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FOOD + DRINK

CATOCTIN CREEK DISTILLING TOURS + FLIGHTS

CHEESETIQUE ONLINE CLASSES

Cheesetique offers a variety of wine dinners at both their Alexandria and Shirlington locations. However, they also provide a virtual experience that allows you to learn more about wines, cheeses, and pairing. Purchase your ticket on the

Cheesetique website. On your chosen date, pick up your class kit. Be sure to refrigerate the cheeses until one hour before your class begins. Use a computer or mobile device to join the virtual class and follow along. You'll have the opportunity to taste together, chat with new people, ask questions and enjoy! These classes make a fantastic date night or a chance to gather with friends or family members from a distance. www.cheesetique.com

Catoctin Creek received two stellar reviews from The Whiskey Wash this month. The team at WW sampled both the Roundstone Rye 80 Proof and the Roundstone Rye 92 Proof "Distiller's Edition." Highlights from the reviews: Roundstone Rye 80 Proof - A highly complex rye whisky with a pleasant long finish. (4.5 / 5) Roundstone Rye 92 Proof - This is a smoky, woody, and hearty rye overall, with a well-balanced and broad flavor profile offering lots of interesting character notes between the nose and palate. (4 / 5) You can visit Catoctin Creek in Purcellville, VA on Tuesdays - Sundays. Learn about how CC whiskey is made on a tour that occurs on the hour every day and lasts thirty minutes. You can also reserve a seat for a flight of CC signature spirits, whisky, brandys or cocktails. www.catoctincreeksilling.com

INDOCHEN OPENS SECOND LOCATION

Indochen opened its second location in Alexandria this summer, within the Hyatt Centric Hotel on King Street. The new restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu is quite eclectic, ensuring there is something for everyone! It includes chicken tikka masala, chow mein, burgers and crab cakes. www.indochen.com

PLACES TO CELEBRATE VIRGINIA CRAFT BEER MONTH

Join Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap for their 3rd Annual Brewcation, featuring a variety of beer experiences and offerings to celebrate the month in their dog-friendly and aesthetically pleasing outdoor beer garden. They will also have live music in

the beer garden on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm during August. Lena's will feature a different beer pairing it with a special logoed glass each week.

SELF CARE

EXCLUSIVE OPENING OFFER FROM HEYDAY!

Heyday recently opened on King Street in Alexandria (located next door to Patagonia). This skincare boutique prides itself on taking the facial out of the spa and bringing it into your life, creating everyday expert skincare that empowers you to be your best self. In short. Heyday offers personalized facials, progressive products and professional guidance. Membership packages are also available. For a limited time, the new Heyday location is offering your first facial for only $65! Book your appointment at www.heydayskincare.com/pages/alexandria

STAY STRONG AND EXPERIENCE THE WORX

At the WorX it is all about you! Instead of focusing on machines, the small group and private workouts and personalized to your body, needs and goals. The team at the WorX shows off their success stories online and prides themselves on delivering life-changing fitness experiences through classes and pograms that empower. Services include access to on-demand workouts, calls and text check-ins, Zoom workouts, group session workouts, nutrition planning and personal training. www.theworxbymaia.com

SHOP LOCAL

CHECK OUT MANSE ON COLUMBUS STREET

MANSE is a housewares and lifestyle store focused on carrying unique and artisan-made products.

EVENTS

VIP TRIVIA NIGHT AT VILLAGE BRAUHAUS

Join VIP Trivia Nights by VIP Alexandria Magazine is headed your way! Each week equals a new location, new theme, new drink and food specials and new prizes! The inaugural event will take place on August 31st at Village Brauhaus from 7-9pm. In anticipation of the release of HBO's series, House of the Dragon, the first VIP Trivia Night theme will be "Game of Thrones." Do you think you have what it takes to sit on the Iron Throne? We shall see! Join the VIP newsletter to find out when registrations open. Seats will be limited.