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West End Alexandria News for You
This section will be continuously updated with information relevant to living in Overlook and the West End of Alexandria, to include updates on WestEnd Alexandria & other development projects, restaurants, shopping, Things to Do, & other noteworthy items.
Scroll down for the list of "Livability" topics, which include:
West End Alexandria - Did You Know?
West End Redevelopment Updates
West End Alex Living (All Things that Impact our Living in West End Alexandria)
West End Alex Food (Video reviews on restaurants, local breweries, & more around West End Alexandria)
West End Alex Shopping (Focused on Home Decor Options & Ideas)
Update on WestEnd Alexandria Project
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? The New Inova Alexandria Hospital Campus | Project Update - January 2025
The new Inova Alexandria Hospital Campus located at the WestEnd Alexandria project started construction in Fall 2024, with groundbreaking...
BellaCasaScott
Jan 1
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? City Approves Next Step for Inova's New Alexandria Hospital
Another video in a series on Northern Virginia Real Estate development projects that impact Alexandria's West End. This video provides...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 28, 2023
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? WestEnd Alexandria Project Update - Residential Blocks Approved
Another video in a series on Northern Virginia Real Estate development projects that impact Alexandria's West End. This video provides...
BellaCasaScott
Feb 15, 2023
Alexandria Farmers Markets | West End Farmers Market | Sundays at Ben Brenman Park next to Cameron Station
If you live in or around the West End of Alexandria, did you know that we have an excellent Farmers Market that is conveniently located...
BellaCasaScott
May 31, 2024
Alexandria Farmers Markets | Old Town Farmers Market - Check out the Oldest Farmers Market in the Nation
The Old Town Farmers Market in Alexandria is the oldest Farmers Market continuously held in the same location in the Nation. Did you...
BellaCasaScott
May 29, 2024
Alexandria Farmers Markets | A Saturday Morning at the Del Ray Farmers Market
Alexandria is blessed with great Farmers Markets to choose from on a Saturday or Sunday. The Del Ray Farmers Market is a food and...
BellaCasaScott
May 27, 2024
Featured Posts on Alexandria Farmers Markets
Featured Posts on West End Alexandria Living
Lowery's Dial in Old Town Alexandria | The Grandest Opening at a New Location | Look no Further for 'Curated Whimsy'
Yesterday was a great day in Old Town Alexandria. My friend Maggie had the Grand Opening of the new location for her store Lowery's Dial....
BellaCasaScott
7 days ago
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? | Alexandria Rated Tops Again | Top Ten by Conde Nast for Best Small Cities & Friendliest Cities in the US
Alexandria gets rated Nationally. Yet Again. This time its a two-fer from Conde Nast Traveler. Alexandria is the No. 3 Best Small City in...
BellaCasaScott
Dec 4, 2024
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? | Alexandria Rated Tops Again | Best City in Virginia for Antiques by Southern Living Magazine
Southern Living Magazine just rated Alexandria the best city in Virginia for antiques. Where to go for antiques in West End Alexandria?...
BellaCasaScott
Oct 24, 2024
A Flight of Tacos & Margaritas? Yes, Please. Tequila + Taco at Carlyle Square
Starting the weekend out with a late Friday afternoon meet up at Tequila & Taco in Alexandria is a great way to end the work week. Easy...
BellaCasaScott
Apr 22, 2023
Best Vintage Shopping in Alexandria - Latest Finds @ Evolution Home Episode 33
On my YouTube channel (@BellaCasaScott) and Instagram page (@BellaCasaScott), I post weekly short video Episodes in an ongoing series to...
BellaCasaScott
Apr 20, 2023
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? The West End Farmers Market is Now Open!
The West End Farmers Market opened for the 2023 season on April 9th, with the last market for the year scheduled for November 19th. The...
BellaCasaScott
Apr 13, 2023
Did You Know? Southern Living Magazine Rates the Old Town Farmers Market as a Must Visit in 2023
Southern Living Magazine just rated the Old Town Farmers Market in Alexandria as one of the best, must visit markets for 2023. The Old...
BellaCasaScott
Apr 13, 2023
City Kitchen in West End Alexandria - Local Bistro Fare Done Well.
City Kitchen is located in West End Alexandria at 330 S. Pickett Street (opposite Home Depot in the Trade Center shopping complex). The...
BellaCasaScott
Apr 5, 2023
Lost Boy Cider. Apple Cider, But for Adults.
I finally went to Lost Boy Cider in the Eisenhower East area of Alexandria next to Carlyle Square. Lots of cider choices. Nice place to...
BellaCasaScott
Apr 1, 2023
Lowery's Dial in Old Town - A Fun Stop for Vintage & Colorful Home Decor Finds
On a recent Sunny Saturday, I went to Old Town Alexandria for a first visit to the Lowery's Dial store on King Street. I am familiar...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 30, 2023
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? Money Magazine Rates Alexandria as a 2023 "Best Place to Travel"
One in a series of short videos providing information about Livability and other noteworthy items for the West End of Alexandria. On...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 24, 2023
Peak Cherry Blossom @ Tidal Basin is NOW! West End Alexandria - Did You Know?
The day has arrived! A National Park Service ranger announced this morning on NBC4 in Washington, DC that the cherry blossoms around the...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 23, 2023
Smoking Kow BBQ - Smoked Beef & Pork Done Right. Really Right.
After years of driving past without stopping, I finally stopped at Smoking Kow in Alexandria off Duke Street for dinner after post-work...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 22, 2023
Manse in Old Town - Beautifully Curated, Top Shelf Items, & Eye Candy in One Store
My first trip to Manse in Old Town Alexandria did not disappoint. As good as Manse looks in the photos posted on the IG account, no...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 22, 2023
Best Vintage Shopping in Alexandria | Latest Finds @ Evolution Home Episode 32
On my YouTube channel (@BellaCasaScott) and Instagram page (@BellaCasaScott), I post weekly short video Episodes in an ongoing series to...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 19, 2023
Port City Brewing Company - Their Pints are So Close. And So Good.
Founded in February 2011, Port City Brewing Company is the longest operating brewery in the Metropolitan Washington area. Port City is...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 4, 2023
Sushi & More Sushi & More @ Yamazato
Looking for really good sushi in the West End of Alexandria? Yamazato is an option just ten minutes away on Little River Turnpike at 395....
BellaCasaScott
Mar 2, 2023
Best Vintage Shopping in Alexandria | Latest Finds @ Evolution Home Episode 31
On my YouTube channel (@BellaCasaScott) and Instagram page (@BellaCasaScott), I post weekly short video Episodes in an ongoing series to...
BellaCasaScott
Feb 26, 2023
Rocklands BBQ - Pulled Pork Makes Everything Better.
When you find yourself at the Alexandria Hazardous Waste Drop-off Center on a Saturday afternoon (open Sat & Mon, 9 am to 3 pm) to drop...
BellaCasaScott
Feb 26, 2023
Reason #47 to Love Living in Alexandria. So Many Farmers Markets, So Close By.
The West End of Alexandria is fortunate to have easy access to three Farmers Markets that are not close by, but also are well stocked by...
BellaCasaScott
Feb 15, 2023
Osteria Marzano - Great Italian Food | West End Alexandria & Springfield
Another Friday night Italian dinner with friends. Consistently good Italian food for West End Alexandria and Springfield. I have never...
BellaCasaScott
Feb 15, 2023
Aldo's Italian Kitchen - Great Italian Food on Eisenhower Avenue
A hidden gem for good, unpretentious Italian food near Cameron Station in the West End of Alexandria is Aldo's Italian Kitchen. Mangia...
BellaCasaScott
Feb 15, 2023
Best Vintage Shopping in Alexandria | Latest Finds @ Evolution Home Episode 30
On my YouTube channel (@BellaCasaScott) and Instagram page (@BellaCasaScott), I post weekly short video Episodes in an ongoing series to...
BellaCasaScott
Feb 15, 2023
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