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Alexandria Appetite: A Home Away from Home in Heart of Del Ray
At Front Porch: Kick back, relax, and have a snack and a beer.
Walk down Mount Vernon Avenue on any summertime weekend, and if the weather’s even remotely nice, you’re sure to see a crowd congregating on a patio two doors down from the Evening Star Café.
Appetite: The Chewish Deli Almost Ready to Open in Alexandria
Bagel lovers, rejoice. Soon, a new bagel shop will be opening its doors in Old Town Alexandria, providing a bit more chew to the morning meal.
Hula Girl Brings Taste of Hawaii to Shirlington
What started as a food truck has blossomed into a full-fledged restaurant giving Hawaiians – and Hawaiian food fans – a taste of home.
Northern Virginia is home to innumerable cuisines. Salvadoran, Korean, Vietnamese, Southern barbecue, Ethiopian … the list goes on and on. But there’s been a dearth of Hawaiian cuisine in the region — until Hula Girl’s grand opening in Shirlington changed that.
Nicecream to Add Some Factory Flair to King Street in Alexandria
Amid the blocks of bustling King Street, a new factory is preparing to open. But it doesn’t need an industrial permit to hawk its wares.
Del Ray: A Pie for All Seasons
Need a pie for the holidays? Del Ray’s Happy Tart has you covered.
The holidays conjure many mental images — a large turkey on the table, for instance, or your grandmother’s beloved sweet-potato casserole.