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Akeno Sushi Wants to Open Location in Old Town Alexandria

Restaurant applies for property vacated by Java Grill at 611 King St.

Photo via AkenoSushiBar.com

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Java Grill was forced to close its doors during the pandemic. On Dec. 10, the city received a change of ownership application from Akeno Sushi Bar, for the property at 611 King St. The applicant is Akeno Old Town, LLC, represented by its agent, Benjamin Kenney

This special use permit requests seating for 118 people and operating hours from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. City Council will give final approval on the restaurant.

The final day for public comments is Dec. 27. To view the application, click HERE.

Akeno Sushi already operates in various nearby locations, such as DC and Fairfax, under variations of the Akeno Sushi name. The restaurant’s website says the Alexandria location is coming soon. Online ordering is also available. Prices range from $20 to $30.

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Kevin Dauray

Kevin is Publisher's Assistant and Senior Editor with The Zebra Press. He has been working for Alexandria's "Good News" newspaper since 2019. A graduate of George Mason University, he earned a bachelor's in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He also studied at the Columbia School of Broadcasting and holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. He is an alumnus of T.C. Williams High School. Go Titans!

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