The Scout Guide Alexandria, Volume 9 by THE SCOUT GUIDE

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA

CITY GUIDE 9

SALLY STEPHENS Showroom Manager

DISCOVER UNCOMMON LUXURY

Experience the Extraordinary at Ferguson Studio

This one - of - a - kind showroom offers a highly curated collection in a unique studio atmosphere. Meant for those who treat homes as galleries, displaying fixtures that double as works of art. Discover the next masterpiece in your collection today.

8191 Strawberry Lane | Falls Church, VA 571.507.6956 | ferguson-studio.com

Not Pictured : Rachel M. Taylor, DMD (D.C. Location) & John D. Kling II, DMD, MAGD, AAACD (Alexandria Location) Mark A. Tromblay DMD, MBA | Owner Abby L. Halpern MS, DMD, FAGD

Here to really get to know you. And your smile. 2440 M Street Northwest Suite 601 | Washington, D.C. 202.331.1554 700 North Fairfax Street Suite 210 | Alexandria, VA 703.299.8444 mtdentalpartners.com i @ mt_dental_partners

BABS BECKWITH A NAME THAT IS SYNONYMOUS WITH OLD TOWN REAL ESTATE i @ OLDTOWNLUXURYREALESTATE | f BABS BECKWITH, REALTOR 109 SOUTH PITT STREET | ALEXANDRIA, VA | 703.627.5421 | BABSBECKWITH.COM EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

SL Blake seeks to redeﬁne the meaning of luxury by striking a perfect blend of Chic, Street, and Inclusivity. Pistola Hidden Mono B Lucy Paris · By Together · Promesa Bailey Rose · Urban Essentials 1314 King Street Suite 1 Alexandria, VA 703.888.2519 slblake.com i @slblakeofficial SL BLAKE STANDARD luxury

Ciara Harrison Store Manager

Cody Stadler Founder & Architect

Providing thoughtful and intentional architecture and interior design for projects of all scales

Licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia 920.379.0472 | stadlerdesign.com | i @ stadlerdesign_architecture

1105 ORONOCO STREET · ALEXANDRIA,VA · 703.518.8488 · PETALSEDGE.COM · i@PETALSEDGEDC · i@SHOPPETALSEDGE

20 YEARS of STYLISH WEDDING DECOR AND LUXURY FLOWERS

GERRY ROGERS · OWNER FRANCES ROSA Licensed Practical Counselor, Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

KATIE BILLINGSLEY Director, Lactation Counselor, Speech Language Pathologist MEGAN FRANCIS Founder, Nurse Practitioner

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YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS RECRUITING SUPPORT. WE ARE THE LOCAL TEAM FINDING YOU GLOBAL TALENT.

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Joe Bradley, Technical Recruiter | Jack Dunigan, Technical Recruiter | Oliver Mertins, Maritime Recruiter John Falvey, Business Development Manager | Eve Armstrong, Technical Recruiter Cory Rowan, Delivery Manager | Michael Condon, Senior Technical Recruiter

437 NORTH LEE STREET | ALEXANDRIA, VA | INFO@RYDERECRUITING.COM 703.828.8095 | RYDERECRUITING.COM | l RYDE TECHNOLOGIES

Ryan Amole Managing Partner Devin Amole Managing Partner

ALEXANDRIA

Volume 9 is a celebration of the remarkable individuals who make our beloved town of Alexandria so special. Within these pages, you’ll discover extraordinary business owners, innovative creatives, skilled artisans, and hardworking makers who add so much vibrance and character to our community. We created this guide to serve as a valuable resource, an endless source of inspiration, and a tool for readers to connect with these cherished independent businesses that we value so much.

Here are a few ways we encourage you to use this guide:

EXPLORE

Designed for both locals and travelers, this guide offers inspiration and insights for living beautifully, living well, and living like an insider, wherever you may be. We not only shine a spotlight on the incredible business owners that are a part of TSG Alexandria, but we also strive to share all the must - see and must - do spots our town has to offer. There’s no gatekeeping here we delight in sharing our local favorites with our readers!

COLLECT

Considerable time and creativity go into producing these guides annually, with the hope that they become a cherished keepsake in your home. We love nothing more than when our readers collect and proudly display these books in their entryways, styled on a coffee table, or in guest rooms to share with visitors. Collect them during your travels and showcase all the gorgeous colors in your personal library. And don’t forget to keep one handy as a quick reference when you’re out exploring all that Alexandria has to offer.

CONNECT

In addition to the beautifully printed guide, you can find daily doses of inspiration from these remarkable individuals on our Instagram feed. Follow @TSGalexandria for insights, events, and our editor’s favorites around this town we adore!

We hope you will enjoy using this guide as much as we enjoyed creating it. We look forward to seeing you around town soon!

Sarah & Claire

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FOLLOW ALONG FOR AN INSIDER’S VIEW ON HOW TO EXPLORE, COLLECT, AND CONNECT , IN ALEXANDRIA.

SARAH PHILLIPS Editor Owner CLAIRE CHANDLER Assistant Editor SARAH MARCELLA Photographer

THENAPKINNETWORK.COM i @ THENAPKINNETWORK LINDSAY @ THENAPKINNETWORK.COM

The Napkin Network is a 501c3 non - profit organization of moms helping moms in need. Through our compassionate and thriving "mom communities," we source basic baby essentials and get them into the hands on moms in need through our own pantry, The Napkin Nook, via partnerships with underfunded non - profits and schools as well as direct services. Together, we strive to create a judgement free network that nurtures and uplifts mothers in their journey of parenthood.

collectivelysocial.com | i @collectively.social

Lead Agent & Owner OUR ADVICE IS NO SECRET. Follow along on our Instagram to watch us at work! | i@jillianhoganhomes 109 South Pitt Street | Alexandria, VA | 703.951.7655 | jillianhoganhomes.com Equal Housing Opportunity

JILLIAN HOGAN

DATE NIGHT DINING

Oak Steakhouse 901 North Saint Asaph Street i @ oakalexandria

1799 Prime Steak & Seafood

110 South Pitt Street i @ 1799prime_alexandria

Thompson Italian 1024 King Street i @ thompsonitalian

Cedar Knoll

9030 Lucia Lane · Fort Hunt, VA i @ cedarknollva

Vermillion 1120 King Street i @ vermilionva

Landini Brothers 115 King Street i @ landinibrothersinc

Josephine

109 South Saint Asaph Street i @ josephineoldtown

Indochen 1615 King Street i @ indochenva

Virginia’s Darling 277 South Washington Street i @ virginiasdarling

COCKTAILS & BITES

Hotel AKA Lounge & Bar 625 First Street i @ hotelaka.alexandria

The People’s Drug 103 North Alfred Street i @ thepeoplesdrug

The Study at Morrison House 3002 116 South Alfred Street · Suite 101 i @ thestudyalx

King’s Ransom 728 King Street i @ kingsransom.alx

Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden 1106 King Street i @ augiesbeergarden

Aslin Beer Company 847 South Pickett Street i @ aslinbeerco

Hank’s Oyster Bar 818 North Saint Asaph Street i @ hanksoysterbar

Alice Cocktail Bar

724 King Street i @ alice_cocktailbar

BRUT Champagne & Wine Bar

118 South Royal Street i @ brutwinebarva

Sonoma Cellar

207 King Street i @ sonomacellar

Barca Pier & Wine Bar

2 Pioneer Mill Way i @ barca_alx

Cheesetique Del Ray 2411 Mount Vernon Avenue i @ cheestique

Jula’s on the Potomac 44 Canal Center Plaza · 4th Floor i @ julasotp

Revel Wine and Cra Beer Bar 1600 Belle View Boulevard i @ revelva

Lost Boy Cider 317 Hoo s Run Drive i @ lostboycider

Port City 3950 Wheeler Avenue i @ portcitybrew

Atlas Brew Works 2429 Mandeville Lane i @ atlasbrewworks

LUNCH & LIGHT BITES

Hummingbird

220 South Union Street i @ hummingbirdotx

South Block 106 North Lee Street i @ southblock

Toastique 1605 King Street i @ toastique

Handover by the Slice 728 King Street i @ oldtownslices

Union Sandwich Co. 101 North Union Street i @ unionsandwich.co

Sisters Thai 503 Montgomery Street i @ sistersalexandria

Eddie’s Little Shop & Deli 1406 King Street i @ eddieslittleshop

Zen Press 806 King Street i @ zen.press

Haute Dogs & Fries 610 Montgomery Street i @ eathautedogs

Wooboi Hot Chicken

531 Montgomery Street i @ wooboichicken

CAFÉS, BAKERIES & SWEETS

Misha’s 917 King Street i @ mishas4co ee

Junction Bakery & Bistro 1508 Mount Vernon Avenue · Suite 1718 i @ junctionbakery

St. Elmo’s Co ee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue i @ stelmos

Swing’s Co ee

501 East Monroe Avenue i @ swingsco ee

For Five Co ee

1800C Diagonal Road i @ forﬁve

Firehook

430 South Washington Street i @ ﬁrehooklocal

Dolci Gelati

107 North Fairfax Street i @ dolcigelati

Mae’s Market & Cafe

277 South Washington Street i @ maesmarketandcafe

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

102 South Patrick Street i @ jenisicecreams

Lady Camellia

229 Strand Street i @ ladycamelliatearoom

Pop’s Old Fashion Ice Cream Co. 109 King Street i @ popsicecreamco

Lily’s Chocolate & Co ee 631 King Street i @ lilyschocolateco ee

Tatte Bakery & Cafe 515 King Street i @ tattebakery

Lavender Moon Cupcakery

116 South Royal Street i @ lmcupcakery

Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats

200 Commerce Street i @ mmmgoodies

Magnolia Cafe & Bistro

503 Montgomery Street i @ sistersalexandria

Foxtrot

701 King Street

i @ foxtrotmarket

Call Your Mother

1300 King Street i @ callyourmotherdeli

TAKEAWAY

Thai Signature

722 King Street i @ thaisignaturealexandria

Andy’s Pizza

107 North Fayette Street i @ andyspizza

Dishes of India

1510A Belle View Boulevard i @ dishesoﬁndia

Momo

212 Queen Street

i @ momosushicafe

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

3231 Duke Street

i @ frankpepepizza

Caphe Banh Mi

407 Cameron Street

i @ caphebanhmiva

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

Chadwicks

203 Strand Street

i @ chadwicksalexva

King & Rye

480 King Street

i @ kingandryerestaurant

Matt & Tony’s

1501 Mount Vernon Avenue

i @ matt.and.tonys

Del Ray Cafe

205 East Howell Avenue i @ delraycafe

Ada’s on the River

3 Pioneer Mill Way

i @ adasontheriver

Table Talk

1623 Duke Street

i @ yatestabletalk

Royal Restaurant

730 North Saint Asaph Street

i @ royal_restaurant_cafe

Stomping Ground

2309 Mount Vernon Avenue

i @ stompbiscuits

Fontaine Ca e & Creperie

119 South Royal Street

i @ fontaineca e

District Bakery Co.

3401 Mount Vernon Avenue

i @ districtbiscuitcompany

The Chewish Deli

807 Pendleton Street

i @ chewishdeli

LOCAL WATERING HOLES

The Light Horse Restaurant & Bar

715 King Street i @ lighthorse715

Union Street Public House

121 South Union Street i @ unionstpublichouse

Mason Social 728 North Henry Street i @ eatmasonsocial

Southside 815

815 South Washington Street i @ southside815

Majestic Lounge · Evening Star Cafe 2000 Mount Vernon Avenue i @ eveningstarva

Bayou Room

219 King Street i @ 219restaurant

Daniel O’Connell’s

Irish Restaurant & Bar

112 King Street i @ danieloconnells

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Stracci Pizza

106 Hume Avenue i @ straccipizza

Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap

401 East Braddock Road i @ lenaswoodﬁre

Chadwicks

203 Strand Street i @ chadwicksalexva

Piece Out Del Ray 2419 Mount Vernon Avenue i @ pieceoutdelray

Virtue Feed & Grain

106 South Union Street i @ virtuefeedgrain

Vola’s Dockside Grill

101 North Union Street i @ volasdockside

Urbano 116

116 King Street i @ urbanotexmex

Mia’s Italian Kitchen

100 King Street i @ mias_italian_kitchen

CHEERS!

Here are our editor’s top cocktail picks around town:

Dirty Martini · Landini Brothers

Margarita · Taqueria Poblano

Espresso Martini · Cedar Knoll

Champagne · BRUT

Wine · Blüm Natural Wine · (Found at Aslin)

Beer · Aslin Brewery · Unicorn Vomit

Triple Watermelon IPA (Sarah’s own recipe)

Artwork by : Stephanie Parkes

Historic Waterfront Dining Celebrate with Cedar Knoll 9030 Lucia Lane | Alexandria, VA 703.780.3665 | cedarknollva.com i @ cedarknollva | f Cedar Knoll Virginia

Food & ambience beﬁtting our waterfront address | Specializing in weddings and private events | Full-service offsite catering

Available at Wharf Marina in DC, National Harbor Marina, Old - Town Waterfront, & Navy Yards Marina 650 Wharf Street Southwest | Washington, DC 828.448.7723 | hiyachtsdc.com reservations @ hiyachtsdc.com | i @ whyknotdc

Built in 1978 | The deﬁnition of vintage luxury on the water | Book the Why Knot for your next private event on the water today!

#1 Real Estate Team in Alexandria City 109 South Pitt Street | Alexandria, VA | 703.675.1566 jenwalker.com | i f @ jenwalkerteam | Equal Housing Opportunity

Jen Walker Adrianna Vallario

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Laura Gregory & Drew Sez Co-Founders and Stylists

NEAT Method Northern Virginia specializes in home organization, unpacking, and decluttering for small spaces to entire homes and offices. From cleaning out your closets to organizing your kitchen, we make your space feel functional for the life you live. 703.963.3603 · neatmethod.com/pages/northern-virginia ·

i @ northernvirginianeat · lauren.sadlon@neatmethod.com

571.400.1552 hurleyhomeroofing.com i f @hurleyhomeroofing Everything You Need for the Roof Over Your Head

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Thomas

Hurley Owner Emma Hurley

Sean Sutherland Owner Mallory Sutherland HR Marketing Junebug Mascot

Rosemont is a full-service landscape construction company locally owned and family operated here in Alexandria, specializing in making your outdoor living spaces come to life! Sean Sutherland established Rosemont in 2009 and built it from the ground up, literally! Rosemont services include, but are not limited to landscape construction, irrigation, and lighting, lawn care, and home services.

3308 Mount Vernon Avenue . Alexandria, VA 571.215.1275 .

Rosemont

rosemontlc.com i @rosemontlandscaping f

Landscaping and Lawn Care

109 South Pitt Street | Alexandria, VA | 202.361.5079 laurenbishophomes.com | i @ laurenbishoprealtor Equal Housing Opportunity McEnearney Associates, Realtors LIVING, LOVING, LISTING OLD TOWN

We prioritize you and what makes your event unique. We have customized planning packages available for various events. We can’t wait to party with you! simplyboldevents.com | i @ simplybold_events

Wedding stationery that tells your story! By Addison offers fully custom paper goods for events and weddings. byaddison.com | i @ byaddisonn

Addison Steighner Owner of By Addison Emily Vandegrift Owner of Simply Bold Events

Timeless design that is as luxury as it is livable A full-service interior design studio, specializing in combining classic and modern to produce interiors that feel fresh, sophisticated, and timeless Alexandria, VA | 703.831.7965 ashamaiadesign.com | i @ashamaiadesign

Asha Maxey Owner & Interior Designer

GENERATIONAL SKINCARE 125 South Fairfax Street · Alexandria, VA 703.531.9350 · sarahakram.com · i @ sarahakramskincare

NOT YOUR ORDINARY SPRAY TAN! The Bronze Collective is a luxury airbrush tanning salon with 700+ ﬁve-star reviews! 100 South Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 760.683.9189 bronzecollective.com i @thebronzecollective_ Lash Extensions Lash & Brow Lamination 300 South Washington Street | Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 612.991.7247 winklashart.com i @winklashart

703.260.1131 | 571.513.7335 | i@COOLCONTOURSBODYSCULPTING

KIM OWNER AND FOUNDER

FAIRFAX,

JENNIFER

ARLINGTON,

AND CHANTILLY

THE VIRGINIA INSTITUTE FOR SURGICAL ARTS

A social club for wellness. Renew bodies. Invigorate spirits. Awaken minds. 6432 General Green Way · Alexandria, VA · 703.436.9107 · baliansprings.com · i f @ baliansprings

WHERE IDENTITY MEETS ARTISTRY. Our focus is to enrich our clientsʼ lives with prestige artistry in Cosmetic and Paramedical Tattooing, while using the latest technology and innovative techniques to restore, transform, enhance, and improve oneʼs identity. 1801 Robert Fulton Drive Suite 180 · Reston, VA 571.989.4949 idartsy.com · if@idartsy

Welcome to the Cohen Clinic for Plastic Surgery! As the region’s premier facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Cohen is committed to helping you look and feel your absolute best. He specializes in natural - appearing cosmetic procedures including facelift, necklift, eyelid lift, rhinoplasty (nose job), nonsurgical treatments, and more. He and his staff believe all patients should be treated with compassion and respect, and their only focus is bringing out the best version of you! 1300 Chain Bridge Road 2nd Floor | McLean, VA 703.261.9585 cohenclinicdc.com i f @ drjustincohen y @ cohenclinic

Justin C. Cohen MD, FACS

CHIROPRACTIC MASSAGE ACUPUNCTURE IV & VITAMIN THERAPY MEDICALLY ASSISTED WEIGHT LOSS 1414 Prince Street Suite 100 · Alexandria, VA 703.683.7771 · justadjustit.com i @ drsharap · i @ back_to_health_center @ drsharap Dr. Shara Posner A boutique nanny agency specializing in nanny placements, household stafﬁ ng, and on - call babysitting services. 202.415.7033 districtsitter.com i f @districtsitter

Distinct, timeless interiors for busy people

201 North Union Street | Suite 110 | Alexandria, VA juliaroseinteriors.com | i@ juliaroseinteriors

Moss Founder & Owner

1701 Duke Street · Suite 160 · Alexandria, VA · 571.317.7005 themvmntsociety.com i @ themvmntsociety.com f The MVMNT Society ALX UNITING PEOPLE THRU FITNESS. Barre Bosu Bounce High Fitness Sculpt Step Surge Fit Sweat Pilates Stick Booty Builder TRX

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Arlington, VA | 703.712.5962 keenself.care | i @keenselfcare

Sam

ASHLEY CARMEN, FNP-C Owner, Founder, Nurse Practitioner

i @BOTOXANDBOURBON i @ESTHETICEV_NP

EVELYN FUENTES, FNP-C Wellness Nurse Practitioner

Styled by : Sarah Bland

@ swbstyle

GUIDING YOU TO A NATURAL APPROACH TO ENDLESS BEAUTY, INSIDE AND OUT Botox · Dypsort · Xeomin · Jeuveau · Fillers · Sculptra · Radiesse · Microneedling · Peels Custom Skincare Medical Weight Loss Peptide Therapy Vitamin Injections Lab Draws 112 SOUTH FAYETTE STREET · ALEXANDRIA, VA · 571.312.5658 17 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · MIDDLEBURG, VA · 540.326.3026 AIYANAATELIER.COM · i @AIYANAATELIER

Joanna Ellis

Master Esthetician

Nayely Torres

Master Esthetician

Megan Francis Founder, Nurse Practitioner

4201 WILSON BOULEVARD | SUITE 250 | ARLINGTON, VA 571.310.3223 | NMAESTHETICS.COM @nm_aestheticswellness | NM Aesthetics Wellness

Ashley DeWitt Nurse Practitioner Yagna Patel Nurse Practitioner Lina Colleli Nurse Practitioner

216.400.0216 · pinknannies.com · i @ pink_nannies · f Pink Nannies Allison Dakdouk CEO & Founder Meet Our Team Nannies Newborn Care Specialists Family Assistants Household Managers

WHEN IT COMES TO SHO-ING AND SELLING ALEXANDRIA, WE'RE IN Compass Real Estate: 1004 King Street · Alexandria, VA · 703.229.8935 202.957.9399 · shoshanna@compass.com · shoshannaandco.com i@novahomestyler i@shoshannaandco

Tanner, J.D., LL.M. Team Lead | Realtor® in Virginia Accredited Staging Professional® Elissa Laderach Realtor® in D.C. & Virginia Military Relocation Professional OF OUR OWN

Shoshanna

703.470.6957 · owlstherapy.com i @ owlstherapy OWLS Therapy is a boutique IN - HOME private pediatric speech, language, and dyslexia therapy practice. We are dedicated to helping children's speech and communication skills develop and grow, as they are essential to their academic and social success!

Chesney Hellmuth Floyd · Evan Ryan · Ashton Hellmuth Ryan ALEXANDRIA, VA · SUITLAND, MD · GAITHERSBURG, MD 240.695.5300 · PASSPORTAUTO.COM · @PASSPORTAUTO

Everett Hellmuth · Robin Hellmuth · Zach Hellmuth · Cameron Hellmuth

APPAREL & SHOES

The Hive

315 Cameron Street i @ theshoehive

3 Sisters

213 King Street . i @ shop3sisters

The Lucky Knot

101 King Street . i @ theluckyknot

Donna Lewis USA

309 Cameron Street i @ donnalewisusa

Sarah Campbell

320 Prince Street i @ sarahcampbellltd

Bishop Boutique

815-B King Street . i @ bishopboutique

Bloomers

706 King Street i @ shopbloomers

Lou Lou Boutiques

132 King Street i @ loulouboutiques

Mint Condition

103 South Saint Asaph Street i @ shopmintcondition

Frances Valetine

924 King Street i @ fracesvaletine

S.L. Blake

1314 King Street . i @ slblakeofficial

Encore Consignment Boutique

119 South Fairfax Street i @ encorealexandria

Twist Boutique

109 North Fairfax Street i @ twiststyl

Vida Style Shop

210 North Lee Street . Suite 104 i @ vida_style_shop

Current Boutique

1009 King Street i @ currentboutiqueot

Yellow Jacket Men’s

301 Cameron Street . i @ shopyellowjacket

The Lucky Knot Mens

103 King Street i @ theluckyknotmens

Dash’s of Old Town

1114 King Street i @ dashsofoldtown

The Shoe Hive

127 South Fairfax Street . i @ theshoehive

Comfort One Shoes

201 King Street . i @ comfortoneshoes

Pacers Running

1301 King Street i @ runpacers

CHILDREN

Monday’s Child

218 North Lee Street i @mondayschildclassics

529 Kid’s Consign

122 South Royal Street . i @shop529kidsconsign

Pink and Brown Boutique

1129 King Street . i @ pinkandbrownalx

The Purple Goose

2005 Mount Vernon Avenue i @ thepurplegooseboutique

Pippen Toy Co.

1310 King Street i @ pippintoyco

Bellies & Babies

1913 Mount Vernon Avenue i @belliesbabies1913

HOME & GIFTS

Boxwood

128 South Royal Street . i @ boxwoodoldtown

Red Barn Mercantile

1117 King Street i @ redbarnmerc

MANSE

113 South Columbus Street Corsair Aly Entrance i @ shop_manse

Patina Polished Living

111 South Columbus Street i @ patinapolishedliving

Goldfinch

806 North Fairfax Street i @ shopgoldfinch

The Hour Shop

1015 King Street . i @ thehourshop

The Old Town Shop

104 South Union Street . i @ theoldtownshop1

Shop Made in VA

1121 King Street i @ shopmadeinva

Happy Place

105 South Union Street i @ lovethehappyplace

Crème de la Crème

907 North King Street i @ shopcremedelacremeboutique

CRAFTS & BOOKS

Fibre Space

1319 Prince Street . i @ fibrespace

Penny Post

1201 King Street i @ shoppennypost

Stitch Sew Shop

1219 King Street i @ stitchsewshop

AR Workshop

1212 King Street . i @ arworkshopalexandria

Harambe Books & Artworks

1132 Prince Street i@harambebooks_artworks

Hooray for Books!

1555 King Street . i@ hoorayforbooks

Old Town Books

130 South Royal Street i@ oldtownbooks

Paint This

1013 King Street i@ paintthisoldtown

BEAUTY

Sarah Akram Skincare

125 South Fairfax Street i@ sarahakramskincare

Bellacara

1000 King Street . i@ bellacarava

Hey Day

815-A King Street i@ heydayskincare

Bluemercury

600 King Street i@ bluemercury

JEWELRY

Kings Jewelry

609 King Street . i@ kingsjewelryva

She’s Unique Jewelry

205 King Street i@ shesuniquejewelry

Mystique Jewelers

123 South Fairfax Street i@ mystiquejewelers

Alexandria & Company

121 South Royal Street . i@ alxandcompany

FOOD & DRINK

Wine Gallery 108

108 North Saint Asaph Street i@ winegallery108

Le Vintage

1218 King Street . i@ oldtownwineshop

Planet Wine

2004 Mount Vernon Avenue . i@planetwineshop

Mason & Greens

913 King Street i@ masonandgreens

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria

320 King Street i@ spiceandtea.alexandria

PETS

The Dog Store

2301 Mount Vernon Avenue . i@ thedogstoreva

The Dog Park

705 King Street i@ thedogparkva

Old Town School for Dogs

529 Oronoco Street i@ otsfd

FOLLOW OUR FAVORITE LOCAL BLOGGERS FOR THE INSIDE SCOOP ON ALL THINGS LOCAL!

STEPHANIE PARKES i @ stephanie.parkes Wearing: Donna Lewis NATALIE STRAHORN i @ nataliestrahorn Wearing: The Hive TRISH SPOON i @ spoonfuloftrish Wearing: S.L. Blake NANCY BHAS i @ basicbalance Wearing: VIDA STYLE Shop

Wine Gallery 108 is a serious wine shop that doesn't take itself too seriously. We offer organic and sustainably produced wines, craft beer, gourmet foods, and world class art. Visit our ﬁne art gallery in our upstairs event space curated and managed by Nepenthe Gallery. Lisa Katic Owner 108 North Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 703.549.9463 winegallery108.com i f @winegallery108

Alicia Valencia Erb Owner/Founder

Beth Treptow Sales Director

OLD TOWN’S DIFFERENT & DELIGHTFUL” DESIGNER CONSIGNMENTS FOR WOMEN & MEN + GIFTS 210 North Lee Street · Suite 104 · Alexandria, VA · 571.357.1186 vidastyleshop.com · i@vida_style_shop · f Vida Style Shop

Mia

"Mimi" Washington Shop Manager

Diamond Rings and Wedding Bands . Fine Jewelry and Watches

Creative Custom Design . Expert Jewelry & Watch Repairs

Family Owned & Operated for Over 65 Years

Beauty, Quality, Integrity and Value 609 King Street . Alexandria, VA . 703.549.0011 . KingsJewelry.NET i @ KingsJewelryVA . f King’s Jewelry Old Town Alexandria

Hope Peele Nancy Smith Kim Peele

109 South Pitt Street | Alexandria, VA thepeelegroup.biz | i f @ thepeelegroup PROUDLY SERVING THE ALEXANDRIA REAL ESTATE MARKET FOR 15 YEARS Equal Housing Opportunity

Jasper

Making It Personal - Stitch by Stitch Serving your local community and beyond Monogramming & Gifts stitchedbynpk.com | i f P @ stitchedbynpk

Nakia P. Kelly

Flowers’ Cuddles is an awesome flower shoppe where fresh, eco - friendly flowers meet fun and joyous shopping! Our blooms are on the move SEVEN DAYS a week, spreading joy across a twenty - five - mile radius from Springfield, VA, and reaching every charming city in their path. We DELIVER to Alexandria, Arlington, Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Fairfax, Falls Church, and many more!

8001 Forbes Place · Suite 104 · Springfield, VA

703.350.0040 · flowerscuddles.com · i f @ flowerscuddles

BESPOKE BLOOMS Luxurious Flowers Delivered Right to Your Doorstep!

CREATIVE STUDIO RENTAL

IN THE HEART OF DEL RAY

Torch Studio : Your Canvas for Productions, Events, and Workshops. 900 square feet flooded with natural light, available for short - term rentals.

JOHN COSGROVE Co - Owner Business Operations

428b Hume Avenue | Alexandria, VA 202.480.9045 torchpictures.com/studio i @ torchstudio.alx ELYSE COSGROVE Co - Owner Photographer Videographer See more pictures and book now

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107 SOUTH WEST STREET | ALEXANDRIA, VA | 703.683.8441 LOCATIONS.THEUPSSTORE.COM/VA/ALEXANDRIA/107 - S - WEST - ST i @THEUPSSTORE_OLDTOWN | f @THEUPSSTORE823 David Sauter Owner

Your neighborhood The UPS Store providing worldwide shipping, packing, business services, mailboxes, notary services & more.

Dani Sauter Owner

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