Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Possible light rain in the afternoon and evening. High of 56 and low of 44.
⛅ Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 55 and low of 43. Sunrise at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:28 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Elaine’s Restaurant at 208 Queen Street, the late Bilbo Baggins, opens this week and brings a taste of Egypt to Old Town Alexandria, Zebra first reported.
Zebra reported in a profile of the new restaurant that it is named after co-owner Cynthia Higgins’ grandmother, who taught Cynthia to cook when growing up in Alexandria (Egypt) and Cairo.
One of Zebra’s main recommendations was ful medames, a traditional Alexandria stew with cooked fava beans served in olive oil, cumin and various herbs and spices. The restaurant will also feature a variety of vegetarian and vegan entrees.
Zebra noted that both co-owners are published authors and the second floor will be a library, featuring literary events like monthly author interviews and writers’ book launches.
Elaine’s Restaurant is scheduled to open Wednesday, March 29.
Image via Elaine’s Restaurant/Facebook
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 24, 2023.
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- New Waterfront art installation celebrating nautical history debuts tomorrow (202 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Alexandria VA Meets Alexandria Egypt
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- Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures Brings Magical Realism to Japanese Culture at Signature Theatre
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- Nando’s Moves To Alexandria’s Carlyle Neighborhood
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- Alexandria Students Win Prestigious Award for Documentary, ‘They Are All Honored Here’
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- Smaller IKEA, Pickleball War, Board Pay Hike, Best Places: Top VA News
Patch (Friday @ 3:12 pm)
- Elaine’s Restaurant Brings Alexandria, Egypt To Alexandria, Virginia
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- Habibi and Speedo Look for a New Home Together
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- Alexandria Named a ‘Best Place to Travel’ by Money Magazine
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Time flies when you’re having fun! The T.C. Williams High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50th reunion July 21-23, 2023 in Alexandria. All graduates and their adult nears and dears are welcome. Events include a Friday evening icebreaker, Saturday dinner dance, and a Sunday brunch. For more information: tcwilliams73.com, 770.789.3534.
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