Alexandria, VA – In a city rich with history, few places in Alexandria stir local memory like Blue & White Carry-Out. For over 85 years, the humble eatery on North Henry Street has served up no-frills breakfasts and soul-soothing fried chicken, often before the sun even rises. But after a brief renovation and the passing of its longtime owner Alexander Truitt, the restaurant’s reopening this summer carries something deeper than fresh paint or new menu boards – it carries a love story.
A Quiet Fixture Gets a New Steward
Alexander Truitt, known to friends and regulars simply as “Alex,” ran Blue & White for the last 40 years with quiet pride and consistency. He was as much a fixture as the griddle. When he died earlier this year, many wondered if the doors would close for good…