I’ve lived in Alexandria for almost 3 years now. Here are my favorite restaurants, grocery stores, bars, and venues in the Northern Va area.
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Shopping Spots
Restaurants and grocery stores
I love trying new foods. These places have won the top spot. I DoorDash more than I should but these places are worth sitting in.
The foods fantastic, the decor is a vibe. The bottomless brunch is always a win. They also have bottomless dinner.
Palette 22
The chicken and waffles are highly recommended. I take my family here when they come to visit.
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
On Friday they receive a shipment of freshly baked Japanese baked goods. It’s worth going to get them. The restaurant is really good. I enjoy sitting in to eat. I recommend the gyudon or the tonkatsu curry.
Marufuji Japanese Market
I love love love this grocery store. The Korean side dishes are great and the soju selection is A1!
K Market International
This place is awesome. I discovered it by accident but we’ve visited like 5 times now. I recommend honeypig, beatbox and the coffee shop. I can’t wait until the bar is open again.
Pop-Up District
Noodles and yogurt deserts. Enough said.
honeygrow
This pizza is delicious. I love this chain.
Pupatella
Excellent Shabu Shabu at a great price. I highly recommend them.
California Shabu Shabu
I love the Annandale location.
Shilla Bakery
They have great tacos. I can’t wait to try the drinks.
Taco Rock - Arlington, Oakton, Falls Church, Lorton ...
I ate here with a few good friends. It was delicious and our server was fantastic. They had great vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Agora Tysons Mediterranean Restaurant
Bars and Hookah
I don’t go to bars too often but when I do. Here’s where I go. Alexandria and Annandale have excellent bars!
They’re current closed but I can’t wait for them to rebuild and reopen
Diko Hookah Bar and Lounge
I loved the drinks here! They were so unique. This is a speakeasy so you have to know where to go to get in.
Allegory
First note I can’t sing. But the mic has slight auto tune. The drinks here are great and strong. When you rent a private room you can press a button and get a new drink. It is great.
Glam Karaoke
Shopping Spots
I typically shop online but when I want to touch something before I buy it, these are my go to spots.
This mall has all of my favorite stores. I love coming here and walking around.
Tysons Corner Center | Directory
This is my second favorite mall. It’s always really crowded so I don’t go here as often.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City™ - A Shopping Center In Arlington, VA
A lot of good stores and restaurants in the shopping center. It’s a bit hard to park though.
