Alexandria gears up for World Cup with Croatian cultural festival, watch parties
City to host free waterfront celebration June 6; training at Episcopal confirmed closed to public
Food & Drink
Alexandria's restaurant and bar scene — openings, closings, reviews, and the people behind the food.
Kingley Cafe seeks outdoor patio on King Street
The administrative special use permit would add about 457 square feet of dining in a parking lane next to 910 King Street; public comments are due June 4
Crooked Run begins rolling out details of Del Ray taproom after signing lease
Co-founder Jake Endres says the 800-square-foot Mount Vernon Avenue space is on pace to open later this year, with an elevated bar menu and a design-forward concept tailored to the neighborhood
Hank's Pasta Bar's official dine-in launch set for May 7, with grand opening ribbon cutting May 14
Upstairs trattoria above the Old Town oyster bar has been operating in soft opening since April 15; free prosecco for grand opening guests May 14-17
Six weeks in, The Commodore leans into its role as Old Town's neighborhood bar
Co-owner says the "five-star dive bar" is meant to feel like a home off King Street — and after launching weekend brunch and lining up Friday-night live music, they're filling out the programming to match.
Hi-Tide tiki pop-up drops anchor on the Old Town waterfront
The summer-season bar inside Vola's Dockside Grill opens Thursday with rum punches, island bites and a walk-in-only policy through Aug. 31
Sen. Bennett-Parker's bill that modernizes Virginia restaurant liquor regulations signed by governor
Gov. Spanberger signs HB975, replacing the state's 38-year-old food-to-alcohol ratio with a tiered system Alexandria restaurants had long sought
Report: Talkin' Tacos among three restaurants signing leases at Alexandria's Oakville Triangle
The South Florida taco chain will be joined by Japanese restaurant Waraku and ramen shop Mensho at the Richmond Highway development, according to the Washington Business Journal.
Construction underway at former Big Wheel Bikes site as Waterfront Taco Factory takes shape in Old Town
The distinctive yellow building at 2 Prince St. is boarded up as the long-anticipated waterfront taco restaurant moves from permit to job site
Three Alexandria seasonal spots mark return of rooftop and waterfront bar season
Catboat Pizza Bar and Good Fortune set to reopen this month; Pier Bar already back
Five Alexandria restaurants named RAMMYS finalists
Matt & Tony's, Andy's Pizza, Call Your Mother, Oak Steakhouse and Bastille all advance to June competition
Former UnWined space in Bradlee Shopping Center to become Chord Bread & Bottle
Owner Scott Shirley says the sandwich and wine shop, a sister to Slater's Market and Union Sandwich Co., is about six weeks from opening
Old Town speakeasy serves banned books — and the drinks to match
The Study at Morrison House opens its literary hideaway for a third year, raising funds for Virginia libraries through $2 tickets and a menu of forbidden-fiction-inspired drinks
Taste of Alexandria: Four local favorites are serving up at Nationals Park for opening day
Hard Times Café, Taqueria Picoso, Rocklands BBQ and Port City Brewing all have spots inside the ballpark as the Nationals open their 2026 season today.
DCANTER wine shop uncorks grand opening in Old Town
The Capitol Hill wine boutique opened Wednesday at 1101 King Street, with a public celebration planned for Saturday, April 4
Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day returns to Old Town on April 14
The locally owned scoop shop at 103 S. Union St. will offer free ice cream cones from noon to 8 p.m.