Crooked Beat Records Reopens In New Del Ray Location

Due to developer plans to demolish the old location for redevelopment, Crooked Beat Records moved out of Old Town North.

Scaled-Back Hops N Shine Proposal Heads To City Council

Major parts of a proposed outdoor expansion proposal at Arlandria's Hops N Shine were not recommended by the Alexandria Planning Commission.

New Nail Salon In Del Ray Offers Volcano Detox Pedicure

A new nail salon is offering a grand opening discount on services during June.

5 Favorite Dishes From 2023 Taste Of Del Ray

A dozen restaurants provided tastes to hundreds of attendees at the sold-out Taste of Del Ray. Here are Patch's top picks from the event.

Del Ray Photographer Finds Passion In Home Organizing

Photographer Amy Smucker turned to home organizing after doing it as a hobby for family and friends. Now it is a full-time business.

Replacement Restaurant For Stomping Ground Opens In Del Ray

Chef Nicole Jones has introduced a new concept in Del Ray after closing Stomping Ground at the end of April.

Taste Of Del Ray 2023 Participating Restaurants Announced

Participating restaurants will offer tastes in one location as Taste of Del Ray returns to a full in-person event.

French Cafe Bistro To Open In Del Ray's Former Bean Creative Building

Gustave Boulangerie, a French cafe bistro​, has set a soft opening date for its opening on Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.

Piece Out Del Ray To Temporarily Close For Expansion

Piece Out, an Italian restaurant owned by the St. Elmo's Coffee Pub owners, will close for an expansion project.

New Restaurant Opens In Former Elo's Italian Location In Del Ray

A new Mexican restaurant is open in the former location of Elo's Italian, which closed at the end of March.

Alexandria Ranked Third Best City For Local Food In U.S.

Alexandria ranked high on a list of U.S. cities with access to locally-produced food, including farm markets, bakeries and breweries.

Del Ray's Stomping Ground Closure Delayed Until End Of April

Fans of Stomping Ground's biscuits can get them for a little longer as the closing is delayed until the end of April.

Nectar Coffee and Wine Bistro Owner Continues With Cleaning Business

Irish Maid Cleaning Service is the business of Shirley Waller, co-owner of the closed Nectar Coffee and Wine Bistro.

Elo's Italian To Close In Alexandria's Del Ray Neighborhood

Elo's Italian, the revamped concept from Live Oak Restaurant, will close. Another restaurant is planned for the space.

Ting Internet Debuts In Limited Part Of Alexandria

Ting Internet has launched in select areas of Alexandria, adding more competition for internet service in the city.

Notable Signs Around Alexandria The Creation Of Del Ray Shop

Affordable Signs & Banners, a Del Ray small business since 1989, is behind recognizable signage at businesses and other places.

Stomping Ground To Close In Del Ray, Turn Into New Concept

Owner Nicole Jones said her biscuit restaurant in Del Ray will close " to make way for something entirely new."

Illuminated Signage For The Birchmere Up For City Approval

The Birchmere, an entertainment venue, is seeking waived signage requirements to allow a digital display on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Del Ray Businesses: Spotlight Your Business With Patch Readers

Patch wants to spotlight Del Ray businesses for free to help them share their stories and latest news with the community.

Meatball-Inspired Tournament Hosted By Alexandria Restaurant

The returning Meatball Madness relay race will draw teams to Del Ray to support Dunbar Alexandria- Olympic Boys & Girls Club.

Del Ray Farmers Market Wins 2023 Heart Of Del Ray Award

Del Ray Farmers Market founder Pat Miller won her second Heart of Del Ray award after winning the first award for A Show of Hands.

Heart Of Del Ray 2023 Business Nominees Announced

The Heart of Del Ray award, given by the Del Ray Business Association to a business, has six nominees for 2023.

Lawsuit Pauses Minority-Owned Business Grant Program In Alexandria

A lawsuit against the City of Alexandria claims the grant program for minority-owned small businesses is illegal.

Collective Bargaining Agreement Funding Up For City Council Review

A funding commitment will be considered by City Council for the tentative agreement between the city and firefighters union.

Heart Of Del Ray Nominees Sought For 2023 Business Award

Nominations are being taken for the Heart of Del Ray award, presented each year to a business representing the heart and soul of Del Ray.

Where To Find DC Winter Restaurant Week Specials Around Alexandria

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week starts several days before Alexandria Restaurant Week and features several Alexandria restaurants.

Minority-Owned Small Business Grant Program Launched In Alexandria

The City of Alexandria is offering grants to support businesses owned by black, indigenous and people of color.

See Del Ray Restaurant Menus For Alexandria Restaurant Week 2023

Alexandria Restaurant Week will run for 10 days, and various Del Ray restaurants are participating.

National Pizza Week 2023: Best Pizza In Del Ray, Deals

National Pizza Week runs from Jan. 8 to 14, offering a chance to score deals or show support for locally-owned pizza restaurants.

Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week Returns In January 2023

Alexandria Restaurant Week, held twice a year, will feature special menus from restaurants around the city over 10 days.

Italian Restaurant Rosemarino D'Italia To Make Return In Del Ray

Rosemarino D'Italia will bring back its original location in Del Ray from Chef Rosemeri Espinoza.

Holiday Scavenger Hunt, Display Viewing Offer Family Fun In Del Ray

Here are some ideas for family entertainment around Christmas, including a scavenger hunt with a chance to win local business gift cards.

Del Ray Candy Cane Bar Crawl To Feature 14 Restaurants

Get out your festive attire for the annual holiday crawl at restaurants in and around Del Ray.

Crooked Beat Records To Move Location To Del Ray

Because the current building will be demolished next year, the record store will relocate to Del Ray.

New Biscuit Restaurant Applies To Open In Vacant Arlandria Space

A restaurant serving biscuits that currently runs at farmers market is seeking to open on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Alexandria Hyundai Extended Through 2045 In Del Ray

With mixed feedback from the community, Alexandria City Council extended Alexandria Hyundai's presence on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Del Ray Vintage And Flea Market Raises Awareness For Breast Cancer

In October, the market will promote breast cancer awareness, a personal cause for the co-founder who is undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Del Ray's Sweet Relief Celebrates Rebranding With Ribbon Cutting

After rebranding, Sweet Relief will hold a ribbon cutting with fitness classes, vendors and more on Saturday in Del Ray.

Lena's Oasis To Close As Temporary Outdoor Dining Program Ends

Diners can experience Lena's Oasis until it closes when Alexandria shifts from its temporary outdoor dining program.

Stracci Pizza Seeks Continued Parking Lot Dining, Trailer Use

Stracci Pizza is seeking city approval for parking lot dining spaces beyond the temporary outdoor dining program that ends Sept. 30.