Spring is working hard to get here but don’t be fooled, the rest of February and March are still coming to get us. But, the good news is that the sun is now setting after 5:30 pm!!! As always, Alexandria is abuzz with good food and drink and the Foodie Newz has all the details.
Look What’s Coming Your Alexandria Neighborhood
Ed McIntosh may be a Bronx kid at heart but he obviously loves Alexandria. McIntosh who delivered flavor bombs at Chop Shop Taco and the Pendleton Carryout has moved on to open a new carryout in February, Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli, at 1406 King St., formerly Deli News and More. The store is reminiscent of the bodegas of his childhood. The menu will feature sandwiches loaded with sliced prime rib, roast pork, house made mozzarella and more, a variety of cheese and charcuterie, breads from Lyons Bakery, and a pantry filled with items you want to use in your kitchen. Being part Italian, McIntosh will offer cooking classes featuring how to make pasta and mozzarella. Looking for something fresh and healthy?
The store is reminiscent of the bodegas of his childhood. The menu will feature sandwiches loaded with sliced prime rib, roast pork, house made mozzarella and more, a variety of cheese and charcuterie, breads from Lyons Bakery, and a pantry filled with items you want to use in your kitchen. Being part Italian, McIntosh will offer cooking classes featuring how to make pasta and mozzarella. Looking for something fresh and healthy?
Check out the new Juice Box that will be parked in the parking lot of Robinson Terminal Warehouse at 500 N. Union St. from April to November. The City Council said yes to a change in its business status which allows the ‘popup’ to operate. The owner, Christina Barbari is planning several more locations including the National Landing waterpark.
Another coming attraction in Old Town is the coffee shop, Lily’s Chocolate and Coffee at 631 King St., the former location of Francesca’s. The Afghani family came to the US in 2009, movie to Vienna in 2016. opened their first location in Vienna, VA in 2020. The shop will feature a favorite of the Alobidis family called lokmas, a dessert made of leavened and deepfried dough balls, soaked in syrup or honey, sometimes coated with cinnamon or other flavorings. Lokma flavors include pistachio, date, chocolate-milkchoco-pistachio, and Nutella. Other pastries include croissants, mousse, truffle tarts, cakes, and macarons. You can enjoy your sweets with a varied choice of hot and cold teas and coffees; and fruit juices and smoothies. According to the permit application, the shop will be open from 7 am-9 pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 7 am- 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.
The Foodie Newz has found out that Hotel AKA Alexandria is coming to North Old Town at 625 First St. Award-winning chef, and restauranteur Greg Vernick (named Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic by the James Beard Foundation), will oversee the concept and menus for the hotel’s a.lounge and a.cafe. The lounge features a menu of classic and signature cocktails, wine, and beer accompanied by light bites. a.café will feature a contemporary menu for breakfast and lunch of modern American cuisine using local ingredients. The menu will be composed of sandwiches, soups, and salads. The café will include a terrace overlooking Alexandria where customers can dine while sipping a cup of coffee.
Instead of street addresses, I’d love to see a map indicating the business locations! It would be really helpful – thanks 🙂
Thank you for your comment. We will consider doing this in later posts. In the meantime, we suggest you google/bing the addresses mentioned.