2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (364+ words) Debby Critchley has been an integral part of The Zebra almost from the very beginning by taking on the mantle of Food Editor. She also creates the monthly Events Calendar and regularly contributes to our social media. Born in Chicago,…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (308+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Some people spend Saturday evening relaxing. Others volunteer to discover exactly how much heat their taste buds can survive. Port City Brewing Company, La Tingeria and Bradshaw Sauce Co. are teaming up for the Scoville Showdown: A Hot…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (227+ words) Alexandria VA – Girl Scouts of the USA has announced two first-of-their-kind additions to its cookie lineup: Girl Scout Sparkables™, an allergy-friendly cookie for people, and Patch Pals™, the organization’s first cookie created specifically for dogs. Both new Girl Scout cookies…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1695+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA—For Alexandrians having difficulty putting food on the table, help may be closer than they realize. A review by The Zebra identified more than 25 locations and programs across the city that regularly provide free groceries, prepared meals or…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (420+ words) Alexandria, VA – In a small commercial kitchen, baking cookies and mixing granola are only part of the work. At Together We Bake, an Alexandria-based nonprofit employment social enterprise, women learn food production, quality control, customer service and teamwork while building…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (328+ words) Alexandria, VA – To understand the significance of the Royal Restaurant, one must appreciate its past. The Royal Restaurant was founded by the Pikrallidas family in 1904 at 109 N. Royal St. Nephew Charlie Euripides joined the business and eventually became a partner....

6+ day, 34+ min ago   (239+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA – Lederhosen, dirndls and a whole lot of festive spirit are headed back to Carlyle. Alexandria Oktoberfest returns to John Carlyle Square on Saturday, September 19, inviting neighbors and visitors to celebrate with German food, cold beer, live entertainment, an…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (271+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Come hungry, bring the family—and yes, the dog can come too. The annual Taste of Old Town North returns to Montgomery Park from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, with free food and drink tastings, interactive art activities…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (420+ words) Alexandria, VA – A milkshake can still surprise you. One is bright with mango. Another begins with Wisconsin-style frozen custard. Beeliner adds Irish cream and turns dessert into a cocktail. These five Alexandria milkshakes each give you a different reason to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (197+ words) The Mint Crunchy Cookie variety builds on the success of M&M’s Crunchy Cookie, which debuted in 2022. The new version keeps the crispy cookie center but adds the combination of cool mint and milk chocolate. The result is designed to…...