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Here Are The Businesses Readers Would Like To Bring Back In Alexandria
We asked readers about businesses they miss in Alexandria, and one place was mentioned the most.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — There have been many business openings and closings over the years, but some closed businesses are especially missed in Alexandria.
We asked readers businesses they wished they could bring back, no matter how long ago they were from. Over 60 comments came in as readers shared names of their favorite businesses of years past. From recently closed businesses to those popular years or decades ago, readers shared a variety of businesses.
Some businesses received multiple mentions. The top mention was Why Not, a children's boutique that closed in 2016 after over a half century in business.
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Another major closure mentioned by readers was the Christmas Attic. The store closed in 2020 after nearly 50 years on S. Union Street.
Another longtime favorite was Atlantis Pizzeria And Family Restaurant at the Bradlee Center. The restaurant closed in 2021 after 38 years due to COVID-19 impacts. A new restaurant called the Beeliner Diner and a food hall have opened in its place.
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Here is the full list of restaurants and other businesses readers miss in Alexandria:
- Why Not
- Unique
- Old Town Coffee Tea and Spice on Union Street
- Atlantis Pizzeria And Family Restaurant
- Geranio Restaurant
- The Snack Bar
- Stardust Restaurant & Lounge
- The Christmas Attic
- Ecco Cafe
- Henry Africa
- Bilbo Baggins
- Pat Troy's/Ireland's Own
- Flying Fish
- Tiffany Tavern
- Del Merei Grille
- King Street Blues
- Generous George's
- Decorium
- Dixie Pig
- Portner's
- Chicken Delight
- Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
- Bamiyan
- Cate's Bistro
- Masons
- Charcoal House
- Cash Grocers
- Austin Grill
- Loft
- Bullfeathers
- Overwood
- Aftertime Comics
- Olsson's Books & Records
- Columbia Firehouse (temporarily closed)
- Bittersweet Cafe
- Pure Prana Yoga Studio
- Kings Landing
- Tivoli Italian Pizza
- Vermillion (temporarily closed)
- Ames department store
- Pizza Box
- Cafe Marianna
- Le Gaulois Cafe Restaurant
- Pizzeria Paradiso
- Monroe's Restaurant
- John Strongbow's Tavern
Can you name any other Alexandria businesses you wish could come back? Leave a comment below.
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