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Rustico: An Alexandria Favorite for Craft Beer and New American Fare

July 21, 2015 by

Beer serves as the backbone of an experience at Rustico, a New American eatery "designed with good times in mind," per the restaurant's website. More than 400 craft brews — one of the largest selections in the area — are in rotation here, which proves Rustico to be a popular destination among beer aficionados.

But beyond Rustico's bustling bar, you're likely to spot families (many with young children) and friends nestled in wooden booths, lingering over wood-fired pizzas, seasonally-influenced salads, and gourmet burgers. In fact, burgers are a real crowd pleaser here, especially The Rustico, which tops a locally-sourced beef patty with aged cheddar and a savory aioli. For dessert, you might sip a Crispin blackberry-pear cider, or sink a fork into a slice of flourless chocolate cake, decorated with a scoop of raspberry sorbet and an equal amount of fluffy chocolate mousse.

Note that Rustico also serves a popular brunch, available between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekends.

Rustico
827 Slaters Lane
Alexandria, VA
(703) 224-5051
rusticorestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/rustico-alexandria

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Delicious Uses for Lavender Beyond the Garden

July 14, 2015 by

Lavender is a purple flower that smells just as beautiful as it looks, creating a heavenly aroma when found growing in the wild. In addition to its incredible look and scent, lavender is also becoming a very popular addition to many recipes. The floral taste adds something special to desserts, drinks, and even dinners, as you can see from these delicious dishes.

Lemon Lavender Fizz [Saveur]
The fizzy blend of gin, lemon juice, and club soda in this cocktail sparkles on your tongue, while the lavender-infused simple syrup adds a fragrant, floral taste that’s truly unique.

Honey Lavender Ice Cream [Martha Stewart]
Lavender lovers will tell you that there are few things the herb tastes better in than sweet, creamy ice cream. This honey lavender ice cream recipe incorporates both the warm taste of honey and the soft flavor of lavender into one decadent dessert that’s worlds away from your usual Neapolitan.

Lavender Lemon Chicken [Food.com]
If you want to try incorporating lavender into a more savory dish, this chicken recipe is a wonderful place to start. A whole chicken is roasted in a lemon butter sauce seasoned with thyme and lavender, creating a tender, juicy inside and a perfectly golden browned exterior.

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New Facebook Sweepstakes! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

July 10, 2015 by

To enter the Sweepstakes, visit our Facebook Page and then look for the Sweepstakes tab (image shown below) located on our Facebook Page to enter. Sweepstakes ends August 31st, 2015. We suggest you like our page to keep informed about future sweepstakes and community happenings.

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Go on an Outdoor Adventure at the Dora Kelley Nature Park

July 7, 2015 by

Explore an array of distinct habitats at Dora Kelly Nature Park, a 50-acre space that's home to an eclectic population of wildlife. Oak and hickory trees grow thick in the forest, which is interwoven with meandering streams and waterlogged patches of marshland. Each of the habitats plays host to its own critters, and previous guests say it's not unusual to spot turtles.

At the designated Nature Center, which was opened in 1978, visitors learn more about the ecology of their community via exhibits that delve deep into the past of the park and the humans who once lived on its grounds. The Nature Center and park are the culmination of namesake Dora Kelley's dream that the woodlands surrounding Alexandria would outlive her and many generations to come. Her wish came true in the early '70s, and when she passed away in 2001, the community activist left a legacy behind in the form of the park.

Dora Kelley Nature Park
5750 Sanger Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 746-5559
alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=12284#Dora_Kelly
www.yelp.com/biz/dora-kelley-nature-park-alexandria

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Get Yappy this Wednesday at Bastille!

July 7, 2015 by

You are invited to get yappy this Wednesday at Bastille! Bring your pups meet your neighbors! We can't wait to see you there!

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Happy Independence Day!

July 4, 2015 by

We hope everyone enjoys a fun and relaxing time with family and friends as we celebrate America's freedom.

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Pho Viet Flare: Pho with Flair in Alexandria

June 23, 2015 by

The Vietnamese soup known as pho has been described as the “cheeseburger of Vietnam” – sold primarily at roadside stands, it’s a cheap, satisfying meal that boasts incredible flavors. Many Vietnamese restaurants have opened up in the United States over the last decade, and the cuisine is really gaining a foothold here. Alexandria’s Pho Viet Flare is regarded by diners in the know as one of the best in the northern Virginia region, with locals raving about the high quality and reasonable prices. While the pho is good here, insiders know that the dry vermicelli noodle bowls – called “bun” in Vietnam – are the real stars here. Served with a variety of meat and vegetables, with tofu available for vegetarians – they’re sauced perfectly and served in enormous portions. Their summer rolls with peanut sauce are also quite good, boasting large shrimp and fresh ingredients served with an earthy accompaniment for dipping. Prices are very reasonable and Pho Viet Flare has a bright and welcoming ambiance.

Pho Viet Flare
514 S. Van Dorn Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 370-9279
www.facebook.com/pages/Pho-Viet-Flare-Restaurant/113777368653183
www.yelp.com/biz/pho-viet-flare-alexandria

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Happy Father’s Day!

June 21, 2015 by

Happy Father's Day! We hope all of the Dads out there have a great day with loved ones! Let us know how you plan to help Dad relax today!

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The George Washington Masonic National Memorial: Study Up on a National Icon

June 16, 2015 by

The society of the Freemasons has long been shrouded in mystery, despite its relatively innocuous origins as a guild for stonemasons in 16th- and 17th-century Europe. Some of the nation's greatest leaders have counted themselves among this exclusive group, and U.S. icon George Washington was one of them.

As an homage to his contributions as pioneer, army commander, and the nation's first president, members of the freemasons who came after him erected The George Washington National Memorial in Alexandria. The striking building would fit right in among the monuments in Washington, D.C., with its large turret rising from a stone building, complete with massive columns lined up out front. Inside, you'll find a museum dedicated to the man for which the monument is named. The exhibits run down his many accomplishments as politician and soldier alike, and there's even a large sculpted likeness of Washington within the memorial's walls.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 683-2007
gwmemorial.org
www.yelp.com/biz/the-george-washington-masonic-national-memorial-alexandria

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Essential Beauty-Enhancing Products You Already Have at Home

June 9, 2015 by

The next time you want to try a new beauty product, you might want to start by browsing your kitchen cabinets instead of heading to the drugstore. Many common foods and oils can double as creams, scrubs, and skin treatments! Here are a few beneficial beauty products that you likely already own.

  1. Tea bags. Instead of investing in a pricey eye cream to get rid of those dark circles after a night out, use some tea bags instead. Soak two green tea bags in warm water and lay them on your eyelids. The caffeine will shrink the appearance of blood vessels, while the antioxidants reduce inflammation.
  2. Oatmeal. Make your own face treatment by using your favorite breakfast oats. Place a handful of whole oats inside of a washcloth and secure it closed with a rubber band. Soak the whole thing in a sink of warm water until the water turns cloudy, and then splash it onto your face. This will create a protective barrier on the skin that seals in moisture and provides anti-inflammatory properties.
  3. Oranges. Use oranges to get rid of pesky dry patches on the skin. Squeeze half of an orange into a bowl and mix in 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Rub the other half of the orange on dry knees or elbows to loosen the dead cells, and then rub on your homemade scrub to slough them away.

Have A Spa Day…At Home! 10 DIY Beauty Treatments! [Seventeen]
Our Favorite All-Natural Home Beauty Treatments [Fitness]
Crazy Beauty Tricks That Really Work [Whole Living]
6 All-Natural Beauty Fixes [Woman’s Day]

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