Posts Tagged ‘Alexandria’
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Obama holds slight lead over Romney in Virginia, according to new poll
Alexandria waterfront residents take legal action against city rezoning plan
Virginia Sheriffs Association opposes legislation that would restrict the use of restraints on pregnant inmates
Senate Finance Committee endorses bill forcing online retailers to collect Virginia sales tax
Light snow headed to NoVA today
Two Loudoun County students honored at White House Science Fair
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Vandals spray paint racist, anti-Semitic, vulgar graffiti throughout Warrenton
Funeral held for murdered Alexandria activist
Wind power may be coming to Virginia
Fairfax brigadier general dies in Afghanistan
Fairfax County Police bust illegal gambling operation
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Port City Brewing Company’s ONE Year Anniversary
Posted by Sally Traynham / Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
After selling 3,000 barrels of beer and giving over 7,000 brewery tours, Port City Brewing Company celebrates its one year anniversary this Friday. To commemorate, head brewer Jonathan Reeves has brewed ONE, a Belgian Imperial Stout that the Alexandria-based brew house describes as rich, dark and strong with flavors of espresso, dark Swiss chocolate and a touch of orange zest.
With only one batch brewed, you won’t want to miss out on this commemorative beer, which you can find tomorrow after 6 p.m. at select restaurants and bars in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Why after 6 p.m.? Because that is the designated time when there will be the simultaneous tappings of ONE at participating spots. Find the closest pint of ONE via Port City Brewing Company’s Facebook and Twitter.
PS–Don’t forget to vote in our best of NoVA beer poll.
Photo: Port City
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Posted by Lindsey Leake / Monday, January 30th, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Alexandria’s Ashley Wagner wins gold at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
New Metrobus route between Tysons Corner and Mark Center begins
Virginia may see elderly exploitation laws
State Senate considers bill that would make using a cell phone while driving a primary offense for teens
The White House’s first Chief Technology Officer expected to step down and run for Virginia Lieutenant Governor
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Rachael Ray, Michelle Obama to introduce healthy school meal changes at Alexandria’s Parklawn Elementary
Identity theft on the rise in Tysons Corner
Phase 2 of Dulles Rail project hits money trouble, Loudoun may back out
Loudoun County Police arrest 21-year-old man for impersonating a cop, kidnapping
Divided Virginia Senate in political gridlock
Police break up youth fight club in Vienna
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Will Artley to “Pop Up” in Del Ray
Posted by Sally Traynham / Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Last night, Will Artley revealed his most recent plans for his pop-up restaurant in Del Ray on Twitter.
Titled “Project 2312,” the fleeting restaurant will be open from January 30 through February 6 with two seatings per night, one at 6 p.m. and one at 8 p.m., and some flexibility for walk-ins at the bar. The menu will feature Artley’s past favorites in an a la carte menu format with four to five options each for the cold and hot appetizers and five to six entrée items.
To wash down the delicious fare, the restaurant will also be serving craft cocktails, a limited wine selection and Port City beer.
Why 2312? The name stems from the location of its temporary home, 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue where Pork Barrel BBQ is located. Because of Artley’s behind the scenes consulting work for the restaurateurs behind the hog-inspired restaurant, they are letting him use the space next door for one week only.
Artley, who is known for his work at Evening Star Café will be bringing on board a few familiar faces from his old restaurant in addition some help from DC Central Kitchen students.
Don’t be surprised if you see other chefs in the building. He teases that some of his chef friends may stop by in the kitchen to play for an evening.
Want to speak to the man himself? Book a reservation at 703-596-2312, which he will be personally answering.
Chef Will Artley Unveils His Pop-Up Plans For Del Ray [Eater DC]
Photo from Artley’s FB
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Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, January 20th, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Gov. McDonnell officially endorses Romney
Major network outage affects Virginia State Police
Man steals 49 bottles of Oxycodone from Fredericksburg Walgreens
Suspicious lurker returns to Alexandria’s Clermont Elementary
State criminals may receive longer prison sentences
Virginia ABC stores could begin selling pot
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
What Does “Ethnic” Mean to Society Fair’s Cathal Armstrong?
Posted by Stefanie Gans / Thursday, January 19th, 2012
The highly anticipated Society Fair opens this Saturday at 6 pm in Old Town. The food emporium will offer gourmet sandwiches (braised short ribs and lamb shoulder), as well as unique cuts of meat, plus cheese and wine.
The restaurant, dubbed “The Demo Kitchen,” will feature a rotating theme from Tuesday through Saturday. (Later on, Sunday and Monday will feature classes such as bread making and charcuterie.)
>>Click here for a sneak peek of the wine bar menu.
For example, Thursday promises comfort dishes, while Friday features fish. But Tuesday? That’s labeled “ethnic.”
Chef Cathal Armstrong, the power name behind the operation, is a son of Ireland and has lived in the United States since 1990. So how does this immigrant view “ethnic?”
Armstrong laughed when posed the question. He then said to, “Look it up in the dictionary,” and quickly called out to others in the room. He returned with not the controversial answer (I was so clearly digging for), “Food from other nations outside of the United States,” which he lists as Lebanese, Greek, Asian, Thai, Indian and Japanese. The broad term gives the kitchen room to play around, he says.
With only 10 seats, be sure to set a reservation for NoVA’s newest experiment.
Photo: Society Fair
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Posted by Lindsey Leake / Monday, January 16th, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
NoVA loses influence in state Senate
Fairfax County’s first murder of the year occurs in Centreville
Rick Perry denied inclusion on Virginia ballot, files appeal
8-Year-old boy struck and killed by car in Alexandria
Fairfax County ‘butt slasher’ suspect arrested in Peru
Report ranks Virginia last in the nation in ‘kinship care’
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, January 13th, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Michelle Obama to join the cast of Nickelodeon’s ‘iCarly’ this morning at Hayfield Secondary
Centreville man caught in Prince William County with over 100 pounds of marijuana
Food Lion to close and rebrand nearly two dozen D.C.-area Bloom stores
Manassas gang member lures 13- and 14-year-old girls, faces federal sex trafficking charges
Anti-gay Loudoun County supervisor fights Congress on student discrimination bills
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake)
