April 25, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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A new twist on Korean cuisine

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A new restaurant, Sorimmara, is coming to Seoul Plaza on Markham Drive in Annandale. A sign on the building describes it as a “Korean-style mala restaurant.” Mala sauce is a spicy combination of flavors that originated in China and has become popular in Korea. Sorimmara is a Korean-based franchise company with a growing number of … Continued

New company hosts tours of Korean restaurants in Annandale

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Are you curious about Korean food, but never tried any of the Korean restaurants in Annandale? Soomin (Mina) Kim launched Virginialicious to spread the word about the full range of Korean food available in the community. Virginialicious hosts “Unlocked: Koreatown Food Tours” offering “a delicious adventure through the vibrant streets of Annandale.” Participants sample traditional … Continued

New dining options to open in Annandale

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Three new eateries – L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, Garden Social, and Tiger Sugar – are tentatively scheduled to have a soft opening the second week of April. All three are located in the same 5,000-square-foot space at 4363 John Marr Drive, Annandale, in the Eastgate Shopping Center. The L&L chain specializes in Hawaiian comfort food, such … Continued

Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Bailey’s Crossroads

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Dave’s Hot Chicken, a fast-casual franchise, is coming to the Crossroads Place shopping center in Bailey’s Crossroads, Levin Management Corp. announced last week. The restaurant specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders in seven spice levels ranging from “no spice” to “Reaper.” Dave’s Hot Chicken also serves French fries, house-made kale slaw, mac and … Continued

Afghan Restaurant opens in Lincolnia

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A new Afghan restaurant has opened in Landmark Plaza in Lincolnia. Its name, “Afghan Restaurant,” reflects the original Afghan Restaurant that operated in Crystal City from 1993 to 2010. That was the first Afghan restaurant in Northern Virginia and was founded by the father and uncle of Amanullah Abbasi, the owner of the new place. … Continued

Japanese restaurant coming to Annandale

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Annandale is getting a new Japanese restaurant. A sign at 7358 Little River Turnpike says Issho Izakaya & Sushi is coming soon. It’s going into the space formerly occupied by the Baden Baden Korean restaurant and karaoke bar, between Laundromat and Gopchang Story BBQ in the Little River Shopping Center. For those unfamiliar with an … Continued

Ramen restaurant coming to Pinecrest Plaza

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Kajiken, a Japanese ramen restaurant, is going into the former Foxfire Grill space at Pinecrest Plaza. Foxfire closed in November. Kajiken specializes in abura soba, which it describes as “soupless ramen.” It’s made with thicker, chewier noodles than regular ramen and can be ordered with a variety of toppings and spices. Options include spicy cod … Continued

New Korean restaurant opens in Annandale

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A new Korean barbecue restaurant, called Mad for Grill, opened in Annandale on Jan 15. It’s located at 7315 Little River Turnpike in the space formerly occupied by Nak Won Restaurant and Nak Won Catering. Barbecue entrees, such as marinated short ribs or pork belly, are cooked on the table. Some of the other menu … Continued

Culinary training available for offenders

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The Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney and its partner agencies celebrated the anniversary of the Taking Root diversion program and announced a new component to teach graduates culinary skills. Taking Root provides extensive, individualized services to people charged with non-violent offenses. Offenders accepted into the program receive case management, mental health assessments, substance … Continued

New dining options at the Eden Center

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Lots of new things are going on at the Eden Center, the Vietnamese-focused shopping center in Seven Corners. A sugarcane juice shop, called Mia & More, opened Dec. 29. Crabby Noodles, a restaurant specializing in pho and seafood, also opened last month. And the Pop Up District, a food hall plus short-term popup shops, is … Continued

Crabby Noodles opens in the Eden Center

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Crabby Noodles, a new restaurant at the Eden Center in Seven Corners, offers Vietnamese and Cajun-style seafood with a focus on crab meat. The restaurant, at 6795 Wilson Blvd., is in the former Mango Mango spot. The interior has been totally redone. Menu highlights pointed out by co-owner Charlie Le include crabby pho; spicy lemongrass … Continued

Guapo’s brings Tex-Mex flavors to Merrifield

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Guapo’s, a Tex-Mex restaurant, is now open in Merrifield. The owners are planning a grand opening celebration on the evening of Jan. 10 with live salsa and mariachi music. The restaurant is located in a long-vacant building at 3052 Gate House Plaza that housed Chevy’s several years ago.   Guapo’s features such standard Tex-Mex fare … Continued