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why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
cocerned city resident
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Date: February 22, 2018 08:47AM
is it just me, or are restaurants closing every week in fairfax city? it's odd...i would think that restaruants could survive here bc of gmu and its in the middle of everything. someone please explain this to me. i hope auld sheebeen doesnt shut down bc i love their fish and chips w chef sauce.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Fxnative
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Date: February 22, 2018 09:13AM
It's not just restaurants but everything in general. Half the main drag in the city closed for projects that sit currently unbuilt by the developers. Scout on the circle, the old Hooters shopping center act. All the shops are vacant with no sign of building anytime soon.makes it look like a total dump but maybe in 5 more years it will be back to business as usual.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
5667875433
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Date: February 22, 2018 09:17AM
Maybe people are wisening up and getting their act together and eating at home.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
iknowwhy
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Date: February 22, 2018 09:48AM
Traffic and parking sucks and if you've had three beers the cops will bust you for drunk in public. Homeless nutjobs wandering the streets and hassling people.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
The Story
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Date: February 22, 2018 10:04AM
Fairfax City is run by left-wing extremists. They envy Detroit, Baltimore, and other dem-run cities, and are trying to emulate their ghettos.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Bread Lines are Next
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Date: February 22, 2018 11:24AM
This is a direct cause of Trump's tax giveaway to the rich. People cannot afford to eat out, so this city is imploding.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
BD39E
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Date: February 22, 2018 12:17PM
Again with this myth? It's already been discussed.
Restaurants have a notoriously bad record of success.
- Green Turtle closed from shitty food and too far from GMU for intended clientele. Brion's and Oh, George are closer.
- Panera, they put one in the campus of GMU and there was already another one across the street from Paul IV.
New restaurants have already replaced old stuff in many spaces and they aren't chains.
- Pampasazone is Argentinian-Colombian food. I dig their empanadas. In the old pizza/burger space next to yoga studio.
- High Side is beer-centric with Taiwanese street food - It's really good, in the old Mozart space
https://dc.eater.com/2018/2/7/16988510/high-side-fairfax-opening
- 21 Great American Bistro. Haven't been but it has good Yelp reviews.
"Wow! Boy is this place a hidden gem in fairfax. This place is a family owned restaurant and the food is above and beyond quality at a price that won't break your wallet."
- Hamrock's. Haven't been, it was 'Choices by Bruce'. Hated that name so I never went.
- French Quarter Brasserie. Used to be Silver Diner concept then GMU classroom.
Soon to come:
Fairfax’s First Nanobrewery Arrives This Spring
https://dc.eater.com/2018/2/14/17011850/chubby-squirrel-brewing-company-fairfax-virginia
Still going strong:
Havabite, Wine House, Bollywood Bistro, Caribbean Corner, EastWind, Courtside Thai, Sisters Thai, De Clieu, Hard Times, Bellissimo, Old Fire House
Restaurants have a notoriously bad record of success.
- Green Turtle closed from shitty food and too far from GMU for intended clientele. Brion's and Oh, George are closer.
- Panera, they put one in the campus of GMU and there was already another one across the street from Paul IV.
New restaurants have already replaced old stuff in many spaces and they aren't chains.
- Pampasazone is Argentinian-Colombian food. I dig their empanadas. In the old pizza/burger space next to yoga studio.
- High Side is beer-centric with Taiwanese street food - It's really good, in the old Mozart space
https://dc.eater.com/2018/2/7/16988510/high-side-fairfax-opening
- 21 Great American Bistro. Haven't been but it has good Yelp reviews.
"Wow! Boy is this place a hidden gem in fairfax. This place is a family owned restaurant and the food is above and beyond quality at a price that won't break your wallet."
- Hamrock's. Haven't been, it was 'Choices by Bruce'. Hated that name so I never went.
- French Quarter Brasserie. Used to be Silver Diner concept then GMU classroom.
Soon to come:
Fairfax’s First Nanobrewery Arrives This Spring
https://dc.eater.com/2018/2/14/17011850/chubby-squirrel-brewing-company-fairfax-virginia
Still going strong:
Havabite, Wine House, Bollywood Bistro, Caribbean Corner, EastWind, Courtside Thai, Sisters Thai, De Clieu, Hard Times, Bellissimo, Old Fire House
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Former diner
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Date: February 22, 2018 05:18PM
I stopped going to Fairfax city to eat when they introduced the new tax, maybe others did the same.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
EAUW
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Date: February 22, 2018 07:28PM
Pobably due to the shitty Mexican workers and meth addicted managers serving cold food with the restrooms reeking of filth. Not to mention the overall stench in these chain restaurants and general slimieness of the table surfaces.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Want post office BACK!
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Date: February 23, 2018 04:30PM
BD39E Wrote:
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> Again with
> Havabite, Wine House, Bollywood Bistro
Metro diner closed and they were doing what some McDonald’s are introducing now!
The whole order by touchscreen.
Cannot believe the Wine House is still open!! Ate there w a gift certificate and it was shitty service and food and expensive.
BRING BACK THE POST OFFICE and the meth Mayor!
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> Again with
> Havabite, Wine House, Bollywood Bistro
Metro diner closed and they were doing what some McDonald’s are introducing now!
The whole order by touchscreen.
Cannot believe the Wine House is still open!! Ate there w a gift certificate and it was shitty service and food and expensive.
BRING BACK THE POST OFFICE and the meth Mayor!
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Grow up...
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Date: February 23, 2018 04:52PM
Former diner Wrote:
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> I stopped going to Fairfax city to eat when they
> introduced the new tax, maybe others did the same.
Guess you quit eating out in The District, Herndon, Vienna, Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Manassas, and Manassas Park too?
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> I stopped going to Fairfax city to eat when they
> introduced the new tax, maybe others did the same.
Guess you quit eating out in The District, Herndon, Vienna, Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Manassas, and Manassas Park too?
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Look Around
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Date: February 23, 2018 04:59PM
Fairfax City is a hideous disaster. That's what you get when you elect liberal mayors who are more interested in meth and gay orgies than they are in improving a city.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Ozzie roller
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Date: February 23, 2018 04:59PM
Want post office BACK! Wrote:
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> Cannot believe the Wine House is still open!! Ate
> there w a gift certificate and it was shitty
> service and food and expensive.
It was one-and-done there for me as well. Ate at Artie's last night. Yum! That's also located in Fairfax City.
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> Cannot believe the Wine House is still open!! Ate
> there w a gift certificate and it was shitty
> service and food and expensive.
It was one-and-done there for me as well. Ate at Artie's last night. Yum! That's also located in Fairfax City.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Fairfax city traffic clusterfuck
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Date: February 23, 2018 05:15PM
Hmmmmmm....
Main Street used to be one way and confused out of towners...
Then they made it 2 way.....
They never adjusted the stoplight at 123&Lee highway so, 123 from sweet life ALL the way to 66 was jammed DAILY.
Got rid of post office to develop an area as of there was a NEED for more places to eat/shop/etc.
Hmmmm.
Remember there was a 24hour Harris teeters the corner of 236&universoty?the car route of ffx city has ALWAYS been convoluted and now it is more CONFUSING.
Was more than just the mayor smoking meth and sucking cocks when they planned this expansion???
There was NO WHERE to park when it was just TT REYNOLDS, the post office and that southern Italian restaurant near suntrust bank area.
Oh and factor in the traffic from the ffx COUNTY courthouse EVERY WEEKDAY!
Fuck you Fairfax City! I HATE what you’ve done!!!
Main Street used to be one way and confused out of towners...
Then they made it 2 way.....
They never adjusted the stoplight at 123&Lee highway so, 123 from sweet life ALL the way to 66 was jammed DAILY.
Got rid of post office to develop an area as of there was a NEED for more places to eat/shop/etc.
Hmmmm.
Remember there was a 24hour Harris teeters the corner of 236&universoty?the car route of ffx city has ALWAYS been convoluted and now it is more CONFUSING.
Was more than just the mayor smoking meth and sucking cocks when they planned this expansion???
There was NO WHERE to park when it was just TT REYNOLDS, the post office and that southern Italian restaurant near suntrust bank area.
Oh and factor in the traffic from the ffx COUNTY courthouse EVERY WEEKDAY!
Fuck you Fairfax City! I HATE what you’ve done!!!
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Catcher
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Date: February 23, 2018 05:41PM
Fairfax City is the bail bond capital of NoVA. Ideal for repeat assholes, aka liberals! Other than that, avoid at all costs.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Plus side
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Date: February 23, 2018 05:47PM
Ace Hardware is a plus. Shoppers Food Warehouse too. After that?
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
thebigcheese
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Date: February 23, 2018 06:17PM
The food in this area is garbage and if you tell a person from NOVA that they are eating *insert region* food they will believe you 100% and pay premium price for it.
Why the hell are there so many middle eastern restaurants around here...kabob this halal that.
Why the hell are there so many middle eastern restaurants around here...kabob this halal that.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Hungry Man
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Date: February 23, 2018 06:24PM
There are excellent locales for all sorts of cuisine in the NoVa area. By complaining, people only mark themselves as unable to afford to dine out much.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
thebigcheese
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Date: February 23, 2018 06:34PM
Hungry Man Wrote:
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> There are excellent locales for all sorts of
> cuisine in the NoVa area. By complaining, people
> only mark themselves as unable to afford to dine
> out much.
I'm a Yelp Elite, WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?! WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?!
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> There are excellent locales for all sorts of
> cuisine in the NoVa area. By complaining, people
> only mark themselves as unable to afford to dine
> out much.
I'm a Yelp Elite, WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?! WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?!
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Hungry Man
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Date: February 23, 2018 06:59PM
Someone who doesn't need anything from the retards at Yelp.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
thebigcheese
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Date: February 23, 2018 07:05PM
Hungry Man Wrote:
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> Someone who doesn't need anything from the retards
> at Yelp.
Says the guy with the palate of a 16 year old...
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> Someone who doesn't need anything from the retards
> at Yelp.
Says the guy with the palate of a 16 year old...
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
thebigcheese
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Date: February 23, 2018 07:12PM
Hungry Man Wrote:
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> There are excellent locales for all sorts of
> cuisine in the NoVa area. By complaining, people
> only mark themselves as unable to afford to dine
> out much.
Also, after reading this I know you're a waitress/waiter. You people bitch more than a FCPS teacher.
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> There are excellent locales for all sorts of
> cuisine in the NoVa area. By complaining, people
> only mark themselves as unable to afford to dine
> out much.
Also, after reading this I know you're a waitress/waiter. You people bitch more than a FCPS teacher.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Whine housssse
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Date: February 23, 2018 07:27PM
I’ve eaten at over 50 restaurants in the past four years. I stick to ANY great American restaurant. I know I’m getting great service. I know I’m getting good food everyone will enjoy. And those fucking round donut breadsssssssss!ozzzzie rollllz!
I even eat breakfast regularly at best buns bakery.
If I want to go out dressed up, I’ll goto carlyle(I live in Lorton).
Mikes is my favorite.
Why can’t these restaurants STUDY why great American keeps opening up new locations that are successful??
I even eat breakfast regularly at best buns bakery.
If I want to go out dressed up, I’ll goto carlyle(I live in Lorton).
Mikes is my favorite.
Why can’t these restaurants STUDY why great American keeps opening up new locations that are successful??
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Fucking Morons
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Date: February 24, 2018 02:00AM
There is plenty of FREE PARKING IN Fairfax City
Havabite has been there 40 years. The food is great.
It also has an outdoor patio and free parking
Captain Pell’s is also in the City and is awesome
In downtown, it is very nice at night and during summer they have outdoor events.
Havabite has been there 40 years. The food is great.
It also has an outdoor patio and free parking
Captain Pell’s is also in the City and is awesome
In downtown, it is very nice at night and during summer they have outdoor events.
Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Mrs silverthorne
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Date: February 24, 2018 07:15AM
Fucking Morons Wrote:
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> There is plenty of FREE PARKING IN Fairfax City
>
> Havabite has been there 40 years. The food is
> great.
> It also has an outdoor patio and free parking
>
> Captain Pell’s is also in the City and is
> awesome
>
> In downtown, it is very nice at night and during
> summer they have outdoor events.
FREE PARKING and the restaurants still close????? They are shit restaurants there.
Captain Pells????
We talking bout university drive to 123 motherfucker.
That area.
Shiiiiit...why don’t you bring up red lobster then too?
The development that took over the post office lot has shitty restaurants that keep going outta bizness. The huge library they built is just another L@mb Center!
Too much meth and cock sucking INSTEAD of urban planning.
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> There is plenty of FREE PARKING IN Fairfax City
>
> Havabite has been there 40 years. The food is
> great.
> It also has an outdoor patio and free parking
>
> Captain Pell’s is also in the City and is
> awesome
>
> In downtown, it is very nice at night and during
> summer they have outdoor events.
FREE PARKING and the restaurants still close????? They are shit restaurants there.
Captain Pells????
We talking bout university drive to 123 motherfucker.
That area.
Shiiiiit...why don’t you bring up red lobster then too?
The development that took over the post office lot has shitty restaurants that keep going outta bizness. The huge library they built is just another L@mb Center!
Too much meth and cock sucking INSTEAD of urban planning.
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Re: why are so many restaurants closing in fairfax city?
Posted by:
Mrs Silverthorne the Bisexual
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Date: February 24, 2018 07:28AM
You chronic masturbator - sit behind your computer screen and continue to play with your self -
The layout is not great where both locations were - Panera’s are usuaually in and out like you like it -
The Asian place, Bollywood and the wine place have done fine.
The other places in downtown have done well - especially Havabite who has been there since 78. And before then another place there since 50s.
Now get back in your crib, fool.
The layout is not great where both locations were - Panera’s are usuaually in and out like you like it -
The Asian place, Bollywood and the wine place have done fine.
The other places in downtown have done well - especially Havabite who has been there since 78. And before then another place there since 50s.
Now get back in your crib, fool.