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SHOPPING
Walk on down to river’s edge and pay a visit to
Mystique Jewelry (211 The Strand Waterfront,
703-836-1401; mystiquejewelers.com). Design
your own bling or select from the collection of
designer pieces. Find something sparkling for
your home at Decorium (116 King Street, 703-
739-4662; decoriumhome.com), where there are
chandeliers galore and more; wander the two
mind-boggling floors of dried flowers, furniture,
fabrics, and fountains. The shop also offers inhome
design services. To find the perfect outfit
to wear for that upcoming formal party or fancy
dinner, head to American in Paris (1225 King
Street, 703-519-8234) and check out the one-ofa-
kind styles in to-die-for fabrics.
DIG IN
Situated in a converted warehouse,
the 100-seat Restaurant Eve (110
South Pitt Street, 703-706-0450;
restauranteve.com) features divine
food as art. This establishment
gives you a choice of two distinct
atmospheres: a smaller bistro and
the plush Chef’s Tasting Room.
Whichever you choose, rest easy in the knowledge that you’ll have
a meal to remember. For a special occasion, reserve a spot at
Le Refuge (127 North Washington Street, 703-548-4661;
lerefugealexandria.com). The restaurant, open 28 years, is the brainchild
of chef Jean-François Chaufour. Fresh produce and comforting,
clean flavors characterize the country French cuisine. Don’t miss
the frogs’ legs and fresh Dover sole. For something sweet, stop by the
Bittersweet Catering and Café (823 King Street, 703-549-1028;
bittersweetcatering.com), an Alexandria institution
for 25 years; the shop still wows locals with giant
cupcakes, sweet potato biscuits, unique sandwich
combinations, and cranberry lemonade. In
the mood for an old-world Italian experience?
Landini Brothers (115 King Street, 703-836-
8404; landinibrothers.com) will satisfy your
cravings with the simple and superb. This
Tuscan-style restaurant also has a wine list worthy
of the most discriminating oenophile.
HOWDY (FAMOUS AND POLITICAL) NEIGHBORS
Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner, power
couple/political bigwigs Mary Matalin and
James Carville, and American Spectator editor
Emmett Tyrrell.
BEST ADDRESS
1011 Washington Street, No. 63
Colonialism is revived and updated only minutes
from Reagan. The kitchen features copper, dark
wood, and granite accents. Check out the solarium’s
wall mural, catch up on your reading in the
library, and gaze up at the intricate coffering on
the ceiling of the owner’s suite. All the bathrooms
boast designer fixtures. There’s a formal dining
room for special occasions, a drawing room for
intimate gatherings, and a family room for quiet
stay-at-home nights. Four bedrooms and four full
baths round out this beautiful house. Offered at
$2,999,000. Listed by Hugh Oates, Tutt, Taylor, and
Rankin Sotheby’s International Realty, 1206 30th
Street NW, 202-333-1212; ttrsir.com.
218 North Royal Street
A rarity in the zip code, this residence combines
two row houses—one from 1840, the other from
1880. One formal living room features arches and
pilasters, the other has a mahogany fireplace
mantel. The dining room has the requisite fireplace
and chandelier, while the kitchen opens out
onto the backyard, which comes complete with a
swimming pool that can be seen from the private
balcony of the owner’s bedroom. This sevenbedroom,
five-bath home is priced at $3,195,000. Listed by Susan Gray Chambers, Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage, 310 King Street, 703-518-
8300; coldwellbanker.com.
The Jamieson
Need a plush place in town? Located on the floors
above the Westin and just three blocks from the
Metro, the Jamieson features one-, two-, and threebedroom
hotel condo units starting at about
$300,000. Interior amenities include granite, stainless
steel, hardwood accents, and maid service.
Outside there’s a swimming pool, rooftop terrace,
and valet parking. The Jamieson, 2050 Jamieson
Avenue, 703-535-3006; thejamieson.com.
12 Wolfe Street, No. 52
How about Old Town charm and a view of the
river from your bedroom? Here’s a townhouse
in the Harborside development complete with a
marble foyer, gracious elliptical stairway, and
a light-filled living room. The dining room is
Colonial chic, the study is wood-paneled. There
are five levels, with an elevator to make things
easier. The kitchen is a study in black and white,
there’s a library on the third floor, and the
owner’s bath is pure elegance. A steal at
$3,350,000, the house has three bedrooms and
three full baths—and it comes with its own boat
slip. Listed by Ginger Quinn, McEnearney
Associates Inc., 109 South Pitt Street, 703-286-
1216; mcenearney.com.
WHERE THE BEAUTIFUL BECOME MORE BEAUTIFUL
Circe Salon and Spa (123 North Washington
Street, 703-519-8528; circedayspa.com) is a salon
with a vision and a slew of services for men and
women. Circe has wedding services, full-day
packages, and even “age-management” treatments.
Beauty on a Silver Tray is the order of the
day at Bazzak Salon (822 King Street, 703-
548-5159; bazzaksalon.com), which has everything
you could possibly need to stay looking
great, and caters to both sexes. Manly men
should make their way to Gentlemen’s
Quarters (105 S Union Street, 701-836-7330;
thegentlemensquarters.com), where three flatscreen
TVs and an open bar await. Haircuts,
shoe shines, hot-lather shaves, and nail treatments
are also available. On the wall is a picture
of Jon Jansen (offensive tackle for the Redskins)
getting a shave with a straight razor. |
