Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie Earns 2025 Heart Of Del Ray Award

Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, which opened in 2023, earned the latest Heart of Del Ray award as determined by a public vote.

5 Heart Of Del Ray 2025 Nominees Announced

The public can vote for a business to win the Heart of Del Ray, an award for the place representing "the heart and soul of Del Ray."

Garden Center Planned For Former Retail Space In Del Ray

Del Ray Farmhouse Market & Garden would bring an outdoor garden center to the Del Ray neighborhood among Mount Vernon Avenue.

Taste Of Del Ray Returns To Showcase Local Restaurants For 15th Year

At least 16 restaurants are slated to offer tastes at the returning Taste of Del Ray event.

2 Commercial Properties In Alexandria's Del Ray Up For Sale

Two buildings in Del Ray are for sale, including one that had been proposed for redevelopment by Bonaventure.

Del Ray Chefs To Join Del Ray Farmers Market Children's Program

The children's POP Club is returning in 2024 with cooking demonstrations from Del Ray restaurant chefs.

Del Ray's Gustave Boulangerie Expands With Beer Garden

Gustave Le Jardin, a new beer garden at Gustave Boulangerie, opened with a ribbon cutting in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood.

New Restaurant Planned At Closed Rubia's Tacos Location

After Rubia's Tacos closed in January, a new restaurant is planning to fill the space along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.

Heart Of Del Ray 2024 Award Nominations Open

Businesses and organizations that represent the "heart and soul of Del Ray" can be nominated for the Heart of Del Ray award.

Entertainment District Developer To Preserve 500 Affordable Units

JBG Smith, the developer behind the proposed Potomac Yard entertainment district, says it will help maintain 500 or more affordable units.

Businesses, 275th Anniversary, Development: What's New In Alexandria

At a meeting for members, Visit Alexandria shared new happenings and businesses that opened recently or will open in 2024.

Potomac Yard Arena: Team Owner Launches Website Addressing Opposition

Capitals and Wizards owner Monumental Sports & Entertainment is responding to claims from those opposed to the Potomac Yard arena.

Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week 2024: See Del Ray Menus

Alexandria Restaurant Week is one week away, and various restaurants in the Del Ray neighborhood will have special menus.

Del Ray Hardware Opens With New Ownership

Executive Lock & Key Service, a small business in Del Ray, reopened as Del Ray Hardware in the new year.

Arena In Alexandria's Potomac Yard Could Create 29K+ Jobs: Report

A new economic estimate on the proposed Capitals and Wizards arena estimated the economic output and jobs that the project could create.

Hawaiian Shaved Ice Business Ready To Make Waves In Del Ray

Le Petit Ananas Shaved Ice is preparing to open in spring 2024 in Del Ray after getting positive reception at Bands and Brews.

'Not A Final Deal': Alexandria Mayor Addresses Sports Arena Proposal

Del Ray residents heard from Mayor Justin Wilson after a proposal to relocate the Washington Capitals and Wizards arena was revealed.

Washington Capitals, Wizards Move From DC To NoVA Outlined

The plan to relocate the Washington Capitals and Wizards from DC will come with an entertainment district in Alexandria's Potomac Yard.

Delivery Truck Frustrations Prompt New Loading Zone In Del Ray

Frustrations about delivery trucks on a residential side street prompted action by the Alexandria's Traffic and Parking Board.

Del Ray's Dog Bar To Transform Under New Ownership

Under the new Bark Social brand, Barkhaus will become a social club for dogs and dog lovers while adding liquor and a boutique.

Virginia 2023 Sales Tax Holiday: Dates, What Items Qualify

After the state budget was passed, Virginia's sales tax holiday will be held in October. Here's what shoppers can buy without tax.

T.J. Maxx To Open Relocated Store In Alexandria's Potomac Yard

T.J. Maxx, a discount retailer with brand name products, is reopening in a new Potomac Yard Center space.

Del Ray Restaurant's Outdoor Area With Smoker OK'd Despite Complaints

After an outdoor smoker in the back of Evening Star Cafe drew complaints, its Tex-Mex barbecue concept got after-the-fact approval.

Kaizen Tavern Replaced With New Concept In Del Ray

A new concept with the same chef as Kaizen Tavern is open with a preview menu.

Nightmare On The Avenue In Del Ray Opens For Halloween Season

Del Ray's pop-up bar has transitioned to a Halloween concept called Nightmare on the Avenue.

Rubia's Tacos Prepares To Launch Dinner In Del Ray

Rubia's, the taco-centric replacement for Stomping Ground, has been open for brunch and will soon have dinner offerings.

Popular Pizzeria In Del Ray Seeks To Expand Kitchen

Stracci Pizza, which has been named among the top pizzas in the region, is making another investment in its brick-and-mortar space.

Rosemarino D'Italia Makes Return To Del Ray

The long-awaited return of Rosemarino D'Italia owned by Chef Rosemeri Espinoza and her son is here.

Alexandria Native Gives Back As Children's Counselor In Del Ray

Karin Purugganan, owner of Wonderologie, grew up going to Mount Vernon Community School. Now she counsels kids a few blocks away.

Del Ray Bands And Brews 2023: See Food And Drink Specials, Music

The returning Bands and Brews event will draw 21 Del Ray businesses offering food and drink specials and live music.

Alexandria Restaurant Week 2023: See Del Ray Restaurant Menus

Restaurants around Alexandria will offer special menus for Alexandria Restaurant Week. Here's what Del Ray eateries will serve up.

New Coffee Guide To Highlight Alexandria's Locally-Owned Shops

To help local coffee shops recover from the pandemic, an Alexandria resident is highlighting them in a new guide.

New Lena's Loft Concept Brings Cuban Flair And Flavors

Havana 151, the new loft concept at Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, brings Cuban-inspired menu items and surroundings.

Del Ray's Bands & Brews Bar Crawl Returns In 2023

Food and drink specials will be paired with live music at the third annual Bands & Brews Bar Crawl in Del Ray.

New Old Havana-Themed Concept To Open At Lena's In Alexandria

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap will open its latest loft concept called Havana 151 on Friday.

Themed Cocktail Bar Dreampt Opens At Del Ray Pizzeria

Dreampt, a cocktail bar experience intended to be an escape from reality, is open select days above Del Ray Pizzeria.

Velvet & Rye Concept Set To End At Lena's Loft Space

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap is planning to end its 1920s-themed concept and bring a new concept to its loft.

Business Owner Helps Crooked Beat Records Find New Del Ray Location

When pending redevelopment forced Crooked Beat Records out of Old Town North, the business is back selling records in a new location.

Founding Farmers To Open Location At Alexandria's Oakville Development

The upcoming Oakville development along Richmond Highway in Alexandria will have a Founding Farmers location.

Hops N Shine Gets Limited Outdoor Approval, Advice From Councilmembers

Hops N Shine didn't get approval for much of its outdoor expansion as City Council members urged the restaurant to avoid future violations.