Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
ESP Tea & Coffee
1012 King StThey serve Dangerously Delicious Pies!
Delicious Chicken Saltimbocca!
Try their pink lemonade and ask for them to add Ginger Ale. 1:1
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Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro
1118 King StDelicious Chicken Saltimbocca!
Try their pink lemonade and ask for them to add Ginger Ale. 1:1
It is also a bar. It's a local watering hole with awesome collard greens and mac&cheese.
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Southside 815
815 S Washington StIt is also a bar. It's a local watering hole with awesome collard greens and mac&cheese.
la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Alexandria
500 King StCraving for tomato soup? This is the place!
This is a special occasion restaurant. If you're looking to indulge yourself, the 7-Course Chef's Tasting Menu is on point. Wine pairing is available, but be forewarned....I couldn't handle that much wine. I stopped drinking around the 4th course.
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Restaurant Eve
110 South Pitt StreetThis is a special occasion restaurant. If you're looking to indulge yourself, the 7-Course Chef's Tasting Menu is on point. Wine pairing is available, but be forewarned....I couldn't handle that much wine. I stopped drinking around the 4th course.
BGR The Burger Joint
1514 Connecticut Ave NWTriple D burger for that gooey goodness!
My favorite burger place in the DC Area......when you walk in, you'll see paper menu and pencils. Create your own burger and let your imagination go wild. There are tons of options to choose from.
The first time I made one, I had to eat it with a fork....that's how big it was....and I couldn't finish it.
Their truffle fries are also delicious.
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Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon AveMy favorite burger place in the DC Area......when you walk in, you'll see paper menu and pencils. Create your own burger and let your imagination go wild. There are tons of options to choose from.
The first time I made one, I had to eat it with a fork....that's how big it was....and I couldn't finish it.
Their truffle fries are also delicious.
Cheese and wine!
Huge selection of cheeses.....my favorite is the one mixed with Guinness!
I like their Grown-up grilled cheese.
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Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon AveCheese and wine!
Huge selection of cheeses.....my favorite is the one mixed with Guinness!
I like their Grown-up grilled cheese.
If you're looking for high quality meats to cook at home, this is the place to get it from.
I was able to buy kangaroo meat from him also! It cooks very fast because it's lean. Be careful.
Let's Meat On the Avenue LLC
2403 Mt Vernon AveIf you're looking for high quality meats to cook at home, this is the place to get it from.
I was able to buy kangaroo meat from him also! It cooks very fast because it's lean. Be careful.
Pork Barrel BBQ
2312 Mt Vernon AveBetter than Famous Dave's BBQ.
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWI like the Blackened Salmon.
Apple pie was good also.
Also a coffee shop.
I'm addicted to their Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispy squares.
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Buzz Bakeshop
901 Slaters LnAlso a coffee shop.
I'm addicted to their Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispy squares.
Rustico Alexandria
827 Slaters LnFood, drinks, site seeing, paddle boarding, etc.
Nice place to visit for an hour or two.
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Nacionalna luka
165 Waterfront StFood, drinks, site seeing, paddle boarding, etc.
Nice place to visit for an hour or two.
Drinks & Nightlife
Columbia Firehouse
109 S St Asaph StOrder their Chili.
They do have a dress code.....it's basically at least casual business dress..no jeans, workout clothes, etc...very small speakeasy but fantastic cocktails.
If the blue light is on, that means they're open.
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PX
728 King StThey do have a dress code.....it's basically at least casual business dress..no jeans, workout clothes, etc...very small speakeasy but fantastic cocktails.
If the blue light is on, that means they're open.
MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National AveNeeds no explanation.
Essentials
Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SWhole Foods Market
1700 Duke St The parking garage can be a nightmare.
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrOpen 24 Hours!
Bestway Supermarket
5695 Telegraph RdQuick groceries...not as good as Giant or Whole Foods
7-Eleven
2305 Huntington Ave2 blocks east on Huntington Ave.
CVS Pharmacy
1680 Duke StEntertainment & Activities
AMC Hoffman Center 22
206 Hoffman StVery Fun if you like to just hit he ball really hard and see where it goes. They have large targets on the groups and the balls are chipped to record your score.
They provide the golf clubs.
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Topgolf
6400 Clipper WayVery Fun if you like to just hit he ball really hard and see where it goes. They have large targets on the groups and the balls are chipped to record your score.
They provide the golf clubs.
Shopping
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StLandmark Mall
STAY AWAY!!!! ahahaahha
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner CenterArts & Culture
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StEverything Else
They have a very small Inventors Museum worth a quick look. It's a nice place to walk around also.
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
600 Dulany StreetThey have a very small Inventors Museum worth a quick look. It's a nice place to walk around also.