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Four Mile Run / Del Ray

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Map 43

Often referred to as “the funky Old Town” by its residents, Del Ray is a place where neighbors say hello, children (and dogs) have manners, and activists fight for a better town. Thanks to its artsy, liberal residence, there’s a real sense of community here—you can feel it at the Saturday Farmers Market or as you walk by the young families, gay couples, and fifty-something bohemians strolling “The Avenue.”

image Landmarks

• Dog Park • E Monroe Ave & Jefferson Davis Hwy
The neighborhood hangout—dogs hump, people preen.

image Coffee

• Caboose Café & Bakery • 2419 Mt Vernon Ave
703-566-1283
Mediterannean theme, Ethiopian owner.

• St Elmo’s Coffee Pub • 2300 Mt Vernon Ave
703-739-9268
Like the movie, with coffee.

image Nightlife

• The Birchmere • 3701 Mt Vernon Ave
703-549-7500
What do Kris Kristofferson and Liz Phair have in common?

• Hops • 3625 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-837-9107
$1.29 happy hour beers, if you don’t mind a cheesy chain.

• Osteria 1909 • 1909 Mt Vernon Ave
703-836-1212
Wine and cocktails to go with some Italian munchies.

image Restaurants

• Afghan Restaurant • 2700 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-548-0022 • $$
Bountiful $7.95 lunch buffet; reportedly a good place for spook-spotting.

• Bombay Curry Company • 3110 Mt Vernon Ave
703-836-6363 • $$$
Curry that fulfills with understated authenticity.

• Cheesetique • 2411 Mt Vernon Ave
703-706-5300 • $$$
Buy your cheese and eat it, too, with a glass of wine!

• Chez Andree • 10 E Glebe Rd
703-836-1404 • $$$
When you feel like eating a different part of the pig.

• The Dairy Godmother • 2310 Mt Vernon Ave
703-683-7767 • $
This homemade custard cuts the mustard.

• Del Ray Cafe • 205 E Howell Ave
703-717-9151 • $$$
Local, organic, French fare.

• Del Ray Pizzeria • 2218 Mt Vernon Ave
703-549-2999 • $$
Family friendly local pizza place.

• Evening Star Cafe • 2000 Mount Vernon Ave
703-549-5051 • $$$
Grandma’s southern soul food refined.

• Holy Cow • 2312 Mt Vernon Ave
703-666-8616 • $$
Gourmet burgers, fries and shakes.

• Huascaran • 3606 Mt Vernon Ave
703-684-0494 • $$$
Platefuls of Peruvian perfection.

• Lilian’s Restaurant • 3901 Mt Vernon Ave
703-837-8494 • $
Plump pupusas and Spanish-language karaoke.

• Los Tios Grill • 2615 Mt Vernon Ave
703-299-9290 • $$
Monster margaritas in a cozy, family-friendly space.

• Market 2 Market • 116 E Del Ray Ave
571-312-3010 • $$
The best sandwich and craft beers in Del Ray.

• Monroe’s • 1603 Commonwealth Ave
703-548-5792 • $$
Great wines and brunch.

• Pork Barrel BBQ • 2312 Mt Vernon Ave
703-822-5699 • $$$
It’s not just a restaurant, it’s a true smoked meat experience.

• RT’s Restaurant • 3804 Mt Vernon Ave
703-684-6010 • $$
Creole and cajun before the Birchmere.

• Taqueria El Poblano • 2400 Mt Vernon Ave
703-548-8226 • $$
The real deal, amigo.

• Thai Peppers • 2018 Mt Vernon Ave
703-739-7627 • $$
Let “peppers” be a warning!

• Waffle Shop • 3864 Mt Vernon Ave
703-836-8851 • $
24-hour grease and caffeine.

Mount Vernon Avenue is brimming with neat little restaurants, pottery studios, and antiques shops. The Evening Star’s entrees always shine brightly, and are followed nicely by a stop at The Dairy Godmother for a creatively flavored custard. Parents visiting? Take them to one of Del Ray’s more refined dining experiences, followed by a show at local institution The Birchmere.

image Shopping

• A Show of Hands • 2301 Mt Vernon Ave
703-683-2905
Local arts, crafts, jewelry; less highbrow than the Torpedo Factory.

• Amalgamated • 1904 Mt Vernon Ave
703-517-7373
Classic clothing and dry goods.

• Artfully Chocolate • 2003 Mt Vernon Ave
703-635-7917
All you need to know: artisinal chocolate.

• Barnes & Noble • 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-299-9124
Mega bookstore.

• Bellies & Babies • 1913 Mt Vernon Ave
703-518-8908
Consignment boutique that specializes in baby stuff.

• Best Buy • 3401 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-519-0940
All sorts of electronics.

• Cheesetique • 2411 Mt Vernon Ave
703-706-5300
The ultimate neighborhood cheese shop.

• The Clay Queen Pottery • 2303 Mt Vernon Ave
703-549-7775
Throw it yourself.

• The Dairy Godmother • 2310 Mt Vernon Ave
703-683-7767
Make yourself comfy with homemade marshmallows and custard.

• Exotic Planetarium and Comic & Card Collectorama • 2008 Mt Vernon Ave
703-548-3466
Exotic plants and comics, a perfect match.

• Let’s Meat on the Avenue • 2403 Mt Vernon Ave
703-836-6328
Neighborhood butcher featuring free-range, local meats.

• Old Navy • 3621 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-739-6240
Super-cheap, super-basic clothes.

• Planet Wine • 2004 Mt Vernon Ave
703-549-3444
Gourmet food, craft beers, and artisan and farmhouse cheeses

• The Purple Goose • 2005 Mt Vernon Ave
703-683-2918
Consignments for the kiddies.

• Sports Authority • 3701 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-684-3204
The authority on sports.

• Staples • 3301 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-836-9485
Everything you need for your home (or work) office.

• Target • 3101 Jefferson Davis Hwy
703-706-3840
Tar-zhay offers housewares, furniture and more.

• VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative •
2111 Mt Vernon Ave
703-835-0699
Fix your bike, hang out, donate, meet new people.