Category Archives: Alexandria

Virtue Feed & Grain, Alexandria VA

The Gist: http://virtuefeedandgrain.com/ The Why: Cathal Armstrong runs it. RJ Cooper recommended it. I’d already had breakfast at Blue Duck Tavern, Brunch at Birch & Barley, and just witnessed Steven Strausburg hit his first career home run – that and … Continue reading

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Society Fair and Buzz Bakery, Alexandria VA

  An early morning and an easy Saturday drive into the city allowed for a twofer in Alexandria before entering DC to visit the National Zoo – the first a brief shopping jaunt to Cathal Armstrong’s Society Fair and the … Continue reading

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Restaurant Eve, Alexandria VA

In planning the family trip to DC it must be noted that the trip itself was functioning as Christmas, Graduation, and Birthday for me – I worked overnight call for every major holiday this year and as such requested each … Continue reading

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