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Bagels, Pickles Take Center Stage at Del Ray Pop-Up
Two farmer’s market favorites find a temporary indoor home.
Friday, Jan. 20, may be listed as Inauguration Day on the calendar, but within the heart of Del Ray there’s another inauguration on the horizon that will hit closer to home: The grand opening of Salt | Bagel, a pop-up blending two Alexandria favorites in one spot.

Bagels, Pickles Take Center Stage at Del Ray Pop-Up
Two farmer’s market favorites find a temporary indoor home.
The grand opening of Salt | Bagel, a pop-up blending two Alexandria favorites in one spot.

Appetite: How Are Restaurants Handling Phase 2 in Alexandria?
As Phase 2 of the state’s Forward Virginia plan nears the end of its first week in Alexandria, restaurants are settling into the new rules in different ways.

3 Alexandria Farmer’s Market Finds for Spring
Alexandria has plethora of market options throughout the year.
The dawn of spring brings lots of vendors back to Alexandria’s farmer’s markets. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, the short-but-sweet ramp season — it’s always a feast for the senses this time of year. Here are three area vendors to pay particular attention to.
Appetite: 3 Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest
3 Ways to Enjoy Oktoberfest

Alexandria: In Between Patrick and Henry, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Await
Killer ESP stays true to its roots while growing into its own.
Walk down the block on the southern side of King Street, between the “Routes 1” – that is, the block between Patrick and Henry streets – and before long you’ll come upon a sandwich board offering up a plethora of interesting options.

Appetite: 4 Dates to Circle in August
International cuisine, a cat café’s first birthday, a beer dinner and Alexandria’s summertime celebration of restaurants – the month ahead is shaping up to be a busy one. Here are some of your best bets.
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