It’s not quite what you expect.
Looking at it from the parking lot, Robiolina is nestled inside a strip shopping center on the side of Garrisonville Road. In a space once occupied by a Mexican restaurant and next to a video game store, you don’t necessarily think fine dining when you look at the place.
MANASSAS — One of the newest spots in Downtown Manassas is a board game lover’s dream.
Crossroads Tabletop Tavern opened a month ago, and business has been booming ever since. The restaurant has 1,435 games in-house that patrons can play, with some also available for purchase. The tavern is decorated with artwork from the games.
WOODBRIDGE — For those who love Panera Bread but are too busy to step inside to grab their sandwich, life just got a lot easier.
On September 11, the Board of County Supervisors held a public hearing about a new drive-through Panera slated to be built on Prince William Parkway at the intersection with Caton Hill Road in the existing Parkway Crossing West shopping center parking lot.
OCCOQUAN— Bann Thai Old Town opened its doors on September 9 in the Occoquan. This new Thai restaurant offers dine-in, carry-out, catering, and delivery for a five-mile radius from the restaurant.
This is owner Nalinrat Pienthumdee’s first restaurant. She partnered with a very experienced chef to bring authentic Thai food to Northern Virginia. Chef Tang has over ten years of experience as a chef.
From an email:
MISSION BBQ will honor Our Country’s First Responders with a Free Sandwich on September 11. Known as Patriot Day, this year marks the 17th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. We remember the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women from numerous Fire, Police and First Responder Departments, and we dedicate this day to their memory. We thank them for their continued dedication and loyalty.
GAINESVILLE — There’s a new Hibachi restaurant opening this month at Gateway Promenade.
A new location of Passion Fin is slated to open at Gateway Promenade in Gainesville at 7320 Atlas Walk Way. While this restaurant’s main attraction is sushi and hibachi, but they will also offer Thai and Chinese food. They will serve beer, wine, sake and an assortment of soft drinks.
