Tag: restaurants
Fundraiser at Kilroy’s supports domestic violence victims
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so Braddock District Supervisor John Cook is hosting a fundraiser Oct. 17 at Kilroy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar (5250 Port Royal Road, Springfield), 6-9 p.m., to support two nonprofits that help victims of abuse. The event will raise funds for Fairfax CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), which help children … Continued
Bakery to open next year in central Annandale
A bakery/cafe called Tous Les Jours is being developed at 7219 Columbia Pike, Annandale, in the building that used to house Joseph’s Coat. Design of the new store has already started, said manager Gi Lee, with the shop expected to open in April or May of 2014. Tous Les Jours will sell about 150 items, … Continued
Elvis is coming to Annandale
The weekly classic car show at the Juke Box Diner will be extra special next Friday, Sept. 13. Elvis tribute artist Lionel Ward will present a free concert. There will also be an Elvis tribute car and prizes. The Blast from the Past show, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care and the Juke Box Diner, … Continued
County shuts down Han-Sung Oak restaurant
Han-Sung Oak, the Korean restaurant that’s been at Barcroft Plaza on Columbia Pike for many years, has been shut down by Fairfax County because inspectors determined the gas-fired system for cooking at individual tables was not in compliance with county building codes. The restaurant will not reopen because it will be too expensive to bring … Continued
Buenos Grill to close Aug. 30
The Buenos Grill when it opened last fall. Another Annandale business is shutting down: Buenos Grill is closing Aug. 30 after just 10 months in operation. “It wasn’t financially feasible for us to stay open. It wasn’t working out,” said General Manager Christina Lee. “We had high hopes when it opened. Some days were really … Continued
Help Bailey’s Crossroads firefighters’ buy a new ambulance
A new fire station is under construction on Firehouse Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads. The public is invited to come out to the Dogfish Head Alehouse in Seven Corners next Tuesday, July 23, to help the Bailey’s Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department raise funds for a new ambulance. The restaurant, at 6220 Leesburg Pike, will donate a … Continued
Firehouse Subs donates gear to police and fire departments at Annandale event
Firehouse Subs founder Robin Sorenson (left) with firefighters and police officers at Pinecrest Plaza in Annandale. Firefighters and police officers from Arlington and Falls Church gathered at Firehouse Subs in Pinecrest Plaza, Annandale, April 30 to accept a donation of equipment worth more than $39,000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The foundation donated two … Continued
Gang leader sentenced to 17 years for extorting Annandale businesses
The popular Honey Pig was one of the restaurants targeted by the Korean Night Breeders gang. Han Sa Yu, 44, the leader of a criminal gang known as the Korean Night Breeders, was sentenced to 17 and a-half years in prison for using fear, violence, and threats of violence to extort money from Korean businesses … Continued
Is Annandale getting better or worse?
Loan Max took over the old Trophy Mart building on Little River Turnpike. During the past year, several long-time Annandale businesses have closed (Fuddrucker’s, Sunset Grille, Trophy Mart, and Annandale Florist, to name a few). Other relatively new places shut down, including Bloom and Pelican Seafood. We’re gotten a few new businesses in central Annandale … Continued
New Year’s events in the Annandale area
Ready to party anaconda style. If you’re looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve close to home, here are several places to celebrate in the Annandale area: Diamond Lounge, 7203 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 703/354-1261, 571/32-0488: Masquerade Ball, with two DJs, hosted by contestants in the 2012 Miss Angola USA pageant and … Continued
Red Holic: a bit different from the usual Korean fare
By Colin Chambers Red Holic, a relatively new Korean diner tucked into a semi-basement at 7123 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, definitely delivers for Korean comfort food. Red Holic is a great alternative to the more popular nearby places like Palace, Shilla, and Ara. Red Holic’s version of the double-fried Korean fried chicken that has become … Continued
Breakfast with the fat guy
Magill’s offers Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 15. By Robert Schwaninger When habits become formed over the years we justify them using the word “tradition.” Why do we stuff our bellies to bursting levels on Thanksgiving? It’s tradition! Why do we dangle precariously by the gutter in an ice storm hanging lights and deadly electrical … Continued
Cold weather is a great time for Pho Hot
Now that the weather is getting colder, it’s an excellent time for pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup that’s a hearty meal in a bowl. One of the top places for pho [pronounced fuh] in Annandale is Pho Hot, 7224 Little River Turnpike (near Blockbuster in the Little River Plaza Shopping Center). The spacious restaurant offers … Continued
Another pizza place coming to Annandale
Paisano’s Pizza getting ready to open. A Paisano’s Pizza restaurant is expected to open at 7327 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, in early 2013. Paisano’s is a franchise-operated restaurant chain that offers pasta, subs, wings, calzones, salads and other items, as well as pizza.The Annandale location will sell beer but not wine, says corporate spokesperson Gary … Continued
Menchie’s opens in Annandale Thursday
Menchie’s, the frozen yogurt place at Pinecrest Plaza (6550F Little River Turnpike, Annandale), opens for business this Thursday, Nov. 15. Menchie’s is a self-service operation where you choose a yogurt or sorbet flavor and add toppings, such as fruit, candy pieces, sprinkles, and sauces. Grand opening festivities take place on Saturday, Nov. 24, with a … Continued