This Weekend Under $100: Daniel O’Connell’s

If you haven’t yet been to Alexandria’s Old Town, your missing out on one of the finest entertainment districts in the greater DC area. The third oldest historical district in the US, Old Town’s quaint collection of boutique shops and high end eateries spreads out down the length of its main drag King Street. Think Georgetown’s M Street, but with a slightly more bucolic vibe.

This weekend, for a lovely night out on the town, I suggest you make your way over to the King Street metro stop (located on the blue line), from which you can catch the free King Street trolley to the heart of Old Town. Start your evening off with a meal and a few drinks at Daniel O’Connell’s. The “modern Irish restaurant” serves a rather extensive selection of terrific Irish specialties, with dishes that can accommodate nearly any budget, from $13 Guinness braised short ribs to a $32 beef tenderloin.


As could be expected, on top of the terrific food they also have a rather well stocked bar where you can get a cold pint of your favorite Irish beer, but it’s the warm intimate atmosphere and the terrific service that stand out above anything else.

After dinner, take a short walk over to the Metro Stage on North Royal Street, and check out the 8:00PM showing of Cool Papa’s Party. Described as “to Sammy Davis, Jr. and Nat King Cole what "Dreamgirls" was to the Supremes” you won’t want to miss this musical tribute to one of America’s greatest performers. The show is running through the 15th so If you cant make it out this weekend you have still got a bit of time left as well.

If great food and good times are what your looking for this weekend, than Old Town is where you need to be.