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When apothecaries were popular in the early 20th century, patients often went directly there at the first sign of symptoms. They’d describe their illness to the apothecary (which is also the word used to describe the individual who mixed the medicines at an apothecary) and receive treatment directly. The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary pays homage to these…
Mar
10
2022
OK, it isn’t spring yet, but we are going to chat about Spring cleaning! The Spruce discusses six helpful tips on how you can better kickstart your spring season with a clean house. Spring cleaning is a common practice that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the often…
Mar
10
2022
The Rub Chicken & Beer elevates the simple chicken sandwich by marinating each tender chicken breast for hours, adding a custom rub and house-made breading, and accentuating the fried chicken with unexpected ingredients. Even the basic “Fricken’ Good” sandwich is something special with its stack of pickle chips, lettuce, tomato, buttermilk-herb ranch dressing, and avocado…
Mar
10
2022
Are you looking for a fun way to explore Alexandria (and get some exercise) this spring? Consider hopping on a cycle provided by the Capital Bikeshare. The extensive network of bikes for rent stretches from Washington, D.C. to Maryland and Virginia with a collection of more than 3,700 bikes scattered across 440 docking stations. Alexandria…
Feb
16
2022
If you’re looking for a casual spot this year (or pick up a few sweet treats), look no further than Abyssinia Market & Coffee House. The local cafe roasts its own single-origin coffee from Ethiopia and crafts one-of-a-kind pastries to go with each piping-hot cup. So if your significant other loves a top-notch cup of…
Feb
16
2022
Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates has earned a place on the list of the “Best Valentine’s Day Chocolates Around D.C.,” so its sweets are bound to impress your special someone. The treats are crafted right here in Alexandria by a talented team of chocolatiers, using only top-notch ingredients and zero preservatives or additives. What’s more, the…
Feb
16
2022
There’s no better way to end a cold winter’s day than by slipping into some comfy PJs to savor a piping-hot plateful of your favorite comfort food—especially when it’s made from scratch and simple to prepare. Requiring minimal ingredients and time spent in the kitchen, here are three deliciously easy recipes that guarantee to warm…
Jan
06
2022
So you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to carve out time for self-care. Let the pros at Origins Thai Spa help you with that. The therapists specialize in Thai-style massage but are well-versed in all different approaches to help ease any aches and pains you may be bringing with you from 2021. If you opt…
Jan
06
2022
Freshly made cashew milk blended with maple syrup, slices of banana, and fresh nutmeg, topped with granola and fresh berries. This is the Winter Bowl that South Block is serving up in honor of the season! Like everything else on the menu, it forgoes refined sugar in favor of healthy, mostly paleo ingredients. So if…
Jan
06
2022
The new year offers an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a newly calibrated outlook and freshly minted goals. And while many people use the changing year as a chance to improve upon their physical self, why stop there? Now is the perfect time to reevaluate your living space, as well,…