Whenever in the DMV, especially during a weekend travel trip; you can find me at the 8:00…read moreAM worship services at Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria VA and then off to breakfast at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington. First, word for the spiritual soul and then food for the physical soul and both places seldom disappoints. Today, 7/19, Kris was my server. Effervescent and attentive. What an awesome way to start my Sunday as well as my work week. Thanks Kris, for the smiles, laughter and memorable service. Chefs kiss for the omelette and the crab grits. Crab grits!?!, really?

I had a great time at Busboys and Poets today. I ordered the Blackened Salmon and an Agua Fresca…read more My waitress, Kristian, was extremely prompt and very courteous throughout my meal. I will visit again and bring my family the next time. I hope I get Kristian again.

Visited Sweetgreen to try out their new wraps. I got the saucy kbbq chicken wrap. The wrap was not…read moresomething I would typically go for but the flavors were pretty good together. The wrap had chicken, white rice, cabbage slaw, raw carrots and some tasty sauces. It was a tad messy but the flavors made up for it.

Heavy on the arugula, light on the chicken and they forgot the sauce even though I paid extra. They…read moreleft my pickup order sitting out while they served others. I paid so much money for this nonsense. Don't go here.

The service was wonderful -- all of the employees were friendly, happy, and kind. The atmosphere…read morewas really welcoming, and they were very accommodating. The food was good! I got the chicken shawarma bowl. The roasted cauliflower was definitely the best part of the bowl! The mint lemonade was also AMAZING and one of my favorite things I ordered. It's such a cute spot with both indoor and outdoor seating. I would definitely go again!

It's been a few weeks now since my visit but I can still remember and taste the fresh ingredients…read more It's a small shop in del ray but with plenty of seating inside and outside. The staff and extremely friendly. They were so welcoming and really patient with us as we had lot of questions. Even gave us a sample of their lemonade which was refreshing and so delicious had as craving more! Complimented the food so well. We all were so full by the end of our meal but wish we didn't so we could have more. You can tell everything is made in house with so many veggie toppings which I love!! You can get as much toppings as you want, either into a wrap, bowl, or salad. 10/10 recommend!! We also tried the cookies. She said to give them 6 or 8 minutes (can't remember) and they will be ready. Cookies are fresh fresh and always warmed up per order. They were perfect. If you go to their website they have a rewards program check it out first!!

Ruthie's All Day (RAD) is my new go to spot. I always thought I had to cross the state line to get…read moresome really good soulful tasting food. That is not the case after finding RAD. The food here is absolutely amazing. Some of the top-tier choices include the brussels sprouts, collard greens, mac & cheese, ribs, and brisket. You also can't go wrong with their cornbread and biscuits. Please don't think that you can just walk into RAD. I would strongly advise making a reservation. Take a chance and check them out. You won't be disappointed. Happy eating! BTW - The Lady in Red is a great cocktail.

The food here was so good! I went for brunch and it was crowded and I see why!…read more We opted to sit outside on a very hot and sunny day, but that didn't stop us from trying their hot soup. It was amazing. For more appetizers we had the apple donuts and they a HIT. We actually ordered more to go. The raspberry sauce that it comes with is also delicious. Also, the deviled eggs were 10/10! I order those anytime I see them on the menu and this restaurant did not disappoint. I had the brisket hash for my entree, and although I was already stuffed at this point, the few bites I had were incredible. It reheated well the next day too! My friend really enjoyed her biscuits and gravy. Their portion sizes are LARGE, so come with an appetite. Our waitress was very kind and service moved smoothly despite them being super busy that day. I'd certainly come back here!

Whenever I go to Cava, I feel like I'm doing something tasty and convenient,…read morereasonably priced and also healthy.  It's hard to go wrong with all that. Maybe that is why there are so many local locations.  This day we went to the Alexandria Cava and found a very large, clean and airy space.  The parking is a big lot right out front so it is all super easy.  The staff was helpful and friendly and the service was quick.  We chose one falafel bowl and one with harissa honey chicken.  We have no shame when it comes to the toppings so there were a lot of crunchy and spicy and creamy and you name it flavors and textures to add which makes each bit a little different and a lot enjoyable.  Cava quick serve is definitely a go to choice

Wife wanted to try, so we tried. Plenty of parking, nice, bright and spacious dining area. Clean…read morerestrooms. Open concept for kitchen with views of all the food preparation. Friendly Staff who was above & beyond helpful after we let him know it was our first time. (Zaki) was his name (pretty sure). He walked us through the whole ordering process. Options are many from choice of greens to meat with everything in between. You build your own creation or can choose from Fan Favorites. You can be basic or build a monster with additional add-ons. It can add up quickly so watch out. We did two bowels with side of pita chips, two cups for water. About $40 - the food is fresh & delicious (best Falafel that I have had) and per my wife healthy. Definitely enough flavor & food to satisfy and we will be back to try some other combinations.

everythang about this bakery is chef's kiss!! the cupcakes of all flavors r 2 die for!! if ur not…read morefast they will run out!!

Decided to check this spot out because it was such a nice day out. They have ample seating outside…read moreand inside with two options for dining in or grabbing a quick boxed lunch to go that has a separate entrance so there's no need to walk through the entire restaurant. Overall, the boxed lunch options weren't bad (only cold choices, even though the board has hot options listed in the same area which made it a bit confusing for someone's first time there). We got the chicken salad sandwich and Mike's fav). The box came with a cookie, water, and choice of pasta salad or chips. The pasta salad had a Greek flavor to it and was yummy. We sat outside at the seat yourself tables which were clean and right next to the door leading to the bakery. The toffee cookie flavor leaned more towards the chocolate side.

Ordered a big Greek salad with chicken. Very nice atmosphere. Lots of space and very clean…read more Immediately took my order and was very friendly.

The potatoes and gyro are delicious! I also particular enjoyed the baklava cake. The service is…read morealways very quick and everyone is very kind. Fast casual environment with lots of seating, parking behind the building. The rice bowl is not my favorite, but the lemon dressing is very good.

Hands down probably the best restaurant I have eaten at so far this year…read more Amazing food, friendly service, and a nice ambiance. The place can get quite busy so I would highly recommend making a reservation first. We ordered some cocktails which all tasted amazing, I enjoyed the espresso martini the most. Our table ordered the baked oysters and tuna tartare to start. The oysters were seriously so fricking good, I wanted to order another round! The tuna tarate was refreshing and tasted really good as well. I highly recommend ordering the fish curry or their scallop entree. I also got to have a bite of the chicken & waffles and the steak pasta but I would skip on those. Super excited to come back!!

This was not what I expected to write after looking forward to lunch at Matt and Tony's for quite…read moresome time. But someone has to say it: the king isn't wearing any clothes. My wife and I arrived around 1:20 p.m. on a Thursday. The lunch crowd was still going strong, which only reinforced that we had picked a popular spot. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill almost immediately. When we walked in, there was no hostess to be found. After waiting about four minutes, she finally appeared and offered us a choice between a small table in the corner or one by the bar. Given how busy the restaurant was, we took the table by the bar. About seven minutes later, someone finally came by to offer us water and explained that our server was busy, but she would help us in the meantime. No problem. We ordered the Avo Goddess Salad and asked that it be split so we could share it. A few minutes later, our server arrived, introduced herself, and we let her know we had already ordered the salad and were ready to place our lunch orders. She was very helpful in guiding my wife toward the Old Bay Shrimp Burger. I was excited to order the Shrimp and Grits until I learned it contained Andouille sausage and, according to our server, couldn't be prepared without it. Since the restaurant highlights that everything is made from scratch, that surprised me. I ended up ordering the Ahi Tuna Salad instead. So far, so good. Then came the frustration. We spent the next 20 minutes slowly picking at our salad, growing increasingly hungry and confused. You know something is wrong when guests who were seated after you begin receiving their meals before you. Finally, at 2:10 p.m., our food arrived: my Ahi Tuna Salad and a Pulled Lamb Sandwich for my wife. Except my wife had ordered the Shrimp Burger. When we pointed out the mistake to what was now our third server, she quickly assured us it would be corrected. A few minutes later, our original server returned and took full responsibility. She explained that the lamb and shrimp items are next to each other in the POS system and she accidentally selected the wrong item. She assured us the Shrimp Burger would be out in two minutes and suggested we enjoy the fries that came with the lamb sandwich while we waited. Unfortunately, another ten minutes passed before the burger finally arrived. Here's where things became truly disappointing: the top bun was still cold--almost frozen. My wife ended up removing it entirely and eating the sandwich with just the bottom bun. At best, the Shrimp Burger was decent, but certainly not worth the wait and frustration. As for my Ahi Tuna Salad, it felt like something I could easily make at home, especially considering the $25 price tag. I'm also not entirely convinced the tuna was particularly fresh. I can't bring myself to give Matt and Tony's one star because the atmosphere is genuinely cool and inviting. So I settled on two stars--mostly for how I felt before the experience unraveled. And listen, I get it. Mistakes happen. We're all human. But as someone who eats out frequently, here's one piece of advice: when a restaurant makes a significant mistake with a customer's order, consider taking that item off the bill. Sometimes that gesture is the only reason a guest decides to come back.