In terms of clothing, you’ll find all sorts of denim, athleisure, sweaters, dresses, skirts, tops, and more. They carry designer brands like French Connection, Show Me Your Mumu, among other up and coming designer names. For shoes, you’ll find Marc Fisher booties, Loeffler Randall tall boots or chunky leopard print heels to make a statement, and so much more. Everything they stock is hand selected and only the highest quality, so it’s worth the splurge. 

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Visitors to Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen have no doubt that the Washington Post is correct in calling this “Old Town’s most appealing place to eat.” Tucked inside the Hotel Indigo, Hummingbird prides itself on coastal classics, with an emphasis on seafood. No matter what you choose for your plate, it’s the general aesthetic of the Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen that creates its greatest appeal. The dining room and bar offer waterfront views, as does the patio. With the wintry additions of blankets and fire pits, it’s difficult to imagine a more enticing spot for your next date night.

Whether you’re celebrating your sweetheart with their favorite seafood or spending Valentine’s Day by a fire pit with river views, Hummingbird Bar and Kitchen will feed your heart alongside your stomach, with good eats and good times alike. 

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Due the pandemic, Dolce and Bean is serving two parties in the store at a time, so visit the website before you head down to Del Ray to get a sense of what you’d like to order. Dolce and Bean is open Tuesday through Sunday until 8 p.m.

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Specializing in vintage home decor and gifts with a Parisian appeal, the chic French aesthetic that captivated Phelps and countless other travelers is captured in gifts and other goods at the boutique. “This is not a small shop by any means,” writes one visitor, “but it has that very charming and welcoming feel when you enter & spend some time browsing.” That browsing is sure to be extensive: from soaps to cards and candles to baby goods, you’ll find something for every occasion, be it a birthday, holiday, or a little something special for yourself. 

Apron for Grandma? Check. Provincial bath products for your best friend? They’ll be smelling like lavender in no time. Present for your coworker mid-pregnancy? You’ll find something perfect at Le Village Marche. One reviewer put it best: “In all, a well-curated boutique that has enough unusual options you won't have to fear showing up at a housewarming/shower/wedding with the same thing someone bought at another French-themed shop.”

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Everyone knows there's a lot of history in the Alexandria area, but were you aware that the city is also home to the nation's oldest continuously running farmers market? It's true! Locals have been shopping at Old Town Farmers' Market since the time when George Washington used to send the harvest from Mount Vernon to be sold here. A lot has changed since then, of course, but much remains the same: the tables are still piled high with colorful displays of freshly-picked fruits and veggies that were grown in the surrounding countryside. 

This year, the market has introduced online pre-ordering to the market, which allows you to enjoy the market, while also skipping all the lines. You just head to the website, scan the list of vendors, and place your order ahead of time. Each vendor will then have your order pre-packed and waiting for you when you arrive at their table. 

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If you have Amazon Prime, you can also take advantage of that when shopping. They serve up weekly deals for Prime members on produce, as well as an extra 10% off all items on sale throughout the store on a regular basis. Who doesn’t love a good deal? Put those savings towards extra ingredients for your next homemade dessert trial!

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Groceries Near Alexandria, Virginia. If you’re looking for a truly global experience close to home, 

The store stocks all sorts of imported goods, and if you’ve been to Russia and know what you’re looking for, great – but that is definitely not a requirement! There is a team of ladies that run the store who have great recommendations depending on what you’re looking for. If you’re searching for something to create a pre-dinner appetizer spread, they may point you in the direction of their cured meats or cheeses paired with a special cherry jam. Need dinner? Try some of the frozen perogies or handmade salads from the deli. Dessert? If you have a sweet tooth, try their honey cake, all the regulars say it’s an extra special treat!

More than anything else it’s simply fun to wander the aisles and explore, pretending you’ve been transported to a local market in another country!

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Biking near Alexandria, Virginia. Are you looking for a new way to zip around the city or explore the great outdoors near home? Consider getting a bike! 

Check out their site to take a peek at all the brands they offer and pricing. If you have an idea of what you want after researching, find it on their site and order it for home delivery and they’ll bring it right to your apartment door! If you’re not sure, you can head to the store and take advantage of their knowledge and recommendations. They also offer financing to make sure biking is accessible to all.

If you already have a bike, consider using their shop for repairs, or when you’re ready for a new one head to the store to have them sustainably recycle your old bike and recommend a new one! 

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