The Royal Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria is very simply a local tradition. A fixture in Old Town Alexandria for over 100 years, the Royal Restaurant is home to local politicians, neighbors, early morning meetings and omelet fans everywhere.
Originally located next to City Hall at 109 North Royal, the eatery quickly attracted a following with hearty southern-style dinners and homemade rice pudding.
It was THE place for lunch in the 40's, 50's and 60's and, according to the owners, the site of many of the city's most important political decisions.
The Royal moved to it's present location in 1965 without missing a beat. There is plenty of restaurant competition now but the Royal continues to fill the doors with locals who want good, unpretentious, reasonably priced food. What more could you ask for?
Our favorite meal at the Royal Restaurant is breakfast, especially on the weekends. Look no further than the omelet station on Saturday and Sunday mornings
With almost a dozen fillings, the omelet's are made to order, fluffy and no nonsense. We love them! It's no wonder that the Royal is routinely voted "best breakfast" in Alexandria.
The Royal is not the place to count calories or cholesterol but if it's comfort you want then it's comfort you get.
Oh, they also have "Elvis" nights, a perfect foll for the red leather booths, jukebox and black-n-white check floor tiles!
See you there,
Michael and Virginia
Pizzeria Del Ray is now open on Mt. Vernon Avenue in Alexandria. The interior is rather stark but there is a bar and at least one TV for sports fans.
It's a fairly standard menu with appetizers, deep dish pizza, salads, sandwiches and four pasta choices. The beer list looks promising and the outdoor seating is always a plus.
Early reviews have not been kind but we'll chalk it up to opening jitters. (A hint to the owners/managers - the neighborhood wants to love you.) The good news is that's it's a great location (2218 Mt. Vernon Avenue) and offers something new to Del Ray. Phone number - 703.549.2999 - Pizzeria Del Ray.
Michael and Virginia
The PUMPKINS are here.
Big pumpkins, small pumpkins, in-between pumpkins. With a whole lot of people to unload, stack, sell and answer questions, the pumpkins arrived this past Sunday at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill for a grand month long sale.
PUMPKINS
October 3 - 31
10:00am - 8:00pm
every day
Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill
3606 Seminary Road
This Great Pumpkin Patch tradition, now in it's 17th year, supports the community outreach programs of Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill and the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico.
It is the church's single largest fundraiser, contributing over $45, 000 to organizations like Carpenter's Lodging, ALIVE! and Carpenter's Shelter.
As much a community event as a church event, the Pumpkin Patch is a laid back, low tech venue for children and adults alike. Indian corn, gourds, corn stalks, crafts and baked goods are also for sale.
And if that isn't enough, don't forget the 3rd Annual Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Seriously folks, why even think about going any place else for your pumpkins!
Michael and Virginia
The pumpkins are here.
Big pumpkins, small pumpkins, in-between pumpkins.
Today we're going to share a few pictures and then tomorrow we'll tell you more about the pumpkins at Immanuael Church-on-the-Hill.
The Pumpkin Bridgade
Every One Gets in on this Pumpkin Patch workout
Sleeping on the Job
Arranging Pumpkins
Lily, Fair Maiden of the Pumpkins
3rd Annual Electronics Recycling
Saturday, Oct. 23
9:00am - 1:00pm
3606 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA
Do you have:
Then you need the 3rd Annual Electronics Recycling Day, sponsored by Immanuel Church on the Hill. Be a part of this FREE, safe and environmentally responsible recycling.
Old cell phones will be donated to Secure the Call, an organization that provides cell phones for battered women's shelters and other individuals who may need to call an emergency number.
It's FREE, it's GREEN, it's the 3rd Annual Electronics Recycling Day.
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A busy community in the heart of Northern Virginia, Alexandria offers the best in small city living:
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Working with first time home buyers and military families makes me glad to be an agent. Answering questions and walking buyers through the process never gets old!
If you are first time buyer or a buyer new to the Commonwealth of Virginia, it is important to understand the role of real estate agents in your transaction. Virginia allows the buyer a choice of who will represent them in the purchase of a new home. This person is known as a buyer's agent.
Imagine that you are out and see an open house sign. You go in, look around and begin talking with the on site agent. This person is usually a listing agent. It means they have signed a listing agreement with the seller that clearly states that they will act and protect the seller's interest in the transaction.
Because they represent the seller, the agent cannot give you unbiased advice on pricing, inspections, comparable sales, contingencies, etc. In fact, any information that you receive will all be in favor of the seller. There is actually nothing wrong with this, the listing agent is just doing his or her job, but as a buyer, you want someone representing your interests. That's where an Accredited Buyers Representative comes in.
An Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) is a licensed real estate agent who has completed an additional course of study and serves specifically as an agent for buyers in a real estate transaction. Buyers sign an agreement with an agent, just like a seller signs a listing agreement. As a Buyer's Representative I make sure my clients are well served in the negotiating process and fairly represented.
I am also a Senior Real Estate Specialist, working with a team of profesionals to make the buying and selling process for "seniors" as uncomplicated and streamlined as possible. My interest in this area comes from personal experience with my own parents and with my mother-in-law. I can recommend everything from moving companies to move in specialists to assisted living facilities. If you are helping an older family member make a move, give me a call.
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