Restaurant SpotlightBroad Street Tavern
Bar manager Tammy Powell, who has worked at the Tavern for five years, says that its present state is “the best [she’s] ever seen it,” and hopes that the changes will make the restaurant/bar more conducive to locals. “It offers something different,” she says. The bar offers an extensive collection of brews, including the standards Bud Light, Miller Lite and Guinness, as well as new additions Blue Moon and Roaring Lion energy drink – think Red Bull mixers. The tavern hosts a Power Hour from 3 to 4 p.m. for its mainly professional day clientele, which switches to a mix of both young locals and professionals past 10 p.m. The bar area is friendly and inviting, with high chairs lining the bar and the opposite wall, separated by a wide aisle. Several television sets line the perimeter, tuned to ESPN or the news channel du jour. The long area allows patrons to sit comfortably while enjoying their food and drink. The restaurant area proper is larger than the bar area, painted red, with several booths and tables. The atmosphere is homey, hoping to create a type of place “where everybody knows your name.” The tavern’s refurbished interior includes repainted walls, new dartboards and games, newly-cleaned air conditioning for better circulation and a completely redone floor. One of the biggest changes is the addition of a stage for live entertainment. Powell hopes to add local bands to the lineup as soon as mid-July with acts ranging from traditional rock to acoustic sets during the week. The restaurant boasts a brand new in-house sound system and they hope to add more music selections to their jukebox. Powell is also considering adding local comedy acts to their entertainment bill to expand their options. Of course, the most important part of the Broad Street Tavern is the food. The menu has typical pub fare – chicken wings, crab balls and waffle fries topped with cheddar cheese on the appetizer menu, soups and salads, sandwiches and a children’s menu that includes grilled cheese sandwiches and cheese quesadillas. The appetizers are served in large portions; the Tavern Fries, completely covered in melted cheese and served with a side of ranch dressing, are easily more than enough to feed two people. The side salads are large as well, nearly enough to be considered an entrée. The sandwiches range from the All-American Rib Eye Sandwich to a Blackened Chicken Sandwich. All sandwiches come with a choice of a side, including fries, chips or potato salad. The sandwiches are filling, tasty and seasoned enough to give them a kick. Despite already having a following, Powell hopes that with the latest changes, the Broad Street Tavern will attract new regulars. With all of the exciting changes coming to the tavern in the coming months, its future in Falls Church looks bright and hopeful. M – W 11 a.m. – midnight |
In the years since the Broad Street Tavern opened, it has undergone several name changes, added menu and bar options, and switched owners several times. The current owner, Dwane “ Dallas” Dallachiesa, hopes that with its latest additions and renovations, the Tavern will become a regular watering hole for locals. The changes are sweeping and include everything from the layout to the beer selection.