Alexandria's Royal Restaurant Changes Owner, Seeks Outdoor Dining

Royal Restaurant, a family-owned restaurant for over 100 years, has a new owner planning an outdoor dining area.

Underage Alcohol Sales Targeted By Alexandria 'Sticker Shock' Campaign

A returning campaign will warn customers and stores of the consequences of selling alcohol to a minor.

DC-Based Framing Company Opening Shop In Old Town Alexandria

A shop for custom frames is open along Alexandria's King Street and will have an opening in October.

Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Mouse Droppings Spotted

The health department's recent health inspections in Alexandria found violations, some restaurants got trainings to administer Narcan.

The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Opens In Old Town Alexandria

A new milkshake bar challenges diners to finish crazy shakes with toppings like cake slices, cookies, and popsicles.

Tip Jar Theft At Old Town Alexandria Restaurant Shown On Video: Report

An Old Town Alexandria restaurant said a third-party delivery driver took a tip jar with an estimated week of tips.

Wegmans Double Charging Affects Credit Card Customers In VA, DC

A glitch in the Wegmans system one day in August impacted both in-store and online orders, the company said.

See Old Town Restaurants' Menus For Alexandria Restaurant Week 2023

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

Alexandria Butcher Faces Allegation Of Having Rabbits For Sale

DC Poultry Market, a halal butcher that is permitted to sell poultry, is accused of keeping rabbits on site to sell.

New Cookie Shop Opening In Old Town Alexandria

MidnighTreats, a Northern Virginia-based vegan cookie shop, is bringing its giant cookies to Alexandria.

Alexandria Sidewalk Sale Returns In 2023 With Boutique Discounts

The Alexandria Sidewalk Sale, an annual event with steep discounts at participating boutiques, will be held this upcoming weekend.

Mieza Blendery Brings New Kind Of Beer Making To Alexandria

The owner of a new Alexandria beer blendery says keeping one part of production off site allows greater focus on other steps of the process.

Alexandria Restaurant Week 2023 Returns With Close To 70 Restaurants

Alexandria Restaurant Week will return with its summer edition over 10 days and participating restaurants around the city.

Call Your Mother Deli Plans New Location In Alexandria

After a previously-planned Call Your Mother Deli location didn't work out, a new location is planned along King Street in Alexandria.

Tax-Free Days Set For Alexandria Stores Amid No VA Sales Tax Holiday

While Virginia's sales tax holiday will not happen in 2023, there will be a tax-free incentive to shop at Alexandria's small boutiques.

Alexandria Bier Garden Rebrands From Village Brauhaus

Village Brauhaus closed in mid-June in preparation for the transition to Alexandria Bier Garden.

Old Town Books Reopens As Owner Experiences Vision Loss

Old Town Books has reopened while owner Ally Kirkpatrick shared she has experienced vision loss with limited vision.

Gelato Shop Hit By Car In Alexandria Partially Reopens

Casa Rosado Artisan Gelato, which was the site of a crash into the building, is reopening as repairs continue.

Pupatella Seeks To Open Alexandria Location

Pupatella's Neapolitan pizza could be coming to Alexandria in the former location of a dry cleaner.

Alexandria Restaurant Among Wine Spectator's 2023 Award Winners

An Old Town Alexandria restaurant earned an award from Wine Spectator magazine for their excellence in wine lists.

Pest Poison On Plates, Roaches: Alexandria Restaurant Inspections

Health inspectors found violations of roaches and a pest control poison on disposable plates during one recent restaurant inspection.

Alexandria Fireworks Coincides With Jula's On The Potomac Opening

The waterfront Cafe 44 will expand and rebrand to Jula's On The Potomac in time for the Alexandria birthday fireworks.

How VA Residents Can Claim Cut Of $23M Google Privacy Settlement

Virginia residents have a few weeks to claim their share of a $23M settlement Google has agreed to pay to settle a class action lawsuit.

Expanded Restaurant Joins Waterfront Dining Around Alexandria In 2023

From dining on a waterfront pier to the new expansion coming to Cafe 44, here's where to dine on the Alexandria waterfront.

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee Opens In Old Town Alexandria

A family-owned business specializing in an Iraqi dessert called Lockma is now open at King and Washington Streets.

New Restaurant To Open In Former Columbia Firehouse Location

Josephine, a French brasserie and bar from Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is replacing the former Columbia Firehouse concept.

Old Town Alexandria Business Owner To Open New Toy Store

Motivated by the closure of the Why Not toy store, the owner of Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post will bring a toy store back to Old Town.

Hotel AKA Adds New Luxury Accommodations In Alexandria

Hotel AKA Alexandria is the first U.S. project of Italian architect Piero Lissoni and includes a terrace with a seasonal outdoor bar.

Mouse Droppings, Slimy Substance: Alexandria Restaurant Inspections

Health inspectors found violations such as a "slimy substance" on a soda nozzle at one restaurant and mouse droppings at another in March.

Nando's Moves To Alexandria's Carlyle Neighborhood

Nando's, a South African chain focusing on chicken in the peri-peri style from Portugal, is opening a new location in Alexandria.

Elaine's Restaurant Brings Alexandria, Egypt To Alexandria, Virginia

A taste of Alexandria, Egypt is coming to Alexandria, Virginia as Elaine's Restaurant opens in the former Bilbo Baggins space.

Alexandria Building With Business Tenants Proposed For Redevelopment

A redevelopment proposal for the Montgomery Center, a building with various business tenants, is up for city review.

Business Tax Fraud Leads To Guilty Plea For Alexandria Man

An Alexandria man pleaded guilty in relation to tax fraud at his consulting business in the Kingstowne area, according to prosecutors.

Restaurant Concept Announced For Waterfront Warehouse In Alexandria

The restaurateur behind Landini Bros. and Junction Bakery & Bistro was chosen to create a concept at a historic waterfront warehouse.

Hawaiian Bad Ass Coffee Comes To Alexandria, Plans More NoVA Openings

Bad Ass Coffee, a coffee shop inspired by the Kona legend of donkeys carrying coffee beans, is being introduced in Northern Virginia.

Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Droppings Violation

Restaurant inspections in the second half of February included one with a rodent dropping violation and another with a dozen violations.

DC Native Finds Niche In Getting NoVA Multifamily Units Move-In Ready

A business offering maintenance and hospitality services seeks to be a "one stop" company for property managers' needs in Northern Virginia.

Old Town Business Improvement District 'Idea Has Merit': Mayor

More public forums have been scheduled to discuss a renewed effort to create a Business Improvement District in Old Town.

Alexandria Businesses: Spotlight Your Business With Patch Readers

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

Crazy Shake Bar Plans Summer 2023 Opening In Alexandria

Crazy shakes packed with toppings, sundaes and other desserts are coming to Old Town Alexandria this summer.