Tag: restaurants
Suldoga: a pleasant dining option amid a sea of asphalt
By Liz Kirchner “Sul” means “wine” in Korean. “Ga” means “house.” Together, in Korean, they mean “picturesque inn beneath the trees,” which conjures images of lounging under summer moons and quiet laughter on fragrant breezes. From its dingy façade, the name of Annadnale’s newish restaurant, “SULDOGA,” blares these pretty ideas in an enormous, caution tape-yellow … Continued
Target, other stores in Merrifield’s Mosaic District to open next October
A model of the townhomes If you haven’t been to the new Mosiac District multi-use project in Merrifield, you’ll be surprised at how much progress is going on. Target, the Angelika Film Center, and some of the other stores are scheduled to open in October 2012. The sales office for the 112 townhouses developed by … Continued
Restaurant 2941 closed for remodeling
If you’ve got something big to celebrate and were hoping to dine at 2941, the upscale restaurant between Annandale and Falls Church (2941 Fairview Park Drive), you’ll have to wait a few weeks. 2941 Restaurant closed at the end of 2011 for major retooling. It is tentatively scheduled to reopen later this month—no earlier than … Continued
New Year’s Eve celebrations scheduled
Sunset Grille Looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve close to home? Here are some options in Annandale and nearby: Sunset Grille – Special dinner (pork, chicken, steak, or crab) served 5-9 p.m. Beginning at 9 p.m., music, by DJ Syn of Synergy Productions; party favors and champagne toast at midnight. 7250 … Continued
New Mexican restaurant planned for Annandale at site of former gas station
A restaurant called Bueno Mexican Grill is planned for 7023 Columbia Pike in Annandale next to Evergreen Lane. A vacant gray building that used to house a Shell gas station has been on that site for years. The owner of the property, Charles Lee, expects the restaurant to open in mid-March. It will be independent, … Continued
Merrifield redevelopment project to open in October 2012
The first stores in the new Mosaic District in Merrifield are set to open in October 2012, says Amy Hibler, regional marketing director for Edens and Avant, which is developing the 31-acre mixed used project. A key element of the project will be the Angelika Film Center, with eight movie screens. This chain, which originated … Continued
Mason District inspection unit cracking down on ‘problem’ bars
The building that housed Terra E Mare is now empty. The Mason District Police Station is spearheading an inspection unit to check up on bars and restaurants, particularly those where there have been a lot of complaints about noise, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and alcohol violations. The unit includes representatives from the Fairfax County code enforcement … Continued
Pyongyang Soondae offers North Korean cuisine
If you’re interested in a more adventurous dining experience, check out Pyongyang Soondae, a North Korean restaurant at 6499 Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia, just east of Annandale. Soondae, Pyongyang style Diners at Pyongyang Soondae, also known as Hermit Kitchen, are served the ubiquitous small plates, banchan, with kimchee, pickled radishes, and other tidbits like … Continued
DaMoim puts a Korean spin on quesadillas and tacos
DaMoim, a Korean fusion restaurant and bar in Annandale offers a mix of Korean and American fare, but most people come for the tacos and quesadillas, and with good reason. They are delicious. The buldahk quesadilla, a perfect combination of caramelized onions, spicy chicken, and cheddar and jack cheese in a soft tortilla ($8). is … Continued
Signs of spring in Annandale: sidewalk barbecue
You know it’s spring, when you start seeing outdoor food sales. It was still a little chilly Saturday, but that didn’t stop Mike McConville of the Sunset Grille from selling barbecued pork, beef, and ribs in front of the restaurant/bar at 6250 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Also on the outdoor menu: kielbasa, shrimp, beans, potato salad, … Continued
Best lunch value in Annandale: The Annandale Bistro at AHS
I enjoyed a lovely lunch of fresh tilapia with capers and onions over rice Friday that was as good as anything you could get in one of the area’s better restaurants. But this meal, at the Annandale Bistro at Annandale High School, was prepared by students in the school’s culinary technology program. The students, under … Continued
New Year’s Eve events scheduled for Annandale area
If you’re up for partying on New Year’s Eve but don’t want to drive into D.C., there are plenty of fun things to do right here in the Annandale area. In fact you don’t even have to wait for Dec. 31. A “Pre-New Year’s Eve Party” will take place Wed., Dec. 30, at the Camino … Continued
Halloween parties on tap all weekend at Annandale-area bars
With Oct. 31 happening on a Sunday this year, get ready for a weekend-long Halloween party. Here’s a sampling of what’s going on in some of the bars in Annandale and nearby areas: The Cue Club, 7041 Columbia Pike, Annandale, is having a Halloween “water pong” competition Friday, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. … Continued
Annandale’s big event happens this Saturday: the annual Parade and Fall Festival
The biggest annual event in Annandale is just days away: The annual Fall Festival and Parade, sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, takes place Saturday, Oct. 23. The parade runs along Columbia Pike, starting at 10 a.m. from the Annandale United Methodist Church parking lot near the Gallows Road intersection. It heads up Columbia … Continued
Thousands expected in Annandale this weekend for KORUS Festival
The eighth annual KORUS Festival, which takes place this weekend in the Kmart parking lot on John Marr Drive in Annandale, has several new features, says one of the festival’s coordinators, Kyung Jun, including talent competitions and performances from other countries in addition to Korea. The festival, extending from Friday evening through Sunday evening, is … Continued