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Big changes planned for 400 King Street in Old Town

By James Cullum
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Some big changes are being proposed at 400 King Street in Old Town.

The building takes over an entire city block and is currently home to The Alexandrian Old Town Hotel at 480 King Street and Southern restaurant King & Rye. The latter is undergoing an interior renovation and is serving a limited menu through the end of March.

The building owner, AB/FH Alexandrian Hotel Owner LLC, has submitted paperwork to demolish existing vacant tenant space and add new ADA-compliant entrances.

The plans will be reviewed by the Board of Architectural Review on Wednesday, March 19.

Renderings from prospective tenants were also included in the submission from architect Pames Pandula of K+P Architects. Those renderings show the exterior of a vibrant VanLeeuwen ice cream shop next to where King & Rye is currently located and a Life Alive Organic Cafe in an empty space formerly occupied by Long and Fosters Realtors.

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.