Thanksgiving is a national United States holiday that takes place every third Thursday of November, this year on November 24th. The first Thanksgiving dates back to 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn feast. Then, for more than two centuries, Thanksgiving was celebrated on different days by the US colonies and…

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Albi specializes in Levantine cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients. That’s most apparent when you sit down for its tasting menu entitled “sofra.” It’s billed as a “semi-improvisational tasting menu” that changes constantly to reflect the season and the creativity of the chef. Of course, you’re always welcome to sit down at the bar…

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Thanksgiving is all about taking a moment to reflect upon what you’re grateful for. It might be something as simple as time with friends and family or as fundamental as food and shelter. Thanksgiving is also a good time to remember that not everyone has access to the things they need in order to meet…

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Let’s cut to the chase, Halloween is peaking its head around the corner. Well, it’s a headless horseman head! With that, there is nothing more exciting than decorating for Halloween. Here are some DIY decorations you can make to get in the spooky spirit!  Delightful Devilish Handsoap- Buy some hand soap from the Dollar Store,…

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The pizzas at Boogy & Peel are designed to be shared, but no one will judge you if you decide to save one all for yourself. That’s because they’re creative and delicious. Even the “basic” marinara pizza is something special. It starts with a crispy 13-inch crust, upon which the chef layers red sauce, garlic…

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If you switch on classic hip-hop the moment you get into the car or start your work-from-home-day, then you’re the exact audience for the Hip Hop Halloween Bar Crawl. This bar crawl draws DJs who spin old-school hip-hop at different bars along U Street all day (and night) long on October 29th. Each bar boasts…

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It’s the last weeks of summer! This means school is starting back up soon. Perhaps, some children are already back in school. But, as always, going back to school is a big transition. No matter the age of your kids, going back to school can cause mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety.  For young kids,…

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Every year, the community of Alexandria comes together to exercise for a good cause. The annual Run! Geek! Run! 5K is always hosted by small businesses in the name of helping a local charity. For 2022, the beneficiary is SCAN of Northern Virginia. The organization is working to end child abuse and neglect in our…

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August is the last full month of Summer, so make it a celebration! Make every day a holiday! August is not filled with annual celebratory days. No Labor Day, Memorial Day, or 4th of July long weekend to party with your friends and family. But no fret! There are plenty of holidays and reasons to…

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Whether you want to sit down for a swanky dinner experience or grab a cup of artisan java to go, Bar Ivy can accommodate. Its dining room is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday at 5 p.m. while the fast-casual coffee kiosk is open on the same days, but from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

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