OTBPA Member Directory: A B-C D-H I-L M-O P-R S-T U-Z Associate Members 100 King Restaurant • Pat Gaffney 100 King Street Phone: 703/299-0076 Fax: 703/299-0077 E-mail: gaffva@aol.com www.100king.com 100 King Restaurant offers two floors of dining featuring cuisine from the Mediteranean Rim region of France, Spain, Italy, Greece and the Middle East. Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association • Stephanie Brown 421 King Street, Suite 300 Phone: 703/838-4200 E-mail: sbrown@funside.com Alexandria Guide • Mike Gessinger 109 N. Henry Street Phone: 703/548-6707 Fax: 703/548-1547 E-mail: editor@alexandriaguideonline.com www.alexandriaguideonline.com Alexandria's premier guide including maps, shops, events, galleries and restaurants. Helping the visitor discover all things Alexandria. Alexandria Massage • Stephanie Kurtz Phone:703/548-0310 Fax:703/548-4460 1217 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22313 www.alexandriamassagetherapy.com Alexandria Performing Arts Association • Jim Fraser Day:703/693-1777 Eve:703/914-9644 Cell:703/624-0525 PO Box 1925 Alexandria, VA 22313 Phone: 703/823-9563 Fax: 703/783-0474 E-mail:apaa.online@att.net We support the performing arts in Alexandria and surrounding communities by sponsoring local musicians, dancers and young playwrights to create and present works in local Alexandria venues. The Alexandria Times • John H. Arundel 300 South Washington Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-739-0001 Fax: 703-739-0120 Email: johnarundel@timespapers.com The Alexandria Times is a high-quality community weekly serving Greater Alexandria, including Old Town, Del Ray and Mount Vernon. The newspaper is zip-sorted and mail-delivered to 57,500 affluent readers. The Times was originally published as a daily in 1797, and according to historical accounts was read each morning by Gen. George Washington at Mount Vernon. The paper ceased publishing in 1802, and was re-launched in 2005. Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) • Sandy Modell Phone:703/370-3274 Fax:703/370-3404 116 S. Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22313 email: dashbus@alexandriava.gov www.dashbus.com The City of Alexandria's public transportation system providing safe, reliable, and courteous bus service that connects with Metrobus, Metrorail, Virginia Railway Express and all local bus systems. American Advertising Distributors of Northern Virginia • Roger D. Parks 708 Pendleton St. Phone: 703/549-5126 Fax: 703/548-5563 E-mail: aadofnova@aol.com www.americanadvertisingva.com American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) • Ann D. Huston 1414 Prince St., Suite 204 Phone: 703/683-9420 Fax: 703/683-9431 E-mail: national@atra-tr.org www.atra-tr.org ATRA is a non-profit membership organization serving recreational therapists in the United States and abroad. The Art League Gallery and School • Linda Brinker Hafer, Executive Director Phone: 703/549-5450 E-mail: lindah@theartleague.org • Alice Merrill, Development Director Phone: 703/519-1741 E-mail:alicem@theartleague.org • Rose O'Donnell, Gallery Director Phone: 703/683-1780 E-mail:roseodonnell@theartleague.org • Suzanne Bethel, School Director Phone: 703/683-2323 E-mail: suzanneb@theartleague.org 105 N. Union St. Fax: 703/683-5786 www.theartleague.org Not-for-profit artists’ organization with 1100+ members presenting new visual arts exhibits monthly. Fine arts school offers classes in most fine arts and some fine crafts mediums. Outreach programs in visual arts. Arts Afire Craft Gallery • Joseph Egerton 1117 King St. Phone: 703/548-1197 E-mail: egertongardens@erols.com www.artsafire.com Offering the works of more than 400 mostly award-winning artisans. Artists are local and national in origin. Many show their work exclusively. Others provide work rarely found elsewhere. At Your Service Unlimited, LLC • Julie DeYoe • John Malherek P.O. Box 2716 Alexandria, 22301 Phone: 703/967-7924 Fax: 703/549-1024 E-mail: julie@atyourserviceunlimited.com www.atyourserviceunlimited.com We’re your on-call personal assistants right here in Alexandria. We do what you have to so you can spend more time doing what you want to. Our services include errands, shopping, pet services, airport and appointment transportation, wait services and administrative support. Enjoy life, assign your to-do list to us! Categories:Personal Assistant, Concierge Services, Pet Sitting Return to top BB&T (See Branch Banking and Trust Company) Banana Tree • Carla Sabin, Manager 1221 King St. Phone: 703/836-4317 Fax: 703/836-4478 E-Mail: mobergi@attglobal.net Banana Tree imports home furnishings, specializing in plantation furniture and antiques from Thailand, India, Indonesia and Burma. Barkley Square Gourmet Dog Bakery and Boutique • Kristina Di Chiacchio Robertson 1 Wales Alley Phone: 703/519-7565 E-Mail: kristina@barkleysquarebakery.com www.barkleysquarebakery.com All Natural and Organic dog treats and cakes. The latest in Doggie Couture. Exquisite Dog Carries. Posh Leads and Leashes. Customized birthday parties and free monthly events. Belmont, Inc. • Nancy Belmont, CEO • Dennis Belmont, President • Andres Mancini, Vice President • Meghann Devine, Project Manager 816a North Saint Aspah Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703/519-4550 Fax: 703/519-4551 E-Mail:mdevine@belmontinc.com www.belmontinc.com Belmont is a full-service visual communications firm. Enhancing your corporate identity increases your name recognition, public perception and consumer confidence. Belmont Inc's expertise in both print and web graphic design allows us to build a consistent corporate image throughout all of your materials. Call us today to learn more. Blue Guitar Design • Suzanne Luft 106 Mt. Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301 Phone: 703/535-5759 E-mail: suzanne@blueguitardesign.com www.blueguitardesign.com Graphic design services specializing in print and web publications—brochures, conference materials, books, postcards, signs, websites, html newsletters and more—from concept to final delivery. Bookbinder's of Old Town • Denielle Vendetti 1022 King Street Phone: 703/683-1776 E-mail: dvendetti@bookbindersva.com Borvin Beverage • Scott Mikovch • Don Mikovch • Andrew Williams 1022 King Street Phone: 703/683-9463 E-mail: smikovch@yahoo.com Wine wholesale. Franchising. Branch Banking & Trust Company of Virginia (BB&T) • John Reiter Phone: 703/549-2140 jreiter@bbandt.com • Henry Abbott Phone: 703/549-7647 habbott@bbandt.com • Beth Moeller Phone: 703/535-3400 bmoeller@bbandt.com • Jason Paxton Phone: 703/535-3400 jpaxton@bbandt.com Fax: 703/683-8397 1717 King St. Full service retail and commercial financial institution. Brecher Design Group, Inc. • Barbara Brecher 99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 315 Phone: 703/548-2878 Fax: 703/740-1785 E-mail: barb@brecherdesign.com www.brecherdesign.com The Fine Art of Communicating. Brecher Design Group, Inc. is a full service design and marketing communications firm offering more than 30 years of experience in graphic design, advertising, marketing and promotion. Burke and Herbert Bank & Trust • Harvey Boltwood 1775 Jamieson Ave. Phone: 703/518-8377 Fax: 703/548-1547 E-mail: hboltwood@burkeandherbert.com www.burkeandherbert.com Burke & Herbert Bank has provided top quality service to the Northern Virginia community since 1852. We deliver individual and commercial banking services with a warm, old-fashioned touch. Whether you are in search of a checking or savings account, internet banking, an auto loan, a home mortgage or trust services, call us for a personal banking experience. Return to top Chadwicks of Old Town • Michael Kirby 203 The Strand Phone: 703/836-4442 Locally owned and operated tavern that has been a favorite gathering place since 1979. Nestled on the waterfront, Chadwicks is just a stone’s throw from the many historic sites and quaint shops that line the streets of Old Town. The Christmas Attic • Fay Carter E-Mail: faylcarter@verizon.net 125 S. Union St. Phone: 703/548-2829 www.christmasattic.com Christmas ornaments, gifts and collectibles in a 1795 brick warehouse down by the river. Club Managers Association of America • James Singerling email:jim.singerling@cmaa.org • Eleonore Grimley email:elenore.grimley@cmaa.org • Kathy Driggs email:kathy.driggs@cmaa.org • Michele Gyuras email:michele.gyuras@cmaa.org 1733 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703/739-9500 Fax: 703/739-0134 www.cmaa.org CMAA is a professional association established in 1927. The mission of the association of 6,000 members is to "Advance the professional of Club Management by fulfilling the educational and related needs of its members". Colonial Parking, Inc. • Gary Alexander • Hillen Grason 1050 Thomas Jefferson St., N.W., Suite 100 Washington, D.C. 20007 Phone: 202/295-8100 Fax: 202/295-8111 E-Mail:galexander@ecolonial.com Commercial parking management and leasing of lots and garages Commerce Bank • Sam Tabbara • Joseph Shumard 119 S. Washington Street Phone: 703/568-5147 Fax: 703/682-6142 E-mail: soubhi.tabbara@yesbank.com Commerce Bank is ranked #1 in customer service by J.D. Power & Associates and a leading consumer reporting publication. As "America's Most Convenient Bank", we are open 7 days a week, providing complete financial services for businesses and consumers at 400 locations, online at www.commerceonline.com and by phone at 1-800/485-2000. Dalal & Company • Rustam J. Dalal 1500 King Street, Suite 301 Phone: 703/548-1055 Fax: 703/548-2282 E-Mail: rdalal@dalalcompany.com Certified Public Accountants providing audit, accounting, tax and consulting services to businesses, individuals and not-for-profit associations. Diva Boutique • Cindy McCartney 116 South Pitt Street Phone: 703/683-1022 Fax: 703/548-2676 E-Mail: divaboutique@comcast.net Diva Boutique is a must-shop for all fashionistas! In addition to consigning and selling women's designer clothing and accessories at a fraction of the original cost, Diva offers top-notch customer service and personal shopping. The boutique, located in an 1880's townhome, has comfortable ambiance in an elegant setting. Return to top Efficient Research Solutions • Bud Miller 115-D South Saint Asaph Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703/684-5312     Fax: 703/684-7242 Email: ersalexandria@msn.com       www.efficientresearch.com Efficient Research Solutions (ERS) is a professional security and consulting firm building on a 20-year commitment to serve the business community’s loss prevention and quality control needs. We focus primarily on industrial security, cents-off coupons, and other promotional issues: auditing, economic crime; loss prevention; and efficiency issues. Elizabeth Stone Gallery • Elizabeth Stone E-mail: elizabeth@elizabethstonegallery.com 1127 King Street Phone: 703/706-0025 www.elizabethstonegallery.com A gallery specializing in original art by more than 100 internationally known children's book illustrators. Signed limited editions, prints, children's books and book-related gifts are available. On-line shopping at www.elizabethstonegallery.com. Embassy Suites Hotel • Mary Anne Russell E-mail: maryanne_russell@hilton.com 1900 Diagonal Rd. Phone: 703/684-5900 www.embassysuitesdcmetro.com Featuring 268 two-room suites, our well-appointed accommodations await business and pleasure travelers. Complimentary services: full cooked to order breakfast, evening reception, shuttle service within a two-mile radius of the hotel. Our meeting facilities include over 6,000 sq. ft. of flexible conference areas for formal banquets and business engagements. Empowered Women International • Marga Fripp 1307 King Street Phone: 703/778-6310 Email: CFripp@aol.com www.ewint.org EWI is a non-profit organization that creates sustainable livelihoods for emerging immigrant and refugee women artists in the DC area. EWI has its own art gallery and gift shop that markets the art of immigrant women while telling their stories and preserving their cultures. Return to top Fetch • Lisa Erbe 101 South Saint Asaph Street Alexandria  22305 Phone:  703/518-5188  Fax: 703/913-0770 Email: fetchbakery@msn.com     www.Fetch-Bakery.com Fetch is a bakery for dogs and cats. We sell over 60 different baked treats for dogs. We sell leashes and collars. Fetch has balls for dogs and laser mice for cats. Figaro Consulting • Christina Richardson-Jones 3818 Brighton Ct. Alexandria  22305 Phone:  703/683-2949  Fax: 703/548-5323 Email: christina@figaroconsulting.com    www.figaroconsulting.com Building company loyalty, productivity, and the bottom line, and through business and life coaching facilitating communication skill development, goal setting and the transformation of goals and plans into reality. Management: Stragegy Consulting, Life Coaching, Business Coaching First Night Alexandria • Ann M. Dorman, CMP 421 King St., Suite 300 Phone: 703/838-4200, x 210 Fax: 703/998-0526 E-mail: adorman@firstnightalexandria.org www.FirstNightAlexandria.org First Night Alexandria is a non-alcohol family celebration showcasing the visual and performing arts, created by and for the community to welcome the New Year. Fish Market • Glenda Giovannoni 105 King St. Phone: 703/683-5807 E-mail: fishmarket@starpower.net Flying Fish • Larry Vallieres 815 King St. Phone: 703/600-3474 703/568-5124 Fax:203/600-3475 E-mail:Larry@flyingfishdc.com www.Flyingfish.com Upscale seafood and sushi in an art deco ambiance. Also visit our Speakeasy Room for late night Sushi and Live Entertainment. Gallery West • Paula Lantz 1213 King Street Phone: 703/549-7359 E-mail: plantz506@comcast.net www.gallery-west.com Gallery West is the oldest artist-owned gallery in Alexandria. Its regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM-6PM. The gallery participates in Old Town's "Second Thursdays" art walk and remains open until 9PM on those nights. To see additional information about Gallery West, its member artists and their works, and upcoming events visit www.gallery-west.com Generations Dance & Fitness Studio • Maria Pradilla 816 N. Saint Asaph St. Phone: 703/535-3595 E-mail: info@generatationsdancestudio.com www.generationsdancestudio.com Generations Dance & Fitness Studio focuses on teaching Ballroom and Latin dancing for all levels through a combination of Private Lesssons, Group Classes, and Practice Sessions. In additition to teaching social dance, we also rent our facility for private events, have dancers available for shows and hosting for corporate/private events, and offer corporate dance programs. George Washington Masonic Memorial • George Seghers 101 Callahan Drive Phone: 703/683-2007 Fax: 703/519-9270 E-mail: gseghers@gwmemorial.org www.gwmemorial.org George Washington University 212 I Street, NW WDC Phone: 202/994-1000 www.gwu.edu Geranio Restaurant • Troy Clayton 722 King St. Phone: 703/548-0088 E-mail: troy@geranio.net www.geranio.net www.therestaurantbroker.com Keystone business on King Street. Take a second look as we redefine "Italian Cuisine" in Old Town. Revitalized menu, service and wine list. Gold Works • David Martin 1400 King St. Phone: 703/683-0333 E-mail: david@goldworksusa.com www.goldworksusa.com Full service “old world style” jeweler with new technology. We provide custom designs. Visit our catalog and our new tech application at www.goldworksusa.com. Gossypia • Amanda Lasker 325 Cameron St. Phone: 703/836-6969 E-mail:gossypiaamanda1@verizon.net www.gossypia.com Latin American folk art, arty clothing, flax clothing, eclectic imported jewelry. Special occasion dresses, informal wedding dresses, a wonderful selection of nativities, special collection of Day of the Dead mementos, and Frida Kahlo folk art. Hampton Inn • Robert Canady wasal_hampton@hilton.com • Tina Moore wasal_ds@hilton.com 1616 King Street King Street Metro Phone: 703/299-9900 Fax: 703/299-9937 The Hangar Aviation Specialties • Jon M. Larson 1325 King Street Phone: 703/706-9536 Fax: 703/706-9537 E-mail: jonmlarson@verizon.net www.thehangaraviationspecialties.com Step into our hangar: featuring aviation products for the whole family to include apparel, gifts and WWII memorabilia, toys and a whole lot more.Come check out our exciting "kids flying club" section. Hard Times Cafe • Fred Parker Phone: 703/837-0700 E-mail: fredp@hardtimes.com Imagine Artwear • Carol Supplee 1124 King Street Phone: 703/548-1461 E-mail: csimagine@aol.com Top 100 Retailer of American Craft, Niche Magazine. Specializing in contemporary clothing, jewelry, accessories and gifts. Return to top Joe Theismann's Restaurant • Susan Grandgeorge E-Mail: theismanns@aol.com • Joani Hrabe E-Mail: joani@joetheismanns.com 1800 Diagonal Rd. Phone: 703/739-0777 Fax: 703/739-0780 www.joetheismanns.com White cloth dining to satellite sports and sandwiches. Serving character, quality cuisine and a comfortable good time. Pleasing friends and celebrities since 1975. Patio dining - banquet menus - rooftop receptions - catering. Across from the King Street Metro. Free parking nights and weekends. King Street Blues • Lisa Capobianco 112 N. St. Asaph St. Phone: 703/836-8800 www.kingstreetblues.net King’s Jewelry • N. K. Bradford 609 King Street Phone: 703/549-0011 E-Mail: kings609@aol.com We are a 50 year old, family owned jewelry business delivering personal service and fine quality jewelry and watches. Adron Krekeler, ChFC • Adron Krekeler, Financial Advisor; Estate Planning Consultant Morgan Stanley 1737 King Street, Suite 100 Phone: 703/535-8358 Fax: 703/535-8383 E-Mail: adron_krekeler@morganstanley.com Morgan Stanley has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in financial advice and market execution. My team connects people, ideas and capital to help our clients achieve their financial aspriations. We specialize in Non-profit organizations and For-profit companies in Alexandria. Return to top Laporta's Restaurant • Mary L. Polson 1600 Duke St., #1000 Phone: 703/683-6313 Fax: 703/683-6314 The Little Theatre of Alexandria • Virginia Lacey 600 Wolfe Street Phone: 703/683-5778 Fax: 703/683-1378 Email: asklta@thelittletheatre.com      www.thelittletheatre.com Theatrical productions and education. Return to top Mai Thai • Woody 6 King Street Phone: 703/548-0600 Majestic Cafe, LLC • Joe Raffa 911 King St. Phone: 703/837-9117 E-mail: jraffa@majesticcafe.com The Majestic Cafe is a moderately priced, contemporary destination with a neighborhood feel, serving Modern American Cuisine with local Southern influences. An Alexandria landmark for 50 years, the Majestic has been redesigned with a new dining room and a restored art deco facade. Marjorie Bauman, M.S., L.P.C., L.M.F.T. 228 S. Washington Street, #220 Phone: 703/568-5147 Fax: 703/739-7762 Create the work you love;deal assertively with challanging situations;achieve peak performance;make good professional choices. We facilitate exploration of options and identification of resources to overcome obstacles and make positive transitions. McLaughlin Ryder Investments, LLC • Shawn McLaughlin 1421 Prince St., #400 Toll Free: 866/684-9222 Phone: 703/684-9222 Fax: 703/684-9224 E-mail: smclaughlin@coburnfinancial.com McLaughlin Investments is a full-service investment firm offering wealth management and retirement services for individuals and businesses. Shawn McLaughlin has been providing expert investment advice in Alexandria for 22 years. MetroStage Carolyn Griffin 1201 N. Royal St. Phone: 703/548-9044 Email: carolyn@metrostage.org      www.metrostage.org Craig Miller NCMC 409 S. Washington St. Phone: 703/299-5005       Fax: 703/299-1575 Email: craig.miller@ncmc.com      www.ncmc.com/craigmiller I provide mortgage financing for residential properties nationwide as well as small commercial building loans in the local area. Banking, Finance, Consultation Morrison House • James Adamson 116 South Alfred St. Phone: 703/838-8000       www.morrisonhouse.com    The Morrison House is recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as #28 of 100 "World Best Places to Stay" for 2006. Morrison House tells the story of Literature. Please share your favorite story with us. Return to top National Taxpayers Union •Kristina Rasmussen 108 N. Alfred St. Phone: 703/683-5700      Fax: 703/683-5722 Email: krasmussen@ntu.org      www.ntu.org NTU was established in 1969 to educate taxpayers, the media,and elected officials on a non-partisan basis on the merits of limited government and low taxes. Naval Reserve Association •Bob Lyman 1619 King St. Phone: 703/548-5800     Fax: 703/683-3647 Email: cfo@navy-reserve.org      www.navy-reserve.org Veterans Association representing officers in the Navy Reserve. Nickell's & Scheffler, LTD • Susan Scheffler 1028 King St. Phone: 703/549-5545 Fax: 703/549-5040 E-mail: susan@nsfinefood.com www.nsfinefood.com Nickell's and Scheffer is a gourmet sit down and take out eatery in the heart of old town. We also cater in-house and off site. The chef/owners are a husband and wife team and graduates of the Cullinery Institute of America. Old McDonald's Farms • John D. McDonald 320 N. Henry St. Phone: 703/683-4543 E-mail: jdmcd21@yahoo.com Old McDonald's Farms' mission is to design, install and or maintain 'smaller' gardens ( outdoor spaces) 'from the rails to the river'; lower maintenance, unsurpassed service with attention to detail resulting in true value (investment/beauty). Also interior/tropical applications OTV, Inc. • Rodger Digilio 1115 King St. Phone: 703/548-6066 E-mail: rdigilio@comcast.net Real estate development and real estate consulting. Return to top Parlez Vous, Inc. • Rachael Feinman 1407 King Street Phone: 703/838-9683 Fax: 703/838-9684 E-mail: info@parlezvous.org www.parlezvous.org Parlez Vous... a foreign language and culture center, offers a “Big Language Experience in a Small Educational Setting” with programs in French, Spanish, Italian, German and more. Parlez Vous allows infants through adults alike an opportunity to explore their passions for foreign languages. Pipe Dreams of Alexandria, Inc. (John Crouch Tabacconist/The Scottish Merchant) • Susan Geller 215 King Street Phone: 703/548-2900 E-mail: susangeller@verizon.net Potomac Riverboat Company • Charlotte A. Hall 205 The Strand Phone: 703/684-0580 Fax: 703/548-9001 E-mail: chall@potomacriverboatco.com www.potomacriverboatco.com Potomac Riverboat company offers sightseeing tours of Alexandria's seaport, Washington's monuments and Mount Vernon's Estate and Gardens. In addition, the company offers private party boats and a water taxi service. Return to top Random Harvest • Beth Aberg 810 King Street Phone: 703/548-8820 E-mail: baberg@randomharvestinc.com Three floors of antiques and home furnishings from 1830-1930. Regent University • Jenise Snyder E-mail: jenisny@regent.edu • Charles Neimeyer E-mail: cneimeyer@regent.edu • Christine Regule 1650 Diagonal Rd. Phone: 703/740-1400 www.regent.edu/dc Private Christian university offering graduate programs in business, education, divinity, government, psychology and counseling and leadership studies as well as advanced and undergraduate degrees in business, communication, education and religious studies. Renner and Company, CPA, P.C. • John Renner 301 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 206 Phone: 703/535-1200 Fax: 703/838-5741 E-mail: jrenner@rennercpa.com www.rennercpa.com Renner and Company, CPA, PC provides audit, accounting, tax and advisory services to business and not-for-profit organizations. Our commitment to client service is the foundation of our firm. Visit our web page to learn more about us. Rich, Greenberg, Rosenthal & Costle, LLP • Caroline E. Costle E-mail: cec@rgrclaw.com • Lonnie C. Rich E-mail: lcrich@rgrclaw.com 1199 N. Fairfax St., 10th fl. Phone: 703/836-7441 www.rgrclaw.com General practice and litigation, represents businesses and individuals in corporate matters, real estate transactions, contracts, collections, wills, domestic relations,personal injury, criminal defense. Return to top St. Coletta of Greater Washington • Diane Takis E-mail: dtakis@stcoletta.org 1901 Independence Ave, S.E. Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 703/683-3686 www.stcoletta.org St. Coletta of Greater Washington is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization serving 200 children and adults with mental retardation, autism and secondary disabilities from throughout the metropolitan region. Scott & Stringfellow Inc. • J. William Kilpatrick bkilpatrick@scottstringfellow.com • Craig E. Dyson cdyson@scottstringfellow.com • David B. Bolding dbolding@scottstringfellow.com • William A. Moncure wmoncure@scottstringfellow.com 1421 King Street Phone: 703/836-9755 Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. is a full-service brokerage firm established in 1893. In that time, a few things have changed. In 1893, an ounce of gold cost $20.67-today and ounce costs about $600 In 1893, you could buy a washing machine for as little as $2.50-today you would need at least $288. In 1893, a consultation with your Scott & Stringfellow financial advisor was complimentary-today, still free. The Shoe Hive • Elizabeth Todd Phone: 703/548-7105 The Silver Parrot • Pattie Krieger 113 King St. Phone: 703/549-8530 E-mail: silverparrot@cox.net Society of American Florists • Peter J. Moran 1601 Duke St. Phone: 703/836-8705 E-mail: pmoran@safnow.org Non-profit association that provides marketing, government advocacy, industry intelligence and best practices information for all participants in the U.S. floral industry. David G. Speck 101 N. Union St., #220 Phone: 703/739-4501 E-mail: dspeck@aol.com Sue Simmons State Farm Insurance • Sue Simmons 1511 King Street Phone: 703/836-6888 E-mail: sue.simmons.b4s8@statefarm.com Sue Simmons State Farm Insurance provides Business,Home, Auto, Life, and Health insurance and now Financial Services. Customer service is top priority. Sugar House Day Spa and Salon • Mary Steidl 111 N. Alfred St. Phone: 703/549-9940 E-mail: mary@sugarhousedayspa.com The Sugar House has raised the bar for the day spa experience. This luxurious mansion has separate spa areas for relaxation, private dressing rooms and large suites for facials and massages. Return to top Tisara Photography • Nina Tisara 1607 King Street Phone: 703/838-8098 Fax: 703/838-9075 E-mail: ninat@tisaraphoto.com www.tisaraphoto.com Family business incorporated in 1985. Lynn Mills, Steven Halperson and Nina Tisara operate a full service studio specializing in portraits, weddings, special events, and public relations photography. Their King Street location also houses a collection of fine art photography featuring scenes of Alexandria and Washington D.C. area. Today's Cargo 1102 King Street Phone: 703/836-6866 Fax: 703/548-3054 todayscargo@aol.com todayscargo.com Retail Jewlery, Jewlery Repair, Restringing, Watch Repair, Engraving, Earpiercing, and Appraisals. Torpedo Factory Art Center • Richard Johnson E-mail:rjohnson@torpedofactory.org 105 N. Union Street Phone: 703/838-4565 Art Center with 85 working artist studios exhibiting and selling the original work of 185 artists. Also features the Target Gallery for National and International exhibitions and 5 cooperative galleries. Houses Alexandria Archaeology, The Art League School and the Friends of the Torpedo Factory. Tugboat Public Relations • John Irvine 815 King Street, Suite 211 Phone: 703/549-1644 E-mail:info@tugboatpr.com Specializing in strategic counseling, media relations and creative communications. Let Tugboat PR help guide your organization. The Twig Thrift Shop • Anita Carson • Lauri Ploch 106 N. Columbus St. Phone: 703/683-5544 E-mail: carson861@msn.com www.thetwig.org The Twig Thrift Shop is run by the Twig, a non-profit organization of 140 women that provides volunteer services, financial aid, and purchases equipment for the Inova Alexandria Hospital. The Twig has contributed $2 million to the hospital and is currently pledging $750,000 for a new telemetry unit.