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Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Name
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Date: October 24, 2011 12:48PM
The KFC near Fairfax High school closed.
The Ruby Tuesdays near KMart closed.
Thoughts? Know of any other recent restaurant closings?
The Ruby Tuesdays near KMart closed.
Thoughts? Know of any other recent restaurant closings?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Cheff jeff
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Date: October 24, 2011 12:50PM
Hasn't Straw pizza closed yet? It's opened at least a month, that is about as long as anything in that space near the WalMart stays open.
Isn't that KFC going to be another Peruvian chicken place of some sort?
Isn't that KFC going to be another Peruvian chicken place of some sort?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Occupy Potholes
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Date: October 24, 2011 12:54PM
Name Wrote:
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> The KFC near Fairfax High school closed.
>
> The Ruby Tuesdays near KMart closed.
>
> Thoughts? Know of any other recent restaurant
> closings?
Im glad that KFC closed! That parking lot was a disaster....pot holes 10 feet wide 3 feet deep.
But I am looking forward to the new Taco Bell opening up next to the Five Guys....it'll broaden my option to go slumming more often.
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> The KFC near Fairfax High school closed.
>
> The Ruby Tuesdays near KMart closed.
>
> Thoughts? Know of any other recent restaurant
> closings?
Im glad that KFC closed! That parking lot was a disaster....pot holes 10 feet wide 3 feet deep.
But I am looking forward to the new Taco Bell opening up next to the Five Guys....it'll broaden my option to go slumming more often.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Slim Jim
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Date: October 24, 2011 12:57PM
Cheff jeff Wrote:
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> Hasn't Straw pizza closed yet? It's opened at
> least a month, that is about as long as anything
> in that space near the WalMart stays open.
>
> Isn't that KFC going to be another Peruvian
> chicken place of some sort?
Straw hat actually kinda sucks. The Messican cooks they have there cook food all angrily. Skip this place and go to Bloom or Wallys World and get yourself a frozen pizza.
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> Hasn't Straw pizza closed yet? It's opened at
> least a month, that is about as long as anything
> in that space near the WalMart stays open.
>
> Isn't that KFC going to be another Peruvian
> chicken place of some sort?
Straw hat actually kinda sucks. The Messican cooks they have there cook food all angrily. Skip this place and go to Bloom or Wallys World and get yourself a frozen pizza.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
lamb center?
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Date: October 24, 2011 01:05PM
Slim Jim Wrote:
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> Cheff jeff Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Hasn't Straw pizza closed yet? It's opened at
> > least a month, that is about as long as
> anything
> > in that space near the WalMart stays open.
> >
> > Isn't that KFC going to be another Peruvian
> > chicken place of some sort?
>
>
> Straw hat actually kinda sucks. The Messican cooks
> they have there cook food all angrily. Skip this
> place and go to Bloom or Wallys World and get
> yourself a frozen pizza.
how about the lamb center?
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> Cheff jeff Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Hasn't Straw pizza closed yet? It's opened at
> > least a month, that is about as long as
> anything
> > in that space near the WalMart stays open.
> >
> > Isn't that KFC going to be another Peruvian
> > chicken place of some sort?
>
>
> Straw hat actually kinda sucks. The Messican cooks
> they have there cook food all angrily. Skip this
> place and go to Bloom or Wallys World and get
> yourself a frozen pizza.
how about the lamb center?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
CERTenly3456765
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Date: October 24, 2011 01:09PM
me hope Tippy's never closes, Tippy's Rocks!!!!!
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
dug
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Date: October 24, 2011 04:16PM
well thats because you have no class and ppl who eat at tippys lack it.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Kamp Washingtonian
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Date: October 25, 2011 08:09AM
The Chili's across from KMart is closing if it hasn't closed already.
Ruby Tuesdays is being rebranded as a seafood restaurant, still owned by Ruby Tuesdays. I can't remember the name of it but they did the same thing to a Ruby Tuesdays in Manassas.
Ruby Tuesdays is being rebranded as a seafood restaurant, still owned by Ruby Tuesdays. I can't remember the name of it but they did the same thing to a Ruby Tuesdays in Manassas.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Baby back ribs, BBQ sauce!
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Date: October 25, 2011 08:31AM
Kamp Washingtonian Wrote:
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> The Chili's across from KMart is closing if it
> hasn't closed already.
>
> Ruby Tuesdays is being rebranded as a seafood
> restaurant, still owned by Ruby Tuesdays. I can't
> remember the name of it but they did the same
> thing to a Ruby Tuesdays in Manassas.
Chilis is hiring?
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> The Chili's across from KMart is closing if it
> hasn't closed already.
>
> Ruby Tuesdays is being rebranded as a seafood
> restaurant, still owned by Ruby Tuesdays. I can't
> remember the name of it but they did the same
> thing to a Ruby Tuesdays in Manassas.
Chilis is hiring?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Smells Like Fish, Tastes Like Steak
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Date: October 25, 2011 12:21PM
Kamp Washingtonian Wrote:
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> Ruby Tuesdays is being rebranded as a seafood
> restaurant, still owned by Ruby Tuesdays. I can't
> remember the name of it but they did the same
> thing to a Ruby Tuesdays in Manassas.
Marlin Ray's???
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> Ruby Tuesdays is being rebranded as a seafood
> restaurant, still owned by Ruby Tuesdays. I can't
> remember the name of it but they did the same
> thing to a Ruby Tuesdays in Manassas.
Marlin Ray's???
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
sumguy
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Date: October 25, 2011 12:28PM
Chesapeake bay sea food is closed.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
FurfaxTownie
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Date: October 25, 2011 01:58PM
I heard rumors months ago, on here I think, that Hooters is supposed to closed, yet it remains open.
Masala Wok closed
Sheilia Bakery Closed
Cusco - Closed
Renees - Closed
China Garden (Comfort Inn) - Closed
Restaurants that should close:
Vinnys
Bellisimo
Tippys Taco
Staw Hat
Angelicas
Red Hot & Blue
Hard Times
Everything at Fairfax Circle, except Arties.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/25/2011 01:59PM by FurfaxTownie.
Masala Wok closed
Sheilia Bakery Closed
Cusco - Closed
Renees - Closed
China Garden (Comfort Inn) - Closed
Restaurants that should close:
Vinnys
Bellisimo
Tippys Taco
Staw Hat
Angelicas
Red Hot & Blue
Hard Times
Everything at Fairfax Circle, except Arties.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/25/2011 01:59PM by FurfaxTownie.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Chubbyend
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Date: October 25, 2011 02:46PM
Why do you think those restaurantsnshould close?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
FurfaxTownie
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Date: October 25, 2011 03:14PM
FurfaxTownie Wrote:
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>
> Restaurants that should close:
> Vinnys - EMPTY
> Bellisimo - EMPTY
> Tippys Taco - Health Code
> Staw Hat - Not a good product for the price
> Angelicas - Operated by Shady Russians
> Red Hot & Blue - Outside looks like Shit
> Hard Times - Chili is Terrible
> Everything at Fairfax Circle, except Arties. - Health Code Violations
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>
> Restaurants that should close:
> Vinnys - EMPTY
> Bellisimo - EMPTY
> Tippys Taco - Health Code
> Staw Hat - Not a good product for the price
> Angelicas - Operated by Shady Russians
> Red Hot & Blue - Outside looks like Shit
> Hard Times - Chili is Terrible
> Everything at Fairfax Circle, except Arties. - Health Code Violations
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Angelico's Lover
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Date: October 25, 2011 03:56PM
By "Angelicas" do you mean "Angelico's"?
I love Angelico's. I don't care who runs it. It's freaking delicious.
I love Angelico's. I don't care who runs it. It's freaking delicious.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
He's Delusional
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Date: October 25, 2011 07:54PM
I think we'll soon be able to add Bombay Cafe to the list. I went in there the other day and their self-serve buffet is gone. This is the location across from K-Mart as they apparently have a Sterling location, too. They're allocating more of their sales to sweets and flat breads instead. They actually still have a mini-buffet - but, you pay and then the cashier serves you what you pick out for about $7.00. Sadly, that place was eerily quiet on that day with this new policy.
Instead of changing over to the new crappier method, they should have just raised their prices. During the week, $6.00 (cash) for an Indian buffet was awfully cheap. Raise the prices to $8.50 - I'm sure they wouldn't have lost many customers, if at all. However, with the plan they have in place now, they're sure to be headed downward. Bye, Bye Bombay Cafe.
It's too bad that I don't like Minerva or Bombay Bistro more, or I'd head there instead. But, they're a bit further from where I work. Also, Jaipur is too far away from where I work.
Instead of changing over to the new crappier method, they should have just raised their prices. During the week, $6.00 (cash) for an Indian buffet was awfully cheap. Raise the prices to $8.50 - I'm sure they wouldn't have lost many customers, if at all. However, with the plan they have in place now, they're sure to be headed downward. Bye, Bye Bombay Cafe.
It's too bad that I don't like Minerva or Bombay Bistro more, or I'd head there instead. But, they're a bit further from where I work. Also, Jaipur is too far away from where I work.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: October 25, 2011 08:28PM
Bombay Bistro is gone and is turning into another Kabob House.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Kamp Washingtonian
()
Date: October 26, 2011 08:16AM
Smells Like Fish, Tastes Like Steak Wrote:
> Marlin Ray's???
Yah, thats it. Here is the link the BAR agenda back in July. See item 3...
http://www.fairfaxva.gov/CDP/Docs/0706agenda.pdf
> Marlin Ray's???
Yah, thats it. Here is the link the BAR agenda back in July. See item 3...
http://www.fairfaxva.gov/CDP/Docs/0706agenda.pdf
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Lloydster
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Date: October 26, 2011 08:28AM
I think pizzarama closed.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Fairfax Centre
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Date: October 26, 2011 10:19PM
Bombay has totally gone down hill. The new format/set up sucks and the last two times we went there, they were outside on the sidewalk welding/banging on their resturant equipment. Made me really miss the old management and miss the old Hunter Mill Deli even more. I was hoping with the new Wally world that the resturants in that centre would improve. Noticed that there is a Mike's Jersey Subs opening around the corner. Any one know anything about them?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
bobby
()
Date: October 27, 2011 08:42AM
Jersey Mike's sucks, low quality meat on ok bread.
And Bombay Bistro is not closed.
And Bombay Bistro is not closed.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
FairfaxLawyer
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Date: October 27, 2011 07:02PM
Malibu Grill in Fair Lakes. Thank goodness. Rumor of questionable credibility is that Chic-Fil-A is moving in.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
He's Delusional
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Date: October 27, 2011 07:29PM
Fairfax Centre Wrote:
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> Bombay has totally gone down hill. The new
> format/set up sucks and the last two times we went
> there, they were outside on the sidewalk
> welding/banging on their resturant equipment.
> Made me really miss the old management ...
What strikes me as odd regarding Bombay Cafe is that they have done a lot of inside renovations on and off over the years. However, I've never seen a building permit in the window. I guess they just do things as they choose and their work goes uninspected. If you end up eating there, sit close to the door in case an electrical fire breaks out.
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> Bombay has totally gone down hill. The new
> format/set up sucks and the last two times we went
> there, they were outside on the sidewalk
> welding/banging on their resturant equipment.
> Made me really miss the old management ...
What strikes me as odd regarding Bombay Cafe is that they have done a lot of inside renovations on and off over the years. However, I've never seen a building permit in the window. I guess they just do things as they choose and their work goes uninspected. If you end up eating there, sit close to the door in case an electrical fire breaks out.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Kamp Washintonian
()
Date: October 27, 2011 08:53PM
Masala Wok and Sheila Bakery aren't closed. I just ate at Masala Wok a few hours ago. It sucked, but it wasn't closed.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
aly_d
()
Date: October 28, 2011 11:37PM
KFC in Vienna closed. I just noticed it was gone. Anyone know how long it's been gone?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
He's Delusional
()
Date: October 28, 2011 11:56PM
We also can't forget the new Fairfax City shops that opened up about 3 years ago on North Street. Gone are:
- Foster's Grill
- The Diner - I forget the exact name
- Other food establishments that were in that line up, too?
- Foster's Grill
- The Diner - I forget the exact name
- Other food establishments that were in that line up, too?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Nostalgic
()
Date: October 29, 2011 12:21AM
He's Delusional Wrote:
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> We also can't forget the new Fairfax City shops
> that opened up about 3 years ago on North Street.
> Gone are:
>
> - Foster's Grill
> - The Diner - I forget the exact name
> - Other food establishments that were in that line
> up, too?
Metro Diner was the name.
There was also an Austin Grill in that plaza at the start. It was the first to close.
Across the street, there was a restaurant called the Sweet Life Cafe, or something like that.
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> We also can't forget the new Fairfax City shops
> that opened up about 3 years ago on North Street.
> Gone are:
>
> - Foster's Grill
> - The Diner - I forget the exact name
> - Other food establishments that were in that line
> up, too?
Metro Diner was the name.
There was also an Austin Grill in that plaza at the start. It was the first to close.
Across the street, there was a restaurant called the Sweet Life Cafe, or something like that.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
kardiac
()
Date: October 29, 2011 02:53PM
How about places that should close? I vote for Coastal Flats in Fairfax Corner. Used to be ok now just like the old Clydes in Tysons.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
kernel sanders
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Date: November 05, 2011 03:28AM
Has the Friendly's in Burke closed? read in paper Friendly's corp. recently declared chaper 11 and shut down around 62 stores
Was at Reston Town Center recently and see Marketplace has exited for another gourmet burger joint.
back in the early days really enjoyed the samwhiches at Marketplace. do they still have any stores left(mclean) or completely gone now
Was at Reston Town Center recently and see Marketplace has exited for another gourmet burger joint.
back in the early days really enjoyed the samwhiches at Marketplace. do they still have any stores left(mclean) or completely gone now
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Centreville resident
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Date: November 05, 2011 09:05PM
In Centreville:
Ruby Tuesdays
Quiznos
The Shade Tree
closed most likely due to the economy, high rent, and the change in the "quality of life" in nearby neighborhoods
Ruby Tuesdays
Quiznos
The Shade Tree
closed most likely due to the economy, high rent, and the change in the "quality of life" in nearby neighborhoods
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Your Moms
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Date: November 06, 2011 01:08AM
Quiznos on 50 in the old log cabin looking house. Quiznos are dropping like flies...
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Shadow
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Date: November 06, 2011 01:10AM
kernel sanders Wrote:
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> Has the Friendly's in Burke closed? read in paper
> Friendly's corp. recently declared chaper 11 and
> shut down around 62 stores
>
> Was at Reston Town Center recently and see
> Marketplace has exited for another gourmet burger
> joint.
> back in the early days really enjoyed the
> samwhiches at Marketplace. do they still have any
> stores left(mclean) or completely gone now
The Burke Friendly's is supposed to be one of the ones that stays open for now.
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> Has the Friendly's in Burke closed? read in paper
> Friendly's corp. recently declared chaper 11 and
> shut down around 62 stores
>
> Was at Reston Town Center recently and see
> Marketplace has exited for another gourmet burger
> joint.
> back in the early days really enjoyed the
> samwhiches at Marketplace. do they still have any
> stores left(mclean) or completely gone now
The Burke Friendly's is supposed to be one of the ones that stays open for now.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
He Is Delusional
()
Date: November 06, 2011 01:23AM
Centreville resident Wrote:
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> In Centreville:
> Ruby Tuesdays
> Quiznos
> The Shade Tree
>
> closed most likely due to the economy, high rent,
> and the change in the "quality of life" in nearby
> neighborhoods
Centreville has also lost Ned Devines. Also, Payne's restaurant closed - actually, it was a grease pit if one wanted to have their cholesterol bump by 20 points. The current Velocity 5 has been a Catbo restaurant, a Tex Mex restaurant, and opened as the Austin Grille for a short bit before turning into Velocity 5.
Now, a few words about Quiznos. When someone buys into that franchise, they have to lay out about $200,000 in franchise fees and to get a location up and running. Plus, a few years back, the word was that it would take two years before one of their locations would be profitable. However, with the closures. we're probably looking at some franchise investors who were taken to the cleaners by taking on the challenge of a Quiznos location.
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> In Centreville:
> Ruby Tuesdays
> Quiznos
> The Shade Tree
>
> closed most likely due to the economy, high rent,
> and the change in the "quality of life" in nearby
> neighborhoods
Centreville has also lost Ned Devines. Also, Payne's restaurant closed - actually, it was a grease pit if one wanted to have their cholesterol bump by 20 points. The current Velocity 5 has been a Catbo restaurant, a Tex Mex restaurant, and opened as the Austin Grille for a short bit before turning into Velocity 5.
Now, a few words about Quiznos. When someone buys into that franchise, they have to lay out about $200,000 in franchise fees and to get a location up and running. Plus, a few years back, the word was that it would take two years before one of their locations would be profitable. However, with the closures. we're probably looking at some franchise investors who were taken to the cleaners by taking on the challenge of a Quiznos location.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Blam
()
Date: November 06, 2011 02:25AM
sumguy Wrote:
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> Chesapeake bay sea food is closed.
You go to hell! I'll never get their hush puppies and popcorn shrimp.. I'll never play their Centipede arcade game again..
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DAMN!
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> Chesapeake bay sea food is closed.
You go to hell! I'll never get their hush puppies and popcorn shrimp.. I'll never play their Centipede arcade game again..
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DAMN!
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hamel
()
Date: November 06, 2011 07:09AM
"He's Delusional Wrote:
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> We also can't forget the new Fairfax City shops
> that opened up about 3 years ago on North Street.
> Gone are:
>
> - Foster's Grill
> - The Diner - I forget the exact name
> - Other food establishments that were in that line
> up, too?
Metro Diner was the name.
There was also an Austin Grill in that plaza at the start. It was the first to close.
Across the street, there was a restaurant called the Sweet Life Cafe, or something like that."
In a world that I ruled I'd want posters of the numbnut Fairfax city official(s) who thought that whole redevelopment thing in downtown Fairfax City was a groovy idea.
Place them posters up thru out the city. I want some accountablitiy in my world for stupid decisions
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> We also can't forget the new Fairfax City shops
> that opened up about 3 years ago on North Street.
> Gone are:
>
> - Foster's Grill
> - The Diner - I forget the exact name
> - Other food establishments that were in that line
> up, too?
Metro Diner was the name.
There was also an Austin Grill in that plaza at the start. It was the first to close.
Across the street, there was a restaurant called the Sweet Life Cafe, or something like that."
In a world that I ruled I'd want posters of the numbnut Fairfax city official(s) who thought that whole redevelopment thing in downtown Fairfax City was a groovy idea.
Place them posters up thru out the city. I want some accountablitiy in my world for stupid decisions
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
kernel sanders
()
Date: November 06, 2011 07:20AM
"I heard rumors months ago, on here I think, that Hooters is supposed to closed, yet it remains open."
Not close but move. lease was up in that shitty shopping center. think Hooters fairfax city still on a month to month at this point
"Also, Payne's restaurant closed - actually, it was a grease pit if one wanted to have their cholesterol bump by 20 points. The current Velocity 5 has been a Catbo restaurant, a Tex Mex restaurant, and opened as the Austin Grille for a short bit before turning into Velocity 5."
Any action on the old Payne's becoming a Korean BarB que joint? Or Nail Salon. Although the new joint in the old O'Toole's don't seem to be doing gangbusters guess need to bring in more illegals from South Korea chain migration don't you know
that Velocity 5 does seem to do okay have some nice looking bartendresses
"Quiznos on 50 in the old log cabin looking house. Quiznos are dropping like flies..."
I'm for historic preservation. too many old buildings have been rolled over by development in Fairfax County but that log cabin should have been disassembled and moved to a county park. turning it into a quizno's was stupid idea. never seemed to do much business couldn't figure how it lasted this long.
Not close but move. lease was up in that shitty shopping center. think Hooters fairfax city still on a month to month at this point
"Also, Payne's restaurant closed - actually, it was a grease pit if one wanted to have their cholesterol bump by 20 points. The current Velocity 5 has been a Catbo restaurant, a Tex Mex restaurant, and opened as the Austin Grille for a short bit before turning into Velocity 5."
Any action on the old Payne's becoming a Korean BarB que joint? Or Nail Salon. Although the new joint in the old O'Toole's don't seem to be doing gangbusters guess need to bring in more illegals from South Korea chain migration don't you know
that Velocity 5 does seem to do okay have some nice looking bartendresses
"Quiznos on 50 in the old log cabin looking house. Quiznos are dropping like flies..."
I'm for historic preservation. too many old buildings have been rolled over by development in Fairfax County but that log cabin should have been disassembled and moved to a county park. turning it into a quizno's was stupid idea. never seemed to do much business couldn't figure how it lasted this long.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
whoknows
()
Date: November 06, 2011 09:11AM
The Western Fairfax County Citizen Association. Look it up. Approved the Quiznos there. Look it up. Join then. They approve those big churches and no neon lights as well.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Near George Mason
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Date: November 06, 2011 06:46PM
Just had an email from Vinnys. They will close in the next few weeks
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
12356
()
Date: November 06, 2011 07:23PM
Is it just me, or is Taco Bell/KFC (all owned by the same company) significantly reducing their presence in FFX Co.? The Taco Bell that used to be at the corner of Gallows & Lee Hwy was constantly busy, so I find it hard to believe that it's due to lack of customers.
Is it because of this?
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/va-supreme-court-ruling-may-affect-compensation-condemnations
Or is the county just such a pain that they figure it isn't even worth it to do business here?
I wonder...
Is it because of this?
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/va-supreme-court-ruling-may-affect-compensation-condemnations
Or is the county just such a pain that they figure it isn't even worth it to do business here?
I wonder...
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Jim7105
()
Date: November 06, 2011 08:07PM
Ho's Dynasty in Burke, near Fairfax Station, will be closing after Thanksgiving. They are in the Burke Town Center, along with with Giant Food, and beside Starbucks. Ho's has been a great restaurant, now run out of their long-standing location by the landlord increasing rents beyond reason. No doubt some bank or other totally unnecessary facility will take their place.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
so sad
()
Date: November 06, 2011 09:30PM
This makes me so sad to read about Ho's! We have been going there for every birthday and Christmas eve for as long as I can remember!
We need some cool Restruants around here! Fun places with a happy hour and a great atmosphere! I would love to see a sonic's come in! I've only been to a few and they were so neat to me! I also think a brew thru would be a cool idea! I'd like to see some new chain Restruants come in! We've had all this stuff for years!
We need some cool Restruants around here! Fun places with a happy hour and a great atmosphere! I would love to see a sonic's come in! I've only been to a few and they were so neat to me! I also think a brew thru would be a cool idea! I'd like to see some new chain Restruants come in! We've had all this stuff for years!
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
gone boo hoo
()
Date: November 06, 2011 10:24PM
I noticed Mike's in the Mt Vernon area of Route 1 was closed when I went by there on Friday. Looked it up and apparently it closed several months ago. That place had been open for a long time.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
He Is Delusional
()
Date: November 06, 2011 11:03PM
kernel sanders Wrote:
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>
> Any action on the old Payne's becoming a Korean
> BarB que joint? Or Nail Salon.
I'm not sure what will occupy that space. I think there are still lease signs up in the windows.
> Although the new
> joint in the old O'Toole's don't seem to be doing
> gangbusters guess need to bring in more illegals
> from South Korea chain migration don't you know
>
The place that took over the old O'Toole's location has quite a buffet - sushi and all. However, I think the price per adult is somewhere in the $26.00 range. I guess with the slower economy a place like that might hit some bumpy patches. Then again, Alto Plaza kind of had a shaky start and it seemed like they had to mess with their formula to get the right mix to draw people in. Though, I'll have to admit, I've never been to Alto Plaza nor the new restaurant in the old O'Toole's location.
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>
> Any action on the old Payne's becoming a Korean
> BarB que joint? Or Nail Salon.
I'm not sure what will occupy that space. I think there are still lease signs up in the windows.
> Although the new
> joint in the old O'Toole's don't seem to be doing
> gangbusters guess need to bring in more illegals
> from South Korea chain migration don't you know
>
The place that took over the old O'Toole's location has quite a buffet - sushi and all. However, I think the price per adult is somewhere in the $26.00 range. I guess with the slower economy a place like that might hit some bumpy patches. Then again, Alto Plaza kind of had a shaky start and it seemed like they had to mess with their formula to get the right mix to draw people in. Though, I'll have to admit, I've never been to Alto Plaza nor the new restaurant in the old O'Toole's location.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Rickdotfeltdotcom
()
Date: November 06, 2011 11:26PM
12356 Wrote:
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> Is it just me, or is Taco Bell/KFC (all owned by
> the same company) significantly reducing their
> presence in FFX Co.? The Taco Bell that used to be
> at the corner of Gallows & Lee Hwy was constantly
> busy, so I find it hard to believe that it's due
> to lack of customers.
>
> Is it because of this?
> http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/va-supreme-court-r
> uling-may-affect-compensation-condemnations
>
> Or is the county just such a pain that they figure
> it isn't even worth it to do business here?
>
> I wonder...
I wonder if you've been paying attention. That taco bell was seized via eminent domain to make room for the utility improvements and subsequent road widening. There is a new taco bell opening at Fairfax and Main next to five guys.
KFC's money is in China now, they don't really care about US operations, and I would imagine that Popeyes and Chick Fil A were a 1-2 punch for the KFC on fairfax blvd. Popeyes probably didn't do the Vienna KFC any favors either.
Part of Taco Bell's growth strategy includes more shopping centers, and wifi and televisions in most units in the next 3 years by the way.
I'm sure KGC is more popular in the midwest and north but here in DC we have plenty of places to get "grilled" chicken and it probably isn't the cash cow it's supposed to be
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> Is it just me, or is Taco Bell/KFC (all owned by
> the same company) significantly reducing their
> presence in FFX Co.? The Taco Bell that used to be
> at the corner of Gallows & Lee Hwy was constantly
> busy, so I find it hard to believe that it's due
> to lack of customers.
>
> Is it because of this?
> http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/va-supreme-court-r
> uling-may-affect-compensation-condemnations
>
> Or is the county just such a pain that they figure
> it isn't even worth it to do business here?
>
> I wonder...
I wonder if you've been paying attention. That taco bell was seized via eminent domain to make room for the utility improvements and subsequent road widening. There is a new taco bell opening at Fairfax and Main next to five guys.
KFC's money is in China now, they don't really care about US operations, and I would imagine that Popeyes and Chick Fil A were a 1-2 punch for the KFC on fairfax blvd. Popeyes probably didn't do the Vienna KFC any favors either.
Part of Taco Bell's growth strategy includes more shopping centers, and wifi and televisions in most units in the next 3 years by the way.
I'm sure KGC is more popular in the midwest and north but here in DC we have plenty of places to get "grilled" chicken and it probably isn't the cash cow it's supposed to be
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
He Is Delusional
()
Date: November 06, 2011 11:33PM
When the Fairfax KFC closed, there was a link posted to a news article on how the company was cutting back on the number of franchises that they have open in the U.S. Basically, they are over-saturated in some markets and some franchises are cannibalizing others. For those that remain open, this is good news. However, if you own one of the franchises that's slated to close, maybe the news isn't as good.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
wally pip jr.
()
Date: November 07, 2011 04:16AM
"Angelicas - Operated by Shady Russians"
Noticed that but it was all the rosemary in everything. food don't seem italian in nature just name its okay just too much of rosemary song que
Vinny's in Fairfax City
Is Vinnie's in Fairfax City clsoing(former home of LUM's never mind I'm an old farte)
The Taco Bell in Merrifield was apparently one of the busiest in U.S. $1.2 million for the property seems a little light for that sight considering the money that place must have been generating
probably part of the plan is county told vdot they didn't want a big old tacky taco bell sitting in the middle of their revitalized Merrifield
"The Western Fairfax County Citizen Association. Look it up. Approved the Quiznos there"
I'm familiar with the case of the log cabin and the quizno's don't live in WFCCA area. still think they should have moved the cabin to a county park.
I like some neon lights don't like mega chirches. no pay property tax and enviromentally unsound with them huge parking lots
Noticed that but it was all the rosemary in everything. food don't seem italian in nature just name its okay just too much of rosemary song que
Vinny's in Fairfax City
Is Vinnie's in Fairfax City clsoing(former home of LUM's never mind I'm an old farte)
The Taco Bell in Merrifield was apparently one of the busiest in U.S. $1.2 million for the property seems a little light for that sight considering the money that place must have been generating
probably part of the plan is county told vdot they didn't want a big old tacky taco bell sitting in the middle of their revitalized Merrifield
"The Western Fairfax County Citizen Association. Look it up. Approved the Quiznos there"
I'm familiar with the case of the log cabin and the quizno's don't live in WFCCA area. still think they should have moved the cabin to a county park.
I like some neon lights don't like mega chirches. no pay property tax and enviromentally unsound with them huge parking lots
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
wazzawhozits
()
Date: November 07, 2011 05:48AM
Look up western fairfax citizens association land use meeting notes, they provided formal decision on the property to zoning board.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Chef Jeff
()
Date: November 07, 2011 12:50PM
FairfaxLawyer Wrote:
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> Malibu Grill in Fair Lakes. Thank goodness. Rumor
> of questionable credibility is that Chic-Fil-A is
> moving in.
Thank the Maker!!!! That should have closed YEARS ago!
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> Malibu Grill in Fair Lakes. Thank goodness. Rumor
> of questionable credibility is that Chic-Fil-A is
> moving in.
Thank the Maker!!!! That should have closed YEARS ago!
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Slow Poke Rodirguez
()
Date: November 07, 2011 04:06PM
What was the deal with the Mexican Place out in Fairlakes. Behind the Macaroni Grill. That place back in the day had decent food and was a killer happy hour scene.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
county
()
Date: November 07, 2011 04:16PM
Malibu Grill in Fair Lakes. Thank goodness. Rumor of questionable credibility is that Chic-Fil-A is moving in.
I work for the county and can tell you that Chick-fil-a filed a Final Development Plan Amendment for construction of a fast food restraurant with drive through at 4516 Fair Knoll Drive (old Malibu grill address) last week.
I work for the county and can tell you that Chick-fil-a filed a Final Development Plan Amendment for construction of a fast food restraurant with drive through at 4516 Fair Knoll Drive (old Malibu grill address) last week.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
mem
()
Date: November 07, 2011 04:22PM
Is Malibu Grill really closing???
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
adsfsk
()
Date: November 07, 2011 04:34PM
apparently Elle's deli at university mall closed. except you'd never know it if it weren't for the new name on the sign, because they serve the same fucking sandwiches! whats wrong with you people?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
riley
()
Date: November 07, 2011 08:45PM
speaking of restaurants, what was the restaurant that had seating inside actual train cars that were housed indoors? i keep imagining that it was PJ Skidoos that had the train cars back in the day, but i'm not sure.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Area Man
()
Date: November 07, 2011 08:54PM
It was Victoria Station. It turned into a Champions, then was torn down and is now a CVS.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
He Is Delusional
()
Date: November 07, 2011 08:55PM
mem Wrote:
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> Is Malibu Grill really closing???
The Fair Lakes one sucked. If you wanted to go to their better location, head to Bailey's Crossroads.
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> Is Malibu Grill really closing???
The Fair Lakes one sucked. If you wanted to go to their better location, head to Bailey's Crossroads.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Tio
()
Date: November 07, 2011 09:25PM
Slow Poke Rodirguez Wrote:
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> What was the deal with the Mexican Place out in
> Fairlakes. Behind the Macaroni Grill. That place
> back in the day had decent food and was a killer
> happy hour scene.
Tias. It closed down years ago and sat empty until it was torn down for a.....wait for it...bank!
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> What was the deal with the Mexican Place out in
> Fairlakes. Behind the Macaroni Grill. That place
> back in the day had decent food and was a killer
> happy hour scene.
Tias. It closed down years ago and sat empty until it was torn down for a.....wait for it...bank!
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
krakatoa
()
Date: November 07, 2011 10:00PM
Shit, we're am I gonna get my fat on?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
wally pip jr.
()
Date: November 11, 2011 02:46AM
Is Angelico's in Fairfax City(former home of the Red Barn) on a watch list?
They cut back hours from the former midnite to 11 pm closing during the summer and drove by thursday evening a few minutes after 10 pm and it was already closed
They cut back hours from the former midnite to 11 pm closing during the summer and drove by thursday evening a few minutes after 10 pm and it was already closed
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
sumguy
()
Date: November 11, 2011 08:30AM
Gino's at rt123 and rt50 closed.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
DH
()
Date: November 11, 2011 09:20AM
wally pip jr. Wrote:
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> Vinny's in Fairfax City
> Is Vinnie's in Fairfax City clsoing(former home of
> LUM's never mind I'm an old farte)
Is Vinnie's still holding on? Everytime I go by the parking lot is empty and looks closed. Vinnie's use to be great over at Kings Park. Then when Vinnie passed away and the location move it's just not as good. Seems like they were really struggling. It's a shame. RIP Vinnie
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> Vinny's in Fairfax City
> Is Vinnie's in Fairfax City clsoing(former home of
> LUM's never mind I'm an old farte)
Is Vinnie's still holding on? Everytime I go by the parking lot is empty and looks closed. Vinnie's use to be great over at Kings Park. Then when Vinnie passed away and the location move it's just not as good. Seems like they were really struggling. It's a shame. RIP Vinnie
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
He Is Delusional
()
Date: November 11, 2011 10:38AM
sumguy Wrote:
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> Gino's at rt123 and rt50 closed.
I'm trying to imagine where Gino's was. I know the intersection - 2 Exxon stations, a Rite Aid, the Rt 29 diner, etc. Did I miss anything?
Tio Wrote:
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>
> Tias. It closed down years ago and sat empty
> until it was torn down for a.....wait for
> it...bank!
Actually, I don't think they ripped down the whole structure. They basically removed all the ghetto tin and junk that was nailed onto the structure and then removed the other materials down to the skeleton and then rebuilt it into a bank. It probably still smells like farts, though. I do remember having a very good chicken fajita salad there, though. I don't have much to comment on regarding their other food, though.
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> Gino's at rt123 and rt50 closed.
I'm trying to imagine where Gino's was. I know the intersection - 2 Exxon stations, a Rite Aid, the Rt 29 diner, etc. Did I miss anything?
Tio Wrote:
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>
> Tias. It closed down years ago and sat empty
> until it was torn down for a.....wait for
> it...bank!
Actually, I don't think they ripped down the whole structure. They basically removed all the ghetto tin and junk that was nailed onto the structure and then removed the other materials down to the skeleton and then rebuilt it into a bank. It probably still smells like farts, though. I do remember having a very good chicken fajita salad there, though. I don't have much to comment on regarding their other food, though.
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Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Blam
()
Date: November 11, 2011 10:57AM
> Is Vinnie's still holding on? Everytime I go by
> the parking lot is empty and looks closed.
> Vinnie's use to be great over at Kings Park. Then
> when Vinnie passed away and the location move it's
> just not as good. Seems like they were really
> struggling. It's a shame. RIP Vinnie
The Kings Park location is now called San Vito's, it has changed quite a bit over the years but I suppose you could say it is still the same place, still good.
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DAMN!
> the parking lot is empty and looks closed.
> Vinnie's use to be great over at Kings Park. Then
> when Vinnie passed away and the location move it's
> just not as good. Seems like they were really
> struggling. It's a shame. RIP Vinnie
The Kings Park location is now called San Vito's, it has changed quite a bit over the years but I suppose you could say it is still the same place, still good.
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DAMN!
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Sheinbein
()
Date: November 11, 2011 01:43PM
aly_d Wrote:
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> KFC in Vienna closed. I just noticed it was gone.
> Anyone know how long it's been gone?
The black guy that worked the drive thru at KFC in Vienna was way jacked up on speed every time I went there. Jesus dude, slow down. He was out of fucking control.
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> KFC in Vienna closed. I just noticed it was gone.
> Anyone know how long it's been gone?
The black guy that worked the drive thru at KFC in Vienna was way jacked up on speed every time I went there. Jesus dude, slow down. He was out of fucking control.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
StoneRoader
()
Date: November 11, 2011 09:52PM
Thankfully Carolos O'Kelly's finally closed a few months ago - that place was awful.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
I'm old too
()
Date: November 12, 2011 03:24AM
sum guy, "Gino's at rt123 and rt50 closed"
apparently gino's has opened up a few places in Baltimore. anyone been?
Is gino marchetti still amongt the living
yes i know thats what google is for
apparently gino's has opened up a few places in Baltimore. anyone been?
Is gino marchetti still amongt the living
yes i know thats what google is for
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Marty from New York
()
Date: January 09, 2012 06:51PM
Is Vinnie's in Fairfax city closed. There's a No trespassing sign in front. Were they thrown out ?????????
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
multipleclosings
()
Date: January 09, 2012 07:02PM
Hamel Wrote:
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> "He's Delusional Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > We also can't forget the new Fairfax City shops
>
> > that opened up about 3 years ago on North
> Street.
> > Gone are:
> >
> > - Foster's Grill
> > - The Diner - I forget the exact name
> > - Other food establishments that were in that
> line
> > up, too?
>
> Metro Diner was the name.
>
> There was also an Austin Grill in that plaza at
> the start. It was the first to close.
>
> Across the street, there was a restaurant called
> the Sweet Life Cafe, or something like that."
>
> In a world that I ruled I'd want posters of the
> numbnut Fairfax city official(s) who thought that
> whole redevelopment thing in downtown Fairfax City
> was a groovy idea.
> Place them posters up thru out the city. I want
> some accountablitiy in my world for stupid
> decisions
lol -- such a bad area to open a place, I guess. That Metro Diner tanked quick. Not sure what it is with that area? Seems the main drag with the wine place, Panera, and Potbelly are doing okay. Although, with those new townhouses going in.. maybe that will boost things a little.
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> "He's Delusional Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > We also can't forget the new Fairfax City shops
>
> > that opened up about 3 years ago on North
> Street.
> > Gone are:
> >
> > - Foster's Grill
> > - The Diner - I forget the exact name
> > - Other food establishments that were in that
> line
> > up, too?
>
> Metro Diner was the name.
>
> There was also an Austin Grill in that plaza at
> the start. It was the first to close.
>
> Across the street, there was a restaurant called
> the Sweet Life Cafe, or something like that."
>
> In a world that I ruled I'd want posters of the
> numbnut Fairfax city official(s) who thought that
> whole redevelopment thing in downtown Fairfax City
> was a groovy idea.
> Place them posters up thru out the city. I want
> some accountablitiy in my world for stupid
> decisions
lol -- such a bad area to open a place, I guess. That Metro Diner tanked quick. Not sure what it is with that area? Seems the main drag with the wine place, Panera, and Potbelly are doing okay. Although, with those new townhouses going in.. maybe that will boost things a little.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
vff
()
Date: January 09, 2012 07:23PM
Closed: from my matchbook collection
Iron Gate Inn (Dc)
Ecco Cafe (alex)
Bistro Bistro (Rston)
Harry's Tap Room (Tysons)
Sam and Harry's
Copeland's
Tucson Cantina
Chi Chis
Henry Africa
Japanese Steak House
Siam (Herndon)\
Bombay Bicycle Club
Le Refuge
Jaleo
Houlihan's
Fritzbe's
Iron Gate Inn (Dc)
Ecco Cafe (alex)
Bistro Bistro (Rston)
Harry's Tap Room (Tysons)
Sam and Harry's
Copeland's
Tucson Cantina
Chi Chis
Henry Africa
Japanese Steak House
Siam (Herndon)\
Bombay Bicycle Club
Le Refuge
Jaleo
Houlihan's
Fritzbe's
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Chicken Dance
()
Date: January 09, 2012 07:31PM
Taco Bell and KFC are not restaurants, that is not food.
Disgusting.
Do you have any clue where those "chickens" come from, what they're fed and injected with, or how they are raised ? If you did you wouldn't eat that crap.
Disgusting.
Do you have any clue where those "chickens" come from, what they're fed and injected with, or how they are raised ? If you did you wouldn't eat that crap.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Brian Spilner
()
Date: January 09, 2012 08:04PM
Whats the deal with that place down on 50 past the Harley Dealership. Has a weird name like Zytino or something. Place has had weeds growing out of the parking lot for years that could use one of these to clear sorry my image posting skills suck. Maybe someone can fix the link. Place always has lights on during the day for some reason.
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Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
don't do it.
()
Date: January 09, 2012 08:48PM
Chicken Dance Wrote:
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> Taco Bell and KFC are not restaurants, that is not
> food.
>
> Disgusting.
>
> Do you have any clue where those "chickens" come
> from, what they're fed and injected with, or how
> they are raised ? If you did you wouldn't eat
> that crap.
+1.. nothing but shit food, if you can call it food. and i agree, if you knew what you were eating you would never go there again.
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> Taco Bell and KFC are not restaurants, that is not
> food.
>
> Disgusting.
>
> Do you have any clue where those "chickens" come
> from, what they're fed and injected with, or how
> they are raised ? If you did you wouldn't eat
> that crap.
+1.. nothing but shit food, if you can call it food. and i agree, if you knew what you were eating you would never go there again.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
_Gunner
()
Date: January 09, 2012 09:59PM
vff Wrote:
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> Closed: from my matchbook collection
>
> Iron Gate Inn (Dc)
> Ecco Cafe (alex)
> Bistro Bistro (Rston)
> Harry's Tap Room (Tysons)
> Sam and Harry's
> Copeland's
> Tucson Cantina
> Chi Chis
> Henry Africa
> Japanese Steak House
> Siam (Herndon)\
> Bombay Bicycle Club
> Le Refuge
> Jaleo
> Houlihan's
> Fritzbe's
Sam & Harry's was a great steak house and it was always packed. I wonder what happened ... I notice the downtown location on 19th street closed, too... sounds like incompetent management
What Houlihan’s closed? There was one in the Hilton Springfield … some years ago, it replaced the beloved and greatly missed Blue Parrot Lounge, one of NoVa’s great middle age pick up joints. Poetic justice if it closed.
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> Closed: from my matchbook collection
>
> Iron Gate Inn (Dc)
> Ecco Cafe (alex)
> Bistro Bistro (Rston)
> Harry's Tap Room (Tysons)
> Sam and Harry's
> Copeland's
> Tucson Cantina
> Chi Chis
> Henry Africa
> Japanese Steak House
> Siam (Herndon)\
> Bombay Bicycle Club
> Le Refuge
> Jaleo
> Houlihan's
> Fritzbe's
Sam & Harry's was a great steak house and it was always packed. I wonder what happened ... I notice the downtown location on 19th street closed, too... sounds like incompetent management
What Houlihan’s closed? There was one in the Hilton Springfield … some years ago, it replaced the beloved and greatly missed Blue Parrot Lounge, one of NoVa’s great middle age pick up joints. Poetic justice if it closed.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
wally pip jr.
()
Date: January 10, 2012 05:45AM
I see George Mason University has taken over the old Metro Diner site in wonderfully redeveloped downtown fairfax. I think GMU has some culinary program going on.
Noticed that another restaurant is gone in that area. Next to Woody's Ice Cream parking lot, think it was third restaurant in that location to close. when some dudes go to bank to get loan doesn't the banker ask them about location and have they done a market study on the area. I don't think the 3rd restaurant at that location lasted a year. Of course, I don't think foster's Grille lasted much longer than a year. I mean why bother.
In other news the end has come as it does for all. Bar-B-Que Country in Vienna has finally bit the dust. It was a mere shadow of its glory days back in the 1990's when it had some of the best bar-b-que in town. I think argument between father and son led to the downfall of the company. The Bar-b-que Country in Vienna had been asian owned for a number of years and the food just weren't the same. baffling how it held on so long. rarely saw anyone in the joint in recent years when I went to Cenan Bakery. Rumor that the son has a barbque place somewhere in the hinterlands, like Warrenton?
Vinnie's in Fairfax City still seemed open as of last week but doesn't seem to have much business for a year or so.
Can someone tell me whatever happened to the Chesapeake Bagel Bakery chain? Once so prominent in these parts and growing but then suddenly crashed. Still a few stores around carrying the name but quite obviously different ownership and bagel quality is yucky 24.
Noticed that another restaurant is gone in that area. Next to Woody's Ice Cream parking lot, think it was third restaurant in that location to close. when some dudes go to bank to get loan doesn't the banker ask them about location and have they done a market study on the area. I don't think the 3rd restaurant at that location lasted a year. Of course, I don't think foster's Grille lasted much longer than a year. I mean why bother.
In other news the end has come as it does for all. Bar-B-Que Country in Vienna has finally bit the dust. It was a mere shadow of its glory days back in the 1990's when it had some of the best bar-b-que in town. I think argument between father and son led to the downfall of the company. The Bar-b-que Country in Vienna had been asian owned for a number of years and the food just weren't the same. baffling how it held on so long. rarely saw anyone in the joint in recent years when I went to Cenan Bakery. Rumor that the son has a barbque place somewhere in the hinterlands, like Warrenton?
Vinnie's in Fairfax City still seemed open as of last week but doesn't seem to have much business for a year or so.
Can someone tell me whatever happened to the Chesapeake Bagel Bakery chain? Once so prominent in these parts and growing but then suddenly crashed. Still a few stores around carrying the name but quite obviously different ownership and bagel quality is yucky 24.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: January 10, 2012 06:56AM
_Gunner Wrote:
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> vff Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Closed: from my matchbook collection
> >
> > Iron Gate Inn (Dc)
> > Ecco Cafe (alex)
> > Bistro Bistro (Rston)
> > Harry's Tap Room (Tysons)
> > Sam and Harry's
> > Copeland's
> > Tucson Cantina
> > Chi Chis
> > Henry Africa
> > Japanese Steak House
> > Siam (Herndon)\
> > Bombay Bicycle Club
> > Le Refuge
> > Jaleo
> > Houlihan's
> > Fritzbe's
>
> Sam & Harry's was a great steak house and it was
> always packed. I wonder what happened ... I
> notice the downtown location on 19th street
> closed, too... sounds like incompetent
> management
>
One on 19th and M closed. Their website says its moving. The one at National airport is still open.
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> vff Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Closed: from my matchbook collection
> >
> > Iron Gate Inn (Dc)
> > Ecco Cafe (alex)
> > Bistro Bistro (Rston)
> > Harry's Tap Room (Tysons)
> > Sam and Harry's
> > Copeland's
> > Tucson Cantina
> > Chi Chis
> > Henry Africa
> > Japanese Steak House
> > Siam (Herndon)\
> > Bombay Bicycle Club
> > Le Refuge
> > Jaleo
> > Houlihan's
> > Fritzbe's
>
> Sam & Harry's was a great steak house and it was
> always packed. I wonder what happened ... I
> notice the downtown location on 19th street
> closed, too... sounds like incompetent
> management
>
One on 19th and M closed. Their website says its moving. The one at National airport is still open.
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Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Houlihan's Open
()
Date: January 10, 2012 07:00AM
Houlihans is still open in over a dozen states. Locally they are open in Herndon just off the Dulles Toll Road (2200 Centreville Rd) and in Springfield (6550 Loisdale Road).
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Jason
()
Date: January 10, 2012 07:14PM
The Greene Turtle, Sweet Chills and Piccamollo are opening in Old Town Ffx by Feb 2012!
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
BG
()
Date: January 15, 2012 09:49PM
How is the Arthur Treacher's in Fairfax Circle still open? I've never seen anyone in there, and it looks like they haven't changed a thing inside since it opened 30+ years ago.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Humble Sly
()
Date: January 16, 2012 12:38PM
That Taco Bell in the late 80's, early 90's was the something like the highest volume of customers for all of the east coast.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Humble Sly
()
Date: January 16, 2012 12:45PM
>Can someone tell me whatever happened to the Chesapeake Bagel Bakery chain? Once >so prominent in these parts and growing but then suddenly crashed. Still a few >stores around carrying the name but quite obviously different ownership and >bagel quality is yucky 24.
I think there is one still in Oakton, near Hunter Mill Plaza.
I think there is one still in Oakton, near Hunter Mill Plaza.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: January 16, 2012 12:52PM
Brian Spilner Wrote:
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> Whats the deal with that place down on 50 past the
> Harley Dealership. Has a weird name like Zytino or
> something. Place has had weeds growing out of the
> parking lot for years that could use one of these
> to clear sorry my image posting skills suck. Maybe
> someone can fix the link. Place always has lights
> on during the day for some reason.
Once upon a time it was Western themed joint, the name escapes me.
I think it looks all dumpy becasuse thats how most stuff is in the middle east or afghanistan looks. Its probably part of the authenticity.
Also, I though Piccalomo was already in Fairfax City once, next to what is now Al Maza.
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> Whats the deal with that place down on 50 past the
> Harley Dealership. Has a weird name like Zytino or
> something. Place has had weeds growing out of the
> parking lot for years that could use one of these
> to clear sorry my image posting skills suck. Maybe
> someone can fix the link. Place always has lights
> on during the day for some reason.
Once upon a time it was Western themed joint, the name escapes me.
I think it looks all dumpy becasuse thats how most stuff is in the middle east or afghanistan looks. Its probably part of the authenticity.
Also, I though Piccalomo was already in Fairfax City once, next to what is now Al Maza.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: January 16, 2012 12:57PM
Humble Sly Wrote:
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> >Can someone tell me whatever happened to the
> Chesapeake Bagel Bakery chain? Once >so prominent
> in these parts and growing but then suddenly
> crashed. Still a few >stores around carrying the
> name but quite obviously different ownership and
> >bagel quality is yucky 24.
>
> I think there is one still in Oakton, near Hunter
> Mill Plaza.
They probably over leveraged on thier financing, more competition popped up (Dunkin Donuts selling bagels, Panera), work force demographic shift (college/highs school kids to immigrants), change in consumer preferences (bagels were once thought of to be healthy, then studies said otherwise) all led to a decreases in Cashflow.
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> >Can someone tell me whatever happened to the
> Chesapeake Bagel Bakery chain? Once >so prominent
> in these parts and growing but then suddenly
> crashed. Still a few >stores around carrying the
> name but quite obviously different ownership and
> >bagel quality is yucky 24.
>
> I think there is one still in Oakton, near Hunter
> Mill Plaza.
They probably over leveraged on thier financing, more competition popped up (Dunkin Donuts selling bagels, Panera), work force demographic shift (college/highs school kids to immigrants), change in consumer preferences (bagels were once thought of to be healthy, then studies said otherwise) all led to a decreases in Cashflow.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
rpd
()
Date: January 16, 2012 01:06PM
Hay Zeus Wrote:
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> Brian Spilner Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Whats the deal with that place down on 50 past
> the
> > Harley Dealership. Has a weird name like Zytino
> or
> > something. Place has had weeds growing out of
> the
> > parking lot for years that could use one of
> these
> > to clear sorry my image posting skills suck.
> Maybe
> > someone can fix the link. Place always has
> lights
> > on during the day for some reason.
>
> Once upon a time it was Western themed joint, the
> name escapes me.
>
> I think it looks all dumpy becasuse thats how most
> stuff is in the middle east or afghanistan looks.
> Its probably part of the authenticity.
>
> Also, I though Piccalomo was already in Fairfax
> City once, next to what is now Al Maza.
Are you talking about Tenozytoon?
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> Brian Spilner Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Whats the deal with that place down on 50 past
> the
> > Harley Dealership. Has a weird name like Zytino
> or
> > something. Place has had weeds growing out of
> the
> > parking lot for years that could use one of
> these
> > to clear sorry my image posting skills suck.
> Maybe
> > someone can fix the link. Place always has
> lights
> > on during the day for some reason.
>
> Once upon a time it was Western themed joint, the
> name escapes me.
>
> I think it looks all dumpy becasuse thats how most
> stuff is in the middle east or afghanistan looks.
> Its probably part of the authenticity.
>
> Also, I though Piccalomo was already in Fairfax
> City once, next to what is now Al Maza.
Are you talking about Tenozytoon?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: January 16, 2012 01:16PM
I think this is what used to be at location of Tenyozatoon
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Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: January 16, 2012 01:53PM
Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
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> _Gunner Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > vff Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Closed: from my matchbook collection
> >
> >
> One on 19th and M closed. Their website says its
> moving. The one at National airport is still
> open.
There are so many good places on or near K Street, now, that I think Sam & Harry's is too out of the way. Also, with lobbying reform, I think the higher priced a la carte places have suffered. Conversely, McCormick and Schmick is making a killing in downtown Dc.
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> _Gunner Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > vff Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Closed: from my matchbook collection
> >
> >
> One on 19th and M closed. Their website says its
> moving. The one at National airport is still
> open.
There are so many good places on or near K Street, now, that I think Sam & Harry's is too out of the way. Also, with lobbying reform, I think the higher priced a la carte places have suffered. Conversely, McCormick and Schmick is making a killing in downtown Dc.
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Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: January 16, 2012 01:55PM
Seriously, how long before The Green Turtle and Buffalo Wild Wings hit the over-expansion wall? Can't be far off, can it?
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Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
wally pip jr.
()
Date: January 16, 2012 02:11PM
Passed by Vinnie's in Fairfax City Friday evening sign on building say Closed Fro Remodeling!
A Greene Trutle coming to downtown Fairfax City? really man did they do a market study? Get a lease they just couldn't refuse in that location
A Greene Trutle coming to downtown Fairfax City? really man did they do a market study? Get a lease they just couldn't refuse in that location
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: January 16, 2012 02:16PM
wally pip jr. Wrote:
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> Passed by Vinnie's in Fairfax City Friday evening
> sign on building say Closed Fro Remodeling!
>
>
> A Greene Trutle coming to downtown Fairfax City?
> really man did they do a market study? Get a lease
> they just couldn't refuse in that location
I know this is stupid but i always thought of the Green Turtle as being distinctly MD and Glory Days being Distinctly VA. Eachone would stay on thier respective side of the River. I think this is an act of War by GT and Glory Days need to move in Gaithersburg with thier shitty sports bar concept.
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> Passed by Vinnie's in Fairfax City Friday evening
> sign on building say Closed Fro Remodeling!
>
>
> A Greene Trutle coming to downtown Fairfax City?
> really man did they do a market study? Get a lease
> they just couldn't refuse in that location
I know this is stupid but i always thought of the Green Turtle as being distinctly MD and Glory Days being Distinctly VA. Eachone would stay on thier respective side of the River. I think this is an act of War by GT and Glory Days need to move in Gaithersburg with thier shitty sports bar concept.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Biggus Dickus
()
Date: January 16, 2012 04:50PM
WashingTone-Locian Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > _Gunner Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > vff Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > Closed: from my matchbook collection
> > >
> > >
> > One on 19th and M closed. Their website says
> its
> > moving. The one at National airport is still
> > open.
>
> There are so many good places on or near K Street,
> now, that I think Sam & Harry's is too out of the
> way. Also, with lobbying reform, I think the
> higher priced a la carte places have suffered.
> Conversely, McCormick and Schmick is making a
> killing in downtown Dc.
The lobbying business is doing quite well. Mortons and Prime Rib are doing quite well.
On the other hand, a LOT of mid tier restaurants have shut on the "west end".
Bombay Palace
Thai Kingdom
Legal Seafoods
Sam & Harrys
Le Tarbouche
Kellari Taverna over on 17th and K is the third restaurant in that space in about 5 years. The organic salad place next to it apparently closed before New Years.
Lots of dead restaurants on K.
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> Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > _Gunner Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > vff Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > Closed: from my matchbook collection
> > >
> > >
> > One on 19th and M closed. Their website says
> its
> > moving. The one at National airport is still
> > open.
>
> There are so many good places on or near K Street,
> now, that I think Sam & Harry's is too out of the
> way. Also, with lobbying reform, I think the
> higher priced a la carte places have suffered.
> Conversely, McCormick and Schmick is making a
> killing in downtown Dc.
The lobbying business is doing quite well. Mortons and Prime Rib are doing quite well.
On the other hand, a LOT of mid tier restaurants have shut on the "west end".
Bombay Palace
Thai Kingdom
Legal Seafoods
Sam & Harrys
Le Tarbouche
Kellari Taverna over on 17th and K is the third restaurant in that space in about 5 years. The organic salad place next to it apparently closed before New Years.
Lots of dead restaurants on K.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Pinhead the Cenobite
()
Date: January 16, 2012 05:10PM
Hay Zeus Wrote:
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> wally pip jr. Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Passed by Vinnie's in Fairfax City Friday
> evening
> > sign on building say Closed Fro Remodeling!
> >
> >
> > A Greene Trutle coming to downtown Fairfax
> City?
> > really man did they do a market study? Get a
> lease
> > they just couldn't refuse in that location
>
>
> I know this is stupid but i always thought of the
> Green Turtle as being distinctly MD and Glory Days
> being Distinctly VA. Eachone would stay on thier
> respective side of the River. I think this is an
> act of War by GT and Glory Days need to move in
> Gaithersburg with thier shitty sports bar concept.
I know there is a Green Turtle by Verizon Center, but never knew it was not in virginia.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
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> wally pip jr. Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Passed by Vinnie's in Fairfax City Friday
> evening
> > sign on building say Closed Fro Remodeling!
> >
> >
> > A Greene Trutle coming to downtown Fairfax
> City?
> > really man did they do a market study? Get a
> lease
> > they just couldn't refuse in that location
>
>
> I know this is stupid but i always thought of the
> Green Turtle as being distinctly MD and Glory Days
> being Distinctly VA. Eachone would stay on thier
> respective side of the River. I think this is an
> act of War by GT and Glory Days need to move in
> Gaithersburg with thier shitty sports bar concept.
I know there is a Green Turtle by Verizon Center, but never knew it was not in virginia.
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"...your suffering will be legendary even in Hell!"
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
VA Phins Fan
()
Date: January 16, 2012 05:15PM
Pinhead the Cenobite Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hay Zeus Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > wally pip jr. Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Passed by Vinnie's in Fairfax City Friday
> > evening
> > > sign on building say Closed Fro Remodeling!
> > >
> > >
> > > A Greene Trutle coming to downtown Fairfax
> > City?
> > > really man did they do a market study? Get a
> > lease
> > > they just couldn't refuse in that location
> >
> >
> > I know this is stupid but i always thought of
> the
> > Green Turtle as being distinctly MD and Glory
> Days
> > being Distinctly VA. Eachone would stay on
> thier
> > respective side of the River. I think this is
> an
> > act of War by GT and Glory Days need to move in
> > Gaithersburg with thier shitty sports bar
> concept.
>
>
> I know there is a Green Turtle by Verizon Center,
> but never knew it was not in virginia.
I think there is a Greene Turtle out in Dulles Town Center? I think?
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> Hay Zeus Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > wally pip jr. Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Passed by Vinnie's in Fairfax City Friday
> > evening
> > > sign on building say Closed Fro Remodeling!
> > >
> > >
> > > A Greene Trutle coming to downtown Fairfax
> > City?
> > > really man did they do a market study? Get a
> > lease
> > > they just couldn't refuse in that location
> >
> >
> > I know this is stupid but i always thought of
> the
> > Green Turtle as being distinctly MD and Glory
> Days
> > being Distinctly VA. Eachone would stay on
> thier
> > respective side of the River. I think this is
> an
> > act of War by GT and Glory Days need to move in
> > Gaithersburg with thier shitty sports bar
> concept.
>
>
> I know there is a Green Turtle by Verizon Center,
> but never knew it was not in virginia.
I think there is a Greene Turtle out in Dulles Town Center? I think?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: January 16, 2012 05:20PM
Yeah those Pinko Commie MD Bastards have 7 locations in VA.
Glory days has 5 locations in MD and few in WV.
Who wants to eat at a restaurant names after car wax anyways???
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/16/2012 05:21PM by Hay Zeus.
Glory days has 5 locations in MD and few in WV.
Who wants to eat at a restaurant names after car wax anyways???
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/16/2012 05:21PM by Hay Zeus.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
steve k2
()
Date: January 16, 2012 05:23PM
VA Phins Fan Wrote:
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> I think there is a Greene Turtle out in Dulles
> Town Center? I think?
You are correct, there is one out in Dulles Town Center and one out in Leesburg aswell!
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> I think there is a Greene Turtle out in Dulles
> Town Center? I think?
You are correct, there is one out in Dulles Town Center and one out in Leesburg aswell!
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Burke Senator
()
Date: January 16, 2012 05:30PM
Is there a decent chinese restaurant besides House of Dynasty? How about a decent NY style pizza - something better than Tony's in Fair Lakes?
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
WashingTone-Locian
()
Date: January 16, 2012 05:44PM
Glory Days sucks. The food sucks. The decor sucks. The beer selection sucks. The prices suck. It's like Applebee's with old Big Screen TVs.
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Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
a non moron
()
Date: January 16, 2012 07:59PM
There's a Glory Days in MD along Rte 15 near Frederick I think. Not sure where you are getting this Glory Days owns VA, GT owns MD thing.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: January 16, 2012 08:10PM
a non moron Wrote:
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> There's a Glory Days in MD along Rte 15 near
> Frederick I think. Not sure where you are getting
> this Glory Days owns VA, GT owns MD thing.
I'm just acting the fool.
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> There's a Glory Days in MD along Rte 15 near
> Frederick I think. Not sure where you are getting
> this Glory Days owns VA, GT owns MD thing.
I'm just acting the fool.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: January 16, 2012 08:12PM
WashingTone-Locian Wrote:
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> Glory Days sucks. The food sucks. The decor sucks.
> The beer selection sucks. The prices suck. It's
> like Applebee's with old Big Screen TVs.
The worst is Hardtime, the chili is shit and over priced.
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> Glory Days sucks. The food sucks. The decor sucks.
> The beer selection sucks. The prices suck. It's
> like Applebee's with old Big Screen TVs.
The worst is Hardtime, the chili is shit and over priced.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
This one soon
()
Date: January 16, 2012 08:12PM
Trummer's.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
whiterussian
()
Date: January 16, 2012 08:40PM
Amen. I used to really like Hard Times a lot, but something has gone way wrong over the years. Maybe cheap meat, a change in seasoning, or too much spaghetti.
Re: Recent Fairfax Restaurant Closings
Posted by:
VA Phins Fan
()
Date: January 16, 2012 09:11PM
Hard Times a better bar than it is a restaurant. Good place to catch the games on Sunday or to watch a Caps game.