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Patch users weigh in on what they would like to see in vacant lots and storefronts throughout their community.This storefront previously housing Tubby's Chili Parlor is located in the Cooper Square Shopping Center at 8723 Cooper Rd. Tubby's Chili Parlor recently closed. Patch reviewer McFarland brought the closure to our attention, saying "It was rainy and cool last night (6 May 2013) and I wanted a chile mac. So I wandered over to Tubby's but it appears they are permanently closed. What happened?" The owner of sister restaurant Johnny Mac's Rib Shack did not return phone calls from Patch. Readers, what would you like to see at the former Tubby's Chili Parlor location? Perhaps a new Italian …
This storefront previously occupied at Capital One Bank is located at 8628 Richmond Hwy. in the Engleside Plaza shopping center. Capital One ceased operations at its Engleside Plaza location this week. The bank used to be Chevy Chase Bank before it was switched to a Capital One in 2010. What would you like to see in the Capital One Bank location? Tell us in the comments section below.
This storefront previously occupied by Sun Sew Vac is located in the Mount Vernon Plaza shopping center at 7732-A Richmond Hwy. The storefront is located between Domino's Pizza and Chevy's in the Mount Vernon Plaza. The shopping center also includes Noodles and Co., TJ MAXX, Home Depot, and Starbucks. Sun Sew Vac closed its Mount Vernon Plaza location on Saturday and relocated next door. The new store reopened on Tuesday and is located next to the Gold's Gym on Richmond Hwy. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs? …
This vacant storefront at 8130 Richmond Hwy. was the home of ASE Automotive. ASE Automotive was established in 1979 and closed this past week. What would you like to see in this vacant storefront? Tell us in the comments below.
This storefront previously occupied by Wick's Sports Lettering is located in the Woodlawn Shopping Center at 8766 Richmond Highway. Wick's Sports Lettering is in the process of relocating to a new production facility in District Heights, Md. What would you like to see in this vacant storefront? Take our poll or tell us in the comments section below. Get more business news in the free Mount Vernon Patch newsletter. Subscribe today!
This storefront previously occupied by Virginia Barbeque is located in the Engleside Plaza shopping center at 8634 Richmond Highway. Virginia Barbeque opened in the winter of 2011 and recently closed. Virginia Barbeque has 10 locations, including one in Manassas. What would you like to see go into the Virginia Barbeque space? Take our poll or tell us in the comments below.
This storefront was previously occupied by Sacramento Veterinary Center, an animal hospital. It is located in the Sacramento shopping center in the 8700 block of Richmond Highway just north of the intersection of Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway. The business has been vacant since last year. There is plenty of parking and there are a few restaurants, including Vinito's Pizza, nearby. County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. Calls to the leasing agents were not returned. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of …
This storefront was previously occupied by St. Clair, a former appliance distribution company. The building is next to the Kings Crossing development, which currently includes a Wal-Mart and a Chuck E. Cheese. The shopping center is on Richmond Highway across the street from the vacant Rite Aid. County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. Calls to the leasing agents were not returned. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs? Take our poll or tell us in the comments!
This storefront was previously occupied by Asian Market in the Cooper Center shopping plaza. The shopping center includes Wingstop, CT Nails, and Bridals by Natalie. The shopping center is on Route 1 across the street from the Sacramento Center. County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. Calls to the leasing agents were not returned. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs? Take our poll or tell us in the comments!
This storefront was previously occupied by TT&A Travel Agency in the Pear Tree Village shopping center, which also includes Solo Flooring, a dry cleaner, and more. The Best Western is close by, as is the Rent-a-Wreck. The shopping center is on Route 1 just north of where Mount Vernon Memorial Highway intersects with Richmond Highway. County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. Calls to the leasing agents were not returned. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs? Take our …
This storefront previously occupied by Kathy's Corner gift shop is located at 1628 Belle View Boulevard. The retail space is located in the Belle View Shopping Center. The Belle View shopping center also includes a Roy Rogers, specialty wine shop, an Indian restaurant and more. There is also a new restaurant coming to the shopping center. Kathy's closed last year. County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs? Take our poll or tell us …
This storefront previously occupied by Bottom Dollar Food is located in the Woodlawn shopping center at 8750 Richmond Highway. The large retail space is located across the street from the Cooper Square shopping center. The Woodlawn shopping center also includes a Wendy's, Bel Art Framing, and a shoe repair store. Bottom Dollar closed earlier this year as part of Delhaize America's decision to close six underperforming Bottom Dollar locations. There are no plans for the vacant storefront at this time as Delhaize America still has seven years left on the lease, said David Versel, Executive …
This storefront previously occupied by Cycle Sports is located in the Mount Vernon Crossroads shopping center at 7800 Richmond Highway. The large retail space is just south of Gold's Gym and across from Gum Springs. Mount Vernon Crossroads also includes a HomeGoods store, Pep Boys and Old Country Buffet (just south of where Cycle Sports was located). It has been vacant for more than a year. County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs…
This storefront is located at the intersection of North Kings Highway and Richmond Highway. The large building used to be the site of a Rite Aid pharmacy, but it has been vacant for more than a year. On April 5, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing to discuss a plan to consider options for residential mixed-use with ground floor retail. The building is a located near Books-A-Million and the new King's Crossing development. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think your community needs? Take our poll or tell us …
