Alexandria, VA – Once again, our Alexandria community has swung for the fences! Not only did you consistently support your favorite local businesses throughout the miserable, COVID-induced conditions in 2021, but you also took time to vote and thereby shine a spotlight on the Best of the Best. The winners will receive a plaque displaying your (and Zebra’s) confidence in them throughout the coming year.
Food and Drink
Asian/Chinese Takeout/Thai
Sisters Thai
503 Montgomery St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 777-8154
https://www.sistersthaialexandria.com/
Runner Up: South China
Bakery
Bread & Water Company
1512 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 768-0100
https://www.breadandwatercompany.com/
Runner Up: Junction Bakery
Bar/Sports Bar
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant
1800 Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-0777
Runner Up: Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub & Ramparts Tavern & Grill
BBQ
Rocklands BBQ
25 S. Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22314
703-778-9663
Runner Up: Pork Barrel BBQ & Sweet Fire Donna’s
Beer
Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304
703-797-2739
https://www.portcitybrewing.com/
Runner Up: Aslin Beer Company
Breakfast
Royal Restaurant
730 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1616
https://www.royalrestaurantva.com/
Runner Up: Table Talk
Brunch
Del Ray Café
205 E Howell Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
703-717-9151
Runner Up: Royal Restaurant
Burgers
Holy Cow Del Ray
2312 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
703-666-8616
Runner Up: Five Guys
Butcher
Let’s Meat on the Avenue
2403 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
703-836-6328
http://www.letsmeatontheavenue.net/
Runner Up: Springfield Butcher
Catering
Bittersweet Catering
103 1/2 N. Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-2708
https://www.bittersweetcatering.com/
Runner Up: Royal Restaurant
Cheese Shop
Cheesetique
2411 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
703-706-5300
https://www.cheesetique.com/location/del-ray/
Runner Up: La Fromagerie Cheese and Wine Bistro
Chili
Hard Times Café
1404 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-837-0050
http://www.hardtimes.com/locations/alexandria/
Runner Up: Pork Barrel BBQ
Cocktails/Martinis/Margaritas
Café 44
44 Canal Center Plaza Ste 401, Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 344-9100
Runner Up: Taquiera Picoso
Coffee House
Misha’s Coffeehouse
917 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-4089
Runner Up: St. Elmo’s
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
2108 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-1943
https://www.7-eleven.com/locations/va/alexandria/2108-mt-vernon-ave-10784
Runner Up: Yates 7-11
Deli
Market 2 Market
116 E Del Ray Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
571-312-3010
Runner Up: Slaters Market
Dessert/Cupcakes/Donuts
Lavender Moon Cupcakery
116 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-0588
Runner Up: Alexandria Cupcake
Diner
The Executive Diner
1400 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-0894
https://www.theexecutivediner.com/index.html
Runner Up: Royal Restaurant
Family Restaurant
Royal Restaurant
730 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1616
https://www.royalrestaurantva.com/
Runner Up: Primo Family Restaurant
Fine Dining
Ada’s on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 638-1400
https://www.adasontheriver.com/
Runner Up: Landini Brothers Restaurant
French Restaurant
Bastille
607 N Fayette Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-519-3777
https://www.bastillerestaurant.com/
Runner Up: Del Ray Café
Greek Restaurant
Taverna Cretekou
818 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-8688
https://www.tavernacretekou.com/index.html
Runner Up: Vaso’s Kitchen
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Shops at Foxchase, 4641 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-7082
Runner Up: Wegmans
Happy Hour
Chadwicks
203 Strand St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-4442
Runner Up: Café 44
Ice Cream/Gelato
Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
703-683-7767
Runner Up: Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
Indian Restaurant
Spice Kraft
2607 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 836-6363
Runner Up: Dishes of India
Irish Pub
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-1124
Runner Up: Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Italian Restaurant
Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-8404
Runner Up: Lena’s Wood Fire Pizza & Tap
Mexican
Taqueria Picoso
1472 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311
(571) 970-0881
https://www.taqueriapicoso.com/
Runner Up: Taqueria Poblano
New Restaurant
Taqueria Picoso
1473 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311
(571) 970-0882
Runner Up: Tequila & Taco
Outdoor Dining
Barca Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 638-1100
Runner Up: Vola’s Dockside
Pho
Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-0800
Runner Up: Sunday in Saigon
Pizza
Lena’s Wood-Fire Pizza & Tap
401 E Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 683-5330
https://www.lenaswoodfire.com/
Runner Up: Del Ray Pizzeria
Raw Bar
Hank’s Oyster Bar
1026 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-4265
Runner Up: Whiskey & Oyster
Restaurant With A View
Café 44
44 Canal Center Plaza Ste 401, Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 344-9100
Runner Up: Barca Pier & Wine Bar
Romantic Restaurant
Café 44
44 Canal Center Plaza Ste 401, Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 344-9101
Runners Up: Ada’s on the River & Landini Brother (tied)
Seafood
Hank’s Oyster Bar
1026 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-4265
Runner Up: Whiskey & Oyster
Sushi
Momo Sushi
212 Queen Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-299-9092
Runner Up: Zento Japanese Restaurant
Tacos
Chop Shop Taco
1008 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 970-6438
Runner Up: Taco & Tequila
Tea Shop
Spice & Tea Exchange
320 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 312-8505
Runner Up: Teaism
Waterfront Dining
Barca Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 638-1100
Runner Up: Ada’s on the River
Wine Shop
Unwined
3690 King St # J, Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 820-8600
Runner Up: Planet Wine
Wings
Mackie’s Bar & Grill
907 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-3288
Runner Up: Wing Stop & Glory Days
Health & Wellness
Acupuncturist
Acupuncture in Del Ray
3140 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 472-9103
Runner Up: Caring AcupunctureHealth & Wellness
Addiction Services/Counseling
Del Ray Psych & Wellness LLC
1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
571-281-0338
Runner Up: WonderlogieHealth & Wellness
Assisted Living Home
Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community
2807 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 215-9110
Barre
Pure Barre
429 John Carlyle St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 303-8146
purebarre.com/location/alexandria-va
Runner Up: Studio Barre Health & Wellness
Chiropractor
Chrysalis Chiropractor
3140 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
703-535-7881
Runner Up: Skopp Chiropractic
Dentist
Del Ray Smiles
4 Herbert St 3rd Fl, Alexandria, VA 22305
(703) 836-2213
Runner Up: Alexandria Dental Center & Jessica Hill
Gym/Health Center
Crossfit MVA
1712 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Runner Up: Orange TheoryHealth & Wellness
Home Healthcare
Griswold Home Care of Northern Virginia East
105 Oronoco St #100, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 259-8511
griswoldhomecare.com/nova-east/
Runner Up: Old Dominion Home CareHealth & Wellness
Hospital
INOVA Alexandria
4320 Seminary Rd Alexandria, VA 22304
703-504-3000
Runner Up: VA Hospital CenterHealth & Wellness
Massage
Chrysalis Chiropractor
3140 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
703-535-7881
Runner Up: Sugar House Day Spa & Vital Body and Mind
Mind/Body Services
Four Directions Wellness
2001 Mt Vernon Ave, #202 Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 776-0102
Personal Fitness Trainer
CJ Wesby Foundation Fitness
1901 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(571) 551-2671
foundfitpt.com/studios/del-ray-va/
Runner Up: Alexandra Karaer, certified trainer
Pharmacy
The Neighborhood Pharmacy
2204 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
703-836-1700
Physical Therapist
The Physical Therapy Zone
127 N Washington St # A, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 837-0010
Runner Up: Core Wellness & Physical Therapy
Pilates
Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga
2214 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
703-683-2228
Runner Up: Studio Logic
Psychiatrist
Del Ray Psych & Wellness LLC
1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
571-281-0338
Psychologist
Del Ray Psych & Wellness LLC
1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
571-281-0338
Yoga
Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga
2214 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
703-683-2228
Runner Up: Radiance Yoga
Shopping & Other Services
Accountant
Renner & Company
700 N Fairfax St STE 400, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 535-1200
Runner Up: Shaw & Associates
After-School Centers
Code Ninjas
4694 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 375-9540
Runner Up: The Campagna CenterShopping & Other Services
Antiques
Evolution Home (TIE)
6239 Shields Ave, Alexandria, VA 22303
703-519-1911
Urban Redeux (TIE)
7916 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 780-4301
Art Gallery
Torpedo Factory
105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-746-4570
Runner Up: Principal Art Gallery
Artisan Jewelry
Goldworks (David Martin)
1400 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-0333
Runner Up: Christine Lupo
Attorney
Lonnie Rich
700 N Fairfax St Suite 220, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-3440
Runner Up: Amanda Hayes Rudolph
Auto Dealer
Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota
3750 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305
703-684-0700
Runner Up: Lindsey Automotive Group
Bank
Burke & Herbert Bank
Numerous Locations
703-684-1655
Runner Up: John Marshall Bank
Barbershop
Ultimate Barber
2712 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22301
(571) 483-0032
Runner Up: Heads Up Barbershop
Beauty Waxing
Bare Skin Waxing
101 N Alfred St #200, Alexandria, VA 22314
(202) 552-1650
Runner Up: Waxing in the City
Bicycle Shop
Spokes Etc.
1545 N Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22302
703-820-2200
Runner Up: Pedego Electric Bikes & Velocity
Body/Paint
Yates Automotive
317 E Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 997-4818
Runner Up: Caliber Collision
Book store
Old Town Books
104 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-647-9749
Runner Up: Hooray for Books
Boutique
Sara Campbell
320 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 996-9074
Runner Up: Kiskadee
Car Repair
Yates Automotive
317 E. Braddock Rd. , Alexandria VA 22301
703-215-3255
Runner Up: Shell Gas Station – Mount Vernon Avenue
Car Wash
Yates Car Wash & Detail Center
1018 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 739-4800
Runner Up: Wash Car Wash
Carpet Cleaning
Hadeed
3206 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 836-1111
Runner Up: ChemDry
Clothing Consignment
Mint Condition
103 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-6468
Runner Up: Bellies & Babies
Co-Working Space
ALX Community
201 N Union St Suite 110, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 826-0020
Runner Up: The Loop
Credit Union
Democracy Federal Credit Union
400 N Columbus Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
202-488-5400
Runner Up: Navy Federal Credit Union
Dry Cleaners
Yates Dry Cleaners
407 E Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22301
703-683-6103
Runner Up: Greener Cleaners
Electrician
Becker Electric Company
820 Gibbon St STE 300, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-5888
Runner Up: Michael & Sons
Facials
Sugar House Day Spa
111 N Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-9940
Runner Up: Fountains Day Spa
Financial Advisor
McLaughlin Investments LLC
1421 Prince St #200, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-9222
Runner Up: Campbell Wealth Management
Fine Jewelry
King’s Jewelry
609 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-0011
Runner Up: Tiffany’s & Today’s Cargo
Flooring
Arlandria Flooring
1606 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 548-4848
arlandriafloors.comarlandriafloors.com
Runner Up: Hadeed
Florist
The Enchanted Florist
139 S. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-7777
Runner Up: Royce Flowers
Funeral Services
Everly-Wheatley Funerals & Cremations
1500 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-9200
Runner Up: Demaine Funeral Home
Garden Center
GreenStreet Gardens
1721 W Braddock Road Alexandria, VA 22302
703-998-3030
Gas Station
Yates Sunoco
317 E Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 997-4818
Runner Up: Old Town Liberty Gas
Gift Shop
The Old Town Shop
105 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-684-4682
Runner Up: Boxwood
Hardware Store
Ace Hardware
809 S. Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314
703-566-7040
Runner Up: Del Ray Hardware
Historic Walking Tour
Alexandria Colonial Tours
201 King St # 3, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 519-1749
Runner Up: Manumission Tours
Hotel
Hotel Indigo (TIE)
220 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-721-3800
https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo
The Alexandrian (TIE)
480 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-6080
HVAC
R&B Incorporated
1710 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 683-1996
Runner Up: Michael & Sons
Kids Clothing Boutique
The Purple Goose (TIE)
2005 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
703-683-2918
Monday’s Child (TIE)
218 N Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-3505
Kitchen & Bath Design
Alexandria Kitchen & Bath Studio
1502 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 549-1415
Landscaping Services
Rosemont Landscaping
3308 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22305
571-215-1275
Runner Up: Greenstreet Gardens
Lingerie
Bloomers
924 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(571) 312-0852
Mani-Pedi
Divine Nail Spa
1800 Mt Vernon Ave R1, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 665-2699
Runner Up: Sugar House Day Spa
Marina
Belle Haven
6023 Fort Hunt Road Alexandria, VA 22307
703-329-1448
Mortgage Brokers
Frank Fannon
515 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-861-1864
https://www.suntrust.com/profile/frank-fannon-loan-officer-alexandria-va-22314
Photographer
Amy Smucker
424 East Bellefonte Avenue Alexandria, VA 22314
703-867-5991
Runner Up: Laura Hatcher
Plumber
Kesterson Plumbing & Heating
1809 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 549-3139N/A
Runner Up: J.Peck Plumbing
Printer
Minuteman Press
1429A Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-1150
Runner Up: Best Impressions
Realtor (Individual or Team)
Homes of Alexandria Team
(Bobi Bomar | Ellen Patrick | Daniela Spigai)
1004 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 927-2213
Runner Up: McEnearney—Jen Walker
Real Estate Company
McEnearney Associates
109 S. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-9292
Runner Up: Coldwell Banker
Salon
Salon Monte
210 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 217-7077
Runner Up: London Bob Hair Design
Sign Company
Affordable Signs & Banners (TIE)
2100 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22301
703-836-4199
Banana Banner Signs (TIE)
3148 Duke St #4532, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 522-6262
Spa
Sugar House Day Spa
111 N Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-9940
Runner Up: Fountains Day Spa
Stationery
The Paper Source
118 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-299-9950
Wedding Cakes
Alexandria Pastry Shop
3690 King Street H, Alexandria, VA 22302
703-578-4144
Doggie Day Care Center
Whole Dogz
4748 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
703-751-3649
wholedogz.com
Old Town Pet Resort & Passionately Pets
Pet Boutique
Old Towne School for Dogs (TIE)
529 Oronoco St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-7643
The Dog Store (TIE)
2301 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 685-9166
Dog Park
Simpson Stadium Park
426 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 746-5492
https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation/info/default.aspx?id=12286#Simpson
Runner Up: Fairlington
Dog Walker/Dog Walking Company
Passionately Pets
1 E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(571) 438-2323
Runner Up: Bow Wow Meow
Groomer
From Head to Tail Grooming Spa
430 Hume Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(571) 312-7989
Runner Up: For Pet’s Sake
Overnight Kennel
Whole Dogz
4748 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 751-3649
Runner Up: Your Dog’s Best Friend
Pet Food Store
Nature’s Nibbles (TIE)
2601 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
7910 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
703-931-5241 and 571- 347-7687
Runner Up: Old Towne School for Dogs
The Dog Store (TIE)
2301 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 685-9166
Runner Up: Old Towne School for Dog
Pet Sitter
Passionately Pets
1 E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
(571) 438-2323
Runner Up: Bow Wow Meow
Trainer
Wholistic Hound Academy
18 Roth St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 962-6335
Runner Up: Old Town School for Dogs
Veterinarian
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
2660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 751-2022
Runner Up: Caring Hands Animal Hospital
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