Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Isolated showers and potential thunderstorms after 5pm can be expected, with a partly sunny sky and high of around 89°F. A north wind at approximately 7 mph is also anticipated. Precipitation chance stands at 20%. Moving into Thursday night, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected before 8pm, followed by isolated showers between 8pm and 11pm. The sky will be partly cloudy, with a low of about 69°F, and a north wind at around 7 mph. Precipitation chance increases to 30% later in the night.
🚨 You need to know
Steakhouse chain Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening next week in Franconia, just south of Alexandria, Alexandria Living Magazine reported.
The restaurant will be opening on Monday, July 22, in the Manchester Lakes shopping center at 7027A Manchester Blvd. and will feature a range of steaks and seafood, along with a variety of liquors and cocktails.
The restaurant website puts the price range per person — including entree, drink, tax and tip, at $15-18 for lunch and $28-32 for dinner. Reservations are recommended and the restaurant has a “smart casual” dress code.
Photo via Firebirds Wood Fired Grill/Facebook
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📅 Upcoming events
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