There’s no better way to end a cold winter’s day than by slipping into some comfy PJs to savor a piping-hot plateful of your favorite comfort food—especially when it’s made from scratch and simple to prepare. Requiring minimal ingredients and time spent in the kitchen, here are three deliciously easy recipes that guarantee to warm…
Pan-grilled sweet potatoes drizzled with tamarind sauce. Plump tandoor-cooked shrimp embellished with mango salsa. Tender lamb kabobs infused with a special blend of spices. These are a few of the contemporary appetizers that await you at the newly opened Kismet Modern Indian, a fresh endeavor from a chef already well-known for his Indian eatery in…
Smoked turkey, creamy mozzarella, and tender artichokes smothered with roasted red pepper and basil pesto. This is what you’ll find when you bite into a sourdough-swaddled Isabella sandwich at Natural Cafe. The fast-casual spot is known for its fresh, healthy sandwiches, salads, and smoothies, as well as well-curated selection of gourmet groceries. Stop in to…
The new year offers an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a newly calibrated outlook and freshly minted goals. And while many people use the changing year as a chance to improve upon their physical self, why stop there? Now is the perfect time to reevaluate your living space, as well,…
Decorating the tree. Singing holiday songs. Enjoying festive light displays. Your family and friends probably already have some holiday traditions you’d never dream of missing. But do any of them involve watersports? If not, it’s time to add Waterskiing Santa to your annual holiday rotation of events. The quirky holiday attraction all began as a…
Have any plans yet for New Year’s Eve? If you’re free and eagerly looking forward to the new year, get out and celebrate its arrival with the rest of the community at First Night Alexandria. The event is back for 2021 and is slated to encompass the entire day on Friday, December 31st. Also known…
The holiday season is here! If you’re someone who started decorating in October, you might not really need to put any finishing touches on your decor. But if you’re just getting going now, these DIY ideas will elevate your holiday decorations in a fun and modern way. DIY Snow Globes [The Sweetest Occasion] Did you…
Looking for a cute new spot to grab breakfast, lunch, dinner or even just coffee? Look no further than Mae’s Market and Cafe, a new addition to Alexandria's dining scene. You’ll feel right at home as you make your way through the brick entryway and enter the brightly lit space. Grab a quick bite to eat…
Come out and support the 45th annual Turkey Trot in Alexandria this Thanksgiving and give back to the community. All proceeds and funds raised for the race are donated to the ALIVE! Organization, which divides charitable donations among many different causes that need support. With a long history dating back to 1975, The Alexandria Turkey Trot has…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on all the things that we have to be grateful for. It’s a joyous time, but for those who are hosting the biggest feast of the year, it can also be a stressful occasion—but it doesn’t have to be! If you’ll be hosting Thanksgiving…