If you are at all like me, you welcomed Phase Two with open arms! After months of not eating or shopping at my favorite places, I was ready to get out and enjoy what Alexandria does best… local businesses! Phase Two has given me new life, I can eat and shop at my favorite places again. Of course, it looks and feels a little different, but I commend all of our business owners for the creativity in how they could continue to service their clients and how easy they have made it for us to continue to support them. All our local businesses were without substantial earnings for the last three months, it is more important than ever that we, safely, start to support them again. The weather is nice, and you have tons of friends you need to catch up with face to face for the first time in months. We hope you take advantage of the safe outdoor dining most of our restaurants have shifted to accommodate. Below is a list of some of our favorite outdoor dining spots in Alexandria. 

• Hummingbird
  • We love their rustic, coastal vibe and seasonal food. The patio is an awesome place to grab a craft cocktail or enjoy their full menu!
  • https://www.hummingbirdva.net/

• Sonoma Cellar
  • Enjoy exceptional wines with a unique California wine tasting experience on a private patio that feels like home.
  • https://www.mysonomacellar.com/

• Auggies Mussel House
  • Alexandira’a only open-air beer garden offers over 70 select beers and Belgian bites!
  • https://www.eataugies.com/

• Taverna Cretekou
  • A lush hidden garden in the heart of Old Town perfect for catching up with buddies!
  • https://tavernacretekou.com/

• Volas Dockside
  • You cannot beat the Potomac River view and marina atmosphere!
  • https://www.volasdockside.com/

• Virtue Feed and Grain
  • A brick patio tucked away feels completely private while being at the mouth of king street!
  • https://virtuefeedgrain.com/

• Café 44
  • The most stylish eatery in all of Old Town. Whether you are looking for a quick bite or an all-out boozy brunch, they have it all. Enjoy a chef-cooked meal with the most spectacular view in all of Old Town!
  • https://cafe44.com/