Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Taco restaurant coming to Barcroft Plaza

Chef Basir Ahadi hopes to open Taco Zocalo in Barcroft Plaza at the end of January or February. This will be the fourth Taco Zocalo location. The restaurant will focus on Mexican street food, including tacos, burritos, and chimichangas. Everything is made fresh, Basir says. The meat is marinated in-house, and the hot sauces, salas, … Continued

Hot chicken restaurant to open in Annandale

A Crimson Coward is coming to Annandale. The Annandale/Mason District area has a ton of chicken restaurants, and now we’re getting another one: Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken is coming to the vacant storefront at 7004 Columbia Pike in the Annandale Shopping Center between Collector’s World and Sweet Frog. Some of the items on the … Continued

Thai restaurant opens in Annandale

A new restaurant in the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale specializes in the cuisine of northeastern Thailand. Mae Ornnit opened Nov. 18 in the space previously occupied by Loopy’s at the intersection of Braddock and Backlick roads. It’s a full-service restaurant with waitstaff. Food from northeastern Thailand is salty, sour, and uses a lot of … Continued

Restaurant owner loses family in Gaza

The war between Hamas and Israel has hit home for local restaurateur Khalid Mekki, the owner of Bawadi Mediterranean Grill in Seven Corners. His niece and her daughters were killed when a bomb struck their home in Gaza. Mekki, a Palestinian, is hosting a fundraising event at the restaurant, at 6304 Leesburg Pike today, 6-9:30 … Continued

Judge orders Zaaki to comply with the building code, or face demolition

The code violations at the dilapidated building in Bailey’s Crossroads that formerly housed the Zaaki restaurant and hookah lounge must be fixed or the owners could be forced to tear it down. Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Richard Gardiner handed down a default judgment Sept. 8 ordering the landowners, Aaron and Mary Samson, and their … Continued

New restaurants coming to Barcroft Plaza

New dining options are coming to Barcroft Plaza, A Mexican restaurant called Taco Zocalo is taking over the former Subway space, reports a spokesperson for Federal Realty. It is expected to open in spring 2024. Taco Zocalo is a locally owned chain with outlets in Reston, Ashburn, and Chantilly.  NY Chopped Cheese is leasing the … Continued

Pizza restaurant coming to Annandale

Jet’s Pizza is bringing Detroit-style deep-dish pizza to Annandale. The restaurant is coming to the Annandale Shopping Center at 7026 Columbia Pike. It will open in the H&R Block space, probably in April 2024, says franchise owner Dan Kosztowny. Detroit-style pizza has a thick crust and is baked in a rectangular pan. Unlike Chicago-style pizza, … Continued

Kabob restaurant opens in Annandale

Annandale just got a new casual dining spot: Moby Dick House of Kabob opened Oct. 15 at 7042 Little River Turnpike. The menu features Persian/Middle Eastern items, such as chicken kabobs, ground beef kabobs, gyros, falafel, baklava, and more. Kabobs come with basmati rice, in pita bread wraps, or on salads. There are specials for … Continued

Foxfire Grill is closing

Foxfire Grill, a neighborhood restaurant on Little River Turnpike in Pinecrest Plaza, is closing. The last day will be Oct. 31. The lease was up and Edens, the owner of the shopping center, doubled the rent, reports Foxfire Manager Jeff Ammons. While the lease renewal negotiations were going on, Eden informed Foxfire owner Terri Fox … Continued

Jersey Mike’s Subs to open Sept. 20

Jersey Mike’s Subs is holding a grand opening and fundraiser at its Annandale location, at 7042 Little River Turnpike, on Wednesday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 24. Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon distributed through a grassroots effort before the opening can make a minimum $2 contribution to the Annandale Boys & Girls Club in exchange … Continued