Alexandria, Va.
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DONNELL RAWLINGS'
Alexandria,Va. Comedian Donnell Rawlings first made headlines in the Washington, D.C., comedy clubs near his hometown of Alexandria before hitting it big on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. But it wasn’t until after he teamed up with fellow funnyman Dave Chappelle on the award-winning and critically acclaimed Chappelle’s Show as an actor and writer that he became a household name. He is currently on tour, sometimes doubleheading with Chappelle. — HOLLIE DEESE
WAFFLES Waffle Shop: “Serving the best waffles for about 50 years, if you had a late-night hot date or needed a place to have food after your prom date, you had to go to the waffle house. This was the best place to go if you needed to catch up on your community gossip.” (Yes, the awning signs are misspelled “Wafle” on purpose.) 3864 Mount Vernon Ave.; 703-836-8851; facebook.com/ thewaffleshopalexandria
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(Blue and White Carry Out is) a staple of Alexandria. (If you) need to crave your feelings for a fried chicken sandwich, you must go here. From preachers to politicians, you’re nobody unless you had a chicken sandwich with hot sauce! Don’t judge me!” 1024 Wythe St.; 703-548-3867
BEST PLACE TO
GET INSPIRED Torpedo Factory Art Center: “Whenever I wanted to feel like the most interesting man in the world, I would go to the Torpedo Factory (named for its original purpose: building torpedoes) to check out new art and walk on the pier to reflect.” 105 N. Union St.; 703-746-4570; torpedofactory.org
BEST
CELEBRATION George Washington Birthday Celebration: “Alexandria is not a city that has a lot of celebrations, but every year we would celebrate the history of Old Town Alexandria by watching the George Washington (Birthday) Parade on Presidents Day, one of the only events that brought all communities together.” Held the third Monday of each February; washingtonbirthday.com
BONNIE RZM; M. ENRIQUEZ FOR VISIT ALEXANDRIA: ELIZABETH NEUS; VISIT ALEXANDRIA
BEST PLACE FOR
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DONNELL RAWLINGS'
Alexandria,Va. Comedian Donnell Rawlings first made headlines in the Washington, D.C., comedy clubs near his hometown of Alexandria before hitting it big on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. But it wasn’t until after he teamed up with fellow funnyman Dave Chappelle on the award-winning and critically acclaimed Chappelle’s Show as an actor and writer that he became a household name. He is currently on tour, sometimes doubleheading with Chappelle. — HOLLIE DEESE
WAFFLES Waffle Shop: “Serving the best waffles for about 50 years, if you had a late-night hot date or needed a place to have food after your prom date, you had to go to the waffle house. This was the best place to go if you needed to catch up on your community gossip.” (Yes, the awning signs are misspelled “Wafle” on purpose.) 3864 Mount Vernon Ave.; 703-836-8851; facebook.com/ thewaffleshopalexandria
“
(Blue and White Carry Out is) a staple of Alexandria. (If you) need to crave your feelings for a fried chicken sandwich, you must go here. From preachers to politicians, you’re nobody unless you had a chicken sandwich with hot sauce! Don’t judge me!” 1024 Wythe St.; 703-548-3867
BEST PLACE TO
GET INSPIRED Torpedo Factory Art Center: “Whenever I wanted to feel like the most interesting man in the world, I would go to the Torpedo Factory (named for its original purpose: building torpedoes) to check out new art and walk on the pier to reflect.” 105 N. Union St.; 703-746-4570; torpedofactory.org
BEST
CELEBRATION George Washington Birthday Celebration: “Alexandria is not a city that has a lot of celebrations, but every year we would celebrate the history of Old Town Alexandria by watching the George Washington (Birthday) Parade on Presidents Day, one of the only events that brought all communities together.” Held the third Monday of each February; washingtonbirthday.com
BONNIE RZM; M. ENRIQUEZ FOR VISIT ALEXANDRIA: ELIZABETH NEUS; VISIT ALEXANDRIA
BEST PLACE FOR
94 GO ESCAPE | SUMMER 2017
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5/14/17 11:30 AM
