Tag: restaurants
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
Annandale Burger King temporarily closed
The Burger King on Columbia Pike in Annandale closed Oct. 23. People concerned the fast food restaurant is following in the footsteps of Wendy’s can relax – Burger King is just temporarily closed for remodeling. The Wendy’s at 4042 Little River Turnpike closed permanently in August. Burger King is going to be completely redone, with … Continued
The Taste of Annandale: That was fun!
Crowds of people converged on Tom Davis Drive in the center of Annandale Saturday, Oct 15, for the third annual Taste of Annandale. People of all ages enjoyed live shows, food, and fun at the street festival on a perfect fall day. Monarca in Flight. An event planner at the festival estimated the Taste of … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is tomorrow: 15 things you need to know
Come out and celebrate with the community tomorrow at the third annual Taste of Annandale. This festival, which is amounting to a huge block party, is Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. The event features food from local restaurants and food trucks, live entertainment, a 5K race, a full schedule of … Continued
Latino carryout restaurant opens in Annandale
Antojitos De Mi Tierra, a Latino carryout restaurant at 7258 Columbia Pike, Annandale, invites the public to its grand opening Saturday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The eatery offers food from a variety of countries, says manager Monica Gomez, including garnachas from Guatamela, papusas from El Salvador, baliadas from Honduras, sopes from Mexico, and pollo … Continued
Taste of Annandale: new details emerge
Check out the ad on a Fairfax Connector bus. With the Taste of Annandale just a few weeks away, we’ve got some updates to report, including new sponsors, food vendors, and entertainers. The Taste of Annandale is a free, family-friendly community festival on Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. That’s in … Continued
Check out the Honey Pig at the Taste of Annandale
The first Honey Pig opened in Annandale 10 years ago. If you haven’t yet tried the authentic Korean barbecue at the Honey Pig, you’ll get your chance at the Taste of Annandale. The Honey Pig Korean BBQ Restaurant will be one of the key food vendors at the community festival. The Taste of Annandale, Oct. 14, 10 … Continued