Jackson 20 Introduces New Chef, Menu In Alexandria

The Alexandrian, notable luxury lifestyle hotel in the center of Old Town Alexandria is thrilled to welcome acclaimed Executive Chef, Peter McCall to the Jackson 20 kitchen. Chef Peter is diving into his role by introducing new sophisticated flavors inspired by his time working at some of the top Michelin starred restaurants in the world, including Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, The River Café and Chez Bruce in London. Chef Peter’s focus will be to highlight seasonal ingredients and prioritize locally farmed products. The new menu will showcase the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic and Shenandoah Valley regions through Chef Peter’s interpretations of classic southern dishes, as well as a few favorites from his travels abroad.

“I’m very excited to join the team at Jackson 20,” said Executive Chef Peter McCall. “I’m looking forward to bringing my style of cooking to the lively food scene in Alexandria and to take advantage of the fresh produce that Virginia is known for.”

A Nashville native, Chef Peter has a passion towards simple, yet innovative, Southern style cooking. With his formal training at L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland and experience working in various Omni Hotel kitchens, Chef Peter hopes to continue to push the boundaries of a hotel restaurant and exceed expectations for guests and the local community. The revamped menu will feature brunch dishes including Bourbon Caramel French Toast with Candied Pecans and Bananas; Autumn Olive Farms Pork Chilaquiles and Chef’s signature White Lily Biscuits with Apple Butter.

Our dinner menu takes a creative approach to comforting classics like Country Fried Steak - made with a 72-hour sous vide short rib; Shrimp and Grits, et al. blends a Mediterranean seafood stew with the low country classic; and Our “From the Farm” section features chef-selected cuts from local meat and poultry farms, simply prepared and served with our seasonal side dishes.”

Jackson 20, one of the most frequented restaurants in Old Town, offers an approachable blend of comfort and charm in a casual neighborhood atmosphere, serving locally sourced and creative Southern fare alongside an innovative cocktail menu. The indoor-outdoor space will now offer Brunch and Dinner seven days a week, with happy hour drink specials daily. For more information on Jackson 20 and The Alexandrian, please visit https://jackson20restaurant.com/