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"I'm reporting that Aparium, a Chicago-based hotel group, is planning a new, as-yet-unnamed hotel in Alexandria and expects the affiliated food/drink spot to aim for an Eater 38 listing and 'James Beard-caliber' status — 'Our expectation is that our restaurant will be an Eater 38, James Beard-caliber restaurant,' they told WBJ — with a projected opening in 2020." - Adele Chapin