Guidebook for Alexandria
Everything Else
This is a local institution. Get in line, don't worry about it. You will meet nice people in line.
Also, choose the daily custard. It's always something interesting.
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The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveThis is a local institution. Get in line, don't worry about it. You will meet nice people in line.
Also, choose the daily custard. It's always something interesting.
Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler AveStock up on the local brews.
Food Scene
Go to The Front Porch - Evening Star's next door little brother - for local beer (Port City Optimal Wit) or a glass of wine, and watch the procession of baby strollers and dog walkers go by.
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Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon AveGo to The Front Porch - Evening Star's next door little brother - for local beer (Port City Optimal Wit) or a glass of wine, and watch the procession of baby strollers and dog walkers go by.
A restaurant themed around cheese - need I say more.
Get one of the macaroni & cheese meals or grilled cheese sandwiches, of course.
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Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon AveA restaurant themed around cheese - need I say more.
Get one of the macaroni & cheese meals or grilled cheese sandwiches, of course.
순두부집으로 유명합니다. If you are looking for soondubu, and who isn't, this is the place to go in Annandale.
Lighthouse Tofu
4121 Chatelain Rd순두부집으로 유명합니다. If you are looking for soondubu, and who isn't, this is the place to go in Annandale.
Ramen. Flown from Tokyo daily (or so goes the myth).
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Daikaya The Izakaya
705 6th Street NorthwestRamen. Flown from Tokyo daily (or so goes the myth).
Classic American bar/restaurant where you can meet real locals.
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Chadwicks
203 Strand StClassic American bar/restaurant where you can meet real locals.
Palace Restaurant
7131 Little River TurnpikeIf you are looking for shabu shabu buffet.
Peking Gourmet Inn
6029 Leesburg PikeOrder the Duck! Better than Beijing...
My favorite Thai food in Northern Virginia.
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Duangrat's Thai Restaurant
5878 Leesburg PikeMy favorite Thai food in Northern Virginia.
In case the loads of tea in our house is not enough for you...
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Teaism Old Town
682 North Saint Asaph StreetIn case the loads of tea in our house is not enough for you...
Former location of Bastille, but still loved for its quirkiness. Great food, odd location.
Bistrot Royal
1201 North Royal StreetFormer location of Bastille, but still loved for its quirkiness. Great food, odd location.
Small space, but best sushi in Northern Virginia.
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Momo Sushi & Cafe
212 Queen StSmall space, but best sushi in Northern Virginia.
Walk down on a sunny afternoon for large margaritas and Tex-Mex / Salvadoran food. Good and easy.
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Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveWalk down on a sunny afternoon for large margaritas and Tex-Mex / Salvadoran food. Good and easy.
Although I don't drink coffee, for those who do, I've heard this is the spot. Across the street from the Virginia Tech Old Town campus.
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Misha's
917 King StAlthough I don't drink coffee, for those who do, I've heard this is the spot. Across the street from the Virginia Tech Old Town campus.
If you have money to spend, and can plan ahead, make a reservation here for some of the best 'cuisine' in the DC area.
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Restaurant Eve
110 South Pitt StreetIf you have money to spend, and can plan ahead, make a reservation here for some of the best 'cuisine' in the DC area.
Faccia Luna (Alexandria,VA)
823 S Washington StGreat pizza and salads.
Best delivery pizza for the Del Ray area. Order the White Pizza or Gyro Pizza if you are adventurous.
Quattro Formaggi
1725-B Duke StBest delivery pizza for the Del Ray area. Order the White Pizza or Gyro Pizza if you are adventurous.
Del Ray Café
205 E Howell AveBest to stick with brunch, but they do a good one.
President Obama's famous visit to Del Ray included DRP.
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Del Ray Pizzeria
2218 Mt Vernon AvePresident Obama's famous visit to Del Ray included DRP.
Predictably good pizza and a huge selection of Belgian beer!
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Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWPredictably good pizza and a huge selection of Belgian beer!
If you are starving for chili... this is the place for you.
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Hard Times Cafe
1404 King StIf you are starving for chili... this is the place for you.
Authentic (as far as I can tell) Dublin chipper.
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Eamonn's A Dublin Chipper
728 King StAuthentic (as far as I can tell) Dublin chipper.
Arts & Culture
Local historic music venue. A great, little place to catch blues, jazz, classic rock, or country music by legendary artists. Book in advance, or try to walk over and get last minute tickets.
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The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveLocal historic music venue. A great, little place to catch blues, jazz, classic rock, or country music by legendary artists. Book in advance, or try to walk over and get last minute tickets.
Take a class or buy some unique stuff. A one-of-a-kind institution in Old Town.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StTake a class or buy some unique stuff. A one-of-a-kind institution in Old Town.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Light Horse
715 King StSay hi to Oxana and ask her for a recommendation.
Best place to meet local Alexandria residents in their natural environment - at the watering hole.
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T J Stones Tap Room
608 Montgomery StBest place to meet local Alexandria residents in their natural environment - at the watering hole.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke StPredictable and good.
GRAPE + BEAN Rosemont
2 E Walnut StRosemont's own highfalutin foodie spot.
Saturday mornings year-around from 7-11. Easy walk to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, and get a couple of empanadas...
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Del Ray Farmers’ Market
2311 Mt Vernon AveSaturday mornings year-around from 7-11. Easy walk to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, and get a couple of empanadas...
Streets Market and Cafe
2400 14th St NWIt is the closest market.
Parks & Nature
Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWQuiet, peaceful, and not too far away.
Shopping
Purple Goose
2005 Mt Vernon AveUnique children's shop.