The island is home only to a few quaint boutiques and one bar / restaurant called Basil's, a famous hangout where you can enjoy the delicious local catch of the day.
Beso + BYT, April 2013 Shopping Guides: Old Town Alexandria «Highly historic, supremely strollable, and studded with quaintboutiques, this cobblestoned Virginia community is only a few miles from the bustle of DC - but feels light years away.»