Category Archives: La Cuisine

Spring Break: Going Local

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Last year my best friend, Lisa and I decided to succumb to the traditional ways of spring break and traveled to the Dominican Republic. This year we decided to go in a different path. We decided to visit local shops and restaurants here in Old Town Alexandria. With so many different choices, who could resist. Continue reading →

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Working up to Alexandria’s Boutique Warehouse Sale

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Alexandria’s annual Boutique Warehouse Sale is set for February 5th, at GW Masonic Temple, from 9AM-4PM. And, if you love to shop, love deals (deals revealed!), this is the event for you. As you can imagine, this is a very popular event so I need in tip top shape! Continue reading →

Posted in Andrea D'Ambrosia, Apple Seed, Diva, Finnian's Moon Interiors, Fitness on the Run, Fornash, Gossypia, Hysteria, La Cuisine, Lawrence Miller & Co., Mystique Jewelers, Periwinkle, Queen Bee Designs, Red Barn Mercantile, Stanton Gallery, The Shoe Hive, Top It Off, Treat | Tagged | Leave a comment

Which Pot to Brew?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

This week, I wandered into La Cuisine. It was initially a rather sheepish visit, mind you, as I am deeply intimidated by fancy cooking utensils. When I arrived, I poked my head through the door and saw that the salesperson was occupied with another customer. Here was my chance to sneak in without attracting attention. Continue reading →

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The Perfect Shopping Saturday

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

I have lived in the DC area for nearly seven years. Yet, even though I am admittedly a shopaholic, it is a rare weekend that I ever venture outside of Old Town Alexandria. Why should I? A quick jaunt through the Old Town Boutique District always meets my shopping needs.

When you can find a dress straight from this season’s runway at a boutique like Treat or Hysteria and a pair of handmade leather heels from an exclusive Italian designer at Shoe Hive, the argument for getting in my car to drive 20 minutes on the beltway to a shopping mall or to head to Georgetown to fight for parking suddenly loses credulity.
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Posted in Arts Afire, Bellacara, Bloomers, Diva, Farmer's Market, Fashion, Fibre Space, Fitness on the Run, Guest Bloggers, Hysteria, La Cuisine, Mint Condition, Red Barn Mercantile, The Shoe Hive, The Sugar Cube, Treat | Tagged , | Leave a comment

La Cuisine Is Cookin’ at 40 Years Old

Posted on July 8, 2010 by

La Cuisine offers so very much more than its cookware. This venerable emporium provides the shopper with 40 years of unmatched experience. The owner and staff literally try every item offered for sale. That’s phenomenal in this day and age. So many of Old Town’s boutique shops offer the same type of service and knowledge of their products. Viva independently-owned stores and quality Old Town shopping! Continue reading →

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