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For other suggestions in Alexandria, check out Finn & Porter in the Alexandria Hilton. This place is a hidden gem. Great quality sushi, steaks, seafood. Beautiful decor. They even have outdoor dining in spring/summer.

(Remember to bring your parking ticket to the hostess for validation.)

Are you comfortable with cheese that hasn't been refrigerated? However, my favorite non-fridge lunch is a wrap - I throw grilled veggies (I make a week's worth on Sunday) and a little goat cheese or brie into a flavored tortilla. It is the perfect temperature by lunchtime. (If that doesn't appeal to you, you could always do a straight ahead cheese sandwich.)

I don't mean this as a ringing endorsement; far from it, in fact. But the Celebrity Delly at Loehmann's Plaza puts a bowl of pickles on the table, as did Krupin's, and I imagine whatever Krupin's is called now still does. Do not order the matzoh ball soup at Celebrity Delly. Trust me.

I must respectfully disagree - the hubby and I love their matzo ball soup, and the delly in general. Yes, the soup is a little lemony, but it is delicious.