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Published January 3, 2020 at 8:00AM

Hops Closes in Potomac Yard — “Potomac Yard microbrewery Hops Grill and Brewery officially closed its doors for good on Sunday, according to a news release. The brewery’s remaining assets went up for auction to the general public through a partnership with Auction Nation.” [Alexandria Times]

Water Main Break on Duke Street — “There is a water main break that occurred this morning (January 2, 2020) on Duke Street between Quaker Lane and Sweeley Street in the Taylor Run area of Alexandria.” [Port City Wire, Twitter]

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Something’s Afoot in Former King Street Blues Location

By Vernon Miles

Published December 10, 2019 at 4:30PM | Updated December 11, 2019 at 12:17AM

King Street Blues at 112 N. Saint Asaph Street (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

There are no signs on the walls or permits from the city visible, but there are nevertheless signs of life at the former King Street Blues restaurant at 112 N. St. Asaph Street.

Neighbors told ALXnow that movers bringing equipment into the space told them the new restaurant would be called Old Hat. A company under that name with the King Street Blues address was created on Sept. 11 this year.

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New Pilates Studio Coming to Carlyle Neighborhood

By Vernon Miles

Published December 5, 2019 at 10:45AM

Club Pilates in Carlyle (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

A new pilates studio in Carlyle is hoping to help locals get a head start on their New Year’s fitness resolutions.

Club Pilates, a pilates chain, planning to open at 1725 Jamieson Avenue, just a block south of Whole Foods. The location is scheduled to have a grand opening early next year, but the new studio is offering free preview sessions next week.

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Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published November 26, 2019 at 6:30AM

Alexandria Home Sale Prices Rise Above Arlington — “The Amazon HQ2 effect on home prices in Northern Virginia continues and, at least by one measure, the Alexandria housing market is now more expensive than Arlington County. At least it was in October, the most recent month for which data is available.” [WTOP]

Trampoline Park Hoping to Open By End of Year — “Management for Get Air Trampoline Park, an indoor recreation and amusement park, confirmed that the Alexandria location is scheduled to open in the second half of December. The space Get Air is occupying at 340 S. Pickett St. was formerly a U.S. Post Office in the West End Village shopping center.” [Alexandria Living]

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‘Crafty Crab’ Coming to Alexandria’s West End

By Vernon Miles

Published November 20, 2019 at 4:30PM | Updated November 20, 2019 at 5:39PM

Crafty Crab seafood platter (photo via Crafty Crab)

(Updated 5:35 p.m.) Watch out, Red Lobster, there’s another crustacean crawling into town across Van Dorn Street.

According to a city permit application, the national seafood chain Crafty Crab is planning on moving into the shell of Portner Brewhouse (5770 Dow Avenue) in the Modera Tempo mixed-use development. A representative of the applicant confirmed the new location was part of the national chain.

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Jeni’s Ice Creams Starts Scooping in Old Town

By Vernon Miles

Published November 15, 2019 at 3:15PM

Jeni's Ice Cream is now open in Old Town (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Nighttime temperatures may be hitting the freezing mark, but that hasn’t stopped Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams from opening at 102 S. Patrick Street in Old Town.

The restaurant opened this past Wednesday (Nov. 13) in the former Misha’s Coffee space, while the coffee shop has moved down the block to 907 King Street.

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Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published November 5, 2019 at 8:00AM

APD Officer Saves Man’s Life — “Last month, Alexandria Police Department Lieutenant Mike Kochis responded to a call in the Carlyle area and found an unconscious middle-aged man lying on the sidewalk… The man’s symptoms lined up with an opioid overdose, so Kochis turned the man on his side and sprayed a dose of Narcan into his nose.” [City of Alexandria]

Local Bride Meets Girl Whose Life She Saved — “Sarah Aiken from Alexandria was practicing walking down the pretend aisle in the back of the restaurant in Annapolis before her wedding rehearsal dinner. ‘I looked to the left and saw this family, her blond hair and I knew exactly who they were.’ Fourteen-year-old Kinley Strohl had flown in with her family from Ohio to attend the wedding of the woman who had given her a bone marrow donation seven years ago and saved her life.” [Gazette Packet]

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Alexandria’s First Laser Tag Arena Coming To Seminary Hill This Winter

By Kalina Newman

Published October 25, 2019 at 2:00PM

Alexandria is getting its first laser tag arena this winter.

Doyle’s Outpost will be located in the Seminary Plaza Shopping Center in the former AMF Seminary Lanes Bowling Alley at 4620-A Kenmore Ave.

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New Old Town Waterfront Coworking Office to Open Tomorrow

By Vernon Miles

Published October 23, 2019 at 11:30AM

ALX Community at 201 N. Union Street (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

ALX Community, a coworking space not associated with widely-beloved local news site ALXnow, is planning to launch its new waterfront office tomorrow (Thursday).

The 25,000 square-foot space is set to open tomorrow, with all hands on deck currently applying the final touches to the office. The office is expected to be at capacity when it opens.

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Scoop: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Plans to Open in Old Town Next Month

By Vernon Miles

Published October 23, 2019 at 9:45AM

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in Old Town (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

If all goes well, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will be opening in about three weeks.

The new ice cream shop is replacing Misha’s Coffee at 102 S. Patrick Street, with Misha’s moving earlier this year to 907 King Street. A manager at the site said Jeni’s plans to open by Wednesday, Nov. 13.

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Patagonia Store in Old Town Slated For Spring Opening

By Kalina Newman

Published October 22, 2019 at 4:30PM

The Old Town Theater in Alexandria (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Virginia’s first Patagonia flagship store is set to replace the vacant Old Town Theater this coming spring.

“We’re thrilled to be in Old Town, and we look forward to opening our doors in spring 2020,” Patagonia spokesperson Corley Kenna told ALXnow.