DRBA Members in the News
Suzanne Couming Caldwell - Enterprising Mom
The Enterprising Mom
Suzanne Couming Caldwell of
Vital Coaching and Consulting, LLC was recently featured in the Member Spotlight for The Enterprising Moms, a local group for "mom-preneurs" in Northern Virginia.
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full story here.
When it's cold outside: Eat a hearty meal
Washington Post
Friday, January 22, 2010
For many cafes, hot chocolate is an afterthought. Not so at the ACKC shops in Alexandria and the District. Here, cocoa comes in 12 variations, each named after a leading lady of stage or screen ($4.25-$4.95). The Liz Taylor is sophisticated, infused with lavender syrup and topped with crushed pistachios. Fiery chipotle flavors pulse through the Lucy, a beverage that's piled with whipped cream and dusted with cinnamon.
ACKC. 1529C 14th St. NW. 202-387-2626. 2003A Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-635-7917.
http://www.thecocoagallery.com.
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full story here.
Del Ray, Doing Well With Wellness
By Brigid Schulte
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, October 2, 2008
In the space of a handful of blocks along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del
Ray, one could get a hot stone massage followed by a bone-cracking
chiropractic session, breathe deeply in a yoga class, firm flabby core
muscles with a Pilates trainer, pick up some Chinese herbs, clear chi
with acupuncture needles or realign one's chakras with reiki, analyze
one's past with a psychotherapist or envision the perfect future with a
life coach. And perhaps top it all off with a cleansing colonic.
ALEXANDRIA, VA—08/19/08—A decision made nearly a year ago is paying off
in big dividends for family-owned Fannon Printing. After an extensive
research process, the owners decided to install a ROLAND 500 series
press. One of the benefits from that acquisition will be realized on
October 26 when Daniel Fannon accepts two prestigious “Benny” awards at
the annual dinner during Graph Expo in Chicago. Read the full story:
http://www.piworld.com/story/story.bsp?sid=118855&var=story BriarTek wins $19M Navy contract
BriarTek wins $19M Navy contract
Washington Business Journal - by Tierney Plumb Staff Reporter. See the full story:
http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2008/08/18/daily3.html
High-Tech Firms Hidden in Del Ray
Many
people think of Del Ray as a gathering place for artists or a
tight-knit community that embraces its small eateries and shops. They
are right, but Del Ray also is home to a large number of high-tech
firms with jaw-dropping client lists. Full article in the August 7th edition of the Alexandria Times: http://www.alextimes.com/article.asp?article=10709&paper=1&cat=149
Bungalow Homewares Gallery Featured on Apartment Therapy
If you interested in stylish eco-friendly housewares, Bungalow Homewares should be a must-see on your list. Read the
full story:
www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/southeast/bungalow-homewares-gallerywashington-dc-057545Mind the Mat - New Kid on the Block
Mind the Mat "...is a place that no matter who you are, there's a class for you," according to owner Megan Bellamy Brown. So, though there are loads of Pilates and yoga, there's also
Zumba, Thai yoga massage for couples and hoop dance workshops. Read the full story:
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2008/07/tuesday_yogas_new_kids_on_the_block.phpMind the Mat Listed on Daily Candy's Health and Wellness Guide
You can’t stretch summer forever, but you can stretch yourself a bit more with Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga, a cozy new studio in Del Ray. The classes mix traditional offerings (calisthenics) with fun like happy hour, free meditation, and couples Thai yoga. More at:
http://www.dailycandy.com/washington_dc/article/37597/Well+Done
Pilates Puts a New Spin on Excercise
Pushing, pulling and twisting -- it's just another day at the pilates studio fo Falls Church resident Ellen Boyle. It's hard to believe that six years ago Ellen could hardly move.
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http://www.wusa9.com/rss/local_article.aspx?storyid=72988Thrive Naturopathic - City's first naturopathic doctor opens its doors
June 1, 2008
Thrive Naturopathic, the city's first establishment to offer naturopathic medical care, opened its doors in North Old Town on June 2. Read the full story:
http://www.alextimes.com/article.asp?article=9904&paper=1&cat=145In Del Ray, it's women who power the Avenue
By Craig Lancto
Alexandria Times
May 23, 2008
Many of the businesses that started in the early days of the Del Ray renewal were headed by women. Read the full story:
http://www.alextimes.com/article.asp?article=9810&paper=1&cat=218Delectable pieces - Hearing the growl for red meat at Let's Meat on the Avenue
by Amanda Lenk
Alexandria Times
May 10, 2008
"Walking down the Avenue with a bag of bratwurst from Let'http://www.alextimes.com/article.asp?article=9634&paper=1&cat=137s Meat, I live the embodiment of a dream." Read the full story:
http://www.alextimes.com/article.asp?article=9634&paper=1&cat=137New Menu at the New Cheesetique
Jill Erber's new menu at Cheesetique's new location is reviewed by DCist. Read the full story: http://dcist.com/2008/04/24/cheese_no_longe.php
AC/KC Cocoa Bar
Eric Nelson left a career as head of international affairs for the Telecommunications Industry Association to become an artist and chocolatier. Read the full story: http://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2008/04/change_artist_nonstarving_
artist_eric_ne.php
Bungalow Homewares Gallery
"What started as a personal quest for “appropriately scaled and eco-friendly furniture” in his Rosemont bungalow, has turned into a sleek new home decor shop on Del Ray’s Mt. Vernon Avenue for Daryl Wakeley."
Read the full story on GWSleptHere.com: http://gwslepthere.com/2008/04/30/bungalow-is-
newest-addition-to-eclectic-shopping-on-del-rays-mt-vernon-avenue/
"This new gallery is very focused on being echo friendly from zero-voc paints to responsibly harvested woods along with pesticide-free fibers."
Read the full story on Local Kicks: http://www.localkicks.com/localKicks_news_new.jsp?ID=699
Daily Candy:
http://www.dailycandy.com/washington_dc/article/36345/The+Weekend+Guide
New Member Kiskadee Featured by the Post
"Stepping into Kiskadee, a cheery, color-splashed boutique on Del Ray's main shopping strip, is a bit like bumping into a group of gal pals somewhere in the Deep South." Read the full story:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/source/trend-spotter/shopper/031608.html
Local arts retailer gets award
A Show of Hands in Del Ray recognized for 'artsy feel'
By Mike Salmon
November 8, 2007
"Growing up in a small town, Pat Miller, co-owner of A Show of Hands, in Alexandria, noticed the small town atmosphere in Del Ray and worked on promoting that feel
while making her store a focal point in the local art scene. Others noticed that community spirit, and the Virginia Retail Merchants Association recently awarded A Show of Hands the Retailer of the Year award for 2007."
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Old News is Still Good News
WETA featured Del Ray as part of a series about neighborhoods, including a video clip about Liz Davis, the Dairy Godmother. Here's the link: http://www.weta.org/community/neighborhoods/delray/