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Restaurants adjust to permanent parklets

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Earlier this month, the City of Alexandria made permanent the parklet system that was installed during the COVID-19 pandemic as...

City to charge businesses for outdoor dining

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Alexandria’s government relaxed the city’s outdoor dining policies during COVID19 shutdowns, and restaurants responded by creating parklets that have literally...

Alexandria’s romantic restaurants

This content is sponsored by a variety of local restaurants. Alexandria is full of romantic places to grab dinner, from French eateries to seafood hotspots....

Foodie: The magic of shakshuka

By Stacey Wharam Shakshuka, pronounced Shahk-SHOO-kah, is an easy, healthy meal that is perfect for breakfast or any time of day. The dish itself is said...

Empathy is appreciated: Tips for dining during a pandemic

By Stacey Wharam The past few months have been incredibly difficult for restaurants and small businesses struggling to stay afloat, and reopening with new safety...

Foodie: Make a homemade quiche with on-hand ingredients

By Stacey Wharam Few things are better than a beautiful weekend brunch featuring delicious quiche. Quiche is perfect for any brunch buffet. It slices easily...

Alexandria businesses put the “community” in “business community”

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Thousands of residents donate to local nonprofits both during ACT for Alexandria’s Spring2ACTion – for which early giving is already...