Tag: restaurants
Padaek owner named Restaurateur of the Year
The DMV’s premier Laotian chef Seng Luangrath, the owner of several restaurants, including Padaek in Seven Corners, was named Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. The award was presented on Aug. 3 at the 43rd annual RAMMYS Gala at the Walter Washington Convention Center. The RAMMY awards recognize the “exceptional ability … Continued
Blazin Halal hosts a block party
Blazin Halal, a fast casual eatery in Annandale, is hosting a NYC to NOVA Block Party on Sunday, Aug. 10, 4-8 p.m. The event is billed as “NYC flavor meets NOVA energy with early 2000s throwback vibes.” Blazin Halal, located at 4367 John Marr Drive, Annandale, in the East Gate Shopping Center, specializes in “bold … Continued
Last call at The Block
The Block food hall has scheduled a few final events before it shuts down for good at the end of the month. The venue is hosting an “everything-must-go thrift pop-up” every Tuesday, 5-9:30 p.m., on Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26. On Aug. 16, it’s “Last Call at The Block,” featuring Arylia, DJ Knom, and … Continued
Mason Restaurant Week set for Oct. 20-26
Supervisor Andres Jimenez invites restaurants to participate in Mason District Restaurant Week, Oct. 20-26. Restaurant Week is a celebration of local dining, showcasing the vibrant cultural diversity and culinary talent across Mason District. This year’s theme is “Dine Around the World in Mason.” In a change from Mason District’s 2024 Restaurant Week, a new passport … Continued
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue celebrates Spam Musubi Day on Aug. 8
Residents are invited to drop by L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Annandale on Friday, Aug. 8, for a free Spam musubi from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 is annual SPAM® Musubi Day, a holiday launched by L&L and officially established by the governor of Hawaii in 2021. The date, 8/08, pays homage to Hawaii’s 808 … Continued
Flavor Hive opens in Annandale
Flavor Hive, the operator of seven popular food trucks, opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Annandale on July 24. The restaurant, at 4260 John Marr Drive, offers fast casual food with a Southeast Asian/Middle Eastern flavor profile. It’s located in a former Wells Fargo branch which the owners purchased in February. During renovation of the … Continued
Wonder, a new kind of food hall, to open in Falls Church
Annandale is losing its popular food hall, The Block, but Falls Church is getting a different kind of food hall concept called Wonder. The Block and its neighbors are closing by Aug. 31 to make way for the construction of an apartment building. Wonder offers meals made from recreated recipes from nationally known chefs and … Continued
Casa d’Mama has closed
Casa D’Mama Pizzaria, an Annandale mainstay for the past 45 years or so, appears to be permanently closed. The family-operated restaurant at 7406 Little River Turnpike specialized in New York-style pizza, subs, calzones, and Italian and Greek entrees. The door is locked, and the phone number is not in service. The Casa d’Mama website says … Continued
The Block and B-Thrifty are closing
The Block, a popular food hall in Annandale that has served the community since 2016, will close by the end of August. The owner of the Eastgate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive, Brian Kim, has informed tenants on the northern side of the property that they have to vacate the space by Aug. 31. … Continued
Pizza place coming to Lincolnia
Pizzato Pizza, an Italian restaurant in Arlington, plans to open a second location on Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia next month. A sign on the storefront promises pasta, wings, Philly steaks, and salads, as well as pizza. The restaurant will be located in Landmark Plaza between Total Wine and Subway. In addition to the standard … Continued
Chick-fil-A hosts events for kids
The Annandale Chick-fil-A offers more than food; the restaurant, at 7130 Little River Turnpike, is hosting several fun events for kids this month. Chick-fil-A is a sponsor and vendor at the 2025 Taste of Annandale, a community festival on Sept. 20. The restaurant has scheduled the following cow-themed events: Cow Breakfast Bingo – July 17, … Continued
Blazin Halal brings NY street food to Annandale
A new fast-casual dining spot, called Blazin Halal From The Streets of NYC, is now open in Annandale. Located at 4367 John Marr Drive in the Eastgate Shopping Center, Blazin Halal offers jerk chicken burritos, rice platters, spicy smash burgers, New York-style chicken and waffles, and gyros, among other items. The meat is fresh, never … Continued
A food hall opens at the Eden Center
By Shane Gomez An Asian food hall and forthcoming nightlife venue is now open at the Eden Center, with a sleek futuristic interior and a variety of mom-and-pop eateries. The Pop-Up District features Thai street food at Eatsy, Vietnamese food at Sun-C, on-the-go Korean barbeque at Honey Pig Cup Bop, coffee and matcha at Doppo, … Continued
Shawarma Taco is coming to Annandale
Over a year ago, the owner of a property in Annandale told us they were planning to open a Shawarma Taco restaurant and accounting firm by the end of 2024 in a building undergoing renovations at 4201 Annandale Road. The renovations are still underway, although a sign is up announcing Olwan, Ghannam & Associates Accounting … Continued
Oiso offers Korean street food
Oiso, a restaurant focusing on Korean street food, is having a soft opening on May 15. The restaurant, located at 7133-C Columbia Pike, Annandale, is in the space formerly occupied by Gom Ba Woo. The owner and chef, William Kim, is offering an original take on traditional Korean food, using all-fresh ingredients. Oiso’s menu features … Continued