As a sprawling city, Washington, DC is difficult to see on foot. There are so many wonderful monuments and historic sites, but they’re also so spread out. Instead of driving, think about enjoying the sites via bike! Bike & Roll has uncovered an eco-friendly alternative. This DC company, convenient to the apartments at 800 Carlyle,… (Continue reading)
Choupi in Arlington: Crepes On-The-Go
Follow your nose until you get to Choupi! Never far from the 800 Carlyle apartments, this famed crepe-mobile is open Mondays through Fridays, and specializes in French crepes and waffles for breakfast and lunch, or even an early dessert. This Arlington food truck has a trained French chef behind the counter — so no wonder… (Continue reading)
Delia’s Brick Oven Pizza: Italian Delights in Alexandria
Delia’s Brick Oven Pizza serves up some of the very best Mediterranean cuisine in the entirety of Alexandria! Located near the Eisenhower Avenue Metro station, convenient to the apartments at 800 Carlyle, Delia’s dishes up an array of Mediterranean delights, as well as its renowned brick oven pizza. Stop by for lunch and try one… (Continue reading)
Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum: The History of the Pharmacy
Glimpses into America’s rich history abound in the Washington, DC area, giving interested visitors a chance to learn about many aspects of post-colonial life in the United States. One of the most interesting museums that offers insight into this era is Alexandria’s Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, located in Old Town, convenient to the apartments at… (Continue reading)
Rustico in Alexandria: Special Brews & Gastropub
When you’re in the mood for a craft brew, head on over to Rustico! Located just off the Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria, this gastropub might just have the best beer selection in all of the D.C. area — and, lucky for you, it's not far from the apartments at 800 Carlyle. Head to the… (Continue reading)
Brabo: Traditional Belgian Food in Alexandria
Brabo was a hero of Rome, and Alexandria's Brabo Bistro in Alexandria is a trendsetter in classic Belgian cuisine. Located a few blocks away from the King Street Metro station and not far from the apartments at 800 Carlyle, Brabo Bistro has become a neighborhood go-to. Relying on locally grown organic cuisine, the comfortable Tasting… (Continue reading)
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: Music to Your Ears
Founded in 1954, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra has grown into a nationally respected organization that not only presents top-tier classical music performances, but also works to blur the lines between high and low art, classical and popular culture with a number of extremely well-received programs. In 2002, the orchestra moved to the newly-constructed Schlesinger Center… (Continue reading)