Years ago, when Miles was still working we went out to Ruth’s Chris on a random Tuesday. Rather decadent at the time. Fancy dinners didn’t usually happen on a Tuesday when the 9-5 was part of our world. (My how times change with retirement! lol.) We, of course, indulged in steaks and sides. But IRead the Post
Historic & Cultural & Artsy Links in Old Town
Office of Historic Alexandria Alexandria Archaeology Museum Alexandria Black History Museum Alexandria Historical Society Alexandria Library Special Collections Athenaeum Archives and Records Center Christ Church Carlyle House Historic Park Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site Freedom House Museum Friendship Firehouse Gadsbyโs Tavern Museum Historic Alexandria Foundation Lee-Fendall House The Lyceum, Alexandriaโs History Museum Old PresbyterianRead the Post
The Wharf in Old Town — Fine Seafood and People Watching on King Street
The Wharf is reminiscent of a restaurant you’d see on a 1980’s sitcom. It boasts a good dark atmosphere with a wooden bar, booths, tables, and a lobster tank. It’s been around forever for good reason! delicious deets . . . my favs -> house salad with garlic mustard dressing (i’ll take home my leftoverRead the Post
Chart House in Old Town — Great Brunch & Happy Hour with a River View
Last Thanksgiving we decided to host family aboard our new boat for brunchy hors d’ oeuvres and drinks before venturing to an Old Town restaurant that would do all my Turkey Day heavy lifting. Problem was we had some elders in the mix and our spot had to be close to the marina. Vola’s wasn’tRead the Post
Mia’s in Old Town โ Homemade Italian Comfort Food . . . without a Curse
Mia’s is new to, what many consider, the cursed “100 King”. This fresh spot serves up homemade Italian comfort food. The decor feels like a contemporary take on where Frank Sinatra would have been hanging out 70 years ago. It’s a great energetic atmosphere and when the weather is appropriate they open up the enormousRead the Post
Hummingbird in Old Town โ New and Nostalgic American Cuisine
Overlooking the Potomac you walk into a tailored yet comfortable atmosphere with a sophisticated nod to culture along the water. Iโd say the cuisine is New and Nostalgic American with a farm fresh emphasis โ serving up clam bake entrees, roasted Amish chicken, and Virginia ham toasties.ย The cuisine is consistent and familiar with just theRead the Post
The Commodore’s Ball at the Old Dominion Boat Club
Question: Why is pirating so addictive? Answer: They say once ye lose yer first hand, ye get hooked! That was one of the dozens of pirate jokes hanging off the orange and black balloons dangling from the ceiling of the Old Dominion Boat Club (ODBC) during the Commadore’s Ball — the pirate jokes being justRead the Post
Green Goddess Dressing โ Sharing Ina Garten’s Recipe at the Old Dominion Boat Club’s Commodore’s Ball
Green Goddess is one of those dressings everyone says they love but it’s not so easy to come by when ordering greens out and about.ย Having never made this particular dressing before I went to my trusty source on all things cooking related, the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten. Ina actually serves her Green Goddess withRead the Post
Touring the Old Dominion Boat Club’s New Clubhouse
The new Old Dominion Boat Club (ODBC) clubhouse is just about complete. Members have been anxious to see the new building and just recently got their chance.ย My husband, Miles, and I along with many others took the official tour of this gorgeous building this past weekend. Outside Our official tour guide was ODBCRead the Post
Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend — Happenings
You know it is officially theย Holiday season in Old Town as the twinkle light are adorningย tree-tops on King Street, Mayor Silberberg and Santa have lit the tree in Market Square, and everyone is getting out their plaid for Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend! The Scottish Walk is Old Town, Alexandria, Virginiaโs annual Christmas Time Parade. TheRead the Post
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