If you live in this town you love shopping at all the local boutiques. Most of us forget that we can also do this for food. There is no better way to do your grocery shopping than by shopping local, and for me, that means keeping it in the family! Meet my gorgeous sister Tallulah, one of the amazing butchers at Let’s Meat on the Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria.
How do you spend your time? Butchering, enjoying DMV restaurants, and exploring
Neighborhood: Alexandria
How long have you lived in Alexandria: Almost my whole life
What is your hometown? Alexandria
What brought you to Alexandria? My parents brought me here
What would surprise people about you? I’m a butcher
You’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Stop or reverse time…or fly…or invisibility
Favorite cocktail: Old Fashioned
Last book read or movie seen: Shutter Island
Guilty Pleasure: Watching any Disney/kids movie – especially The Incredibles
Phrase you overuse: Life’s a beach 😉
Facebook or Instagram? Instagram
Latest binge-watch: The Punisher
Bucket list travel destination: Spain for food and drinks, Maldives for relaxing
If you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? Wine
Define your style in three words or less: Put together and classy
The go-to piece in your wardrobe: My robe
Favorite trend ever: High waisted shorts
Favorite current trend: Snake skin
Beauty product you can’t live without: Mascara
Favorite fragrance: Viva La Juicy
Heels or flats? Heels
Favorite room in your home: Kitchen
Antiques, modern, or a mix? Mix
Last item bought for your home: Wine rack
Next planned purchase: Kayak
Favorite way to entertain: Wine and Cheese
Clutter-free or well-lived in? Clutter free
Wallpaper — yes, totally modern or no, so dated: It depends on the print and the room
Your go-to work-out: Ab workout/running
Most fun way to exercise: Playing competitive sports
Group exercise or solo: Solo
Fitness goal: 10 pull ups by the end of the year
Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Scuba diving
Proudest fitness achievement: Getting abs
Favorite spot in Alexandria: Waterfront Park
Last purchase in Alexandria: Golden Goose
Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: Misha’s for coffee and Vola’s for oysters and wine
Favorite charity: Global Hunger Project
Favorite annual Alexandria event: Farmers Market on Saturdays
Heard the buzz? The Shoe Hive & The Hive are a pair of luxury boutiques in Old Town Alexandria. Featuring both big name designers like Rag & Bone and Stuart Weitzman and smaller brands like AGL and L'Agence, our unique selection and impeccable service are what set us apart.
The Shoe Hive The Hive
127 S. Fairfax Street 301 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 Alexandria, VA 22314