There are tons of perks to living in the city. You're never more than a few blocks from a cool restaurant or bar, you have easy access to museums and other cultural activities, and there's always a new band or show to see. But there is one downside: it can be hard to find fresh, […]
Carolyn Stromberg, the in-house cheese expert at Righteous Cheese, knows a thing or two about a good cheese pairing. That's why she's the perfect person to lead the Sweet Bounty: Pairing Cheese, Wine, and Honey class at Righteous Cheese on Thursday, June 15th at 7 p.m. Over the course of the class, Carolyn will teach […]
The Art League ensures that Alexandria's art scene remains thriving and vibrant, hosting events that further the arts throughout the year. Art on the Vine is one of its biggest soirees, and it's coming up this month. The event begins with a 10-day online auction that showcases masterpieces crafted by The Art League's faculty, culminating […]
It's almost wine season, so it's the perfect time to begin planning your wine-tasting for the summer. Vinofest is a good place to start. On June 2nd and 3rd, Canal Park transforms into one enormous, fresh-air tasting room where you can sample glasses of more than 100 different types of wine. Tickets begin at $59 […]
When you meet a person who's taken home the title of World Grand Champion in barbecue not once, not twice, not even three times, but four times, you definitely shouldn't pass up the opportunity to try that award-winning barbecue. Living in Alexandria, you can do just that any night of the week at Myron Mixon's […]
Brabo takes its name from a famed statue in Belgium, and its chef gleans inspiration from the European nation as well. That much is obvious in its top-notch cuisine, which is served in the form of prix fixe meals with or without complementary wines. You can also enjoy Belgian bites with craft cocktails in the […]
Color runs and music fests are a dime a dozen these days, but the Questival Adventure Race is a unique type of event that blends the best elements of races, festivals, and exploration. The 24-hour Adventure Race is taking place all across the country this year, including Alexandria on May 19th and 20th. For just […]
Drink the District's team decided that Cinco de Mayo was far too important of a holiday to celebrate just one day out of the year. So they created a two-day event in honor of the holiday, Cinco DC Mayo. This year's Cinco DC Mayo kicks off on Friday, May 5th at 5 p.m., with follow-up […]
Even with its proximity to Washington, DC's much larger museums, the Alexandria Archaeology Museum still manages to stand out in the crowd. It may not tell the tale of the entire nation, like many of the museums in the country's capital do, but it does give an in-depth look at the backstory of Alexandria. Its […]
Chocolate Butterfinger. Sea salt caramel. Pineapple serrano. What do all of these seemingly disparate combinations have in common? They all come in doughnut form at Sugar Shack Donuts in Richmond, a beloved bakery with locations all around Virginia (and even a few in Florida). The offerings start with familiar options, like the glazed donut, the […]