Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Rat Droppings Found In Basement

Restaurant inspections in the first half of February included perfect results and restaurants with one or multiple violations.

​Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli​​ Opens On Alexandria's King Street

A new deli and shop from a Bronx, New York native offers sandwiches, Italian grocery items and more in Old Town Alexandria.

Old Town Business Improvement District Gets Renewed Interest

A business improvement district with a special tax for property owners is being sought by Old Town Business.

Loyal Companion Closing 11 VA, DC Stores After Bankruptcy Filing

The Loyal Companion pet store chain will close at the end of February in VA, DC . The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week.

Lady Camellia Tea Room Finds New Life On Alexandria Waterfront

After closing in Georgetown, Lady Camellia debuted on the Alexandria waterfront, offering afternoon tea service.

Alexandria Warehouse Sale To Be Held Over Weekend In February

The returning warehouse sale will feature sales at participating independent boutiques around Old Town Alexandria.

Tatte Bakery & Cafe Seeks To Open On Alexandria's King Street

Tatte Bakery & Cafe, a Boston cafe that is growing in the DC region, looks to bring its brunch, coffee and pastries to Alexandria.

Atlas Brew Works To Open Location With Andy's Pizza In Alexandria

DC-based Atlas Brew Works is coming to Alexandria's Carlyle Crossing development with Andy's Pizza.

National Pizza Week 2023: Best Pizza In Old Town Alexandria, Deals

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

19 Violations Found At Alexandria Restaurant: Recent Inspections

While some recent restaurant inspections resulted in no violations, one restaurant had 19 violations, with two as repeat violations.

Thompson Italian Opens Second Location In Old Town Alexandria

The new year brought a new Old Town Alexandria restaurant from chef-owners Gabe and Katherine Thompson.

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee Seeks To Open At Busy Old Town Intersection

Lily's Chocolate & Coffee, a family business serving Iraqi Lockma with other desserts, is applying to open in Old Town Alexandria.

Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Soiled Ice Machine, More Violations

Restaurant inspections are regularly conducted around the city. See the latest reports, including places with no violations.

Landmark Mall Blocks Approved By City Council, Planning Commission

Four blocks in the WestEnd development replacing Landmark Mall advanced to City Council for approval.

4 Landmark Mall Redevelopment Blocks Headed To Planning Commission

Four blocks of the Landmark Mall mixed-use redevelopment with residential and other uses will go to the Planning Commission.

Alexandria-Based Affordable Housing Developer Chooses New Leader

Wesley Housing, which recently opened the Waypoint at Fairlington, will be under new leadership after its leader of 15 years retires.

Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: 18 Violations, Roach Violation

Restaurant inspections are regularly conducted around the city. Recent inspections included one restaurant with 18 violations.

New Old Town North Development Named Best DC Area Boutique Condominium

Muse, a 72-unit condominium that will be the new home of the Art League, opened in 2022 and has received award recognition.

Minority Business Programs To Be Supported By Alexandria Reserve Funds

Reserve funds set aside in the budget are aimed at focus areas identified as needs by minority-owned businesses.

Andy's Pizza Opens In Alexandria, Serving Pizza By Slice And Pie

Andy's Pizza, a winner of the International Pizza Challenge, has opened its newest location in Old Town Alexandria.

New York-Style Pizza By The Slice Shop Opens In Old Town Alexandria

Pizza by the slice and pie is being sold on King Street in the space below King's Ransom.

Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: Vaso's Mediterranean, Thai Peppers

Restaurant inspections are regularly conducted around the city. Recent reports showed restaurants with no violations or multiple violations.

National Coffee Day 2022: Local Coffee Shops, Deals In Alexandria

National Coffee Day on Thursday is a reason to support local coffee shops or score free deals from chain locations.

Alexandria Lighting + Design Moves To West End With Electric Cafe

Alexandria Lighting + Design, a business of over 60 years, moved from its old location where a development is planned.

VA Wegmans Ends Self-Scanning App Over Customer Shoplifting

The popular Wegmans SCAN app that lets shoppers save time at checkout is ending because it was also popular with shoplifters.

Alexandria Among Top Cities For Projected Apartments In U.S.: Report

A study analyzing new apartment construction data found Alexandria to be one of the top in the DC region and among U.S. cities.

Multifamily Units On King Street, Vola's Expansion Proposed

The Planning Commission will consider a 24-unit multifamily building on King Street and other items at its next meeting.

Hotel Heron, Alexandria Project With Gap Funding, To Open In Late 2023

Hotel Heron, which will be located in the 1926 George Mason Hotel building, is under construction with expected completion in 2023.

Elizabeth's Counter To Be Replaced With New Concept In Alexandria

Elizabeth's Counter, a donut and vegan shop that replaced Sugar Shack Donuts, will close and become a new concept this winter.

Pay-By-Phone Parking Price To Increase For Some Old Town Blocks

The city will reduce the parking rate for its Courthouse parking garage while increasing the hourly rate for some residential blocks.

Old Town Restaurant Inspections: Monterey's Pizza, Sisters Thai

Restaurant inspections are regularly conducted around the city. Recent reports showed restaurants with no violations or multiple violations.

Hangry Joe's Brings Its Nashville Hot Chicken To Alexandria

Hangry Joe's, a growing franchise serving up Nashville hot chicken, opened its latest location in Alexandria.

New Bubble Tea Shop Planned Near Caphe Banh Mi In Alexandria

Yagút St, which is located at Sunday in Saigon, plans to open another location in Old Town Alexandria.

Pickle, Kimchi Vendor At DC Area Farmers Markets To Close

Number 1 Sons, a vendor selling pickled and fermented products, will close after its last farmers market dates.

Port City Brewing Co. Scores Awards In 2022 Virginia Craft Beer Cup

Port City Brewing Company won two first place awards and a third place Best in Show Award in the competitive Virginia Craft Beer Cup.

Old Town Restaurant Inspections: Balducci's, Sunday In Saigon, More

Restaurant inspections are regularly conducted around the city. Recent reports showed restaurants with no violations or multiple violations.

Free Website Program Offered To Small Businesses In Alexandria

The Alexandria Small Business Development program has a new program to help small businesses that don't have a website.

Chewish Deli Opens King Street Location, Second In Alexandria

Chewish Deli, which started as a pop-up and food truck, now has its second brick-and-mortar location serving Alexandria.

Alexandria Restaurants Join Oyster Weekend To Help Chesapeake Bay

Alexandria restaurants and others in the region will join a National Oyster Weekend effort to collect oyster shells to clean the bay.

Quander Family Member Opening New Restaurant 1799 Prime In Alexandria

A new steakhouse owned by a descendant of the Quander family is coming to Old Town Alexandria during the first week of August.