Friday, December 21, 2012
Looking for a place to eat on New Year's Eve? Here are a few suggestions of restaurants that are open for ringing in 2013.
Alexandria has a host of options for diners looking to celebrate out on the town. Grab a bite during the First Night Alexandria activities or ring in the new year right at a restaurant. Some suggestions around town: Old Town Bilbo Baggins 208 Queen St. 703-683-0300 American and English fare with a dash of Hobbit. New Year's Menu (PDF) Columbia Firehouse Restaurant 109 S. St. Asaph St. 703-683-1776 A modern American brasseries and bar. Party begins at 9 p.m. at $65 per person. Price of admission includes canapes, hors d'oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight. Cash bar available throughout the night. Eamonn's 728 King St. 703-299-8384 Fish, chips and more. Open until midnight Dec. 31. PX 728 King St. with reservations made online Fancy, fresh …
Monday, December 10, 2012
Where do teens and tweens hang out in Alexandria? Because I need to get them out of this apartment.
(I am saving the Christmas gratitude post for my next column. This is the holiday kvetching post. It ought to have “first-world problems” as a hashtag. You've been warned.) Dear Alexandria: Where do your teens and tweens hang out when they aren't in school? Is there a hidden roller-skating rink or an ice rink where everyone goes on Friday or Saturday nights (or Saturday afternoons, perhaps)? Is there a park or promenade that adolescent flaneurs like to stroll? I'm asking because I have two teens and a tween who are relatively new to the area, and — even with school and some extra-curricular activities — they are bored out of their minds. This means they are driving me out of my mind. Surely you've got some places where my tween and teens …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Your new local news site and community platform.
Welcome West-Enders! The new West End Alexandria Patch is your go-to place for info about the city’s western half and an interactive community hub. Formerly the editor for Fort Hunt Patch in the Mount Vernon area, I’m honored to be your new editor for the West End. I’ve lived in western Alexandria for more than three years, after moving to the area from South Carolina to attend graduate school. The launch of West End Alexandria Patch fills a gap in Patch’s coverage in Northern Virginia, where it operates in more than 30 communities, including Annandale, Old Town Alexandria and Del Ray. For those of you unfamiliar with Patch, we offer much more than just daily local news. We also have a growing events calendar (post your events here), and …
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3:18 am on Sunday, October 21, 2012
Rachel, Nice to see you here too! We moved to the Fort Hunt area after living in West End for 14 years. Have friends in both neighborhoods... more ›