True confessions … we’re not big fans of beer. Oh, we have our favorites for when you just have to have a beer – Bud Light for Judy (that’s the St. Louis girl in her) and Hofbräu for Greg (German, ja?!). Modern craft brews that are all the rage have a bitter bite that we’ve… Continue reading Old Town Alexandria Pub Crawl
Category: Alexandria
Old City Press & Co. Alexandria
On a hot, steamy afternoon, just days before the official first day of summer, the last thing most people are thinking about is stepping inside a print shop. Let's face it, if you know anything about printing, you know they can be hot, smelly places. Yet, despite the heat, I found myself headed to… Continue reading Old City Press & Co. Alexandria
Union Street Public House in Alexandria
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia is an incredible blend of old and new. King Street and the blocks surrounding it seem to be a constant mix of places that have been in business so long they are truly landmarks and places that just opened. Union Street Public House is one of those landmark institutions. A block… Continue reading Union Street Public House in Alexandria
The Pines of Florence in Alexandria
Greg and I realized recently that we don't talk much about our town. Alexandria, Virginia, is an amazing place to live. There's always something going on; it's a short metro ride from Washington, DC; it's incredibly walkable; it's loaded with history; there's fun, eclectic shopping; and best of all, there are restaurants EVERYWHERE. So we're… Continue reading The Pines of Florence in Alexandria
A Mid-Summer’s Night Stroll
Diversions come in all shapes and sizes. The key is to expect the unexpected and roll with it. This is a story about the best laid plans going awry and the fantastic result. Last year, I gathered a group together to celebrate Judy's birthday at Bobby McKey's, a dueling piano bar in National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Knowing that… Continue reading A Mid-Summer’s Night Stroll
The World A to Z 