Happy Greek Easter! Sending joy to everyone celebrating today. We hope your day is full of family, tradition, and an incredible feast! 🇬🇷

#PlakaGrill #GreekEaster #ViennaVA #FallsChurchVA

Old School: Tuned In By Carol McEwen, All of us have memories of our “firsts:” our first kiss, our first love, our first job, etc. A happy memory of mine is the day we got our first TV, in 1955. The back story: my parents, frugal as always, were the last people in the

Friday’s Old School! www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-t... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #fairfaxcounty #dmv

Early Giving for Spring2ACTion starts today!

Your gift will be MATCHED—bringing hope to twice as many neighbors experiencing homelessness.

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Letter: $1 Million 'Sidewalk to Nowhere' a Threat to Justice Park Not again! Justice Park Threatened by $1 Million Sidewalk to Nowhere. Fiscal Irresponsibility and a Threat to Green Space How is it possible that just five years after residents of Ravenwood, Ravenwo...

Threat to Justice Park in Falls Church? www.fallschurchindependent.com/letter-1-mil... #fallschurchva #sevencorners #justicehs #justicepark #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fairfaxcounty #greenspace #sidewalktonowhere

Our tzatziki isn’t just a side—it’s the reason your pita disappears so fast.

Dip it. Spread it. Put it on everything. (We won’t judge.) 👉 Come grab yours at Plaka today!

#PlakaGrill #TzatzikiTime #DipIntoFlavor #NoSuchThingAsTooMuch #ViennaVA #FallsChurchVA

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter! Just a friendly reminder that Plaka will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, April 5th, as we celebrate Easter with our families. We'll be back to serving you delicious Greek food on Monday. Happy Easter!

#PlakaGrill #HappyEaster #ViennaVa #FallsChurchVA #NOVAEats

Old School: Gone but Not Forgotten As prices continue to soar, it’s little wonder that an Easter custom from the ‘40’s and ‘50’s is long gone. What custom? Parents buying their little girls new outfits for Easter Sunday. “Outfit” inclu...

Today’s Old School! www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-s/ #easter #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity

F.C. Bulletin: April 2, 2026 1) City of Falls Church Modernizes Digital Presence with New Website Launch; 2) F.C.'s Annual Egg Hunt Scheduled for Saturday, April 4; 3) Public Feedback Requested on 27 NoVA Transportation Projects ...

7 stories in today’s FC Bulletin! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #nova #northernvirginia #arts #snowcrete

Dr. Rachel: On Giving & Receiving Feedback We need to talk about feedback.... most of us are doing it wrong.... there are different types of feedback that require different techniques

Today’s Dr. Rachel! www.fallschurchindependent.com/dr-rachel-on... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #feedback

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Advocates start by believing, and that's why we're taking the pledge. We invite you to join us today by taking your own pledge and #startbybelieving.

#SAAPM #ArlingtonCountyVa #FallsChurchVA #WeBelieve

F.C.'s No Kings III Turns Out Crowds; Voices from the March 28 Rally Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters – many carrying home-made protest signs or sporting creative costume accessories – lined downtown Falls Church City’s Broad Street on a chilly Saturday morning March ...

We spoke with many protesters! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-s-no-kin... #nokings #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity

F.C. Bulletin: March 25, 2026 1) City Manager Presents Proposed Budget at March 23 Council Meeting  2) City Manager Wyatt Shields Announces Retirement   3) F.C. 'No Kings' Event Planned for March 28 4) Community Workshop to Combat...

9 stories in today’s FC Bulletin! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin...
#cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #nova #dmv

F.C.’s ‘We The Neighbors Initiative’ Hosts Civil Discourse Panel, Workshops ....One newly-formed Falls Church City group – the “We the Neighbors Initiative” – held their inaugural public event, a March 18 panel discussion at Mary Riley Styles Public Library entitled “A Commun...

Have you heard about the “We the Neighbors Initiative”? www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-s-we-the... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #dmv #nova #northernvirginia #civicdiscourse

Cheers to the weekend! 🥂 There’s no better way to shake off the work week than with a glass of wine and your favorite Greek flavors. Whether it's a date night or a long-overdue catch-up, we’ve got the perfect meal waiting for you.

#PlakaGrill #CheersToTheWeekend #ViennaVA #FallsChurchVA #NoVAEats

F.C. Bulletin: March 19, 2026 1) Falls Church 'No Kings' Event Planned for March 28 2) How the Iran Conflict's Impacting Local Real Estate 3) Fairfax Casino Bill Still in the Works 4) Notices & Announcements

Tysons Casino, No Kings, Real Estate, Iran Conflict, Town Hall… www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #nokings #tysonscasino #fallschurchva #dmv #nova #northernvirginia

Letter to the Editor from The Learning Quest's Exec. Director ....Very much like quilt making, the Little City comes together in all shapes and forms to silently promote mending, repair and lending as a more sustainable way of life. It is also a value exercised ...

Letter to the Editor! www.fallschurchindependent.com/letter-to-th... #sustainability #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity

Meridian Student Job Fair Expands Student Horizons ....the City of Falls Church’s Meridian High School has dedicated itself, since last year, to helping students explore work options with an in-school Student Job Fair. On March 12, this year’s fair sh...

An inspiring fair at Meridian! www.fallschurchindependent.com/meridian-stu... #cityoffallschurch #education #fallschurchcity #fallschurchva #meridianhs #schools

Going green today—the Greek way. Whether you’re looking for a pot of gold or just a really good gyro, we hope your day is full of good luck and great food. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our kitchen to yours!

#PlakaGrill #StPatricksDay #ViennaVA #FallsChurchVA #ViennaVAFoodies #NoVAEats

Creamy, savory, and 100% plant-based. 🌱 Our Melitzanosalata Dip is proof that you don't need dairy to have a rich, indulgent dip. Pure eggplant, peppers and garlic.

#PlakaGrill #Melitzanosalata #GreekDip #VAFoodies #FallsChurchVA #NOVAEats #DMVFoodie

F.C. City School Board Approves FY 2026-27 Advertised Budget $71.6 Million Spending Plan Reflects Months of Collaboration, Fiscal Discipline.... The Falls Church City School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve its FY 2026-27 Advertised Budget....

Where were cuts needed? www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-city-sch... #fccps #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #nova #northernvirginia #schools

F.C. Bulletin: March 11, 2026 1) City Celebrates Women's History Month & VA 250 2) Va. Redistricting Referendum: April 21 Early Voting 3) Del. Marcus Simon Votes No on Casino 4) Updates from Fairfax Supervisor Dalia Palchik 5) W...

Nine items in today’s FC Bulletin! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #nova #northernvirginia #dmv #fallschurchva #fairfaxva #womenshistory #realestate

Fresh. Hot. Iconic. 🔥 You’ve ordered the wrap, now give it the partner it deserves. Our sides are served hot and ready to steal the show. 🤩

#PlakaGrill #SteamySides #WrapLife #FreshAndHot #ViennaVA #FAllsChurchVA

Old School: All Dolled Up I loved my dolls as a kid and had several over the years. They fell into two categories: the “look, but don’t touch” variety and the “everyday play” type....

Today’s Old School! www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-a... #Fallschurchva #fallschurchcity #cityoffallschurch #nova #northernvirginia

Make it a sweet start to the weekend with our house-made Galaktoboureko. ✨ Golden layers of phyllo wrapped around rich custard and finished with syrup — made fresh and waiting for you.

#Plaka #Galaktoboureko #GreekDessert #SweetTreat #ViennaVA #FallsChurchVA

Dr. Rachel: Rest as a Performance Requirement Rest is a performance requirement, not a luxury. Whether the performance is how you carry out your job, your volunteer or advocacy work, or how you engage responsibly as a friend, parent, child, spous...

Why is rest so vital? www.fallschurchindependent.com/dr-rachel-re... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #nova #northernvirginia #psychology

Old School: Pop Goes the Weasel By Carol McEwen, Talk of all things Hoosier has been much in the news lately, and speaking as one born and bred, I’ll discuss a topic unseen so far. We Hoosiers like to eat. Tenderloin sandwiches, wa...

What does popcorn conjure up for you? www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-p... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchva #nova #northernvirginia

Fanny’s on South Washington Street

I want walking around #FallsChurchVA and spotted this restaurant!

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Beef Stifado or Pulled Lamb Bowl? Why choose? Vienna Restaurant Week is in full swing, and these exclusives won't stay on the menu forever. Come see us soon—and Falls Church friends too! 😀

#PlakaGrill #ViennaVA #ViennaRestaurantWeek #ViennaVAFoodies #NoVAFood #DMVFood #FallsChurchVA

F.C. Bulletin: Feb. 24, 2026 1) Multimedia Show 'Joy!' Opens at F.C. Arts Feb. 28.; 2) CBC Launches 13th F.C. City Youth Reps Program; 3) F.C. Native Hanrahan Inducted into Nat'l Wrestling Hall of Fame; 4) Sup. Palchik to Hold 'C...

What’s in today’s FC Bulletin? www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #fairfaxva #nova #northernvirginia #arts

Objects on screen are closer than they appear. That chicken souvlaki wrap craving is moving fast. Catch it at Plaka for a lunch that actually hits the spot. 🥙

www.PlakaGrill.com | #PlakaGrill #ChickenSouvlaki #EatLocalNoVa #NOVAEats #ViennaVAFoodies #FallsChurchVA