Food Scene
Enat Fine Ethiopian Cuisine
4709 N Chambliss StBest Ethiopian I have ever had.
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWBest pizza.
Yves Bistro
235 Hoffman StreetAmazing French food. Ambience is lacking, but the food is delicious.
Brabo
1600 King StFine dining.
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StMy favorite restaurant in Alexandria.
Consistently rated one of the best seafood places in the DC area.
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Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetConsistently rated one of the best seafood places in the DC area.
289 S Van Dorn St
289 South Van Dorn StreetGreat local coffee joint with free wifi and decent sandwiches & snacks.
Everything Else
This is the Bikram studio I go to. It is close to the house and the instructors are incredibly friendly.
Bikram Yoga Alliance
5416 Eisenhower AveThis is the Bikram studio I go to. It is close to the house and the instructors are incredibly friendly.
Sportrock Climbing Centers
5308 Eisenhower AveLots of fun!
West End Farmers Market
4800 Brenman Park DrGreat farmers market on the weekend in the summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King StGreat Irish bar in Old Town.
Shopping
The Hour
1015 King StIncredible vintage barware and glassware store.
Already Read Used Books
2501 Duke StAmazing finds in this used book store.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrBest grocery store close to the house.
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke StIf you are looking for organic.
Arts & Culture
Plenty of parking, easy metro access, not usually that busy, great restaurants within walking distance.
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AMC Hoffman Center 22
206 Hoffman StPlenty of parking, easy metro access, not usually that busy, great restaurants within walking distance.
Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
5005 Duke StHuge library, close to house.
Great gallery/shop/art center where you can watch artists at work.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StGreat gallery/shop/art center where you can watch artists at work.
The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveOne of the best venues in the area.
Entertainment & Activities
Cameron Run Regional Park
4001 Eisenhower AveWater park, mini golf, recreation area.