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Welcome to Fairfax Underground, a project site designed to improve communication among residents of Fairfax County, VA. Feel free to post anything Northern Virginia residents would find interesting.
Welcome to Fairfax Underground, a project site designed to improve communication among residents of Fairfax County, VA. Feel free to post anything Northern Virginia residents would find interesting.
New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
CuttyFromTheCut
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Date: September 04, 2015 08:40AM
Anybody have the skinny on this place?
http://www.chopssportsgrill.com/
According to Northern Va magazine, the owner from the Bungalow in Shirlington (which as closed) is opening it. Although the magazine called it "Chop's Crafthouse" FWIW. Looks like it will definitely be a sports bar though. Haven't driven past it but their sites say opens September.
http://www.chopssportsgrill.com/
According to Northern Va magazine, the owner from the Bungalow in Shirlington (which as closed) is opening it. Although the magazine called it "Chop's Crafthouse" FWIW. Looks like it will definitely be a sports bar though. Haven't driven past it but their sites say opens September.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Carlos
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Date: September 04, 2015 08:55AM
The old Carlos O'Kellys location. Nothing ever does well there. It will be out of business in a year.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Lololo
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Date: September 05, 2015 02:44PM
Nice plug.. And it's not even open. Lololololi
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Hshdj
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Date: September 05, 2015 04:22PM
Definitely sounds like a plug
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Huh???
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Date: September 05, 2015 05:11PM
Carlos Wrote:
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> The old Carlos O'Kellys location. Nothing ever
> does well there. It will be out of business in a
> year.
Seriously...what's up with that?
While Carlos O'Kellys was by no means gourmet or anything special, I certainly enjoyed it more than any other Mexican restaurant in the area. Good food, good service, at good prices. How the heck did they not make it there?
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> The old Carlos O'Kellys location. Nothing ever
> does well there. It will be out of business in a
> year.
Seriously...what's up with that?
While Carlos O'Kellys was by no means gourmet or anything special, I certainly enjoyed it more than any other Mexican restaurant in the area. Good food, good service, at good prices. How the heck did they not make it there?
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
That dude
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Date: September 05, 2015 06:50PM
Huh??? Wrote:
>
> Seriously...what's up with that?
>
> While Carlos O'Kellys was by no means gourmet or
> anything special, I certainly enjoyed it more than
> any other Mexican restaurant in the area. Good
> food, good service, at good prices. How the heck
> did they not make it there?
They were about as Mexican as Olive Garden is Italian.
Use to enjoy the occasional happy hour up there, and $.50 taco night.
>
> Seriously...what's up with that?
>
> While Carlos O'Kellys was by no means gourmet or
> anything special, I certainly enjoyed it more than
> any other Mexican restaurant in the area. Good
> food, good service, at good prices. How the heck
> did they not make it there?
They were about as Mexican as Olive Garden is Italian.
Use to enjoy the occasional happy hour up there, and $.50 taco night.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Huh???
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Date: September 05, 2015 07:53PM
That dude Wrote:
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> Huh??? Wrote:
>
> >
> > Seriously...what's up with that?
> >
> > While Carlos O'Kellys was by no means gourmet
> or
> > anything special, I certainly enjoyed it more
> than
> > any other Mexican restaurant in the area. Good
> > food, good service, at good prices. How the
> heck
> > did they not make it there?
>
>
> They were about as Mexican as Olive Garden is
> Italian.
Right. Ok. As I said, it was nothing special...we don't exactly have choice Mexican food here in the 703. What was your point?
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> Huh??? Wrote:
>
> >
> > Seriously...what's up with that?
> >
> > While Carlos O'Kellys was by no means gourmet
> or
> > anything special, I certainly enjoyed it more
> than
> > any other Mexican restaurant in the area. Good
> > food, good service, at good prices. How the
> heck
> > did they not make it there?
>
>
> They were about as Mexican as Olive Garden is
> Italian.
Right. Ok. As I said, it was nothing special...we don't exactly have choice Mexican food here in the 703. What was your point?
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
JohnnyCakesBishop
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Date: September 06, 2015 04:45AM
The only money metal sports bar in Fairfax is the Prime Time Sports Bar & Grille on James Swart Circle, you hurting donkey dicks.
Borgata. I am Mister Seven. Don't be a donk, rick.
Borgata, Borgata, Borgata. I owe them money, donks. It's a show. I'm psysed.
Borgata. I am Mister Seven. Don't be a donk, rick.
Borgata, Borgata, Borgata. I owe them money, donks. It's a show. I'm psysed.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Joke Insurance
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Date: November 01, 2015 02:53PM
JohnnyCakesBishop Wrote:
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> The only money metal sports bar in Fairfax is the
> Prime Time Sports Bar & Grille on James Swart
> Circle, you hurting donkey dicks.
>
> Borgata. I am Mister Seven. Don't be a donk,
> rick.
>
> Borgata, Borgata, Borgata. I owe them money,
> donks. It's a show. I'm psysed.
Money metal, wtf?
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> The only money metal sports bar in Fairfax is the
> Prime Time Sports Bar & Grille on James Swart
> Circle, you hurting donkey dicks.
>
> Borgata. I am Mister Seven. Don't be a donk,
> rick.
>
> Borgata, Borgata, Borgata. I owe them money,
> donks. It's a show. I'm psysed.
Money metal, wtf?
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Not a Primetime Fan
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Date: November 01, 2015 05:42PM
My favorite sports bar is Bungalows in Chantilly. For me a bar needs to have a great TV setup and also offer good sports specials. Bungalows does that the best in the area.
Primetime isn't bad but the setup is a little wonky.
I don't like the center bar. I'd rather have a long wall bar with everybody facing the same direction. Primetime could also use a few more TVs. A good sports bars should allow every person to be able to see all the NFL games at one time from all seats.
Primetime isn't bad but the setup is a little wonky.
I don't like the center bar. I'd rather have a long wall bar with everybody facing the same direction. Primetime could also use a few more TVs. A good sports bars should allow every person to be able to see all the NFL games at one time from all seats.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Kardinal
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Date: November 20, 2015 04:47PM
So what happened? You had a plan to bring it to Fairfax, I can even find engineering blueprints for the place online, made in April, but...didn't come around.
This city could use something there. I miss Carlos O'Kelly's.
This city could use something there. I miss Carlos O'Kelly's.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Whoooooooo
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Date: November 20, 2015 07:04PM
Primetime sucks unless it's late at night & you need a loose skank. If you want to know where ugly people go to get laid, Primetime.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
LetsRock
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Date: November 20, 2015 07:26PM
Not a Primetime Fan Wrote:
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> My favorite sports bar is Bungalows in Chantilly.
> For me a bar needs to have a great TV setup and
> also offer good sports specials. Bungalows does
> that the best in the area.
>
> Primetime isn't bad but the setup is a little
> wonky.
>
> I don't like the center bar. I'd rather have a
> long wall bar with everybody facing the same
> direction. Primetime could also use a few more
> TVs. A good sports bars should allow every person
> to be able to see all the NFL games at one time
> from all seats.
I met my wife there back in 1998. Been married ever since. She was shooting pool with some girlfriends, and my crew was playing "Golden Tee" on a Friday night after work.
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> My favorite sports bar is Bungalows in Chantilly.
> For me a bar needs to have a great TV setup and
> also offer good sports specials. Bungalows does
> that the best in the area.
>
> Primetime isn't bad but the setup is a little
> wonky.
>
> I don't like the center bar. I'd rather have a
> long wall bar with everybody facing the same
> direction. Primetime could also use a few more
> TVs. A good sports bars should allow every person
> to be able to see all the NFL games at one time
> from all seats.
I met my wife there back in 1998. Been married ever since. She was shooting pool with some girlfriends, and my crew was playing "Golden Tee" on a Friday night after work.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
El Carlos
()
Date: November 20, 2015 07:49PM
Carlos Wrote:
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> The old Carlos O'Kelly's location. Nothing ever
> does well there. It will be out of business in a
> year.
Except Carlos O'Kelly's, which was there for what, 15 years?
Better said: Nothing has survived there since Woody's moved from across the street.
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> The old Carlos O'Kelly's location. Nothing ever
> does well there. It will be out of business in a
> year.
Except Carlos O'Kelly's, which was there for what, 15 years?
Better said: Nothing has survived there since Woody's moved from across the street.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
yourmom
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Date: November 21, 2015 08:30AM
How's the sunday brunch at Primetime?
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Another sad case...
()
Date: November 21, 2015 08:52AM
LetsRock Wrote:
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> I met my wife there back in 1998. Been married
> ever since. She was shooting pool with some
> girlfriends, and my crew was playing "Golden Tee"
> on a Friday night after work.
Lighten up, bad-ass. You don't HAVE "a crew" and you never did.
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> I met my wife there back in 1998. Been married
> ever since. She was shooting pool with some
> girlfriends, and my crew was playing "Golden Tee"
> on a Friday night after work.
Lighten up, bad-ass. You don't HAVE "a crew" and you never did.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Go get 'em, guys
()
Date: November 21, 2015 09:01AM
yourmom Wrote:
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> How's the sunday brunch at Primetime?
It features "Our famous make your own Bloody Mary Bar". LOL!
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> How's the sunday brunch at Primetime?
It features "Our famous make your own Bloody Mary Bar". LOL!
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
big 80's
()
Date: November 21, 2015 09:05AM
Another sad case... Wrote:
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> LetsRock Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I met my wife there back in 1998. Been married
> > ever since. She was shooting pool with some
> > girlfriends, and my crew was playing "Golden
> Tee"
> > on a Friday night after work.
>
> Lighten up, bad-ass. You don't HAVE "a crew" and
> you never did.
Hahahaha.
You lighten up.
People describing their friends as a "crew" has been used in a tongue-in-cheek fashion around here since the late 80's.
I suspect that is the way this fellow was using it.
No need to over-react.
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> LetsRock Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I met my wife there back in 1998. Been married
> > ever since. She was shooting pool with some
> > girlfriends, and my crew was playing "Golden
> Tee"
> > on a Friday night after work.
>
> Lighten up, bad-ass. You don't HAVE "a crew" and
> you never did.
Hahahaha.
You lighten up.
People describing their friends as a "crew" has been used in a tongue-in-cheek fashion around here since the late 80's.
I suspect that is the way this fellow was using it.
No need to over-react.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Kardinal
()
Date: November 21, 2015 12:23PM
big 80's Wrote:
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> > No need to over-react.
I agree, no need to over-react, but...this is FFXU, so overreaction is pretty much the way things go around here.
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> > No need to over-react.
I agree, no need to over-react, but...this is FFXU, so overreaction is pretty much the way things go around here.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Win
()
Date: January 03, 2016 01:01AM
Chops Crafthouse will be a neighborhood steakhouse. We hope to open sometime in January depending on final permitting. We hope you will stop in and tell us what you think!!!
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Denis Wise
()
Date: January 03, 2016 01:27AM
Is it a bar or a boxing joint?
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
The Swinging Dicks Crew
()
Date: January 03, 2016 08:08AM
LetsRock Wrote:
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> Not a Primetime Fan Wrote:
> I met my wife there back in 1998. Been married
> ever since. She was shooting pool with some
> girlfriends, and my crew was playing "Golden Tee"
> on a Friday night after work.
Me and my crew met your wife there back in 1997. She was the stupid chick that got up on the tailgate of a Toyota 4 Runner, and was fucking guys for over 2 hours. She wasn't that attractive, but she had great legs, and loved the "Money Shot".
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> Not a Primetime Fan Wrote:
> I met my wife there back in 1998. Been married
> ever since. She was shooting pool with some
> girlfriends, and my crew was playing "Golden Tee"
> on a Friday night after work.
Me and my crew met your wife there back in 1997. She was the stupid chick that got up on the tailgate of a Toyota 4 Runner, and was fucking guys for over 2 hours. She wasn't that attractive, but she had great legs, and loved the "Money Shot".
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Cop magnet
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Date: January 09, 2016 12:45AM
The location is a cop magnet. Very small chance of success
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Hungry
()
Date: February 01, 2016 04:13PM
Chops Crafthouse opened today.
What they really need is a soft serve ice cream stand across the street.
What they really need is a soft serve ice cream stand across the street.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Just Opened Today
()
Date: February 01, 2016 04:22PM
We will be VERY softly opening our doors on Monday, February 1, from 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm. We ask for your patience as we work out the kinks! (Luckily, our food and service will make you forget any kink you may encounter.) We are so looking forward to joining this community! Thank you to everyone for your kindness and encouragement. We look forward to seeing you soon!!!!
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
heymack
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Date: February 01, 2016 04:58PM
Menu looks good but no prices. That usually means $150-$200 evening for 2 people. Is that the case here?
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Fairfax Guy
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Date: February 02, 2016 06:36PM
Several people I know went by yesterday and said no cars in the lot and place looks abandoned. Not sure the soft opening, or any opening any time soon is accurate...
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Ice Cream!
()
Date: February 02, 2016 11:37PM
Hungry Wrote:
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> Chops Crafthouse opened today.
>
> What they really need is a soft serve ice cream
> stand across the street.
They could call it Woody's!
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> Chops Crafthouse opened today.
>
> What they really need is a soft serve ice cream
> stand across the street.
They could call it Woody's!
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Donald Trumps LAwyer BOII
()
Date: February 03, 2016 12:08AM
Should be closed in 6 months...I'll buy out the the building and make it a muffler repair shop...capitalism kid!
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Sports Junkie
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Date: February 11, 2016 12:36PM
Went there the other night....Great food but very expensive. Ala carte menu. Side items such as fries or vegetables cost extra, even though the menu on line states that the sandwiches come with fries. Atmosphere is very open and quiet, but you have alot to look at with all of the televisions on every wall. looks like the owner is still deciding on how the place will be run. Time will tell!!!
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
bad mix
()
Date: February 11, 2016 08:29PM
Its way too expensive for casual, and people looking for upscale do not want televisions. Already doomed.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Wordly wise
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Date: February 11, 2016 11:52PM
Ice Cream! Wrote:
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> Hungry Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Chops Crafthouse opened today.
> >
> > What they really need is a soft serve ice cream
> > stand across the street.
>
>
> They could call it Woody's!
That wouldn't work because a woody is a kind of boner.
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> Hungry Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Chops Crafthouse opened today.
> >
> > What they really need is a soft serve ice cream
> > stand across the street.
>
>
> They could call it Woody's!
That wouldn't work because a woody is a kind of boner.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
None
()
Date: March 05, 2016 01:42PM
Carlos O'Kelly's opened in 1985-it was very popular at first because there weren't many Tex-mex restaurants in the area. The food wasn't the best, but it had a very faithful following for years. I worked there from 85 to 90 and made great friends and had a blast. Then I got to bring my kids there 20 years later! I was very sad when they closed around 5 years ago (?) but business had definitely declined. I'm impressed it was open as long as it was-around 25 years! But now with the new developments in Fairfax City and Mosaic/Merrifield, I'm afraid it's a doomed location. Very sad!
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Kardinal
()
Date: March 05, 2016 02:40PM
Carlos O Kelly's did consistently decent business until it closed. I know that we loved it as a relatively inexpensive go-to place for family or friends to hang out. And it closed because the rent was raised so high, which seems to have worked our poorly for the owner of the land. It's pure speculation, but high rent means a it would require a premium, expensive place to make it viable. I just don't think that location lends itself to such a restaurant. It needs to be something less expensive.
Anyone know how Chophouse is doing?
Anyone know how Chophouse is doing?
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
9vCnU
()
Date: March 07, 2016 05:56PM
9vCnU
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
vuxJv
()
Date: March 07, 2016 09:24PM
$.50 taco night was great, used to go there every Wednesday. I was buddies with the taco guy, one night we had him mix some shrooms in our tacos. Another night I was three schooners in and ordered a fourth, worried that I was one away from getting too hammered I walked out and drove home schooner in hand.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
CharlieB
()
Date: March 07, 2016 09:45PM
I still miss TT's. Best dive bar, good bands, and you could actually walk around in the downtown area.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
79Mxj
()
Date: March 07, 2016 09:56PM
CharlieB Wrote:
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> I still miss TT's. Best dive bar, good bands, and
> you could actually walk around in the downtown
> area.
Half price burger night on Mondays. Great patio, we'd sit out there and play cards and sneak hits off the joint when the waitresses were inside.
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> I still miss TT's. Best dive bar, good bands, and
> you could actually walk around in the downtown
> area.
Half price burger night on Mondays. Great patio, we'd sit out there and play cards and sneak hits off the joint when the waitresses were inside.
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Back Deck
()
Date: March 08, 2016 02:53PM
Yeah, really miss the back deck especially on days like this...
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Hungry Man
()
Date: October 23, 2016 06:43AM
Good call underground.
Closed already. WTF!
Closed already. WTF!
Re: New Sports Bar in Fairfax
Posted by:
Kardinal
()
Date: October 25, 2016 09:19PM
I had heard before Carlos O'Kelly's moved out that the landlords were raising the. Rent dramatically. Seems like that has backfired. Instead of a constant stream of moderate income, it was and is now vacant much of the time, ewrning no rent.