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

Cherry Blossom Events in Alexandria, Virginia, has been providing the ultimate in event planning services since 2006, and our dedicated team of designers and coordinators will expertly guide you throughout the whole planning process. Our event planning services include planning for weddings, fundraisers, special events, corporate functions, galas and more, and you will be delighted to see your dream of a perfect wedding or function becoming an unforgettable reality. Cherry Blossom Events have several event planning packages to choose from, such as the ultimate wedding package or the full planning package, and our day-of coordination services will leave you free to enjoy a stress-free and memorable wedding day or function. READ MORE

At IndAroma in Alexandria, Virginia, guests will enjoy and appreciate the rich, unique flavors of our Indian cuisine which has been expertly prepared by our chefs who never alter the traditional flavors of their culinary delights. Try our Aam Palak Chaat which is an explosion of vibrant greens from the palak, sweet mangoes, cherry red tomatoes and the sweet fragrant flavors of three spices, or choose from our cafe menu which includes traditional Indian cuisine as well as non Indian varieties, and includes wraps, paninis, kati rolls, Bombay specials, chaats and curries. At IndAroma we specialize in catering for South Asian weddings, with either traditional Indian cuisine or fusion dishes, and our pastry chef will create a dream wedding cake that will delight and impress your guests. READ MORE

At Le Star by Angels in Alexandria, Virginia, you will find the perfect custom designed wedding dress from our stock of more than 300 designer dresses, together with an excellent selection of bridesmaids, flower girls, mother of the bride outfits. Our experienced seamstresses will attend to any alterations to ensure your wedding dress is the perfect fit for your important wedding day. Le Star by Angels offers brides a perfect opportunity of designing their own choice and style of wedding dress with ideas gleaned from a combination of styles, and once your ideas are formulated, visit us for a free consultation. Not only do we have an excellent selection of gowns, we also have an excellent tuxedo rental service to suit all styles and budgets. 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

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

Hannelore's Bridal Boutique in Alexandria, Virginia, has over 300 wedding dress styles and bridesmaid dresses to choose from, and all are hand-selected dresses that are sure to please any bride. Our in-house alteration department will expertly adapt your wedding dress to fit you perfectly on your special day, and we also have an outstanding selection of bridesmaid dresses and mother of the bride dresses. Hannelore's Bridal Boutique features an excellent wedding accessories boutique of hand-selected items such as bridal jewelry, headpieces and wedding veils to perfectly enhance your wedding dress, and we have not forgotten about the groom, our men's formalwear department filled with the designer tuxedos will ensure you look and feel your best on your wedding day, as you anxiously await the arrival of your dazzling bride. READ MORE

Solace Day Spa in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, welcomes you to their salon where you will enjoy an ultimate day spa experience filled with pampering treatments, self heating massaging chairs, shoulder wraps, eye masks and tea or water. Massages are ideal for reducing stress and muscle tensions and our highly trained day spa therapists will customize a massage according to your specific needs. Are you battling with tired muscles and lack lustre skin, then a Swedish massage at Solace Day Spa is what you need, this massage involves the use of hot stones, long strokes and a kneading technique to soothe tired muscles and improve skin and muscle tone as well as increasing circulation. Solace Day Spa, with its relaxing and soothing atmosphere, will have you feeling and looking revitalized, energized and invigorated. READ MORE

Vermilion Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, is the perfect loungebar where you can meet up with friends for a relaxed weekday or weekend drink, dinner or special occasions. Our constantly changing menu features excellently prepared American cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients, when available, and all produce, meats, seafoods and cheeses are purchased from purveyors of top quality foods. Vermilion Restaurant has been the proud recipient of various awards, and when you step inside our restaurant you feel the warm ambiance and friendly hospitality that enfolds you. The loungebar is an ideal platform for local musicians, and we also have several luxurious niches for quiet chatting, away from the hustle and bustle of the lively and sometimes rowdy bar. READ MORE