Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. At night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
🚨 You need to know
If you were excited about the return of the annual food festival A Taste of Del Ray, you either already have your tickets or I have some very bad news.
The 14th annual Taste of Del Ray is completely sold out. Ticketing website Eventbrite noted that no tickets will be available at the door and, at best, hopeful Del Ray diners can sign up for a waitlist.
“Ticket holders will enjoy a wide range of tastes from top Del Ray restaurants and can cast their votes for the People’s Choice award,” the event description read. “A VIP ticket option will also be offered, giving foodies the first bites with early admission at 12 p.m. and a wine tasting until 1 p.m.”
The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 4, from 1-3 p.m.
Participating restaurants include:
- Bella Napoli
- Cheesetique
- Del Ray Cafe
- Del Ray Pizzeria
- District Biscuit Company
- Evening Star Cafe
- Hops N Shine
- Kaizen Tavern
- Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
- Northside 10
- Pork Barrel BBQ
- Taqueria Poblano
- Spice Kraft Indian Bistro
- St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub/Market 2 Market.
📈 Thursday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jun 1, 2023.
- Rocklands Barbecue and Grilling Company on S. Quaker Lane gets robbed at gunpoint (2773 views)
- Burgers and beer: Chadwicks owner says the Old Town restaurant will never change | ALXnow (1725 views)
- Two injured after more than a dozen shots fired on Richenbacher Avenue (1554 views)
- Notes: Alexandria Mayor criticizes Gov. Youngkin’s National Guard deployment to US-Mexico border (625 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 👉 8:00 am Saturday: Spring Fling at Rising Sol Yoga School
- 10:00 am Saturday: Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair
- 2:00 pm Saturday: “Voices From the Heart!” Pops Concert by The Alexandria Singers June 2-3, 2023
- 8:00 pm Saturday: “The Nacirema Society”, by Pearl Cleage
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If you have been thinking about buying your first home or haven’t owned one in the last three years, THIS IS FOR YOU!
In the DMV area, it can be difficult to save the downpayment necessary for you to get into your own home. We have a solution. The Funder’s Summit!
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Our local therapy practice is delighted to welcome Stacey Cali, Resident in Counseling, who has openings now for new clients. Stacey specializes in therapy for women, couples, teens and families. A graduate of George Mason University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters Program, Stacey is also passionate about working with people with addiction.
Stacey’s approach: “Therapy’s a powerful combination of reflection, support and action. You’ll find sessions are filled with empowerment, compassion, goal setting and a metaphorical shovel to dig deep to find the root of your difficulties and how to move past them.”
Adds Stacey, “As a therapist who works with women, teens, couples and families, I use a personalized style of counseling, tailored to you as an individual. You’re the expert in your life, I’m just here to guide you towards transformation and healing.”
2023 Alexandria Fall Festival
Food trucks, bounce houses, pony rides, magic shows and more at the 2023 Alexandria Fall Festival, an Alexandria Living event presented by The Patterson Group. Join us at River Farm on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
