Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Zento Japanese Restaurant
693 N Washington StDo not miss: The all night happy hour on Monday.
THANIDA THAI (Great people, if you tell them you come from us, you will be treated like royalty:)).
They deliver: (703) 535-6622.
Do not miss: Drunken noodles and Pad cashew. Our favorite: the chocolate lava cake.
Thanida Thai Restaurant
835 North Royal StreetTHANIDA THAI (Great people, if you tell them you come from us, you will be treated like royalty:)).
They deliver: (703) 535-6622.
Do not miss: Drunken noodles and Pad cashew. Our favorite: the chocolate lava cake.
Do not miss: The carne asada salvadoran, in warm weather it is nice to sit outside.
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Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveDo not miss: The carne asada salvadoran, in warm weather it is nice to sit outside.
(Small but so cozy especially in the back room, they also have a great patio).
Do not miss: They have an ever changing menu but everything is always great!
We always get the charcuterie board...
If you decide to buy something in their boutique, you get 10% after eating there.
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Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon Ave(Small but so cozy especially in the back room, they also have a great patio).
Do not miss: They have an ever changing menu but everything is always great!
We always get the charcuterie board...
If you decide to buy something in their boutique, you get 10% after eating there.
Do not miss: Rockland’s Pearl and great beers on draft.
If you take out, grab the growler and bring back one of their great beers on draft.
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
25 S Quaker LnDo not miss: Rockland’s Pearl and great beers on draft.
If you take out, grab the growler and bring back one of their great beers on draft.
(Healthier than fast food and tons of options)
Do not miss: Sweet potato fries with their marshmallow sauce.
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Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon Ave(Healthier than fast food and tons of options)
Do not miss: Sweet potato fries with their marshmallow sauce.
(Washington DC, you need a reservation and it is on the higher price point).
Do not miss: Their cocktails and wine selection are always great, and there's too much good things on their menu to quote it all.
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Bistro Cacao
316 Massachusetts Ave NE(Washington DC, you need a reservation and it is on the higher price point).
Do not miss: Their cocktails and wine selection are always great, and there's too much good things on their menu to quote it all.
(in Arlington, a reservation is recommended.)
Do not miss: The Chocolate fondue ! And a lot of savory dishes too …
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Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro
4301 Wilson Blvd(in Arlington, a reservation is recommended.)
Do not miss: The Chocolate fondue ! And a lot of savory dishes too …
(amazing ambiance, pretty dressy but best italian in town… and no tourists there ;)).
Do not miss: Tortellini alla Panna, Penne alla Romana and their steak is to die for!
We recommend you to valet for 5$.
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Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King St(amazing ambiance, pretty dressy but best italian in town… and no tourists there ;)).
Do not miss: Tortellini alla Panna, Penne alla Romana and their steak is to die for!
We recommend you to valet for 5$.
(Nice hot dog joint on a healthier side)
Do not miss: Good chili dog, and free parking cross the street after 5pm and the week end.
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Haute Dogs and Fries
610 Montgomery St(Nice hot dog joint on a healthier side)
Do not miss: Good chili dog, and free parking cross the street after 5pm and the week end.
(We do not recommend to eat there since it is always overcrowded! But for pick up it is great)
Call to pre order: (703) 549-0800.
Do not miss: Their banh mi are really good and we love the garlic beef rice platter!
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Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron St(We do not recommend to eat there since it is always overcrowded! But for pick up it is great)
Call to pre order: (703) 549-0800.
Do not miss: Their banh mi are really good and we love the garlic beef rice platter!
(We recommend you to get there before 11am on the weekend.).
Do not miss: Their Hashbrown are amazing and their ciabatta french toasts too!
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Extra Perks Coffee Shop
822 N Fairfax St(We recommend you to get there before 11am on the weekend.).
Do not miss: Their Hashbrown are amazing and their ciabatta french toasts too!
(Reservation recommended)
Do not miss: Their chocolate croissant and croque monsieur.
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Del Ray Café
205 E Howell Ave(Reservation recommended)
Do not miss: Their chocolate croissant and croque monsieur.
(Hands down the best cupcake in the area, FORGET Georgetown cupcakes ;))
Be Careful, they tend to run off very early and then close shop.
Do not miss: Flourless (gluten free) sea salt / chocolate.
Lavender Moon Cupcakery
116 S Royal St(Hands down the best cupcake in the area, FORGET Georgetown cupcakes ;))
Be Careful, they tend to run off very early and then close shop.
Do not miss: Flourless (gluten free) sea salt / chocolate.
(A little of everything and it is very close, you can even have it delivered through “UberEats”)
Do not miss: Their pizzas, portabello panini (only at lunchtime), spicy feta dip and Pollo Brunello pasta.
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Delia’s Alexandria
209 Hoffman St(A little of everything and it is very close, you can even have it delivered through “UberEats”)
Do not miss: Their pizzas, portabello panini (only at lunchtime), spicy feta dip and Pollo Brunello pasta.
Drinks & Nightlife
NUMBER 9 Lounge (open Wednesday thru Saturday).
Do not miss: Great burger and live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon AveNUMBER 9 Lounge (open Wednesday thru Saturday).
Do not miss: Great burger and live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Sightseeing
Old Town
On George Washington Pkwy Arlington, VA 22202 (follow the sign)
You can see the plans departing from the airport right above you. Pretty spectacular for adults and kind of magical for children!
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Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayOn George Washington Pkwy Arlington, VA 22202 (follow the sign)
You can see the plans departing from the airport right above you. Pretty spectacular for adults and kind of magical for children!
Parks & Nature
Great Falls
11710 Macarthur Blvdabout 45 min drive (with great views of the waterfall)
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailEssentials
Giant Food
3450 Washington BlvdTarget
3101 Richmond HwyGetting Around
Huntington station
2501 Huntington AveAlexandria station
110 Callahan DrShopping
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner CenterTanger Outlets National Harbor
6800 Oxon Hill Rd