image courtesy of Harris Teeter
Foxchase Shopping Center is a recently renovated strip mall in West End Alexandria almost directly across the street from Forty Six Hundred (a high-rise condominium complex) and Mango Mike's (a casual dining restaurant and West End hang-out).
Foxchase is anchored by Harris Teeter, a high-end grocer. Other businesses at Foxchase include La Casa Restaurant, Hong Kong Express, General Dentistry by Dr. Paul Stasiewicz, Art Display Company, Rite Aid, Curves, Braids, Hana Tokyo Steak House, PNC Bank, Sleepy's, My Eye Dr. and more.
Clock Tower Plaza
The Clock Tower Plaza in Herndon, Va, and the area of apartments around it is great community to be a part of. It is right off of Centerville Rd. and you can see the Clock Tower from the many surrounding homes. In the plaza itself there is a wide range of goods and services. From the one of a kind pizzeria, Rubinos, to a tailors shop for clothes and shoes. There really is every kind of store that you can think of there. I myself can walk from my home to the Shopper's Warehouse and back in a matter of five minutes. There is a great place to go play pool, right above a Gold's gym. There are fast food and dine in restaurants, an auto service station, a gas station, and a good variety of small independently owned businesses.
The community around the Plaza is a great place to live. There are many apartments and town houses centered around the plaza and Mcnair Elementary School. The people in the community are very diverse and there are many families with children. It is a great place for a child to grow up and make good lasting relationships. If there were three words I would use to describe the area, I would say convenient, diverse, and friendly.
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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.
Located at Joyce Street and Army-Navy Drive, the Shops at Pentagon Row feature main stream fashion retailers and commercial restaurants as well as the Arlington Visitors Center. Shoppers can enjoy the charm of Main Street while shopping in an urban village setting. The Shops at Pentagon Row are located near Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; near the Pentagon City Station. Pentagon Row boost the following retailers:
Kings Crossing is located at Richmond Highway & Shields Avenue, Alexandria, VA. Kings Crossing serves Groveton, Penn Daw Village, and Huntington Run. Kings Crossing hosts the following businesses: Walmart, Chuckie Cheese's, Patient Firt, Sarku Japan, Jimmy John’s, Mazzio’s, Healthy Nails and Spa, and Sweet Frog.
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.
The Shops at Huntington Gateway are located at 5982 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303. The Shops at Huntington Gateway include: Partners in Real Estate, Gateway Cleaners, Dickson Dental, and Juliano's Subs & Pizza.
The Shops at Huntington Gateway are just down the road from Montebello. The Shops at Huntington Gateway are close to the lower level of Huntington Metro.
The Shops at Huntington Gateway from the parking lot
Welcome to The Shops at Huntington Gateway
The Shops at Huntington Gateway just outside of Juliano’s
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.
Located just off Route 50 in Fairfax County lies Penderbrook. A quiet community Penderbrook’s faces include: The Fairways -- Town Homes, The Greens -- Executive Style Single Family Homes, The Heights -- Garden Style Condominiums, Inverness -- Town Homes, The Mews -- Town Homes, Oxford House -- Garden Style Condominiums, and Penderbrook Apartments -- Rental Apartments
Although there are many parts to the Penderbrook community, this article will focus on ‘The Greens’.
The Greens -- Executive Style Single Family Homes
One such ‘face’is ‘The Greens’. A collection of single family homes built by Pulte and by Hooker. Combined they provide about seven (7) different floor plans. Generally all have are 3 levels. One Pulte floor plan offers a spacious eat in
kitchen, separate dining room, step down living room, and a half bath. Just off the foyer is a den, and a curved staircase to the upper level.
Upstairs contains 3 bedrooms, and three full baths. Most of the homes on ‘The Greens’ have 2 car garages. Access to the house from the garage is available in many of the homes.
The community of Pernderbrook is on the north side of U.S. 50, across form Fair Oaks mall. Penderbrook has easy access to and from interstate 66. West Ox road, that borders the western edge of Penderbrook, provides access to office buildings and Fairfax Towne shopping center. Fairfax Towne features grocery, banking, a 10 screen theater and many other shops and restaurants. Fair Oaks hospital is also close to Penderbrook.
Greenbriar Shopping Center
Greenbriar Shopping Center located in Fairfax Virginia ,13039 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Fairfax, VA 22033-2047, is filled with multiple stores and restaurants geared towards pleasing the needs of its customers. The distance is very reasonable on local residents and parking is never an issue with the massive parking lots that are available. Those stores and restaurants include Bone Fish, Starbucks, Giant, Marshalls, Five and Below, McDonalds, Sunoco, and Fed Ex to name a few. A popular hangout spot for teens and gatherings for adults, Greenbriar Shopping Center is always bustling with people venturing for fun, entertainment and to fulfill their shopping needs.
I went here over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised at how much there is to do in such a small area. Reston Town Center is situated right off the Dulles Toll Road and hidden behind some pretty tall office buildings. Your first impression would make you think you were in a major officeplex that is designated just for businesses. In any case, walking up and down the street was pretty impressive. I spoke to a few people along the way and they said that it was a beautiful place to come during the holiday season. They have an ice skating rink that is open during the winter season and it ends around mid-March. Although, I’m not one for skating, the fact that it was outdoors appealed to me.
I enjoyed the outdoor shopping experience. We decided to get a bite to eat and settled on eating at Jackson’s Mighty Fine Food. I liked the décor of the restaurant and it seemed extremely warm and inviting. The hostess was real nice and it wasn’t too crowded when we went, so they were extremely attentive. The menu was uncomplicated and I like how you weren’t overwhelmed with choices. We started off with a cocktail which was delish. Since we were starving, I skipped the appetizer and went right for the main course. I decided on their grouper on top of a cauliflower mash. The funny thing is that I hate cauliflower! However, I didn’t even think it was cauliflower, since it appeared like mashed potatoes. It was the best vegetable I had eaten in a long time. We finished our dining experience with their white chocolate bread pudding. Let me pause for a moment and have a moment of silence……..for the best desert I believe ever existed in a chain restaurant. Maybe it was the way the caramel puddled in the center of the mini Bundt cake? Or perhaps the vanilla bean ice cream melted on the side since the desert is served warm. In any case, it was an out of this world experience. OMG, how could I forget the complementary bread basket we received at the beginning of the meal? It was simply awesome. Needless to say we left there completely stuffed and satisfied with the $90 bill we received.
We left the restaurant and continued our stroll. People seemed to be pretty excited about what the little strip had to offer and they had every reason to be. If you are ever in the area and need some place new to try or experience, I would suggest giving Reston Town Center a go.
Lorton Marketplace features retail shops, restaurants, and office space. Retailers include:
Shoppers Food and Pharmacy - best doughnuts in the area. But get there early.
Virginia ABC Store - friendly employees who will always greet you with a smile.
Mattress Discounters
My Eye Doctor
Escape Salon and Day Spa
UPS Store
Lorton Marketplace Barber
Lorton Cleaners
Reflection Dental
C2 Education
Minnieland Daycare
Bank of America
Future plans for an Exxon Mobil gas station and a medical center are underway. The Marketplace also features a variety of restaurant and food service choices, which include:
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.
Located at Joyce Street and Army-Navy Drive, the Shops at Pentagon Row feature main stream fashion retailers and commercial restaurants as well as the Arlington Visitors Center. Shoppers can enjoy the charm of Main Street while shopping in an urban village setting. The Shops at Pentagon Row are located near Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; near the Pentagon City Station. Pentagon Row boost the following retailers:
