Local Places

The latest about Alexandria from We Love DC

We Love Weekends: April 27-29

We've been plotting our weekend for days and this sunshine and warmth isn't helping. Here's what we've got planned »

Best places to watch the Shuttle flyover

Are you ready for the Shuttle Flyover tomorrow? »

We Love Music: Thomas Dolby @ The Birchmere — 3/25/12 (or “Yes, He Blinded Me With Science”)

Thomas Dolby explores multiple musical genres in support of his new album at The Birchmere Sunday night »

2012 RAMMY Award Nominees Announced

It's RAMMY time. Check out this year's nominees. Congratulations to all of you. »

We Love Weekends: March 23-25

If you're working for the weekend you're almost there. We're waiting eagerly too, and this is what we've got on tap. »

We Love Weekends: Mar 16-18

Cold Blooded Video Game Killer courtesy of maxedaperture I’m going to spoil the big surprise for you: Fedward intends to be at the Passenger this Sunday. Even less surprising is that a lot of us intend to enjoy the out-of-doors as Spring has super-spru... »

We Love Music: The Kaiser Chiefs @ 9:30 Club — 3/9/12

Kaiser Chiefs @ Magazzini Generali, Milano – 13 novembre 2011 courtesy of sergione infuso Could it be? Could it be that you’re joking with me and you don’t really see you with me? The Kaiser Chiefs weren’t joking at all as they pummeled the sold-out 9:... »

At

Diner for Sale

Capital City Diner Interiorcourtesy of Kevin H. Capital City Diner, closed this past winter, is now up for sale on Ebay, including all of the fixtures, kitchen equipment and various accoutrements. The diner is a Silk Road Diner, built by the Paterson V... »

Weekend Flashback: 3/2-3/4

national gallery of art courtesy of sciascia Ear worm. Monday monday indeed. It was all I hoped it would be. Which isn’t much. Sometimes it just turns out that way. Well, check out what people did and saw over the weekend, and keep Monday at bay for ju... »

We Love Weekends: Mar 2 – 4

winter’s a faded memorycourtesy of philliefan99 Happy March, everyone; it’s weekend time again! Unfortunately, it looks like the weekend weather is going to come a bit early this week – gorgeous today and Friday, but 100% chance of some early spring th... »

Capital Chefs: Ari Gejdenson of Acqua al 2 (Part 1)

Chef Ari Gejdenson of Acqua al 2 courtesy of bonappetitfoodie Watching executive chef Ari Gejdenson swiftly expedite plates at Acqua al 2, you’d never guess that he was previously an international soccer player and that the sport was what got him into ... »

James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalists Announced

Birch & Barley courtesy of Samer Farha Well, look at you, DC. Getting nominated for a bunch of James Beard Foundation awards. Now I know we’re not in the home stretch yet, but a fantastic line up of chefs and restaurants from the DC area have made it t... »

A Look at the New Menu and New Chef at Evening Star Cafe

Shrimp & Grits at Evening Star Cafe courtesy of bonappetitfoodie Anytime a long-standing restaurant with an already stellar reputation “revamps,” I have to hold my breath a little and scrunch my face waiting to see what the outcome is. That’s not to sa... »

We Love DC Checks Out the International Wine & Food Festival

Sweet Teensy Booth at IWFFcourtesy of bonappetitfoodie Introduction and Wine Coverage by Gene Moses Food Coverage by Marissa Bialecki The 13th Annual International Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting delighted Washington wine explorers on February 11-... »

We Love Weekends: Feb 10-12

Takoma 1791 Boundary Stonecourtesy of Mr. T in DC Tom: I’ve got a wild weekend of work this weekend, but I’ll be continuing my quest for a new breakfast place. My trip to Boundary Stone last weekend, though, was very promising. This week, it’s over to ... »

Outside.in for Bloggers

Drive traffic to your site.

Reach new readers near you and across the US.