The long-time former owner of Essy’s Carriage House has died. Essy Saedi died on Thanksgiving, November 23, at the age of 76. He owned the beloved family-owned Cherrydale restaurant before its closing earlier this year. As he told ARLnow, Saedi was looking forward to traveling in his retirement. “I’m excited… I get to go to
Essy’s Carriage House in Cherrydale appears to have been sold, but it remains a mystery to whom. The long-time, well-known restaurant on Langston Blvd closed in March and went on the market shortly thereafter for two million dollars. Now, an "under contract" sign has appeared next to the building. The listing webpage also notes that
It's the day after Valentine's Day and Janet Saedi is tired. It was extremely busy and a bit "overwhelming" at Essy's Carriage House last night, she tells ARLnow, while taking a breather at a white-clothed table adorned with fresh cut flowers right before the lunch rush. Janet cooks, manages, and does ordering for the restaurant.
Announcing another landmark soon to vanish: Essy’s Carriage House, the American cuisine steakhouse that’s been a fixture in Cherrydale for 48 years, will close its doors at the end of March. No other Arlington full-service restaurant has been open longer, according to fou .