Catch the Super Bowl at a sports bar around Alexandria
This Sunday, February 5, we hope you are prepared for the biggest event in American sports. Are you ready for some football? Because Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away! Millions of fans will be watching the game, as the New England Patriots face off against the New York Giants. Even if you don't enjoy football, the half-time show and commercials... [Read more...]
Use an Alexandria florist this Valentine’s Day
In just a few short weeks, Valentine's Day will be here! Have you thought about what gift(s) you'll be buying your significant other? If you have, good for you! You're in the clear! If you haven't, that's OK, too. There is still time. But if you plan on ordering flowers, you'd better get on the ball! Sending a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers to a loved one... [Read more...]
Hit up a brewery around Alexandria
If you're a beer drinker and looking for a new favorite brew, there is an easy way to find it! All you have to do is visit a local brewery and taste what it has to offer! And you don't have to travel far from Alexandria to make it happen! Our city is full of craft breweries that churn out unique seasonal and small-batch varieties of beer. If you don't... [Read more...]
Alexandria Burger King to make home deliveries
In case you haven't heard the news yet, fast food chain Burger King, famous for letting you "have it your way," is taking their ad slogan to the next level: by delivering to your home! You heard that right! Certain areas of Maryland and Virginia are being used as test markets to determine if Burger King home deliveries will take off all across the country.... [Read more...]
Get your animal fix at a zoo in Alexandria
For some people, zoos provide a boring and unnatural way in which humans can observe animals. But for others-- especially children-- visiting a zoo is a great way to see wildlife that we wouldn't be able to encounter in our lives otherwise. And to accommodate this, the Alexandria area has many zoos, parks and sanctuaries that house animals ready to awe visitors! If... [Read more...]
MythBusters makes its way to Washington
Ever wondered if you can stay afloat in bubbly water? Or how about if you can propel a sailboat with a fan? By and large, these curiosities are unrealistic for us to test out on our own. That's why we have the MythBusters team to the rescue! If you haven't seen the hit TV show on Discovery Channel, it's worth a look. The science and design duo, Jamie... [Read more...]
Take a timeout for tea in Alexandria
Because of the popularity of coffee, tea is an overlooked beverage that has many health benefits. Certain teas are good for teeth, skin and metabolism. Also, tea comes in just about any flavor imaginable. And there are even special times of day dedicated to this drink-- especially if you live in Great Britain. If you have yet to discover the virtues of... [Read more...]
Eat your way through Alexandria’s Winter Restaurant Week
Ah, the time has come again! Last summer we told you about Alexandria Restaurant Week. Whether you participated in the event or not, you may have thought that was the end of Restaurant Week until next August. Well, think again! Not to be left out, winter gets its own event, too! Behold Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week! From Friday, January 13 through... [Read more...]
