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Buzz Bakeshop 901 Slaters Ln., 703-600-2899, BuzzBakeshop.com SWEETS—Food prepared with a reverence for great ingredients and careful baking. Welcoming setting for enjoying baked goods and desserts paired with coff ee, beer or wine. Café 44 44 Canal Center Plz., 571-344-9100, Cafe44.com NEW AMERICAN—Waterfront eatery with outdoor seating and spectacular views. Best known for its signature cocktails, lively brunch and social happy hour scene, plus events.   Caphe Banh Mi 407 Cameron St., 703-549-0800, CapheBanhMi.com VIETNAMESE—Modern eatery off ering Vietnamese specialties including banh mi sandwiches, pho, vermicelli bowls and more. Fresh ginger soda, hot teas and yogiberry smoothies. Takeout available. Caprese 1900 Diagonal Rd., in Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 703-842-7101, AlexandriaOldTown. EmbassySuites.com ITALIAN—Taste of Old World Tuscany conveniently located in the Embassy Suites, off ering a menu with Mediterranean fl air. Open for lunch and dinner.   Captain Gregory’s 804 N. Henry St., 571-281-0059, CaptainGregorys.com AMERICAN—Secret restaurant located inside Sugar Shack Donuts, serving hand-crafted cocktails, meals, small plates, desserts and donuts. Open when the nautical whiskey fl ag is fl ying. 62 VIS ITA LEXA N D RIAVA .COM Bastille Brasserie & Bar Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato 111 S. Payne St., 703-349-1001, CRGelato.com SWEETS—The most authentic Argentine dessert experience in the DMV. All gelato is produced on-site with gluten free, vegan and dog-friendly options. Family owned and operated.   Chadwicks 203 The Strand, 703-836-4442, ChadwicksOldTown.com AMERICAN—The locals’ favorite on the Old Town waterfront. Serving scratch made fare in a relaxed environment. Best burgers, ribs, fried chicken and crab cakes in Old Town.     Chart House Restaurant 1 Cameron St., 703-684-5080, Chart-House.com SEAFOOD—With breathtaking views of the Potomac River, this classic spot off ers a seamless blend of fi ne seafood and steaks with world-class dining and impeccable service.   Chop Shop Taco 1008 Madison St., 571-970-6438, ChopShopTaco.com MEXICAN—Off ering unique takes on traditional tacos using “off the spit” chopped meats along with shareable dishes and vegetarian options served up in a converted automobile shop. Columbia Firehouse 109 S. Saint Asaph St., 703-683-1776, ColumbiaFirehouse.com AMERICAN—Sumptuous, modern American brasserie serving familiar comfort food, including steamed mussels, salads and sandwiches, plus regional craft beers, cocktails and wine.   The Creamery 110 King St., 703-549-4527, CreameryAlexandria.com SWEETS—Delighting for more than 30 years with homemade ice cream and real frozen custard. Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub 112 King St., 703-739-1124, DanielOConnells.com IRISH—Irish restaurant in an ancient Irish setting. Interior salvaged from Irish monasteries, churches and castles. Bistro style menu, plus fi ne wines and 100 whiskeys. Weekend brunch.    Diya Indian Cuisine 218 N. Lee St., 703-706-5338, DiyaIndianCuisine.com INDIAN—Enjoy a taste of the East at Old Town’s newest Indian restaurant! Diya’s off ers full service, fi ne dining Indian and Nepalese cuisine, plus a daily lunch buff et. Dolci Gelati 107 N. Fairfax St., 571-290-0684, DolciGelati.net SWEETS—A sweet shop for artisan Italian ice cream, gelati pops, desserts, coff ee and more.   Don Taco 808 King St., 703-518-8800, DonTacoVA.com MEXICAN—Don Taco brings a fl avorful menu and casual, high-energy vibe to the Old Town restaurant scene. Perfect for lunch, brunch, dinner or late-night bites.   The Executive Diner & Café 1400 Duke St., 703-299-0894, TheExecutiveDiner.com AMERICAN—A new twist on diner food, enjoy an upscale meal in an old fashioned atmosphere. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, seven days a week.