Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Jet’s Pizza opens in Annandale

Jet’s Pizza opens today at 7026 Columbia Pike in the Annandale Shopping Center. Jet’s features Detroit-style deep-dish pizza, which is similar to Chicago pizza but is baked in a rectangular pan. That tends to make a better crust, says General Manager Bronson Parry. The shop has no seating, so it’s carryout and delivery only. Jet’s … Continued

Taco Zocalo opens at Barcroft Plaza

Taco Zocalo, a small casual restaurant in Barcroft Plaza, officially opens today, although they had a “practice day” yesterday. Chef Basir, the owner and chef, had planned to open in February. He blames Fairfax County’s backlog in inspections and permitting for the delay. The menu features chimichangas, tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, and salads. Diners select … Continued

Rumba opens in Annandale

Rumba Bar & Grill, now open in central Annandale, offers a place to hang with a Latin American flavor. It’s located at 7220 Columbia Pike in the space formerly occupied by Da-In Karaoke & Bar. Rumba offers a full bar, four pool tables, a projection screen and 11 TV monitors airing soccer games, Latin music, … Continued

Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to Annandale

The small building at 7025 Columbia Pike in Annandale undergoing renovations will house a Dunkin’ Donuts shop, according to a building permit posted on the structure. The building was formerly occupied by Annandale Florist but has been vacant since a fire in August 2022. A single-family house had been built on the site in 1950. … Continued

Annandale restaurant gets a makeover

Da-In Café & Karaoke in Annandale is being transformed into a Mexican restaurant. Manager Seong Kim hopes to reopen in May. “After 14 years it’s time for a change,” he said. The new place will have a full bar, waitstaff, pool tables, and arcade games – but no karaoke. Kim is considering serving burgers and … Continued

A new twist on Korean cuisine

A new restaurant, Sorimmara, is coming to Seoul Plaza on Markham Drive in Annandale. A sign on the building describes it as a “Korean-style mala restaurant.” Mala sauce is a spicy combination of flavors that originated in China and has become popular in Korea. Sorimmara is a Korean-based franchise company with a growing number of … Continued

New company hosts tours of Korean restaurants in Annandale

Are you curious about Korean food, but never tried any of the Korean restaurants in Annandale? Soomin (Mina) Kim launched Virginialicious to spread the word about the full range of Korean food available in the community. Virginialicious hosts “Unlocked: Koreatown Food Tours” offering “a delicious adventure through the vibrant streets of Annandale.” Participants sample traditional … Continued