You've got to admire a Spite House. It's known as the Hollensbury Spite House and is 7-feet wide…read moreand 325 sq feet. It was built in 1830 and is considered to be the narrowest historic house in the U.S. So inquiring minds want to know -- why was it built? It was built to block an alleyway with too much traffic.

Cutest house and easy to find in such a charming neighborhood…read more Does someone actually live here?

My friends and I stopped by Saturday afternoon around 2, and gladly partook in the offering of…read moregluhwein. For $8, you get to keep the mug, too! We were also joking on our way there that we wished the market would have heating lamps, but they actually had two or three! Quite fancy. Additionally, there were selections of jewelry, knitted things, chocolates, and carved things when we went. I picked up several ornaments for my friends as gifts. I checked the website before going, and expected food options ("European food," it said) but was sad to find out that there were no such vendors. Maybe the food vendors only set up camp during the evenings, in which case I would have scheduled our visit to be later. I definitely missed currywursts, pretzels, and other munchies for the complete European market-vibe! But still, a cute market you should definitely check out if you are in the area.

While the market is tiny I am glad Alexandria does this. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and…read morewere thrilled to find they had a Gluhwein tent! We filled up a mug of hot Gluhwein and explored the market . For as small as it is there were a surprising number of vendors with good variety of local crafts like Christmas ornaments, artwork, ceramics, clothing, etc. The market is perhaps and oasis amidst the myriad commercial stuff on King St. I also enjoyed the live music, which was just a guys playing acoustic guitar, but he was quite entertaining.

I really loved this open house, for it was a great chance to purchase some wonderfully unique gifts…read morefor the holidays. Also , there is something really satisfying about supporting local artist. And speaking of artist, I have to thank Gretchen and Team Yelp for giving me the chance to bring out my inner Picasso with the creation of my own Christmas cards. My bestie and I loved Team Yelp's selection of stamps, markers, and paper, and of course Gretchen's advice went a long way to assuring that my cards will tickle the fancy of all on my Naughty and Nice list this year... That's right, friends and family, if you've been naughty, you'll get your own special Christmas Card this year.

Nice place to see exactly on the waterfront of the old town, but The prices are expensive in art…read morework shops there.

When there is hype around a restaurant you wonder if the buzz is real. We were able to get a…read morereservation and the hype is authentic. The pasta is outstanding and the service is better than expected. We really enjoyed the Caesar salad which had a crunchy dusting of croton particles. One of the best Caesar salads in the area. We finished the meal off with a slice of their famous olive oil cake. Very unique with slight salty taste accompanied by sweet raisins at the base of the slice. Looking forward to our next visit. Great restaurant and worth the hype.

Bottom line- expensive for small portions, but everything is delicious. We really enjoyed our meal…read more The atmosphere is cozy and small, so reservations fill up fast. Bar seating is first come, first serve. The complementary focaccia & the meatball appetizers were good, but the roasted heirloom carrots stole the show for appetizers. We got the two menu specials for dinner, and they were really good. I love homemade pasta, and you can taste that everything is made with fresh ingredients. Like I said, the portions aren't very large for the price you're paying. There are other really good Italian restaurants in the area where you can get more homemade pasta for less money, but we left satisfied. The quality of food plus the ambiance makes Thompson a great place for a date night. Overall, it was a lovely dinner, and we'll definitely be back.

This city has been a fav for over 10 years now…read more The streets are well maintained, there are a lot of tourists, and fun street performers. Super cool restaurants, shopping, history, and culture. I love the cobblestone streets, and the nearby river. I love how beautiful the brick houses are that line the nearby streets. It's pretty cool to people watch as well as boutique shop. I foresee this destination being a forever fav.

Alexandria is not far from DC, and it's located on the Potomac River. There is a good amount to see…read moreand do, but do remember the city and Alexandria part of Fairfax County can be confusing. It used to have a more exciting bar scene, but no longer is it as entertaining as across the river National Harbor. Public House and Murphys are good spots, but the rest are sort of "meh." Parking is another major problem here, whether finding a spot or hourly rates are expensive. The best part is river side. Here you'll find parks, or piers to fish from. You can get some large catfish here, but due to pollution catch and release please. The old town area is nice. A good event is the Scottish Parade. Yet again the parking situation is a logistical nightmare. The Masonic Temple is worthwhile. It's a decent city, although some blocks are dilapidated. Most is quite uppity though. Do be prepared for expensive dining and lodging.

Went for dinner and it filled up fast. Good selection, service was good and the food was excellent…read more I recommend the bruschetta and the gnocchi.

I am remiss that I never created a review for Aldo's Italian Kitchen, because this is one of my…read morefavorite hidden gems in the DMV area. Locked away in a comforting space within an office building, it always feels like I stepped into a mom and pop style restaurant. The hosts, servers, chefs, and owner are just incredible- super friendly, knowledgeable, and they really treat you like family here. Now the food. The food is so delicious here. Some of my s/o and my favorite dishes are the cheese pizza (you seriously cannot beat the price), and gnocchi, which is covered in a creamy tomato sauce with chunks of onion and warm tomatoes, and the chicken pesto pasta. Honestly, I've never had a bad meal here. Everything is portioned perfectly, and I swear you never leave hungry here. They also went viral for their chicken caesar wrap too, and I can attest that it's yummy! I'd ask for extra sauce on the side if possible though, but that's because I'm a caesar lover! I'd highly recommend everyone checking out Aldo's. The owner is the sweetest, most caring man and he really is so appreciative of all the customers. If you have a craving for some italian food, go here! And also, don't leave without trying their tiramisu or walk out with their rainbow cookies!

What's better than ice cream on a hot summer day? Ice cream + a Yelp event, of course!…read more I've driven past Goodies Frozen Custard many times, so it was awesome that I was able to enjoy some of their menu items while chatting with other Yelpers, as well as with our amazing CM, Kimi; and shout out to MD Burbs CM Andrew who popped by to assist with the event. Post-pandemic, parking in and around the Old Town neighborhoods is much easier, so thankfully I was able to snag a spot a few minutes away. Walking up to the Goodies, the patio was decked out in Yelp signage and a DJ who was spinning summertime tunes. After checking in, Kimi directed us to head up the stairs (past the nostalgic Bob's Big Boy statue) and choose from the three options being sampled. I had the "But I'm an Elite Sundae" and it was delectable, especially on such a warm day. A deceivingly good portion of vanilla custard was topped with not overly sweet chocolate sauce, and sprinkles. The custard was indeed smooth and the crunchy sprinkles provided a nice textural crunch. As usual, the Yelp NOVA crew also partnered with local businesses for us to try. I actually saw YOJU cocktails at my local COSTCO, so I was excited to try it...that and I do enjoy a cold soju beverage in the summer. My favorites were the mango and white peach, with the white peach slightly edging out due to the nice fruity flavor profile. And the old fashioned I sampled from the Three Keyes Distillery was fantastic. I normally don't imbibe with bourbon often, but it was so smoky yet velvety, and didn't have that "burn" which accompanies lower quality bourbons. Thanks also to Three Keyes for the cool wooden coaster which I'm currently using at my work desk! Another fabulous event by Kimi and the NOVA curated for the Yelp community.

I had a great time beating the heat with at Goodies Frozen Custard and Treats! I really enjoyed…read morelearning about Goodies, Yoju, and Three Keys Distillery. I was able to try the black badge cupcake and I loved it! I wasn't able to sample the drinks, but my husband said everything was great and he's already planning a trip to Total Wine. I'm so glad I was able to finally attend a Yelp Event this year! Thanks to Kimi and Goodies Frozen Custard for having us.

We stopped just for happy hour and had the grape leaves - very good! Also my Espresso Martini was…read moredelicious. The restaurant was very clean and tables were nicely decorated. The music was relaxing and just the right volume so we could talk without hearing others. Wish we had time for dinner. Hope next time.

Unfortunately their food wasn't good at all. We ordered three different dishes and were…read moredisappointed with all of them. It all tasted like canned food items. The meatballs on the sampler were raw, we informed the server and he took it to the cook who said it was fine and is supposed to look like that. The server did a great job although I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

The view is great and there's good pizza! They gave me napkins too since they didn't have any…read moredispensers.

Fantastic pizza! We had a "Sicilian" (still thin crust) with eggplant, tomatoes, and Kalamata…read moreolives, and it was really unctuous and tasty. The pricing was ambiguous for carry out, but the call-in service was timely.