Pier Lounge
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Finally , continuing the theme of old meets new , a multitude of buzzworthy dining options reflect both sides of the coin in Old Town . At King & Rye on King Street , a menu of seasonal Southern American cuisine made from scratch with the highest-quality regional ingredients , served alongside a fine selection of whiskeys and bourbons hearkens back to the simplicity of a different time albeit with a modern twist . Ditto for the waterfront ’ s Ada ’ s on the River , which draws inspiration from the ingenuity of Ada Lovelace , one of the greatest mathematicians of the 19th century , and features a menu highlighted by wood-fired prime steak and fresh seafood prepared in a custom wood-burning oven .
In contrast , BARCA , one of Old Town Alexandria ’ s newest riverfront restaurants , brings a fresh Catalonian coastal influence to the neighborhood with a menu of Spanish-Mediterranean small plates , wine , sangria , and cocktails . While the acclaimed Vermilion helmed by chef Ben Pflaumer offers deceptively simple modern American cooking using local , farm-raised products in the heart of Old Town Alexandria .
Something old , something new — Old Town Alexandria provides a shining example of why the two make a perfect marriage .
King Street
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The Study Bar
Credit : Morrison House
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