Bombay Curry Company in Alexandria, Virginia, has been serving their loyal customers delicious Indian cuisine since 1995 in their storefront restaurant which is tastefully decorated with Indian artifacts and fabrics to encapsulate a casual and relaxing atmosphere. With antique ceiling fans that highlight the olive-colored walls, Bombay Curry Company features a minimal menu that includes seldom-seen Indian cuisine such as Chicken kadai, a traditional dish from North India, and pathar kebab served with a round of naan. Diners must be sure to leave place for an excellent choice of desserts, such as saffron-infused pudding, gulab jamun with a delicious thin honey sauce. Bombay Curry Company, with its intimate ambience, offers diners outstanding Indian cuisine at affordable prices for an enjoyable dining experience. READ MORE

Dandy Restaurant Cruises Special Events aboard the Dandy or Nina's Dandy based in Alexandria, Virginia are a spectacular affair of gourmet dining, dancing and breathtaking views perfect for your wedding or group events. Book a cruise for your wedding and come boat dining in romantic style with loved one's, it's a promised unforgettable experience, an extraordinary day, and they cater to ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. Special events for group bookings include daily lunch and dinner cruises, live dinner and Sunday brunch music and menus to suit our specific needs, along with panoramic views on the Potomac River, it's an exhilarating experience, like no other.READ MORE

The Westin Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia, has so much to offer its guests, with 319 luxurious guest rooms which include 10 suites and a Presidential Suite, and excellent facilities that include a heated pool and an onsite gym for keep fit enthusiasts. Bridal couples looking for wedding venues that will further enhance their wedding day will find just such a perfect venue at The Westin Alexandria. Our ballroom can accommodate up to 700 guests, and cocktail receptions for 1000 guests, we also have seven suitable smaller event spaces for intimate functions.Your guests will be impressed with the culinary delights that our experts serve up, whether for weddings, business meetings or special functions. Wedding venues play an important part in any wedding planning, and the venue at The Wetin Alexandria, will ensure your wedding day is picture perfect. READ MORE

The Evening Star Cafe in Alexandria, Virginia, is well-known for serving exceptionally good American cuisine and providing diners with a fun and friendly place to meet with friends for a drink as they enjoy local live entertainment. We have two lounges, the Majestic Lounge where friends can chat over a bite as they watch the big game on television, and No. 9 Lounge that features a variety of local music artists and is also suitable for hosting private parties of up to 75 guests. The Evening Star Cafe serves American cuisine that includes shrimp and grits and roasted breast of duck with hazelnut dirty rice, as well as craft draught and cask beers and an extensive wine list. Enjoy balmy and leisurely summer alfresco suppers on our front porch, and dine on delectable American cuisine such as gazpacho salad, crab fritters, shrimp rolls. READ MORE

As you enter Ellie's Bridal Boutique in Alexandria, Virginia, you immediately feel relaxed and at home in the warm, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere which makes choosing the ideal dream wedding dress so much easier. Whatever style you are looking for, be it glamorous, vintage, modern or plain, our well stocked boutique is bound to have that something special for you. Our professional and dedicated consultants will ensure your purchasing experience is stress-free, fun and satisfying. Ellie's Bridal Boutique offers an excellent and professional cleaning service, whether for an off the rack wedding dress or for a post wedding clean, as well as alteration and preservation services. A wedding dress from Ellie's Bridal Boutique will have guests gasping in admiration as the radiant bride glides serenely towards her waiting groom. READ MORE

La Bergerie in Alexandria, Virginia, invites diners to experience an unforgettable dining experience of authentic French cuisine in our restaurant with its relaxed and intimate ambience. Established in 1974 by brothers Bernard and Jean Campagne-ilbarcq, their unique style of Basque and French cuisine soon became a favorite with diners and food critics. La Bergerie regularly hosts various wine tasting dinners as well as educational tasting seminars, and our gift certificates are ideal gifts for a special friend or family member. Our wines are for sale either by bottle or by the case for wine connoisseurs to enjoy in the comfort of their homes. The friendly and dedicated staff at La Bergerie carry out a constant warm tradition of hospitality to ensure diners have a memorable dining experience. READ MORE

Hana Tokyo in Alexandria, Virginia, serves authentic Japanese cuisine in their casual restaurant with comfortable seating, dim lightsand maple floors. Our hibachi-style open grill tables can host parties of eight diners and guests will enjoy the culinary entertainment as the chef artistically and expertly whirls and twirls knives and food as he prepares diners' choice of Japanese cuisine to perfection. Hibachi style dining is great fun for groups of diners, and to further enhance your dining experience, end your meal with one of our unique desserts, such as red bean or tempura ice cream. Hana Tokyo offers an extensive and affordable selection of Japanese cuisine, such as sushi, tempura, teriyaki and the ever popular hibachi-style dishes, and we also have a kiddies menu and vegetarian dishes. READ MORE

Serenity Day Spa in Alexandria, Virginia, offers its clients an welcome escape from busy lifestyles as they succumb to a pampering experience at our resort-like day spa. We offer many luxurious spa treatments and packages that include massage therapy, rejuvenating facials, pedicures, medi-spa services, manicures and hair design. Our dedicated therapists will customize an individual treatment to suit the needs of our clients, and we have a couple's suite where you and your partner can enjoy a massage together. If you are feeling stressed, indulge in a pampering Serenity massage, and enjoy a deep relaxation experience. Need to give someone special a unique gift, why not give a gift card from Serenity Day Spa, and spoil that important person in your life. READ MORE

At Planet Wine in Alexandria, Virginia, we believe that wine shops should be great meeting places for wine enthusiasts, not just shops where you can buy your favorite wine. Our social events include regular wine tastings twice a week, wine classes, dinners and general get togethers to enjoy our excellent wines in the company of good friends. Planet Wine stocks nearly 2000 unique labels from across the world, and whether you are wanting an inexpensive wine, some unknown wine treasure or even a unique gift for the boss, we are sure that we will have it in stock, if not we go to great lengths to locate the wine for you. The Farm Table, located within Planet Wine, provides diners with an exceptional farm to table dining experience. Eateries within wine shops are great venues for functions, and The Farm Table can serve seasonal meals paired with perfect wines. READ MORE

The Alexandria Zoological Park in Alexandria, Virginia, strives to encourage a deeper understanding of our natural world and also promote conservation. Zoos are great for family outings, and with increased attendance resulting in better revenue, we are able to secure better living conditions for all our zoo animals. The Alexandria Zoological Park is one of a mere 20 zoos that house Malayan tigers, and we are proud of the rare zoo births of maned wolves, clouded leopards, African servals and others. Our two majestic African lions are housed in a large habitat with amazing rock formations and waterfall, and the Asian area allows visitors to get close to tigers and clouded leopard through large viewing glass windows. Well designed zoos aim at enhancing the quality life of their animals, and at The Alexandria Zoological Park we are proud of the unique environment that our animals live in. READ MORE