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North America’s Largest Middle Eastern Restaurant Chain Opens Next Week in Manassas
Shawarma lovers will want to be among the first 200 guests in line at the newest of OSMOW’S Shawarma’s 180 locations which is opening on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 9685 Liberia Ave., Suite 105, Manassas. OSMOW’S Shawarma will treat the first 200 customers to a FREE Regular Chicken...
Sudden Death Of Popular VA Diner Owner 'Diesel' Sends Shockwaves Through Community
The death of a 27-year-old man is spreading sadness through a northern Virginia community.Abed-Alruhman Sam Warden, a Sterling native, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, his family said in a statement put out to the community in a Facebook group.Warden, affectionately known as "Diesel," was the owner of Pi…
TikTok food critic Keith Lee boosts business at Virginia restaurants
A TikTok food critic with millions of followers demonstrated how he can make or break a restaurant with a single video when he visited the D.C. area this week. Las Vegas native Keith Lee stopped by Okonomi Asian Grill — also known as the “Asian Chipotle” for its custom rice bowls — in Fairfax, Virginia, and business has been booming.
Fairfax County throwing free double-feature drive-in movie event
CHANTILLY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County is throwing a free double-feature drive-in movie experience on Saturday. The event will be held at the Sully Historic Site, located at 3650 Historic Sully Way in Chantilly, attendees can watch Elemental and then Migration with a 10-minute intermission in between the two movies. Early attendees can […]
County animal shelter to waive pet adoption fees this weekend
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter (FCAS) will waive adoption fees this Friday through Sunday (Aug. 23-25). The shelter has more than 160 animals waiting for adoption, it said in a press release. That includes cats, dogs, guinea pigs, mice and rabbits. Organized by NBC and Telemundo Stations, the first “Clear...
When Will West Springfield Trader Joe’s Open?
While Trader Joe’s is getting ready to open, a Springfield Giant celebrates a remodel. Trader Joe’s is expected to open in West Springfield next month in the spot where Whole Foods Market was. The company said last week that it did not have a timeline yet to share,...
This State Forest Offers a Woodsy Escape From Northern Virginia
The pine plantation at Conway Robinson State Forest transports you from NoVA’s stressors. Scenic hikes, quiet trails, historic sites: You don’t have to leave NoVA to find these picture-perfect spots, hiding in plain sight. Like many of us during the pandemic, I was constantly seeking nearby, yet off-the-beaten-path,...
The Maryland State Fair is in full swing; Check out some of the new rides, attractions and food
TIMONIUM, Md. — Friday marks the first full day of the Maryland State Fair, which will run for three weekends. There's all of the old stuff you would expect, plus some new things, such as six new rides. In total, there are 44 rides at the fair. The Wave...
Giant Food enforces new entry policy for minors at 5 Maryland stores to curb theft
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Two Giant Food locations in Baltimore and three in Prince George's County will no longer allow shoppers under the age of 18 to enter without an adult after 6 p.m. starting Thursday. The store locations:. 5150 Sinclair Ln, Baltimore. 601 East 33rd St. Baltimore. Prince George’s...
Keith Lee makes second stop at food truck in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Keith Lee is back at it, and this time, he’s diving into a one-of-a-kind dining experience at Flavor Hive, a quirky food truck parked in Alexandria, Virginia. Known for his honest, down-to-earth food reviews, Lee's second DMV stop has us all buzzing. For just $35.82,...
TikToker Keith Lee reviews popular food truck Flavor Hive in Alexandria on DMV tour
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — The Las Vegas-based food reviewer and social media influencer Keith Lee is back with another food review on his tour of the DMV -- this time at Flavor Hive food truck in Alexandria, Va. He reviewed a deal where customers can bring any kind of chip bag and get as many toppings as they please for only $10.
New gourmet sandwich shop opens in Huntington
JAWA Sandwich Shop opened for business in early August at Huntington Gateway. The store, owned by Seung Lee, features a variety of grilled and hot sandwiches like brisket pastrami on sourdough; specialty sandwiches like tropical shrimp salad; grilled panini and deli sandwiches, as well as soups and salads. The menu...
Weekend Fun: Food Trucks, Indigo Girls, and the National Book Festival
Summer isn’t over yet. Fill your sunny weekend with music, art, and food at these events in NoVA and DC. School may be back in session for many families in NoVA, but that doesn’t mean that summer fun has to come to an end just yet. Embrace the final days of the season with exciting weekend events like concerts, festivals, and museum exhibits from August 23–25.
New in NoVa: Canadian shawarma chain opening first Northern Virginia location
We always like to keep an eye on new national chains (and international chains in this case) that are coming to the area. And there’s an interesting one debuting this coming week. It’s called Osmow’s Shawarma. The brand has 180+ locations, but most of them are in Canada. Now,...
This Sweetie Pie is up for adoption
With a name like Sweetie Pie, this 6-year-old Calico cat is sure to melt your heart!. She is currently up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Despite her grumpy glare Sweetie Pie is very sweet, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford. “She is eager for attention and...
Report: Red Lobster on S. Van Dorn Street is closing in eight days
The announcement that Red Lobster is closing in Alexandria’s West End was met by surprise and skepticism from restaurant staff. The international seafood chain closed about 100 locations after declaring bankruptcy in May, and an August court filing revealed that it will not renew leases at 23 unprofitable locations. Listed locations set to close by Aug. 31 include Alexandria’s at 555 S. Van Dorn Street, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.
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Vienna, VA Oktoberfest Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Vienna, VA Oktoberfest celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with our biggest festival yet! More vendors, more food, great music & entertainment, plenty of free kids’ activities and, of course, our locally-sourced beer and wine selections! The festival has historically drawn an average of 20,000-30,000 attendees and is sure to be a smash hit this year.
Doughlab bringing new doughnut shop to Loudoun
A new doughnut shop is in the works for a shopping center in Loudoun County. And while it has a new name, you may be familiar with its predecessor. We’re talking about Doughlab, a new retail shop coming to the Cascades Overlook center in Sterling. It’s taking the 800 s.f. space that was vacated by Abbott’s Frozen Custard when that shop closed late last year.
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