Tag: restaurants
Foxfire fans bid farewell to a beloved restaurant
It was a bittersweet Halloween for fans of the Foxfire Grill. The popular restaurant at Pinecrest Plaza closed for good on Oct. 31 following a Halloween party that drew a large crowd, including many regulars in costume. The Jesters to the Left entertained the crowd, as patrons reminisced with the friends made over the … 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
$1 million lottery ticket sold at Lee’s Sandwiches
Carlos Gutierrez of Centreville stopped by Lee’s Sandwiches on Annandale Road in the Falls Church area of Mason District on the way to work on Oct. 9, the Virginia Lottery reports. While waiting for his chicken sandwich and coffee, he bought a lottery ticket for the Powerball lottery, which had a jackpot of an estimated … 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
Barcroft Plaza Starbucks reopens
The renovated Starbucks in Barcroft Plaza on Columbia Pike reopened on Sept. 15. There is a new counter with an additional bar for making coffee (for a total of three), new tiles behind the counter, new tables and chairs, a new seating bench under the window, a new. less slippery floor, a new mural, upgraded … Continued
Annandale to get another Korean restaurant
A long-vacant building in the center of Annandale has been leased to a Korean restaurant franchise. The building, at 7220 Columbia Pike, formerly housed a Bank of America branch and was originally a Safeway. The new restaurant will be geared toward younger people, and the interior will be completely redone, says real estate agent Michael … Continued
Popeyes opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
There’s a new place to get chicken in Bailey’s Crossroads. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is now open at 5896 Leesburg Pike. It’s smaller than the Popeyes in Annandale and doesn’t have a drive-through, but the menu is the same. Popular items include chicken sandwiches, nuggets, tenders, popcorn shrimp, wings, biscuits, red beans and rice, mac and … Continued
Thai Sushi Eats is closing
The Thai Sushi Eats restaurant, at 7203 Columbia Pike in Annandale, is shutting down. The last day will be Saturday, Sept. 2. An email to customers says: “After much consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to close our business. Thank you for all your support throughout the many years. It has been … Continued
Proposed zoning amendment would set rules for outdoor dining
Fairfax County is proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to codify the regulations for outdoor dining. The amendment would make permanent and add more details to the provision on outdoor dining in the emergency ordinance approved during the Covid pandemic. Two virtual community meetings have been scheduled on the proposed amendment, on Aug. 9 … Continued
Starbucks closed for renovations
The Starbucks on Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza is temporarily closed, as of today, for a major interior renovation. The store is scheduled to reopen on Sept. 3.
Chicken restaurant to open in Seven Corners
Mason District is getting another chicken restaurant. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will take over the former Dogfish Head Alehouse building at 6220 Leesburg Pike in the Seven Corners Shopping Center. The restaurant will open in the middle or end of 2024, a company spokesperson says. They won’t announce an opening date more than six months … Continued