Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Business news in the Woodbridge and Occoquan areas.
Today's business headlines in the Woodbridge and Occoquan areas: Toby Keith's Still Under Construction, No Projected Opening Date. Fans of the country singer's restaurant chain will have to wait a little longer for the opening date announcement. Columbia Sportswear Outlet Now Open at Potomac Mills Mall. The outlet sells clothing and accessories for outdoor activities. Occoquan Celebrates River Fest This Weekend. The waterfront town celebrates life along the river. Other recent business stories:
Recent inspection reports from local restaurants and food vendors.
You may want to know how area restaurants performed in their last Virginia Department of Health inspection. Restaurants in the Commonwealth are inspected between one and four times a year. There are two types of violations: Critical and non-critical. What's the difference? Critical violations, unless corrected, can contribute to "food contamination, illness or environmental degradation," according to the state health department. "In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On any given …
Fans of the country singer's restaurant chain will have to wait a little longer for the opening date announcement for the Woodbridge location.
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Woodbridge hasn't yet announced its opening date. "They are under construction, but we do not have an estimated opening date," Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center said May 11 on its Facebook page. The much anticipated restaurant was originally set to open by the end of the first quarter of this year at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, but the opening date has been pushed back. "No set date just yet but soon," Toby Keith's spokesperson Phil Richard said in an April email to Patch. "Will announce on our fan page." The restaurant recently constructed its bar area, shaped like a guitar. Toby Keith's also recently applied for alcohol licenses. Currently, the restaurant chain has locations in several …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Recent inspection reports from local restaurants and food vendors.
You may want to know how area restaurants performed in their last Virginia Department of Health inspection. Restaurants in the Commonwealth are inspected between one and four times a year. There are two types of violations: Critical and non-critical. What's the difference? Critical violations, unless corrected, can contribute to "food contamination, illness or environmental degradation," according to the state health department. "In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On any given …
The waterfront town celebrates life along the river.
River Fest returns to Occoquan on May 18, and Occoquan will spend the entire day in family-oriented activities celebrating the small waterfront town, the river that gives it its name, and the nearby Occoquan Regional Park. River Fest runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Miss River Shore will offer rides between the park and the town. The town will feature music, art, ghost tours, historical tours, and the park will feature science, kids' activities, a history paddle tour with Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta, fishing, and more. Free parking is available at the park. Find directions to the park here. For more information on River Fest, see the Occoquan Watertrail League website.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Recent inspection reports from local restaurants and food vendors.
You may want to know how area restaurants performed in their last Virginia Department of Health inspection. Restaurants in the Commonwealth are inspected between one and four times a year. There are two types of violations: Critical and non-critical. What's the difference? Critical violations, unless corrected, can contribute to "food contamination, illness or environmental degradation," according to the state health department. "In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On any given …
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Also hiring: Panera Bread and Chrysler-Mopar
The Woodbridge Patch jobs board provides local hiring opportunities from a variety of area businesses. Who’s Hiring: Uncle Julio's Corporation See more jobs at the Woodbridge Patch jobs board. Who’s Hiring: Panera Bread See more jobs at the Woodbridge Patch jobs board. Who’s Hiring: Chrysler - Mopar See more jobs at the Woodbridge Patch jobs board. Keep up with the latest business news at Patch.
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
Real estate listings for homes available to view this weekend.
Check out these open house events for homes for sale in the Woodbridge area this weekend. This list is provided by AOL Real Estate. Do you have an open house scheduled this weekend? Leave the information in the comments section! More Woodbridge Real Estate Listings >> 11808 Cascabel Court Woodbridge, VA 22192 2234 Turnbuckle Lane Woodbridge, VA 22191 5668 Liberty Manor Circle Woodbridge, VA 22193 5657 Liberty Manor Circle Woodbridge, VA 22193 5661 Liberty Manor Circle Woodbridge, VA 22193 5664 Liberty Manor Circle Woodbridge, VA 22193 16115 Mountain Eagle CT Woodbridge, VA 22191 14471 Alps Drive Woodbridge, VA 22193 2415 Neabsco Creek Court Woodbridge, VA 22191 13022 Smoketown Road Woodbridge, VA 22192 2300 Merseyside Drive Woodbridge, VA …
