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If you want to grab a few groceries on the way home from work or pick up dinner to-go, Mae’s Market and Cafe has you covered. It’s also stocked and ready to take care of breakfast or lunch, to pick you up with a sweet treat and a cup of coffee in the afternoon, or to supply…
Have big plans for November 25th? It’s Thanksgiving day, so chances are you have something in the works—but probably not at 9 a.m. Make sure you reserve this bright-and-early time slot for the Alexandria Turkey Trot. It’s returning to its original in-person format this year after 2020’s hiatus, and the organizers expect thousands of runners to…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on all the things that we have to be grateful for. It’s a joyous time, but for those who are hosting the biggest feast of the year, it can also be a stressful occasion—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving…
Alexandria’s Ghost & Graveyard Tours were originally offered by Doorways to Old Virginia, but Doorway owners Stella and Ed Michals retired and passed on the ghost tour business to one of Doorway’s veteran tour guides Wellington Watts. Watts then carried on the long-standing tradition by starting Alexandria Colonial Tours. Watts has a master’s degree in…
If you’re looking for the perfect plant, the sweetest sweet corn, or real tomatoes, then Nalls Produce is the perfect spot for you. This garden center has expanded throughout the years to include a giant pumpkin tunnel in the autumn and a holiday tree field in December. The Nalls Crop Share program runs about five…
If the mess of carving a jack-o’-lantern doesn’t really appeal to you, but having some fall fun does, try one of these alternatives to your traditional Halloween decoration. Nail polish pumpkins. Don’t have a fully stocked craft cabinet? No problem! Nail polish pumpkins make use of beauty supplies you have stowed in the bathroom. Use…
Twist Boutique has an unusual origin story. It involves human owner, Kristen, and her four-legged partner, Dawn (a golden retriever). A few years ago, Kristen was going to work as a lobbyist while Dawn lounged at home. But in 2017, something changed. Kristen felt a pull to pursue her love of fashion—and bring Dawn along…
When was the last time you went out for some really good sushi? Plan a date night at the newly opened Akeno Sushi Bar and Thai—or grab some takeout and do date night at home, if you feel more comfortable. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to taste some of the freshest, most creative sushi…
With its shorter days and dipping temperature, the fall season reinvigorates our desire for cozy, welcoming spaces. Here are a few tips to help you bring autumn into your apartment—in the snuggliest, comfiest way possible. Toss up some twinkle lights. Twinkle lights instantly create a cozy vibe within your home, transforming a simple space into…
One impressed customer of Ñoño’s Taqueria has two tips for newcomers: “Believe the hype,” and “Be prepared to wait.” By all accounts, the line stretching out of the front door is really just indicative of how delicious the tacos are, and every patron seems to agree that it’s well worth waiting in it. Plus, they…