Tag: restaurants
Wendy’s robbed
The Wendy’s restaurant at 7530 Little River Turnpike in Annandale was robbed at 11 a.m. on March 14, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. A man entered the building, displayed a gun, and demanded money. There were no injuries. The suspect is described as black, in his 30s, about 6 feet tall, and 250 pounds.

Annandale Burger King to reopen this week
The newly renovated Burger King on Columbia Pike in Annandale will open for business this Thursday, March 15, at 5 a.m., says District Manager Tawfig Mohamed. A grand opening celebration is being planned for a later date. The whole restaurant has been completely redone, inside and outside. There is new seating, new restrooms, new signage, … Continued

Seven Corners Pub to have new owner
The Seven Corners Pub, one of the few gathering places in Mason District with live music, is in the process of being purchased by a company called Ezzat Trading, says Rouni Chiha, who will become the new manager if the deal is finalized. The downstairs area of the pub, at 6315 Leesburg Pike, will become … Continued

Seven Corners chef is getting national attention
Padaek owner and chef Seng Luangrath. Padaek, a small Laotian restaurant in a Seven Corners strip mall, is getting widespread acclaim. Executive Chef and owner Seng Luangrath was nominated for a 2018 James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic Region. “I was really surprised. I didn’t expect this. It blew my mind,” … Continued

A new dining option: ‘Release the Craycken’
“Release the Craycken,” the name of a small seafood restaurant that opened Feb. 6 at 4231-R Markham Street in Annandale, reflects the two main items on the menu: crayfish and chicken. It also alludes to the legendary sea monster known as the kraken, notes owner Juong Choi. The quote “Release the Kraken!” that became a … Continued

Markham Street Cafe: a new Annandale favorite
Plenty of room to spread out at the Markham Street Cafe. By Adam Goldberg My wife and son along with another group of parents had the pleasure of visiting the recently opened Markham Street Café the other day for dinner. Located in the same shopping center as other Annandale favorites, such as Tanpopo and A&J … Continued

Annandale cited as a foodie destination
Photo: Lani Furbank/Thrillist Annandale is one of the top suburbs in the nation for having “true destination-worthy eats,” according to Thrillist. The website includes Annandale among its list of 11 top places in the United States outside metropolitan areas for foodies, noting “Annandale has long been the DC metro area’s go-to for some bibimbap with a … Continued

Glory Days opens in Barcroft Plaza
Glory Days draws a large crowd on opening day. The much-anticipated Glory Days Grill, at 6341 Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza, finally opened. Local residents packed the place as soon as the doors opened, at 4 p.m. on Dec. 19. “I’ve been waiting for a neighborhood bar for 20 years,” said Parklawn resident Tom Dickson. … Continued

The Block hosts a Night Market
The Block The Block, the collection of eateries at 4221 John Marr Drive, Annandale, is hosting its first DMV Night Market this Saturday and Sunday with more than 20 street food vendors, live music, DJs, and games. The event is not only at night; it starts at noon on both Dec. 2 and 3 and … Continued

Markham Street Cafe: bistro fare in a rustic setting
The Markham Street Café isn’t like anything else in Annandale. It’s a large space with great food, coffee, and tea – and welcomes guests who want to hang out and work or study. The café, at 4316 Markham Street, opened earlier this month. It’s in a long-vacant space that was formerly an Asian grocery store … Continued

New restaurant in the works
A restaurant/carryout place called Pelicana Chicken is planned for the vacant storefront at 4219 John Marr Drive, Annandale, in between The Block and a wonderful little gem of a Korean bakery. Pelicana is a Korea-based fried chicken franchise company, with two locations in New York, one in New Jersey and many in Korea, China, and … Continued

Man shot at restaurant in critical condition
El Palenque [Yelp] A man is in critical condition after a shooting at the El Grand Palenque restaurant at 5863 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads at about 2:17 a.m. Nov. 12, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The victim was shot in his upper body and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The … Continued

PR Performance Fitness working with Celebrity Delly on healthy menu options
The Celebrity Delly. PR Performance Fitness of Annandale is teaming up with Celebrity Delly in Falls Church to help the restaurant provide healthy food options. Personal trainers from PR, Alexander Gutierrez and Bao Nguyen, will be at a table in front of Celebrity Delly, Saturday, Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., handing out samples of new … Continued

Glory Days to open in December
The sign at the future Glory Days on Columbia Pike. The Glory Days restaurant and sports bar is expected to open in Barcroft Plaza in December, reports Glory Days Grill Marketing Director Charissa Costa Bauhaus. The company hopes to have a soft opening around Dec. 13, serving dinner only for a few days, before opening … Continued

Five local restaurants honored with Annie Awards
The bar at Silverado. Five restaurants were presented “Annie Awards” by the Annandale Blog as the top dining choices of Annandale area residents. Silverado was named the best overall restaurant. Honey Pig received an Annie for being the best Korean restaurant. The JukeBox Diner got the nod as the best restaurant for breakfast/brunch. BonChon was … Continued