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The Sugar Cube - OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA's Sweetest Sensation

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Real Estate Agent with Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 0225085927

chocolatesI have a sweet tooth.  In fact, sugar ranks as my favorite condiment and caramel is my favorite food group. Sprinkle that caramel with a little sea salt and I'm in Nirvana.

So, imagine my excitement to hear of the FREE "Poppin' Time Snacker Tasting" this Saturday, October 23, from 1 - 4 pm at The Sugar Cube - one of OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA's sweetest sensations.

Close your eyes and imagine this:

Popcorn and mini-pretzels coated in peanut brittle and drizzled with chocolate.

Let me repeat that. Slowly.

Popcorn and mini-pretzels coated in peanut brittle and drizzled with choclolate.

Ooooohhhh....who THINKS of these things?  Rhetorical question because we all know the answer is The Sugar Cube!  Know something ELSE they thought of - Signature Candy Buffets for your special event or party. 

jelly beansLocated at 210 N Lee Street in OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, The Sugar Cube hosts a weekly sampling session every Saturday from 1-4pm.

From every Jelly Belly known to mankind to artisan truffles to classic chocolates (including an impressive sugar-free selection of chocolates and candies), The Sugar Cube has something for everyone - including a fine assortment of nostalgic treats:  Nik'l Nips, Candy Cigarettes, Pop Rocks and Necco Wafers...along with Moon Pies (try popping one in the microwave for a few seconds...yummy!), Salted Nut Rolls and Big Cherry.

It's a veritiable dreamland for sophisticated candy lovers - a confectionary that focuses on quality product, independent producers, original flavors and beautiful presentation.

Oh, and I have not even mentioned their scrumptious handmade Caramel Apples...

So, one of these fine fall days when you find yourself wandering the streets of OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, stop in at The Sugar Cube and treat yourself.


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Christa Borellini
Prudential California - San Diego, CA

Sounds yummy!  Your area looks lovely as well.  Hopefully I can make it out there some day!

Oct 21, 2010 10:22 AM
Stacey Smith
Keller Williams Realty - Aliso Viejo, CA
Your Orange County Beach Cities Realtor

Oh my goodness you are making me hungry.. If I break my diet its your fault I fall of the wagon..

Oct 21, 2010 10:25 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

To bad Friday I am spending the rest of this year's salary at the dentist :-) 

Oct 21, 2010 11:26 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

My teeth are aching just reading about this place, but my stomach is growling and mouth watering.  Will have to check it out one of these days.

Oct 21, 2010 11:55 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Christa:  It is a great area to visit!  Come see us!

Stacey:  LOL...good thing you're not too close by...

Cindy:  Oooh, that does not sound like fun, but I'm sure you'll appreciate it after it is done.

Chris Ann:  Come to Old Town...we'll eat our way around town...LOL

Oct 21, 2010 01:24 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

OK Susan...now I am going to have a miniature snicker.  This shop sounds great and next time I am in Old Town..I plan to buy something at The Sugar Cube.  This must be a new shop?

Oct 21, 2010 05:17 PM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Signature Candy Buffet????  I don't even know why I read your posts anymore - I always leave craving something!  ;)  Fantastic post, Susan for the Sugar Cube - sounds like they have a little bit of everything.

wake forest nc house chick

Oct 22, 2010 02:36 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Rebecca:  LOL..the miniature Snicker sounds very good!  They have been around for a few years.  It's one of those places you try not to remember TOO often.  

Leesa: I was writing this thinking of giving a party just to have a candy buffet.  That's just wrong.  LOL

Oct 22, 2010 03:01 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Susan - I know my boys would love the Sugar Cube in Old Town Alexandria, the name is great!

Oct 23, 2010 03:38 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Michelle:  Isn't that a cute name?  I think that is part of the appeal! 

Oct 23, 2010 03:53 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Susan, Yummm!!!!!  This store sounds like a slice of heaven!  And, you're making me hungry for something sweet.  What a great localism post.

Oct 23, 2010 04:32 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Elyse:  Thanks!  I'm just glad they aren't open late at night -- more importantly, don't deliver late at night when I'm craving a little something sweet.

Oct 23, 2010 04:39 PM
Elizabeth Baklaich
Virtual Assistant to Steve Baklaich RE/MAX Realty Source MN - Saint Cloud, MN

Was it as wonderful as you made it sound? It must have been. I will have to give Carmel and salt a try, thanks for the sweet and salty idea.

Oct 25, 2010 10:03 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Elizabeth:  You know how you sometimes build up things in your mind, so the reality is never as good?  This was NOT like that!  LOL  There is just something about sweet and salty...

Oct 25, 2010 12:32 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

You lost me when you started sprinkling sea salt on your caramel. That just sounds horrible! J

Nov 06, 2010 03:15 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Jim:  LOL...yeah, it doesn't sound as heavenly as it tastes.  Trust me on this.  ;-)

Nov 06, 2010 03:26 PM