Bobby Mckey's - Piatti

Chadwicks

➤ 203 The Strand, Alexandria, United States Of America, 22314

Piatti • Bars • Full • Casual • American

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"This place really helped me adjust. I later learned that people gravitate towards certain bars, and I found my favorites, especially those with live music like Birchmere, Black Cat, 9:30 Club, Lincoln, Capital One Arena, and even the now-closed O'Shaughnessy's and Rock & Roll Hotel. One of my most memorable experiences was running into Rory Sheridan on one of my first visits. He was launching his DC music campaign back then and was part of Loud Boyz. We chatted a few times, and I even caught up with some old classmates. Another highlight was when I heard about a “reunion” night before Thanksgiving, and I decided to crash it. There were moments where people could be unkind or I felt out of place, but I was given some guidance on where I would fit in better, without the unnecessary drama. Being in Old Town, I was familiar with nearby schools like West Potomac, Mount Vernon, and Bishop Ireton. During my visits, I would often take an Alexandria cab or use Metro Access, being discreet about my disability since I felt embarrassed at times. Being a regular meant navigating the tourist scene, and there were people who seemed territorial about the place, but I ended up doing quite well when I sold my house. Good times continued with events like watching RG3 play for the Redskins or meetups organized by JT. I enjoyed New Year’s celebrations and weekend outings. I also frequented other establishments like Flying Fish before it closed, and O'Shaughnessy's before I decided to stop drinking. This is a sports bar located near a bicycle shop, close to the Ben & Jerry's I used to work at, along with many other walkable bars for bar hopping, like Union Street Pub and Fish Market. It can be a great place to have fun, but with the good comes some downsides. Overall, I felt well-hosted and respected here, despite some things I was not initially aware of or didn’t want to uncover."

Mia's Italian Kitchen

➤ 100 King St., 22314, Alexandria, United States

Piatti • Beer • Wine • Pizza • Italian

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"Jose should not be in customer service. He was very inattentive. We were seated for quite a while before he came to greet us and take drink orders. Because my husband and I each took a turn to step to the restroom, he made a joke about it. On the rare occasion that he would bring something to the table, he would place it down and walk away. There were two separate instances when my husband spoke to him and he did not speak back. My husband made a statement to me after the second time, on front of Jose, “I was really looking for a response” and still, nothing. When my husband went to pay, there was a survey. Jose tried to take the device from his hand, but my husband told him to wait. Once I was up front with the two food boxes in my hands and my husband was in the restroom, Jose saw his boss standing nearby and went to grab me a bag and talked a lot, as if this had been going on throughout the meal. Food was excellent as always. We are here a lot and we’re just here on thanksgiving. But the service is hit or miss. Seems to be either excellent or terrible."

Kisso Asian Bistro

➤ 300 King St, Alexandria, United States

Piatti • Sushi • Kebab • Asian • Asiatic

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"I've walked by this charming little bistro numerous times and finally decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad I did! It was a chilly evening, so I started with a cup of hot tea. While it wasn't particularly strong, it had a lovely flavor and was served piping hot. For appetizers, I ordered the jalapeño yellowtail sashimi and masago nigiri topped with a quail egg. Both dishes were delicious and the portion sizes were generous. For the main course, I opted for the Thai curry chicken. I didn't specify a spice level, just to see what they would serve."

Ca Wine Pier

➤ 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, United States Of America

Piatti • Full • Wine • Cheese • Spanish

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"The food was incredible, the drinks were exceptional, and the location is unbeatable, with the pier right by the water. Hannah provided excellent service, and everything was served promptly, even on Christmas Day. I highly recommend this place if you're in Old Town and looking for a wonderful experience away from King Street."

Noodle Box

➤ 602 King St, 22314, Alexandria, United States

Piatti • Tea • Thai • Seafood • Desserts

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"Cute small restaurant with limited seating. Unfortunately our food was nothing worth coming back for. Noodles were hot. Wings were dry and overcooked. Crispy chicken was cold. Cashier refused to open the restroom for us. We dined in. We asked several times as we wanted to wash our hands. Although she initially said the single bathroom may be occupied she ignored our requests to check or unlock the door. After waiting and informing her no one answered when we knocked on the bathroom door she ignored us. I see they have a recent citation for failing to provide an adequate washing station. Wondering where the workers/food handlers wash their hands ?"