El Pollo Ranchero is located at 6324 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22306. The phone number for El Pollo Ranchero is 703 721 2000. This restaurant serves a variety of Latin American foods. Nearby is Route 1; just across the road is Walmart.
El Pollo Ranchero has a large selection of dishes on their menu. Chicken is their specialty. The dishes here are filling and affordable. There are several housing resources located near Richmond Highway.
The Parsian Restaurant is located at 703 King Street Old Town Alexandria 22314. Their phone number is 703 838 9090. The Parsian Restaurant serves Persian / Iranian food. The atmosphere inside is a good environment for a date, family occasion, or other dining experience.
The Parsian Restaurant is a great destination in Old Town to park, and walk to, to enjoy the weather depending on the season. At one end of King there is the waterfront and at the other there is the Masonic Temple. Just a few blocks in any direction and their are several neighborhoods distinct to Old Town. Further along King Street and there are several shops and restaurants.
A gyro ready to eat
A mix of entrees partially eaten
Inside the Restaurant looking out towards the streets of Old Town
We were met by a lovely hostess at the Parsian Restaurant.
The menu at the Parsian Restaurant features a variety of Persian and Iranian dishes
Inside the Parsian Restaurant there is a clean, crisp decorative lay out
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
Thai Cafe is located at 6702 Loisdale Road #E Springfield, Virginia 22150. The food here is affordable. The Thai Cafe is close to the Springfield Mall. The phone number for Thai Cafe is 703-922-4942.
Yo Love is located at 101 Union Street #101 in Old Town Alexandria. The food here is self serve and priced based on the total accumulated in frozen yogurt and toppings. Yo Love is a healthy and tasty treat. Around this location is the Torpedo Factory and the water front docks.
Outside the store near the Torpedo Factory
A healthy assortment of fresh fruit toppings
A self serving frozen yogurt machine with different flavors
The Fish Market is located at 105 King Street Old Town Alexandria 22314. The phone number for the Fish Market is 7038365676. This restaurant is located near the water. The food here includes a variety of sea food dishes as well as American food.
Overwood is located at 220 North Lee Alexandria Va 22314. This area of Old Town is close to several parks, the water, and schools for children. Also within this area of Old Town are several restaurants and shops. The Torpedo Factory is just around the corner from Overwood. The food at Overwood is classic American. Most of the homes in this neighborhood are brick.
I went here over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised at how much there is to do in such a small area. Reston Town Center is situated right off the Dulles Toll Road and hidden behind some pretty tall office buildings. Your first impression would make you think you were in a major officeplex that is designated just for businesses. In any case, walking up and down the street was pretty impressive. I spoke to a few people along the way and they said that it was a beautiful place to come during the holiday season. They have an ice skating rink that is open during the winter season and it ends around mid-March. Although, I’m not one for skating, the fact that it was outdoors appealed to me.
I enjoyed the outdoor shopping experience. We decided to get a bite to eat and settled on eating at Jackson’s Mighty Fine Food. I liked the décor of the restaurant and it seemed extremely warm and inviting. The hostess was real nice and it wasn’t too crowded when we went, so they were extremely attentive. The menu was uncomplicated and I like how you weren’t overwhelmed with choices. We started off with a cocktail which was delish. Since we were starving, I skipped the appetizer and went right for the main course. I decided on their grouper on top of a cauliflower mash. The funny thing is that I hate cauliflower! However, I didn’t even think it was cauliflower, since it appeared like mashed potatoes. It was the best vegetable I had eaten in a long time. We finished our dining experience with their white chocolate bread pudding. Let me pause for a moment and have a moment of silence……..for the best desert I believe ever existed in a chain restaurant. Maybe it was the way the caramel puddled in the center of the mini Bundt cake? Or perhaps the vanilla bean ice cream melted on the side since the desert is served warm. In any case, it was an out of this world experience. OMG, how could I forget the complementary bread basket we received at the beginning of the meal? It was simply awesome. Needless to say we left there completely stuffed and satisfied with the $90 bill we received.
We left the restaurant and continued our stroll. People seemed to be pretty excited about what the little strip had to offer and they had every reason to be. If you are ever in the area and need some place new to try or experience, I would suggest giving Reston Town Center a go.
Alf Laylah is located at 8605 Westwood Center Drive #100 in Vienna, VA 22180. If you are looking for a fun time around the Tysons Corner area, Alf Laylah is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights. Alf Laylah is a restaurant that on these nights turns into a lounge. It is a great place to listen to live Arabian songs and get familiar with the Middle Eastern culture. The lounge has a dance floor, a full bar and has a variety of hookahs available for customers. The social scene is a fun and youthful. The prices are modest for the lounge and the food is amazing.
A great fact about Alf Laylah is that when you go you feel welcomed since the staff is very friendly and the restaurant is very chic and has a modern feel to it. It is not something that you would expect from a typical Middle Eastern restaurant, and the live music is just spectacular. The fun fact about the weekend nights is that they have live belly dancing performances, which is a very exciting experience for most. It is a great place for a date or for a group of friends to go eat, drink, dance and smoke.
Lorton Station situated on 300 acres is located in Southern Fairfax County, Virginia. It is a new planned community that offers residents a blend of conveniences from shopping to dining and outdoor excursions. This development consists of 950 homes south of Washington, DC off Interstate 95, with Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter train station within the community. Visit http://www.lortonstation.info/amenities_main.asp for additional information regarding Lorton Station.
Amenities
100 Acre Stream Valley - Joseph Plaskett Park
In the North section of the community lies an existing 100-acre Stream Valley Park. In 1999 the park was dedicated to the founder of Lorton, Joseph Plaskett. This park consists of a wooded walking / biking trail that extends through both ends of the park and the Pohick River which winds its way through the community.
Community Pools
Two outdoor swimming pools, sundecks and bath facilities, located in the North and South sections of the community.
Community Recreation Center
Located at the North pool and is the location where committee and board meetings occur. The clubhouse was designed to resemble a train station and provides a warm, rich setting for small parties and gatherings. The rental fee is $350.
Lorton VRE Station
Lorton Station has its very own Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train stop. This convenience makes Lorton Station a very desireable community. The station is minutes from any of the community's homes and offers direct access to Washington DC and Metrorail. For information regarding the VRE, please visit: http://www.vre.org/
Tot Lots
There are three tot lots within the community.
Other local amenities include the nearby marinas on the Occoquan and Potomac rivers, several local and state parks, recreation facilities, museums, shopping malls, outlet centers, and fine arts and cultural foundations. This neighborhood is located in one of the nation’s top school districts (FCPS).
For other inquiries regarding the community, please contact:
Lorton Station Community Association
9050 Lorton Station Boulevard
Lorton VA 22079
Tel: (703) 339-3824
Fax (703) 339-3825
Buffalo Wild Wings, a national sports bar chain, opened its newest restaurant in Crystal City in January. This new location is the fourth in the greater Washington DC area.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers a casual dining / sports bar atmosphere. Large high-definition televisions line the walls, broadcasting the day’s best sports matchups. During major or local sporting events, the restaurant attracts large and lively crowds. Unlike typical sports bars, the
Food is moderately priced, with Buffalo Wings featured as the signature menu item. A wide selection of wing sauces is offered, and many different beers are available. Recommended for folks looking for a casual dining experience or a fun place to watch a game.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers a casual dining / sports bar atmosphere. Large high-definition televisions line the walls, broadcasting the day’s best sports matchups. During major or local sporting events, the restaurant attracts large and lively crowds. Unlike typical sports bars, the
Food is moderately priced, with Buffalo Wings featured as the signature menu item. A wide selection of wing sauces is offered, and many different beers are available. Recommended for folks looking for a casual dining experience or a fun place to watch a game.
