The Ubiquitous Hot Dog
By the Gastronomes With July 4th celebrations happening this month and baseball in full swing, we thought it a good time to revisit our childhood friend…the Hot Dog. A hot dog is a food consisting of a...
View ArticleDining Out with Fido and Fluffy
By The Gastronomes Anyone who has walked the streets of Old Town knows how Alexandrian’s love their canine kids and that they like to take them everywhere – including dining out. Much has been written...
View ArticleThe Warehouse – Cajun Hospitality in the Heart of Old Town
By The Gastronomes This month we ventured to one of the oldest restaurants in Old Town Alexandria and one of the ones that put Old Town on the restaurant map back in 1969. This iconic restaurant has...
View ArticleRiver Bend Bistro & Wine Bar – Celebrating 10 Years!
By the Gastronomes Ten years ago this month, Bill Ross and Caroline Bruder Ross opened River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar. Both Bill and Caroline are well known in Old Town as Bill was a partner in...
View ArticleThe Iconic Bob & Edith’s Diner
By the Gastronomes Here we are getting a running start at the holiday season and thinking about what dining option we could give you all for the month of November. A few specifics came to mind while we...
View Article…The Fire is so Delightful!
By the Gastronomes As we continue to celebrate the 36th year of the Old Town Crier we decided to revisit Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Back when they opened in...
View ArticleSolo Dining – In Style
By The Gastronome After my dining partner decided to go out of town, I found myself left with the option of dining alone. What choice would I make…go the fast-food route and get it over with, hit up a...
View ArticleElaine’s Restaurant – A bit of Egypt in Old Town
By the Gastronomes We all have our favorite restaurants in Alexandria and particularly in Old Town. Whether it is a creature of habit syndrome or afraid to venture outside our comfort zone, we tend to...
View ArticleA Touch of Ireland in Old Town
By the Gastronomes March is a grand time to visit our two wonderful Irish Restaurants…Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub and Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar. Even though this article is in our...
View ArticleEddie’s Little Shop & Deli – One of a Kind!
By the “Gastronomette” I really had a hard time getting this writeup pulled together! There is no way I can cram everything I want to say into this minimal space and still have room for a pic or two,...
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