Tag: restaurants
Fairfax County is now in Phase 3
COVID-19 cases are declining in Fairfax County. As all of Virginia, including Fairfax County, moved into Phase 3 July 1, public officials are concerned that the number of new COVID-19 cases might rise. Gov. Ralph Northam announced June 30 that bar seating and congregate seating in restaurants will remain closed except for those passing through. … Continued
This Annandale restaurant plans to stick with carryout until the virus threat goes away
Duck Chang’s While many Annandale restaurants are opening for indoor dining, at least one is sticking with carryout dining only, possibly for months. “I’m taking a wait-and-see approach,” says Peter Chang, owner of Duck Chang’s at 4427 John Marr Drive. “I don’t foresee us opening any time soon.” Chang says it’s not cost-effective to open … Continued
Annandale restaurants open for indoor dining
Inside The Block. As Fairfax County moved into Phase 2 on Friday, many Annandale restaurants are opening up for indoor dining. Among the restaurants that have opened their dining rooms, Honey Pig and Cue Club on Columbia Pike and Manoa Bakery Café on Little River Turnpike are the only ones we found that said they are checking … Continued
Annandale opens up, as Phase 1 of loosened COVID restrictions takes effect
Outdoor dining at the Foxfire Grill in Pinecrest Plaza in Annandale. As Fairfax County entered Phase 1 of the reopening plan on Friday, people were out and about in the Annandale/Mason District area all weekend, gathering in parks, getting haircuts, shopping, and eating out at designated outdoor seating areas. A beautiful spring day in Luria … Continued
Restaurants begin allowing outdoor dining
Silverado serves customers on outdoor tables. As Fairfax County moved into Phase 1 of the reopening guidelines, a few local restaurants started offering outdoor table service. Phase 1, which started Friday, May 29, allows restaurants to operate with outdoor seating at 50 percent capacity. It’s the first step toward easing restrictions in place since the … Continued
Fairfax County board approves rules for outdoor dining
The Board of Supervisors meet virtually. In preparation for Fairfax County moving into Phase 1 of Virginia’s reopening plan, the Board of Supervisors adopted an emergency ordinance May 28 to temporarily permit outdoor dining and fitness activities. Fairfax County enters Phase 1 on Friday, May 29. Currently, restaurants are only allowed to offer carryout and … Continued
Fire damages Edy’s Chicken & Steak in Bailey’s Crossroads
Crews from the Bailey’s Crossroads Fire Station put out a fire at Edy’s. [FCFRD] UPDATED March 22: There was a fire at Edy’s Chicken & Steak Restaurant at 5240 Leesburg Pike, near the Skyline Center in Bailey’s Crossroads this morning. The fire started at about 11 a.m. on the roof. No one was injured, the … Continued
Annandale area gears up for easing COVID restrictions next week
This Annandale eatery is doing a brisk carryout business. The Annandale area seems to be getting a bit busier as Fairfax County gears up for Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan on May 29. Traffic has picked up, while some restaurants are showing more signs of life. Trader Joe’s customers line up outside to … Continued
Northam offers more details on easing COVID restrictions
Northam explains what happens in Phase I. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam offered more details on Phase I of the state’s plan to ease restrictions under the coronavirus pandemic. Phase I will start on Friday, May 15, and should last at least two weeks, Northam said at a May 8 briefing. Here’s what happens in Phase … Continued
Annandale property owner wins huge case against tenant
This building used to house the Palace restaurant. Steve Lee, the owner of 7131 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, has won a major lawsuit against Korean restaurant chain Ebadom, which had broken a contract to lease space in the building that formerly housed the Palace restaurant. After finding for the landlord in the case in … Continued
Virginia to begin easing COVID restrictions next week
Gov. Northam visits a COVID testing even in Henrico County April 28. Virginia could move into the first of a three-phase reopening scenario on May 15, Gov. Ralph Northam announced at a coronavirus briefing on May 4. Each phase would last about three weeks, depending on whether health data shows a flattening of the curve. … Continued
Eden Center struggling during pandemic
Happier times at the Eden Center. The Eden Center, a shopping center full of small Vietnamese businesses at the edge of Seven Corners in Falls Church, is struggling during the economic collapse brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, state a report on WAMU 88.5 April 29. “The pandemic that is shuttering restaurants across the country … Continued
Subway owner launches fundraiser to support first responders
Subway franchise owner Emil Ranakusuma created a fundraiser to provide meals to healthcare workers and first responders, even though he’s been struggling to keep his own business afloat since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. Ranakusuma delivered dozens of Subway subs to the Mason District Police Station, Annandale Volunteer Fire Department, and Inova Fairfax Hospital on … Continued
Big Bite provides free food to first responders
Big Bite Pizza on Columbia Pike in Annandale is struggling to survive, like so many small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, yet it’s delivering free food to the first responders who are risking their own health to serve the community. Big Bite is delivering more than 350 pizzas and many boxes of wings this week … Continued
New app spotlights restaurants offering takeout
Takeout Ethiopian cuisine is available at Meaza Restaurant in Bailey’s Crossroads. Visit Fairfax has launched a mobile app listing restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and wineries offering takeout during the coronavirus pandemic. The free Take Out Trail mobile passport program, accessible via computer and smartphone, is aimed at boosting business at restaurants, wineries, and breweries forced to … Continued