
01/17/2021
Atlantis Restaurant to Close
Sad news from another Alexandria institution... Atlantis Pizzeria and Family Restaurant in the Bradlee Shopping Center is closing.
Much-loved Bradlee Shopping Center restaurant was in business for 38 years.
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Sad news from another Alexandria institution... Atlantis Pizzeria and Family Restaurant in the Bradlee Shopping Center is closing.
Much-loved Bradlee Shopping Center restaurant was in business for 38 years.
Congrats to Delia's in Eisenhower East — the restaurant's kitchen will be used to help feed thousands of troops stationed in and around DC this week to secure the Presidential Inauguration. They are looking for volunteers to help!
Local restaurant selected to feed National Guard Troops stationed in and around the District for the Presidential Inauguration.
One of the most iconic photos of Coretta Scott King (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife) was taken by our own former Mayor Allison Silberberg — and it was a chance meeting. Here's the backstory:
The story behind one of the most iconic photos of Coretta Scott King, taken by former Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg.
Concerned about the environmental impact of all that take-out? Here's how restaurants are responding and what you can do.
#longread (Might want to bookmark this one!) https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/food-and-dining/sustainability-struggle-pandemic-local-restaurants/
Food waste, take-out containers are an environmental concern during the pandemic.
Opening today! It's a beautiful restaurant. Plus, the food is amazing from what we've heard...
ARP's latest restaurant concept is built around a custom wood-burning oven while drawing inspiration from the ingenuity of mathematician Ada Lovelace.
Alexandria City Public Schools has released an official poll as part of the process of choosing new names for T.C. Williams and Matthew Maury schools. Some of the options are interesting — take a look and take the poll!
Alexandria City Public Schools officials have released an official poll for residents to weigh in on possible school names.
Today's ALM email newsletter was full of news you haven't seen on Facebook: Alexandria's Vice Mayor is running for Delegate, a Dollar Tree is opening, Amazon may have another grocery store in the works, vote on a new name for T.C. Williams and more! Read it here!
https://mailchi.mp/alexandrialivingmagazine/benett-parker-amazon-go-jan12
Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening its first bakery in Alexandria this year! Construction is already underway. 🍰
A new bundt cake bakery is taking the place of a Subway in Alexandria.
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub opened its second location Saturday in Old Town.
The new Old Town North coffee shop has a different feel than the original.
For years — decades, actually — an old truck with a horse statue has sat outside Hard Times Cafe Alexandria on King Street. How did it get there in the first place? Here's the story:
The family of Fred Parker reflects on the legacy of the horse and truck.
The Governor of Virginia has set a curfew for the City of Alexandria at 6 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) through 6 a.m. Thursday due to concerns about unrest in the District.
Few exceptions apply to curfew from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6 through 6 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7.
A new restaurants and a new coworking space from ALX Community are coming to The Atrium building in Old Town.
ALX Community, Mae’s Market & Café and Virginia’s Darling Restaurant will open on South Washington Street later this year.
Offers were due today for River Farm. The AHS Board will review offers this month for the property.
NOVA Parks, NVCT hope their offer is accepted so River Farm property will be saved from future development.
The Cadillac dealership here in Alexandria may close to make room for new Lexus and Volvo showrooms and service facilities.
New Lexus and Volvo dealerships plus area improvements and City benefits will be part of the redevelopment.
Update: 9:30 p.m. - The addition of Inova Alexandria Hospital could be the critical component in making redevelopment plans a reality. Story:
https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/landmark-mall-redevelopment-community-meeting-jan4/
Original 7 p.m. post: Alexandria is hosting a community meeting now regarding the Landmark Mall development. Tune in here!
Relocation of Inova Alexandria Hospital will provide stability and support for area retail in the new Landmark development.
We have a better idea now of what's planned for Oakville Triangle — here's what Inova and Stonebridge are planning.
Developers are moving forward with site layout plans and permits for the Inova Healthplex and two multifamily buildings.
Developers Foulger-Pratt have submitted some initial concept drawings for the Landmark Mall property, including new intersections, parks and buildings.
An online informational meeting is set for Monday evening, Jan. 4, with developers and City officials.
Intertribal Creatives will be opening an online store while their space in Old Town is renovated.
The gallery’s physical location at 106 N. Lee St. will be under renovation through early spring.
Good news for two dogs we had in our email newsletter last month!
We were going to make it our new year's resolution to find Princesa and Chaquira the best home, but...well, they already did it! Our bonded Super Senior pair found their new family in time for New Year's Eve, and we and the team at @truefaithfulpetrescuemission couldn't be more excited for them. We can't wait to see what 2021 brings for this new family!
Get your SmarTrip cards back out! WMATA and Fairfax Connector announced their buses will be taking fares again starting today. DASH will not.
With additional safety protocols in place, some bus services begin to resume normal operations.
Picking up dinner from Mia's Italian Kitchen in Old Town? Make sure you pick up a free copy of the January/February issue of Alexandria Living Magazine, too! They're available near the brick oven. Remember, you can always sign up for home delivery for less than $15/year at www.alexandrialivingmagazine.com/subscribe.
A long-time Alexandria institution may not be reopening — Bilbo Baggins, the restaurant and pub, is for sale.
Historic Alexandria building, home to now-closed Bilbo Baggins Restaurant and Pub, is for sale.
A New Year's Eve unlike any other... to kick a year like any other to the curb. Here are some ideas for celebrating the end of 2020 at home!
Say goodbye to 2020 from the comfort and safety of your home — while still having fun!
Mixed reviews for Wonder Woman 1984. What did you think about it? Leave your review here!
Rotten Tomatoes reviewers take issue with the script, but fans say it's still a fun movie.
Because of Covid-19, there has been a significant increase in cases of hunger. This year, McEnearney Associates has partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank to help provide good, healthy food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. McEnearney Associates has committed to a matching grant of $20,000. If we raise $40,000, it will provide 80,000 meals for people in need. Now more than ever, they need our support. Please follow us, repost, and share to spread the word. Click on this link to donate now: bit.ly/MCECAFB
McEnearney Associates is proud to partner with Capital Area Food Bank to help provide good, healthy food to people struggling with hunger and food insecurity. With the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in cases of hunger. Now more than ever, they need our support. ...
The NEW Inova Alexandria Hospital and Trauma Center will not be taking up all 52 acres at Landmark. What's the plan for the rest of the space? Here's what we know...
The new, larger Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark will not take up the entire site. What else is coming?
So, what's the plan for Inova Alexandria Hospital after the new hospital opens at Landmark? More housing.
Seminary Valley Civic Association reacts to news that Inova will leave its current campus and build a new hospital and trauma center at the former Landmark Mall.
Huge news for Alexandria's West End — Inova is going to be developing a major new health complex at the Landmark Mall property.
Inova to Build New Development at Landmark Mall Property by Beth Lawton Dec. 22, 2020 4:11 p.m. RSS Print Local health company Inova will be developing a significant portion of the Landmark Mall property, Inova announced tonight. "A joint venture that includes Foulger-Pratt, The Howard Hughes Corpor...
The American Horticultural Society says that having its 27-acre River Farm property open to the public was "not a requirement or condition of the donation" that allowed them to purchase it decades ago. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (NVCT) is trying to secure funding to buy it.
The American Horticultural Society released a statement Tuesday to clear up what they call misinformation about the sale of River Farm.
The long-awaited Wonder Woman 1984, part of which was filmed at Alexandria's Landmark Mall, is coming out on Christmas Day!
The movie, filmed in part in Alexandria, will be available through streaming service HBO Max.
Don't want to spend this week in the kitchen? Here are the restaurants offering holiday meals to-go this week!
Don't want to be stuck in the kitchen this week? Here's where to order your holiday meals.
Last-minute shopping? Pick up a free early copy of the January issue of Alexandria Living while you stop by the Made in ALX Holiday Pop-Up Shop at 106 N. Lee St. Sunday until 1 p.m. Lots of gift ideas here... or gift yourself!
Often, the real estate market starts to slow down in the holiday season. But not in Alexandria this year... Even a Caps player sold his house!
Several homes have sold for more than $4 million since October, including the home of a Washington Caps player.
Next time you're walking around Del Ray, keep an eye out for some very, very small doors.
On your next walk around Del Ray, keep an eye out for tiny staircases and doors.
Lena's has turned its upstairs loft into an Alpine Ski Lodge for the winter!
The restaurant, known for its summer outdoor dining, has created a new space for winter.
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In case you weren’t there (or want to see it again), here are the first few minutes of this afternoon’s President’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria.
Our reporter Susannah took video from a nearby neighborhood. This was the Craftmark Homes development South Alex (luxury apartments) that was under construction. There are reports that the next door Shelby apartment community is being affected, as well. Story at https://alexandrialivingmagazine.com/news/construction-site-fire-huntington-february-2020.
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