FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Restaurants and bars in Fairfax County are preparing to implement the controversial meals tax starting on January 1.
Supervisors approved the 4% tax on all prepared food and beverages earlier this year despite residents rejecting a similar plan through two voter referendums. Among the establishments to levy the tax are restaurants, bars, coffee shops, convenience stores, food trucks, movie theaters, and sporting venues.
The popular Vietnamese vegetarian restaurant Chay in Falls Church is adjusting the system to reflect the tax. Owner Thi Le said he plans to inform customers, who could be seen waiting in line for a table, about the meals tax on New Year’s Eve…