Top Southern Restaurant, New Speed Limit: August In Review

ALEXANDRIA, VA—From a new development on the waterfront plaza to business news, your neighbors were reading a variety of stories on Del Ray Patch in August. The new Route 1 speed limit, Virginia's best Southern restaurant and development on a new beer garden were among the top stories.

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Below are some of the most read stories around Del Ray from August:

Alexandria Eatery Named A 2018 Best Southern Restaurant

While there are undoubtedly plenty of good Southern restaurants to choose from around Virginia, one list says the best can be found at RT's Restaurant in Alexandria.

New CAVA Opens This Week In Alexandria

Fast casual restaurant CAVA opened its latest location at Potomac Yard in Alexandria on Aug. 14.

Del Ray Beer Garden Could Open This Year: Report

The Tysons Biergarten team will open a beer garden and restaurant called Hops 'n' Shine.

Accused Russian Agent Maria Butina Moved To Alexandria Jail

Maria Butina, a gun rights advocate charged with acting as an agent for Russia in the U.S., was moved to the Alexandria jail from DC.

Car Smashes Into Inova Hospital In Alexandria

A car crashed into a Inova Alexandria Hospital load bearing wall one weekend, according to the local firefighters union.

Fast Casual-Type Dining Coming To Alexandria Schools

Student feedback is leading Alexandria City Public Schools to introduce a fast casual-type dining dining program.

Speed Limit Lowered To 25 MPH On Major Alexandria Roadway

As of Aug. 20, a portion of U.S. Route 1 in Alexandria changed from 35 to 25 mph.

Festival, Beer Garden Planned For New Alexandria Waterfront Plaza

When the new King Street Waterfront Park opens, it will host the Portside in Old Town Festival from Oct. 12-14 with programming such as pop-up food and drinks, tall ship tours and more.

Image via M. Enriquez/Visit Alexandria