Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Best Vietnamese restaurant in the DC metro area. However, they don't deliver so you'll have to uber/lyft/cab, bike or walk down there.
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Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron StBest Vietnamese restaurant in the DC metro area. However, they don't deliver so you'll have to uber/lyft/cab, bike or walk down there.
Our favorite Thai food restaurant. Try to grab a table with a water view! They don't deliver to our address.
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Mai Thai Restaurant
6 King StOur favorite Thai food restaurant. Try to grab a table with a water view! They don't deliver to our address.
Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon AveOur favorite burger place. We walk there all the time!
Chick-fil-A
2200 Crystal DrBecause you're in Virginia :)
Starbucks
9785 Jefferson Davis HwyGreat protein boxes for food on the go
Dunkin'
1739 New Jersey Ave NWAlso connected to Baskin Robbins if you want ice cream AND coffee
Chipotle Mexican Grill
158 National PlazaEnough said.
Buzz makes their own granola served on Fage Greek Yogurt. Add honey and it is the perfect dessert! A great place to go read, study, work or visit with friends on a rainy day. Also, one of the few coffee shops in the area that stays open late and serves beer/wine!
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Buzz Bakeshop
901 Slaters LnBuzz makes their own granola served on Fage Greek Yogurt. Add honey and it is the perfect dessert! A great place to go read, study, work or visit with friends on a rainy day. Also, one of the few coffee shops in the area that stays open late and serves beer/wine!
Rustico is our neighborhood restaurant. We love their seasonal menu that features creative offerings from hearty salads to gluten-free options and mouth-watering entrees.
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Rustico Alexandria
827 Slaters LnRustico is our neighborhood restaurant. We love their seasonal menu that features creative offerings from hearty salads to gluten-free options and mouth-watering entrees.
Mount Vernon Avenue is full of specialty neighborhood eats. Evening Star Cafe is one of our favorites spots for weekend brunching. Go with plenty of time, they are always packed!
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Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon AveMount Vernon Avenue is full of specialty neighborhood eats. Evening Star Cafe is one of our favorites spots for weekend brunching. Go with plenty of time, they are always packed!
The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveIf you love ice cream!
For fresh veggies and fruit as well as local treasures.
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Del Ray Farmers’ Market
2311 Mt Vernon AveFor fresh veggies and fruit as well as local treasures.
Go for happy hour. Excellent selection of charcuterie, cheeses, beer and wine. Including ibérico de serrano!
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Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon AveGo for happy hour. Excellent selection of charcuterie, cheeses, beer and wine. Including ibérico de serrano!
Shopping
Target
3101 Richmond HwyAnything you could ever need :) We walk there all the time
One of the best-stocked Racks in the nation due to its vicinity to DC. Great place for last minute outfits for unexpected events...
Nordstrom Rack Pentagon Centre
1201 S Hayes StOne of the best-stocked Racks in the nation due to its vicinity to DC. Great place for last minute outfits for unexpected events...
Essentials
One of 4 grocery stores within 0.4 miles from the condo on Jefferson Davis Highway. The other 3 are Target, Shoppers and a brand new Giant.
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Harris Teeter
1201 First Street NortheastOne of 4 grocery stores within 0.4 miles from the condo on Jefferson Davis Highway. The other 3 are Target, Shoppers and a brand new Giant.
Shoppers
3801 Richmond HwyAnother grocery store
Everything Else
Crystal City station
1750 S Clark St1.5 mile walk from condo. (Blue & Yellow)
Pentagon City Station
1250 S Hayes St2.1 miles from condo. (Blue/Yellow)
DCA Metro is 2 miles from the condo. (Blue/Yellow)
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station
2400 Smith BlvdDCA Metro is 2 miles from the condo. (Blue/Yellow)
Such an easy airport to get through. Small, organized and a 6-7 min ride from our condo!
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdSuch an easy airport to get through. Small, organized and a 6-7 min ride from our condo!
Entertainment & Activities
If you feel like hitting up the big screen! We like walking across the street once in a while for date night :)
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Regal Cinemas Potomac Yard
3575 Potomac AveIf you feel like hitting up the big screen! We like walking across the street once in a while for date night :)