Falls Church Institution Anthony’s Closing June 2

After 41 years, it looks as if Falls Church landmark Anthony’s Restaurant will close its doors for good June 2.

In a statement yesterday from Ted Akis, son of the restaurant’s owner, the family will continue to operate their Manassas location. The restaurant was scheduled to close March 31 but had its lease extended to June.

City officials said they wanted to keep Anthony’s in Falls Church, but with plans for Rushmark Properties LLC to build a complex that will include a Harris Teeter, apartments and other retail space where the restaurant is, the future for the institution is bleak.

Here is the statement from Ted Akis:

It is with a heavy heart and sincere regret that we inform you that Anthony’s Restaurant will be permanently closing our location at 309 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia. As a result of our lease expiring, our last day of operations will be June 2, 2013. Although we have yet to find a suitable new location, we continue our search and we hope to find a new home for Anthony’s in Falls Church. After 41 years of serving our patrons at this location, we would like to say THANK YOU for being a special part of our family and for all the wonderful memories. We will continue to serve the community at our Manassas location.

Warmest regards,

The Anthony’s Family