Tag: Alexandria

Brabo Restaurant: Old World Cuisine in Old Town Alexandria

It goes without saying that we love to discover new restaurants. Hell, we’ve devoted an entire website to writing about food. Apart from the joy of discovery, though, I sometimes feel like kicking myself after enjoying a good meal at a previously untried spot. It may be stupid, but sometimes I think to myself, man, …

Restaurant Review: Cheesetique | Alexandria, VA

Despite our documented struggles to find suitable dining in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, we ventured back there to re-visit a place we hadn’t tried for several years. It turned out to be an excellent choice. As the name implies, Cheesetique is a Mecca for all things cheesy. With seating in the back of …

Restaurant Review: Catch on the Ave | Alexandria, VA

We have no shortage of restaurants here in Alexandria. Old Town, especially, has everything from fast casual to fine dining, with the crowds to match. One of the less touristy parts of Alexandria is the Del Ray neighborhood. With no shortage of restaurants, Del Ray aims to be the locals’ spot. Unfortunately, the restaurants in …

Restaurant Review: Delia’s Mediterranean Grill and Brick Oven Pizza | Alexandria, VA

Over on our Restaurants Page, we write reviews of our favorite places to dine out. These have included some of D.C.’s hottest spots and restaurants by celebrity chefs. Not to be overlooked, though, are local neighborhood gems that, while they may not have the caché of big-name restaurants, can still be excellent go-to options. In …

Two Breakfasts and a Lunch in Old Town Alexandria

Last weekend, we awoke majorly craving bagel sandwiches. It was the kind of craving only brought on by a night of drinking the evening prior. Unfortunately, Alexandria’s bagel scene is majorly lacking, to be charitable. At least it was…until Genuine Water Bagels recently came to town! Over on our DC Restaurants Page, we just posted …

Our Neighborhood Just Got an Awesome New Seafood Restaurant and I’m Pumped About It

Our neighborhood, the Carlyle section of Alexandria, doesn’t have a lot in the way of restaurants. It’s been primarily a commercial zone, populated with chains and lunch spots designed to satisfy the nearly 10,000 people who come to work here each day. That’s started to change, though, as more and more residences pop up in …