Eisenhower East

EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Abigail Spanberger tours Alexandria nonprofit Cornerstone Craftsman

Published September 15, 2026 at 2:45PM | Updated September 15, 2026 at 3:02PM

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger shakes hands with Cornerstone Craftsman pre-apprentices, Sept. 15, 2026 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) got a firsthand look at Alexandria-based nonprofit Cornerstone Craftsman Tuesday morning (Sept. 15).

Spanberger made expanding workforce programs for children a part of her Growing Virginia Plan when she ran for governor. She toured the space and met with Cornerstone Craftsman’s stakeholders, including Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey, Alexandria City School Board Chair Chris Harris and Clark Mercer, chair of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

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Good Spirit Cafe brings wellness, creative events to Eisenhower Avenue

By Katie Taranto

Published June 10, 2026 at 2:45PM

Good Spirit Cafe’s ribbon cutting (via Good Spirit Cafe/Facebook)

A local cafe with an emphasis on spirituality and artistic endeavors celebrated its grand opening in Eisenhower East over the weekend.

Good Spirit Cafe held a ribbon cutting during the second annual Eisenhower Block Party at 2361 Eisenhower Avenue on Saturday (June 6), commemorating its new presence in the neighborhood over the past few months.

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New Indian restaurant ‘The Bombay Canteen’ celebrates opening on Eisenhower Avenue

By Katie Taranto

Published March 2, 2026 at 2:45PM

A look inside The Bombay Canteen (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new Indian restaurant celebrated its recent foray into the Eisenhower East neighborhood over the weekend with festivities alongside local city and business leaders.

The Bombay Canteen rolled out the red carpet at 2010 Eisenhower Avenue yesterday (Sunday) for a grand opening of its Mumbai-inspired dining room and kitchen. The new eatery, which soft opened last month, is led by D.C.-area restaurateur Asad Sheikh and chef Nishi Barua, replacing a vacancy left by Hunan Cafe.

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New Mumbai-inspired restaurant plans debut in Eisenhower East next week

By Katie Taranto

Published January 21, 2026 at 1:45PM

Biryani from The Bombay Canteen (courtesy of jenniek PR)

People seeking warmth after this weekend’s impending winter storm can find solace in the slow-cooked curries of a new Indian restaurant opening soon in Eisenhower East.

The Mumbai-inspired Bombay Canteen is planning to “soft open” at 2010 Eisenhower Avenue on Monday, Feb. 2, a spokesperson told ALXnow. An official grand opening is planned for Sunday, Feb. 8.

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UPDATED: Firefighters recover contractor stuck in sewer near AlexRenew wastewater plant

By Katie Taranto

Published December 4, 2025 at 7:00PM | Updated December 5, 2025 at 9:51AM

Near the AlexRenew wastewater plant (staff photo by James Cullum)

Firefighters from Alexandria and Arlington recovered a contractor who was unable to exit a sewer while working in Eisenhower East yesterday afternoon (Thursday).

The Alexandria Fire Department’s Engine 205 and Battalion 201 responded to 1500 Eisenhower Avenue to rescue the 32-year-old man, who was reportedly trapped in the sewer, according to city dispatches around 4:15 p.m.

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New Indian restaurant promises a taste of Mumbai in Eisenhower East next month

By Katie Taranto

Published December 4, 2025 at 2:45PM

The Bombay Canteen is coming to 2010 Eisenhower Avenue (staff photo by James Cullum)

A new restaurant in Eisenhower East hopes to share the cuisine of Mumbai with locals in the new year.

The Bombay Canteen plans to open in January at 2010 Eisenhower Avenue near Paisano’s, replacing a vacancy left by Hunan Cafe. The new eatery is the longtime dream of founder and chef Nishi Barua, who is from Bangladesh and learned to cook during her college years in India.

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City Council approves 110-unit condo building near Eisenhower Avenue Metro station

By James Cullum

Published December 17, 2024 at 2:50PM

A rendering of the condominium building on Block 20 of Eisenhower East (via City of Alexandria)

A 110-unit condominium building was approved in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood by City Council on Saturday.

City Council unanimously approved Paradigm Development Company’s plan to build the 13-story, 159-foot-tall building on a 22,000-square-foot vacant parcel of land next door to its 26-story, 420-unit apartment building Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station.

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New residential project unveiled for near Eisenhower Metro Station

By Vernon Miles

Published May 14, 2024 at 9:55AM

Eisenhower Block 20 (image via Architects Collaborative Incorporated/Paradigm)

Plans to build a new residential condominium building at the east end of Eisenhower Avenue are headed to the city review process this month.

The Paradigm Development Company is planning on building a 12-story, 150,300 square-foot multi-unit residential building, tentatively called Block 20 East Condominiums.

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Police: Mental health crisis at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office resolved peacefully

By Vernon Miles

Published September 14, 2022 at 9:45AM | Updated September 14, 2022 at 10:37AM

The US Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated 10:35 a.m.) Despite rumors to the contrary, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) said no one was killed at the Patent and Trademark Office yesterday.

Alexandria Police spokesman Marcel Bassett said APD received a call at approximately 10:45 a.m. yesterday (Tuesday) for a person having a mental health crisis.

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New Carlyle apartment complex and dog wash headed to City Council review

By Vernon Miles

Published May 10, 2022 at 1:20PM

Development at 2111 and 2121 Eisenhower Avenue, image via City of Alexandria

The relatively diminutive five-story brick buildings at 2111 and 2121 Eisenhower Avenue are eclipsed by the taller buildings to either side, but that could change with redevelopment plans headed to the City Council this week.

At their meeting on Saturday, May 14, the City Council is set to review plans (Item 12) to replace the building with two towers connected by a six-level garage. Plans indicate that there will be 802 units of multi-family housing in the building, with 44 set aside as affordable housing.

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Alexandria looking to improve Eisenhower Metro station pedestrian crossings

By Vernon Miles

Published April 11, 2022 at 10:55AM

Eisenhower Metro station, image via Google Maps

With a large swath of new development coming to the east end of Eisenhower Avenue, the City of Alexandria is looking at ways to make the pedestrian crossing to the nearby Eisenhower Metro station a little easier.

“The City of Alexandria is seeking input on the pedestrian experience of crossing Eisenhower Avenue adjacent to the Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station,” the city said in a release. “This project was identified as a high priority improvement in the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan adopted by the Alexandria City Council on March 14, 2020. Improving the crossing is vital for pedestrian safety and accessibility of the Metrorail Station, as well as overall connectivity between the station and other areas of Eisenhower East.”