Situated between the White House and the Smithsonian, the City Club of Washington is a swanky venue nestled right in the heart of downtown DC. Its prime location makes it a popular spot to tie the knot, and if your special day is coming up, you can find out everything you need to know about […]
For a meal that truly satisfies, you need to have dishes that are both inventive and hearty, like the innovative plates offered at Blackwall Hitch on Cameron Street in Alexandria. This restaurant not only delivers on the promise of high quality food but does so in a warm, contemporary atmosphere. Blackwall Hitch is committed to […]
For a great cup of tea in your area, you should definitely plan to visit Soricha Tea & Theater, located on Columbia Pike in Annandale. This establishment takes pride in the culture of tea and art in a way that’s completely unique. For perhaps the best experience here, set aside enough time to sit inside […]
With a cafe name like Killer E.S.P. (which stands for espresso, sorbet, pie), you know the desserts are on point. Located just two miles from the Shelby, Killer E.S.P. specializes in sweet treats and java in Downtown Alexandria. The cafe pours Stumptown coffee's fair-trade java from Oregon. As far as sorbet, Killer E.S.P. proudly makes […]
It doesn't take long for a piece of chocolate to travel from the mold to the display case at Bluprint Chocolatier; the production kitchen is just down the stairs from the charming retail shop at street level. So not only are the sweets crafted by seasoned chocolatiers with great care but they're also incredibly fresh. […]
This year, 70 restaurants will offer major deals for the annual Alexandria Restaurant Week. Running from February 17th through the 26th, restaurant week participants dish out three-course meals for $35 per person or a $35 dinner for two. During lunch, select restaurants will offer special menus at either $10, $15, or $20, and restaurants in […]
Networking is arguably the number one way to get ahead in your career. Who you know can affect the number and variety of opportunities available to you, so it pays to know as many people as possible. But it’s not always the easiest thing to go out and simply make new connections out of the […]
Artisan Confections, a gourmet chocolatier, hosts a chocolate tasting and demonstration on Thursday, February 2nd that you won't want to miss. Guests of the demonstration will learn how cocoa beans are transformed into beautiful chocolates and will also learn the differences between dark chocolate, white chocolate, and milk chocolate. Instructors will teach students about chocolate […]
A pastry is not easily made at home; that’s part of what makes them special. But there’s also something enchanting about the act of picking up baked goods. Perhaps it's the wonderful smell that hits you when you first enter the bakery. Whatever it may be, it makes for a unique experience that everyone should […]
Freshly crafted filo pastry dough packed with beef, cheese, potato, or spinach. This is the borek, a classic Mediterranean dish that has customers of Balkan Grill frequenting the restaurant. And it's just one of the fresh, unusual eats on the menu at the internationally inspired eatery. The cevapcici is another favorite among regulars, a sandwich […]