Crooked Run secures building permit for Del Ray taproom, says opening is imminent
Co-founder Jake Endres says the biggest obstacle is behind them, with a 12-tap draught system installed and chicken tenders leading the food menu
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AEDP and MOVE Business Chamber launch program to help aspiring food entrepreneurs open in Northern Virginia
Free kickoff session July 29 at 1940 Duke Street features owners of Alexandria Restaurant Partners and the top-ranked Teriyaki Madness franchise in the country; eight fully subsidized seats available for Alexandria residents
Northern Virginia business optimism rebounds in Q2 as layoff fears hit lowest point in survey's history
18% of respondents are based in Alexandria; tax reduction and right-to-work top policy priorities for Spanberger and General Assembly
King Arthur Baking is hiring in Alexandria as fall opening approaches
Job posting reveals new details about the baking school coming to 617 King Street
Rosie's Tavern files for liquor license at former Thai Peppers space on Mount Vernon Avenue
Paint sampling and exterior work already underway at the former Thai Peppers address as neighborhood businessman eyes November debut
National IQ's $4M GO Virginia grant will fund an Alexandria innovation lab in Potomac Yard
The $800,000 facility — a partnership between Virginia Tech, Inova, the City of Alexandria and others — will give the bi-jurisdictional innovation district a dedicated space for prototyping and commercializing emerging technologies.
Crooked Beat Records announces new Del Ray location, just steps from incoming NRG record store
Beloved vinyl shop will reopen at 2101B Mount Vernon Ave. in August, across the street from Neighborhood Restaurant Group's planned shop
New record store, run by Neighborhood Restaurant Group, to open on Mount Vernon Avenue this summer
2016 Mount Vernon Ave. shop comes as Del Ray awaits word on Crooked Beat Records' possible return
As Croatia prepares to leave, Episcopal reflects on the month it hosted a World Cup team
The Alexandria boarding school beat out more than 60 sites to become the Vatreni's home base. With the team departing this week, director of auxiliary programs Dan O'Neil looks back on golf-cart rides, ice shortages — and a choice he didn't see coming.
Alexandria-Arlington innovation district lands $3.9M state grant — the largest in this GO Virginia round
The National Innovation Quarter, a dual-use technology district anchored partly by Virginia Tech's Potomac Yard campus, received the single biggest award in a $5.6 million statewide package — nearly matching the organization's entire launch budget.
The Dog Store may stay on Mount Vernon Avenue a little longer
A June 24 letter from owner Paul Haire says negotiations may allow the business to stay past its announced closing date
Finn & Fire to open on Thursday in Old Town
A new seafood and steak restaurant is set to open its doors in Old Town.
Tall Ship Providence Foundation suspends operations amid mounting losses and debt
Tax filings show the nonprofit lost $683,000 in 2024 and owes its board members roughly $768,000; it now proposes merging with the United States Maritime Foundation.
Healthy fast-casual chain Fresh Healthy Cafe to open first Virginia location in Alexandria
The Carlyle-area cafe has applied for a permit to add four outdoor seats. The company lists the Jamieson Avenue spot as "coming soon." Public comment runs through July 9.
Little Birdie sets June 23 opening on Mount Vernon Avenue
Matt and Tony's team brings a chicken-focused menu to the former Benny DiForza's space in Del Ray
Thai Peppers closing its Del Ray location after 28 years; final day is June 15
Founding generation retiring; Bristow and Haymarket locations will continue under family's second and third generations