Beeliner Diner will apply for permission to open the Bradlee Shopping Center in Alexandria, which occupies the space that was the Atlantis Restaurant.
A local company is behind the company but the owners are unwilling to reveal details. (Here’s a hint: Beeliner’s Instagram account follows several Instagram accounts associated with Bread & Water, with locations in the Belle View Shopping Center and Arlington.)
Atlantis Pizzeria and Family Restaurant had the space at 3648 King St. – and a place in the heart of the community – for almost 40 years before the coronavirus pandemic broke out and forced a relocation to take-out. The owners were reportedly unable to proceed and close in January this year.
“We are deeply saddened that it has come to this point, but the pandemic has proven too difficult for us to continue normal operations,” said owners Bill and Jim Patrianakos in a Facebook post shortly before the closure.
This isn’t the only diner opening in Alexandria: Bob & Edith’s is opening on King Street near the King Street subway station in the former Ernie’s Crabs spot.
July 01, 2021
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