It's good that this old shopping center is undergoing renovations, and overall, its appearance…read morelooks significantly improved. However, due to ongoing construction and upgrades at the shopping center, it's quite difficult to access the restaurant or do grocery shopping after parking, since construction crews have blocked pedestrian walkways around the center.

This mall has seen better days. It probably needs to be renovated. Simply put it looks old, and…read moreit's needs a solid facelift. There's also really nothing exciting over here. Sure there's a family restaurant, barber, Outback Steakhouse, and a veterinarian. Also there's a nice fitness place, and a Subway if you want a quick bite. If you're looking for a grocery store, the Safeway here works for the basics. Yet compared to other chains it is expensive. The Popeyes is unhealthy but wow is it delicious. Most of the time there is plenty of parking here. That's a plus, and it's convenient to Braddock Road. It's not too far from the Beltway. My hope is this will be renovated with better store choices.

Let's be honest. It's an ok strip mall. Northern Virginia has loads of them. There's nothing…read moredistinctive about this one, or countless others. They seem to blend in the background. Will say parking here is quite easy. Do be careful leaving on route 123. The Giant and Five Guys are probably the most exciting. Alright there's a nice Starbucks here. Also you'll find one restaurant changes every few months. There is an ABC store. Please don't drink and drive. Leaving you can fill up at the gas station.

One Life Fitness is my main focus here. It's where I run, lift, and swim. As for the shopping…read morecenter, it is a strip mall. Could be better, could be worse. It's middle ground, and the size is substantial. Parking is usually a cinch. That alone is helpful, as some of these in northern Virginia can be headache inducing. There's a fair amount of choices here. In addition to the most amazing gym in the area, there's a Tropical Smoothie, Anita's, IHOP, Ross, Dollar Tree, Petco, and a few other places. This isn't going to knock you over with its selection. Yet you can get some low cost groceries at Lidl, or maybe get a new car battery at the Advanced Auto store. If you're in the area it works.

One of the better dollar tree. Clean aisles automated checkout and most of the time shelves are…read morewell stocked

It is better than most strip malls. This is across the street from GMU. Am grateful folks stepped…read moreup to renovate the movie theater. It's much better than before. Also am happy Halal Guys and Tropical Smoothie are on the location. If at Halal my recommendation is one to two hot stripes maximum. Other stores include Giant, Comic books, and a few dining options. It is a walkable property. Please do be wary of aggressive drivers. Even if in the crosswalk be wary. Other than that it's pleasant enough, and has a decent amount to offer.

University Mall has been around forever and has gone through some aesthetic changes.... all for the…read morebetter! This is an outdoor promenade style mall. It has Giant Food as a major anchor and several smaller anchors like U Mall Theatres and Brion's Grill. U Mall is right across the street from a large university which is awesome for the students. There are shops that include: Peachwave, Taco Bamba, Gathering Grounds coffee, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Fat Tuesdays, McAllister's Deli, Oh George Taps and Tables, and other restaurants and places like a comic book shop, and a karate studio. Some shops are on the main level and some are around back on the lower level. There are stairs at the end to go downstairs. There is a wing restaurant in the parking lot in an old bank building. There are also several fast food joints. My only complaint about U Mall is the parking for the upper level and the ease of getting out which is hard since this place is on the corner of two very busy roads and a very busy intersection. There is only one light to exit with. The other exits have you going in only one direction with No U-Turn signs so have a backup way to get home!

This is an improvement over what this used to be. Yet there are strip malls all over Northern…read moreVirginia, DC, and Southern Maryland. What differentiates this from any other? First off kudos to the developer for a completely new design. My guess is the next door luxury townhouses that sell for close to a million each, had considerable influence on this. I'm still trying to figure out the ugly modern art deco crap clock across the street. My best guess is underneath that is it is a phone tower for cell companies. There are plenty of parking spots here. Also entering and exiting, while still entertaining, have been improved upon. The Celebrity Delly, yes that's how it's spelled, is a phenomenal restaurant. It is a favorite of mine. Yet the Subway next door isn't all that impressive, or the McDonald's and Exxon. There is a decent haircut spot for my son. Giant here is huge! This could be one of their biggest grocery stores in the chain. I'll revisit this as I hope more is planned. Until then it's average to me, but I do appreciate the new look. That's a step in the right direction.

3/7/23 Need groceries? Giant Foods can help you…read more Need lottery tickets? 7 Eleven and Giant Foods got your back. Malt Liquor? ABC 123 can help you. Now, if you feel the need to get some hair off your chest. Or you want to get a manicure and pedicure, look no farther than Mavana Nails. I have experienced great service here many times on my hands and feet. Need a barbershop Graham Park Plaza has what you need. The barbershop is nearly run by an all female team. The hair results are outstanding for the males and females that visit the shop. I was there last Friday and Maria did a fantastic job. If you like Pho Soup, Spanish Food or need new cell phone, Graham Park Plaza's got your back. Graham is undergoing a new area of residency. Many people will intrested in living in this new Graham Park Community. The new community use to have other shops and a movie theater, but it wasn't making a whole lot of money. This new development will be fun to watch and see how things go from here on out. In the meantime, I will continue visiting Graham Park Plaza to do my grocery shopping and male personal grooming habits. Oh, and for years now at Graham Park Plaza, you can but fireworks a week on advance before 4th Of July and a week afterwards too.

It's an okay strip mall. Mostly go here for Chipotle, Asian Grill, and the Panera Bread. This isn't…read moreexciting obviously. The strip mall looks quite pleasant on Rolling Road. Yet the back side needs some work. Even there it's showing age and weather effects. As for its parking, that can be challenging. The lot definitely needs to be paved. Leaving here with the light on Rolling Road, by all means buckle up and pay attention. There are a lot of traffic accidents here. Too many busy side streets. It works for basics, and Title Boxing Club is pretty sweet. If you're in the area, this has the basics you're looking for.

Idylwood Plaza is nothing special. It's a strip mall. These permeate Northern Virginia everywhere…read more They are overrated, and this one only has a few stores desired. It was a sad day when Jason's Deli left here, as they were a pretty good restaurant. Now they have some others, but they aren't exciting. There is a Whole Foods here. Also they have a Noodles and Company, with a Starbucks that provides an occasional caffeine boost. Bassett Furniture has an occasional deal, and some people really love Orange Theory. Personal opinion would rather have a full gym instead. On a plus note it's close to Tyson's Corner Mall, and the parking situation is a cinch.

Solid strip mall shopping center anchored down by Shoppers on one end and a Target on the other,…read moreyou can turn a trip here into a one stop shopping trip. A UPS Store if you need to ship a package. Sprint on location for your wireless needs. Drop and pick up your clothes at Fortuna Cleaners. Stressed? You can get a massage at Massage Envy and physical therapy if needed from Pivot Physical Therapy. You can get your mani/pedi from Escape Day Spa. Food options vary as there is a Five Guys, Panera, Starbucks (with a drive thru), Lidl. If none of these places have a drink to suit your fancy there is an ABC Store in the center as well. There is also a Rite Aid for your drugstore needs. There is plenty of parking and they have just added charging stations in the lot to accommodate all cars!!!

I live right next to fortuna plaza and it's the most convenient place I've ever live close to. The…read morepeople around the area is very nice, and so are the employees from the different stores.