Visions for Vacancies: 631 King St.

Sushi restaurant Bumblefish has closed shop and a new retail tenant is expected.

What would you like to see at 631 King St.? The space formerly housed sushi restaurant Bumblefish in this prime downtown corner spot at the intersection of King and Washington streets. City permits show Kamil Property Management of Lee Street in Old Town is making about $60,000 worth of alterations for an unnamed retail tenant. The contractor is Retail Construction Services based in Lake Elmo, Minn. The management company expects to have most permits cleared by mid-March. The spot is next to Nine West shoe store and a branch of Burke and Herbert bank. What sort of retailer would you like to see there? For more business news, sign up for the Old Town Alexandria Patch daily email newsletter, Like us on Facebook and Follow @alexandriapatch on…

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Scot

3:49 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013

Michael, Society Fair has great bread. Also, I would like to see another wig store. If we can support two, why not one more!   more ›

Patch Readers' Choice

Update: Momo Sushi and Cafe Wins 'Favorite Sushi Spot'

Patch Readers' Choice asks readers to vote for their favorite spots in Alexandria. Thanks for voting!

Update: Congratulations to Momo Sushi and Cafe for winning the Patch Readers' Choice poll this week. Voting by Patch readers began on Monday and Momo saw 39 votes by the time the poll closed Friday at 9 a.m. The winner will get a framed "Readers' Choice" certificate from Patch, plus bragging rights. Stay tuned for our next "Best of" poll coming up Monday—"Best Sports Bars." Voting will begin at 5 a.m. ---------- The art of sushi is serious business. Share your favorite Alexandria sushi spots with other Patch readers. If you think we’ve missed one, add it in the comments. Don't forget to vote in the poll below and click on the links above to rate the business and leave a review. Tell us why it's your favorite: Authenticity, friendly …

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Young Life in an Old Town: Where to Find Cold Treats

If you must go outside, enjoy something frozen while you're out and about.

If you begin and end the day with a proper meal, is it really so bad to enjoy a frozen treat for lunch? Whether you are looking for a liquid lunch like a smoothie or just a fun dessert, there's a lot of frozen goodness to sample all around town. Cool down with something yummy from one of these Old Town and nearby spots: A la Lucia, 315 Madison Street – The delightful gelato flavors just might make sitting outside nearly bearable. Artfully Chocolate - This candy store in Del Ray at 2003A Mount Vernon Avenue also serves Gifford's ice cream and milkshakes. Ben and Jerry’s, 103 South Union Street – Lighter sorbets and smoothies are on the menu in addition to the old standbys like cookie dough and Chunky Monkey. Boccato Gelato - The Clarendon-…

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