Derecho Common Party, VinoFest, More:
1) Derecho Common Release Party
Where: Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, VA
When: Friday (starting at 3 p.m.)
What: The beer that was born out of a storm is now an annual tradition. Port City will be tapping the first keg of the beer beginning at 3 p.m. Friday. Borinquen Lunch Box is scheduled to stop by later in the day, and there will be live music during the evening....
Union Market: Worth a Revisit this Summer:
Visitors who haven't checked out Union Market since its opening way back in fall 2012 might not even recognize the place. The market has a bunch of events scheduled for summer fun, not to mention new vendors and a variety of pop-ups. Here's what's worth circling back for:
Tom Sietsema Gives 3 Stars to Fiola Mare:
Tom Sietsema reviews Fiola Mare this week, and count him as a fan. The restaurant receives 3 stars from the critic and praise for its view and seafood.
The kitchen does have a tendency to over-accessories dishes, he says. "A number of dishes would be improved by eliminating an accent or two." [WaPo]
Alexandria Mulls Food Trucks; Sunday Supper:
NORTHEAST— A bunch of well known chefs will head to Union Market June 8 for its third Sunday Supper benefit for the James Beard Foundation. The four-course meal will feature cooking from chefs ranging from Jose Garces to Jerimiah Langhorne. Tickets are $250. [EaterWire]
ALEXANDRIA— The Alexandria City Council will consider a proposal this weekend on whether to lift the current ban on food...