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Alexandria’s first-ever ‘Best of the West’ business showcase is Saturday

By James Cullum
The first-ever Best Of The West is on Saturday, August 5, at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (via WEBA/Facebook)

West End businesses and restaurants will be showcased this Saturday at the first-ever Best Of The West business showcase.

The free event by the West End Business Association (WEBA) will be held at Patrick Henry Recreational Center (4653 Taney Avenue) from noon to 5 p.m., and the event will showcase restaurants, florists, grocers, nonprofits and Realtors who make their home in Alexandria’s West End.

“We are excited to be hosting our first-ever Best of the West,” said WEBA President Mary Ann Burstein. “Other parts of the city and region have these celebrations and we hope that this event fosters greater community spirit and pride amongst West Enders.”

WEBA said on its website that it hopes to make the showcase an annual event.

“I’m really looking forward to showcasing our neighborhood’s businesses to other neighbors and folks from around the city,” said WEBA Vice President James Lewis. “We would be remiss if we failed to thank the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership and Visit Alexandria for their support in making this event possible.”

Image via WEBA/Facebook

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.