist for ‘best brunch’ award
A couple of Annandale area restaurants are finalists for the 2022 Rammy Awards. The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced the finalists April 5, including these local spots: Best brunch of the year: A&J Restaurant, at 4316B Markham St., in Annandale, is known for its Chinese dim sum. The winner in this category must demonstrate a … Continued
Chick-fil-A opens in Annandale
Chick-fil-A, the popular chicken sandwich restaurant, opened to the public on April 7 on Little River Turnpike in central Annandale. There’s a two-lane drive-through operation for ordering meals in the back of the restaurant that can handle 55 cars, says franchise owner Eric Brommer. Drivers when go through a pick-up window where meals are delivered … Continued
Annandale Chick-fil-A opens Thursday
Chick-fil-A will open Thursday, April 7, at 7130 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Customers will be able to dine inside, order meals at the drive-through option, order online, or use the Chick-fil-A app. Chick-fil-A specializes in chicken sandwiches. It uses chickens raised without antibiotics. Salads are made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant will be open 6 … Continued
Ethiopian restaurant opens in Bailey’s Xroads
There’s a new Ethiopian restaurant in Bailey’s Crossroads. Yeshi Kitfo opened March 25 at 3400-D Washington Drive in the space formerly held by Nour Resto. Yeshi Kitfo will offer Italian dishes and pizza, as well as Ethiopian fare, such as shiro, gomen, firfir, and skelka tibs, says, owner/manager Andy Munga. The specialty, though, is kitfo, … Continued
Chick-fil-A opening just a few weeks away
Chick-fil-A could open on Little River Turnpike in Annandale as early as the first week of April. The exterior of the building is mostly finished, the signs are up, the drive-through lanes are in place, and workers are installing the kitchen equipment and furniture. About 140 employees have been hired, and up to 60 more … Continued
Glam Karaoke opens this weekend
Glam Karaoke could have a soft opening as early as this Friday, reports manager Chris Cho. It’s located in the former Kmart auto shop on 6369 John Marr Drive in what’s now called the East Gate Shopping Center. It has 12 state-of-the-art karaoke rooms, including two small rooms (serving two to four people), eight medium-size … Continued
Popeyes expected to open in Bailey’s Crossroads
The empty storefront undergoing renovation in a retail strip in Bailey’s Crossroads could be the site of a future Popeyes restaurant. At least that’s what an employee at the State Farm insurance office next door says, although we’ve been unable to independently confirm it. The space, at the corner of Leesburg Pike and Glen Forest … Continued
Shake Shack coming to Mosaic District
Shake Shack is expected to open this spring in the Mosaic District in Merrifield, FFXnow reports. Shake Shack specializes in burgers, milkshakes, and crinkle-cut fries. The fast-casual restaurant would go into the space formerly occupied by Choolah at 2911 District Ave. Fairfax County records confirm the burger chain is in the permitting process for the … Continued
New stores at Landmark Plaza
Several new shops have recently opened or are coming to the Plaza at Landmark in Lincolnia. America’s Best Wings opened in late January at 6244-E Little River Turnpike in the spot formerly occupied by GNC. The shop offers 33 flavors of buffalo wings, says co-owner Ahad Ali. Some of the popular varieties include garlic parmesan, … Continued
Annandale to get new coffee shop
Café V, a new coffee shop at 7131 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, could open as early as next week. Owner Victoria Lee hopes Café V will become a social gathering place for people of all ages. While there are plenty of bakery shops in Annandale that also serve coffee, Lee says, “our main focus … Continued
Duck Chang’s faces an uncertain future
Duck Chang’s told to “fully renovate” or move out. Peter Chang, the owner of Duck Chang’s Restaurant, an Annandale mainstay for the past 46 years, is facing a difficult decision. The new owner of the property is planning to upgrade the small retail strip and has told Chang the restaurant has to either renovate its interior … Continued
Rice yogurt/mochi shop opens in Annandale
Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt and Mochinut Annandale, two separate franchise shops, are now open in the same space at 4367 John Marr Drive in Annandale. Yomie’s specializes in freshly made yogurt drinks. The mostpopular varieties are purple rice, mango, oat, and “haw,” made from hawthorn berries, says Lin Zheng, the manager of both operations.
BBQ restaurant coming to Annandale
A new restaurant coming to the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale called Supreme Barbeque will offer such American favorites as pork ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, jerked chicken, and beef brisket. Co-owner Rafael Soriano hopes it will open at the end of December.