Located on the ground floor of the Crestwood Heights condominiums between Freddie Mac and the Galleria, Harris Teeter is open 24 hours and includes a pharmacy, wine consultant and free underground parking. Harris Teeter was the first grocery store in the Tysons Corner area. Previously Tysons area residents had to travel into downtown McLean for groceries or a pharmacy. Harris Teeter now draws customers from single family homes, condos and apartments along International Drive, Spring Hill Rd and Lewinsville Rd.
Harris Teeter's salad bar, sushi bar and homemade pizzas attract the lunchtime business crowd, especially those from neighboring Freddie Mac. A brightly lit eating area, with a fully staffed Starbucks, includes an outdoor patio with seating for more than 20. It is also open through the evening for early dinners.
Grocery shoppers will find a wide variety of fresh produce, including many organic items. There are plenty of free samples in the bakery, deli and cheese areas, too. The wine and beer aisle is smaller than you would expect but makes up for it in variety.
They No. Carolina-based chain seems to have created a Wegman's, but on a smaller scale. All the amenities of the super-size store but in a smaller footprint. They even thought to include cup holders in the grocery carts so you can sip your latte as your shop. (and yes, the cups fit perfectly) Shoppers who park on the first level leave the store via the escalator while their cart rides in the nearby cart-o-later. And no worries if another "snowmaggeden" hits while you are shopping since all parking is underground, well lit and very clean.
Their staff is very helpful. Their prices competitive. And their loyalty card is a must-have. Next time you are in Tysons Corner, take your eyes off the high rises and construction cranes and take a look inside Harris Teeter for a glimpse of the future.
Lotte is located inside the Fairfax Circle Center at 3250 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030. The phone number for Lotte is 703 - 352 - 8989. The store hours for Lotte is 9am - 10pm.
Lotte has a few restaurants inside (for example there is a Korean restaurant that serves Bulgogi and Bibim Bop and other main entrees). Lotte grocery is similar to Costco or Safeway with their vast selection of items except unlike Costco or Safeway Lotte specializes in the following ethnic cuisines: Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Pakistani and Hispanic food.
Lotte has an excellent selection of items you won't find in your average grocery. Lotte is similar to Super H Mart.
The checkout lines at Lotte
A shot of the inside of Lotte
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About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
Lorton Station situated on 300 acres is located in Southern Fairfax County, Virginia. It is a new planned community that offers residents a blend of conveniences from shopping to dining and outdoor excursions. This development consists of 950 homes south of Washington, DC off Interstate 95, with Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter train station within the community. Visit http://www.lortonstation.info/amenities_main.asp for additional information regarding Lorton Station.
Amenities
100 Acre Stream Valley - Joseph Plaskett Park
In the North section of the community lies an existing 100-acre Stream Valley Park. In 1999 the park was dedicated to the founder of Lorton, Joseph Plaskett. This park consists of a wooded walking / biking trail that extends through both ends of the park and the Pohick River which winds its way through the community.
Community Pools
Two outdoor swimming pools, sundecks and bath facilities, located in the North and South sections of the community.
Community Recreation Center
Located at the North pool and is the location where committee and board meetings occur. The clubhouse was designed to resemble a train station and provides a warm, rich setting for small parties and gatherings. The rental fee is $350.
Lorton VRE Station
Lorton Station has its very own Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train stop. This convenience makes Lorton Station a very desireable community. The station is minutes from any of the community's homes and offers direct access to Washington DC and Metrorail. For information regarding the VRE, please visit: http://www.vre.org/
Tot Lots
There are three tot lots within the community.
Other local amenities include the nearby marinas on the Occoquan and Potomac rivers, several local and state parks, recreation facilities, museums, shopping malls, outlet centers, and fine arts and cultural foundations. This neighborhood is located in one of the nation’s top school districts (FCPS).
For other inquiries regarding the community, please contact:
Lorton Station Community Association
9050 Lorton Station Boulevard
Lorton VA 22079
Tel: (703) 339-3824
Fax (703) 339-3825
Whole Foods offering natural organic produce
The world’s leader of natural and organic foods, Whole Foods began in 1980 as a small shop with 19 employees in Austin Texas, with now over 270 stores throughout North America and the U.K. Whole Foods offers quality, least processed natural foods without sweeteners, preservatives and colorings, while paying forward with contributions from each store to food banks, local non profit organizations and events.
Whole Foods began their journey to success by John Mackey and Renee Lawson Hardy of Safer Way Natural Foods and Craig Weller and Mark Silers of Clarksville Natural Grocery. Expansion of Whole Foods commenced in 1984 with stores opening in the West Coast in 1989. In 2002, Whole Foods reached Canada and the U.K in 2004.
Whole Foods in Northern Virginia provides utmost convenience for many residents who wish to shop for natural organic food.
Whole Foods stores in Northern Virginia:
Whole Food Market in Old Town -
Monday to Sunday: 8am to 10pm
1700 Duke Street
Alexandria VA 22314
Whole Foods Market –
Lunch is enjoyed at Whole Foods in the Carlyle District with many USPTO employees patronizing the store
Monday to Friday: 8am to 10:30pm
2700 Wilson Blvd
Arlington VA 22201
Whole Foods Market – Fair Lakes
Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm
4501 Market Commons Drive
Fairfax VA 22033
Whole Foods Market – Tysons
Monday to Friday: 8am to 9:30pm
7511 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
Whole Food Market –
Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm
11660 Plaza America Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Whole Foods Market-
Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm
8402 Old Keene Mill Road
Springfield VA 22152
Whole Foods Market-
Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm
143 Maple Avenue East
Vienna VA 22180
Whole Foods Market-
Monday to Saturday: 8am to 10pm
Sunday: 8am to 9pm
300 Shoppers World Court
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Grand Mart at Lincolnia in West End Alexandria
Grand Mart International Food is a supermarket chain primarily based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with locations in North Carolina and Georgia. It is owned by Annandale, Virginia-based Man Min Corporation, a family company. My wife shops there from time to time and she loves the wide selection of Korean and East Asian groceries and fresh produce.
The store in Lincolnia is somewhat international offering Asian, Latino, African and traditional North American groceries, but Grand Mart caters to Korean cooks and grocery preferences. Grand Mart supermarkets also offer in-store Korean bakeries and video rental shops which rent out DVDs of television shows from South Korea.
This 235000 square foot Class A office and retail complex in a 2 acre site, Washington Square is a convenient business and shopping center along Alexandria’s main street and North Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria.
Featuring twin 4 story buildings designed with brick and cast stone exterior along with glass walls overlooking a grand courtyard. Tenants are attracted to the 3 story atrium lobbies, fitness center, concierge service, 600 space parking and computerized energy management system.
Washington Square in Old Town Alexandria VA
Washington Square serves:
Residents from Alexandria, Crystal City and Fairfax County patronize Washington Square because of Trader Joe which can be found in the complex of Old Town Alexandria
Other Washington Square tenants:
Located on the ground floor of the Crestwood Heights condominiums between Freddie Mac and the Galleria, Harris Teeter is open 24 hours and includes a pharmacy, wine consultant and free underground parking. Harris Teeter was the first grocery store in the Tysons Corner area. Previously Tysons area residents had to travel into downtown McLean for groceries or a pharmacy. Harris Teeter now draws customers from single family homes, condos and apartments along International Drive, Spring Hill Rd and Lewinsville Rd.
Harris Teeter's salad bar, sushi bar and homemade pizzas attract the lunchtime business crowd, especially those from neighboring Freddie Mac. A brightly lit eating area, with a fully staffed Starbucks, includes an outdoor patio with seating for more than 20. It is also open through the evening for early dinners.
Grocery shoppers will find a wide variety of fresh produce, including many organic items. There are plenty of free samples in the bakery, deli and cheese areas, too. The wine and beer aisle is smaller than you would expect but makes up for it in variety.
They No. Carolina-based chain seems to have created a Wegman's, but on a smaller scale. All the amenities of the super-size store but in a smaller footprint. They even thought to include cup holders in the grocery carts so you can sip your latte as your shop. (and yes, the cups fit perfectly) Shoppers who park on the first level leave the store via the escalator while their cart rides in the nearby cart-o-later. And no worries if another "snowmaggeden" hits while you are shopping since all parking is underground, well lit and very clean.
Their staff is very helpful. Their prices competitive. And their loyalty card is a must-have. Next time you are in Tysons Corner, take your eyes off the high rises and construction cranes and take a look inside Harris Teeter for a glimpse of the future.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.
About the Author --- Aubrey Nesbitt is a native of Northern Virginia who attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a veteran of the US Army and helps his family business by providing informational articles like this one. In addition to photography and blogging, Aubrey provides administrative support for the office.
