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Hawaiian BBQ restaurant coming to Annandale

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 23, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated June 6, 2024 at 12:33PM

The restaurant is one of two in Virginia (Image via Google Maps).

A Hawaiian Islands restaurant is coming soon to Annandale’s EastGate Shopping Center.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue plans to open soon at 4363 John Marr Drive, according to the company’s website.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 22, 2023

By FFXnow.com

Published June 22, 2023 at 8:30PM

Good Thursday evening! Today we published 8 articles that were read a total of 6734 times on FFXnow alone, so far.

The following are the most-read articles for today (Jun 22, 2023)…

Smallest and largest homes sold in Fairfax County (May-Jun 2023)

By FFXnow.com

Published June 22, 2023 at 4:45PM

This past week saw 261 homes sold in Fairfax County.

The least expensive condo, single-family home or townhouse sale over the past seven days was $165,000 while the most expensive was $3,250,000.

Women’s fitness studio sets sights on summer opening in Vienna

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 22, 2023 at 1:30PM

The locally owned gym StarFit Studio is coming soon to Vienna's Cedar Park Shopping Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A Northern Virginia gym aimed at women hopes to flex its way into the Town of Vienna this summer.

StarFit Studio is expanding from its existing Arlington and Alexandria locations to the Cedar Park Shopping Center. The business has leased a 1,740-square-foot space at 266 Cedar Lane, according to property manager First Washington Realty’s website.

Sheetz in Herndon slated for summer opening

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 22, 2023 at 11:00AM

Sheetz is expected to open by August in Herndon.

The convenience store Sheetz is expected to land in Herndon this summer.

A spokesperson for the company told FFXnow that the 6,000-square-foot location is set to open in July or August. An exact opening date has not yet been finalized.

Springfield Town Center to celebrate LGBTQ Pride night for first time

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 22, 2023 at 9:30AM

Drag queen Evry Pleasure will perform and have a meet-and-greet at Springfield Town Center's inaugural Pride Night Out (courtesy Springfield Town Center)

A Pride Month celebration is coming to Springfield Town Center for the first time ever.

The shopping center at 6500 Franconia-Springfield Parkway will host its inaugural Pride Night Out tomorrow (Friday) from 6-9 p.m. in the lower level Grand Court area near Starbucks.

FFXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 21, 2023

By FFXnow.com

Published June 21, 2023 at 8:30PM

Good Wednesday evening! Today we published 7 articles that were read a total of 6963 times on FFXnow alone, so far.

The following are the most-read articles for today (Jun 21, 2023)…

DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival will make mouthwatering return this October

By Vivian Hoang

Published June 21, 2023 at 11:45AM | Updated June 21, 2023 at 3:32PM

This year's festival will take place in the South Hall of Dulles Expo Center (courtesy John and Lindsay Hill)

For the second year in a row, the DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival is returning to Dulles Expo Center (4320 Chantilly Shopping Center) on Oct. 7 and 8.

Tickets for the event are currently on sale for 50% off until 11:59 p.m. on June 30. With the discounted rates, general admission tickets start at $8.00, and VIP tickets are priced at $13.50.