tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post4535607726951145481..comments2023-09-16T04:58:07.261-04:00Comments on the Annandale Blog: Taste of Annandale participants offer feedback on AnnandaleAnnandale Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07543558586252790593noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-68899870087885982042016-10-17T11:11:39.806-04:002016-10-17T11:11:39.806-04:00Agree that a gym closer to the "town center&q...Agree that a gym closer to the "town center" area would be nice. A few decent fast casual places (Cava Grill, Chipotle), and a cohesive plan for the town center would be nice. And bike lanes on 236. Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384921987341840149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-89890192664238305822016-10-13T01:57:36.797-04:002016-10-13T01:57:36.797-04:00"Title Max" As a favorite-- ha ha! Serio..."Title Max" As a favorite-- ha ha! Seriously, Chicken Pollo is a great place for carry out, even though it's not "upscale.". The Aldi going in will be a good addition but some more upscale stores & restaurants would be nice. The K Mart doesn't seem so bad to me though. Loved the pop up park. More little free samples would help. If it's too expensive for the restaurants, have people buy tickets for a certain number of "tastes." Loved the performances. Hope there are even more participants next year. Would be good to know of ways we can help get the word out to not only locals but folks in other jurisdictions to encourage them to support our local establishments. One thing I like is our proportion of "mom and pop" stores vs. giant chain stores & restaurants.Pam Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-27260254685711127522016-10-12T17:41:30.720-04:002016-10-12T17:41:30.720-04:00Golds gym is also right down the street and decent...Golds gym is also right down the street and decent enough.Adam Goldbarghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940970270491817344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-37527888662169320652016-10-12T17:40:39.457-04:002016-10-12T17:40:39.457-04:00Yeah but I also like cheap bars where the owner kn...Yeah but I also like cheap bars where the owner knows everyone's name and buys my kid free quesadillas, a cheaper and convenient grocery store, and a greasy diner. I got nothing nice to say about Kmart though.Adam Goldbarghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940970270491817344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-50091282984149465792016-10-12T17:08:10.516-04:002016-10-12T17:08:10.516-04:00I love my neighborhood in Annandale and like how c...I love my neighborhood in Annandale and like how centrally located it is. However, "downtown" Annandale is ugly and depressing. The fact of the matter is young professionals who have the level of income to afford a house in Annandale at today's market value want better restaurants than Juke Box Diner and Silverado, a nice gym that actually can pay it's rent, Target instead of a run down KMart, a grocery store that's nicer than Giant, and bars that don't smell like old beer and cigarettes. I realize that this used to me a middle class town, but it's not anymore. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-42429432107690618992016-10-12T15:13:49.026-04:002016-10-12T15:13:49.026-04:00I'm from a small town and I love Annandale. My...I'm from a small town and I love Annandale. My neighbors are awesome, I have a wonderful yard for my kids to play in, tree lined streets for walks, and I'm 20 min from my office. I'm not a huge fan of Korean BBQ, but visitors always beg to eat there. I love the church chimes in the afternoon, it really makes it feel like a community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-89700137095632746792016-10-12T14:00:30.795-04:002016-10-12T14:00:30.795-04:00This, yes: "Have restaurants offer samples or...This, yes: "Have restaurants offer samples or smaller servings – 'We want to try it all.'"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-77850965201737427162016-10-12T13:29:47.635-04:002016-10-12T13:29:47.635-04:00Whoever thinks Annandale feels like a small town h...Whoever thinks Annandale feels like a small town has probably never lived in one.bajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01549387631118489545noreply@blogger.com