Alexandria Living Magazine

07/24/2024

Just a few more days to pre-order A Taste of Alexandria — and get the perks that come with it! Order TODAY!

A Taste of Alexandria is a cookbook unlike any other, with 50+ recipes from standout restaurants. | Check out 'A Taste of Alexandria' on Indiegogo.

06/05/2024

Andy's Pizza and Atlas Brew Works - opening June 21 in Carlyle Crossing!

Pizza and wings will be on the menu from Andy's Pizza.

04/05/2024

They're smart, active -- and have a hard time finding good homes. Meet the unique, Del Ray-based rescue group trying to help. https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/pets/del-ray-alexandrua-aussie-rescue-mid-atlantic/

03/22/2024

Robcyn's is closing at the end of April!

Liquidation sale has started at the longtime, beloved retailer.

03/19/2024

Alexandria City High School English teacher Eva Irwin this afternoon got a major surprise, winning the Milken Education Award. The award is given for exceptional education by an inspiring teacher who positively affects students. The award is an initiative of the Milken Family Foundation, and comes with a $25,000 prize. Congratulations, Ms. Irwin!

03/07/2024

The proposed sports arena is facing a major hurdle in the Virginia legislature:

The language to fund the arena authority and development will not be included in the final budget.

02/20/2024

After a long wait, the bagelry and deli Call Your Mother is opening in Alexandria!

This will be the first Alexandria location for the popular bagelry and deli.

02/09/2024

SO MUCH LOVE in Del Ray! After the biggest turnout (nearly 2,000 votes!) and the closest vote in Heart of Del Ray history, our 16th Heart of Del Ray is extra sweet -- with TWO winners! Congrats to The Dog Store/Your Dog's Best Friends and Alexandria Library's Duncan Branch/Friends of Duncan Library!

12/13/2023

The Washington Capitals and Wizards will move to a new arena in Alexandria, anchoring a new Entertainment District with performing arts, restaurants, retail and more in Potomac Yard.

Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals to move to Alexandria in a new Entertainment District with arena, retail, more.

10/12/2023

The Alexandria Fall Festival is coming up Sunday, November 5 at River Farm! With over a dozen food vendors, a beer & wine garden, pony rides, magic shows, bounces houses and more, there will be plenty of fun to be had!

Save money and get your tickets in advance via alexandriafallfestival.com!

https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/2023alexandriafallfestival/

Alexandria Fall Festival at River Farm Sunday, November 5

09/19/2023

Our annual development map and update is here -- take a look at more than 40 projects underway, planned or possible in and around Alexandria...

Our annual update on development in the city.

08/25/2023

Alexandria Living Magazine is seeking a model for a photo shoot for a senior living client! We are specifically looking for a woman in her mid-70s. Please reply with recent photos to: [email protected]. You must be available on Sept. 14, 2023, and there is a small stipend. Thanks!

07/29/2023

MidnighTreats is opening on Aug. 11!

The cookie shop on South Payne Street has vegetarian offerings.

07/26/2023

Call Your Mother! And tell her that Call Your Mother is opening in Alexandria…

After an earlier attempt to open in Old Town, the popular DC metro area deli shop will open its second Virginia location in Alexandria.

04/26/2023

Quieter nights ahead, we hope! New rules will force helicopters to fly higher and alter their flight paths in response to resident complaints.

Thanks to feedback from local residents, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer announced new rules for helicopters.

03/17/2023

🏆 😍 Woohoo!! We are thrilled that a photo taken at Huntley Meadows won GOLD for the 'Behavior- Birds' Category in the 2022 World Nature Photography contest!! The winning photographer, Charles Schmidt, is a long-time resident of Fairfax County and is passionate about all the different wildlife at our Parks!
The contest received entries from 40+ countries! Congratulations, Charles, on your big win!! Well earned!! https://bit.ly/3l21ayM

03/08/2023

Bad Ass Coffee is open in Alexandria! This is the Hawaiian coffee company's first location in Northern Virginia. Read about it here:
https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/food-and-dining/bad-ass-coffee-opens-alexandria-va/

03/03/2023

Want to have brunch with Monte Durham? We're excited for Sunday's Alexandria Wedding Showcase, complete with the bottomless mimosa brunch, tons of prizes and free stuff, Mission BBQ and the chance to win $2,000 CASH! (Yes, really.) Tix through EventBrite -- search Alexandria Wedding Showcase.

02/28/2023

We are really looking forward to this Sunday! One lucky couple will win $2,000 (from TING Internet) at the Alexandria Wedding Showcase! 💍 Plus, more prizes, the chance to meet local celeb Monte Durham, a sports lounge, cash bar for charity and so much more. Tix through EventBrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-alexandria-wedding-showcase-tickets-482610851047

01/18/2023

We're looking forward to meeting Bernadette this week! The women at Lost Boy Cider are releasing the first creation from a new venture — Lost Girl Wine.

Lost Girl Wine's first release is called Bernadette.

01/11/2023

Bottoms up, friends. Head to our website to read about a few top-notch drinking spots in Alexandria! Share your favorite drink in town & tag the bar/restaurant below! ⬇️⬇️

01/10/2023

Giveaway time! 🍓🧀🌸Love charcuterie as much as we do? Enter to win a medium-sized board ($165 value) from .and.brie!

To enter:
-You must be following .and.brie &

-Comment & tag at least one friend; one tag per comment; unlimited entries

-BONUS entry: Save this post & post it to your story

This giveaway is open until Thursday January 12th at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be contacted via DM and will have 24 hours to claim their prize!

01/09/2023

Get Excited! Today, released an online menu book featuring nearly 80 restaurants participating in Alexandria Restaurant Week which spans January 20th through the 29th. Tap the link in bio to see our highlights and the full menu book! 🌮🍕🍔🌯🥙

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01/06/2023

Atlas Brew Works () will open a third location, slated for a late-2023 opening, in the new Carlyle Crossing mixed-use development in Alexandria, the company announced Friday. The brewery and tap room, located within walking distance of the King Street and Eisenhower Avenue Metro stations, will also offer food from award winning Andy’s Pizza (). 🍻

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01/06/2023

TGIF! Have a great weekend :)

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01/05/2023

Need another reason why you should follow Alexandria Living on Instagram? The giveaways!

Tap the link in bio and enter to win a two night stay at the in Luray, Virginia! This giveaway is sponsored by .

01/04/2023

The Jan/Feb 2023 issue of Alexandria Living is out now! Read about the best desserts in Alexandria, what readers picked as the top pizza in town (congrats !), and a journey down to the in Savannah, GA! P.S. We’re giving $5 off to new subscribers today. Just click the link in our bio and use the promo code NEWYEAR. ✨

12/08/2022

District Biscuit Company () is operating out of its new Del Ray location but only for delivery via Grubhub…

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12/08/2022

District Biscuit Company () is operating out of its new Del Ray location but only for delivery via Grubhub…read the rest via our (new!) link in bio.

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12/07/2022

Giveaway details on our website!