Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week 2015 Starts Friday

Friday is the beginning of Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week. For 10 days and two weekends, 60 Alexandria restaurants offer a $35 three-course dinner OR a $35 dinner for two during Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week, Jan. 23 to Feb. 1, according to VisitAlexandriava.org.

It’s a great time to plan a fun lunch with friends, a romantic evening out or a weekend “staycation.”

New this year: More than two dozen restaurants are offering lunch specials at $10, $15 or $20 per person in addition to the dinner promotions. See website for select lunch participants.

New Restaurant Week participants include BRABO Tasting Room, with its casual Belgian fare, alongside Alexandria newcomers City Kitchen and Mackie’s Bar & Grill, as well as Old Town favorite Taverna Cretekou.

• Teaism Old Town will present a sneak preview of a menu “reboot” which will be rolling out at all four DC-area locations in late February. Teaism’s new menu will feature more local, sustainable and healthy options, including local beef from Maryland, local chicken that is ABF and GMO free, “clean fish” certified salmon and a growing number of organic products and a greater focus on a GMO free goal. On their Alexandria Restaurant Week sneak peek menu, patrons will find vegan favorites alongside special dishes made to enjoy in cold weather.

• Make a weekend out of it: This semi-annual event spans two weekends, making it an extraordinary time to transform Restaurant Week into a delicious Restaurant Weekend with special rates at luxurious hotels just steps from eateries. To find new winter packages and rates, go to www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/Hotels.

The scoop:

• WHEN: 10 Days –Friday, Jan. 23 – Sunday, Feb. 1
• WHERE: Neighborhoods throughout Alexandria, including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End
• HOW: $ 35 three-course dinner OR $35 dinner for two; select locations offering lunch from $10-20/person
• INFO: www.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com; 703-746-3301

About Alexandria Restaurant Week

Alexandria Restaurant Week was launched in 2009 by the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association (ACVA) and has since been a favorite amongst patrons and restaurateurs, occurring biannually in the winter and summer. ACVA coordinates and markets the event, which is free for participating restaurants. In addition to serving as an economic driver for Alexandria restaurants, Alexandria Restaurant Week bolsters the city’s reputation as a culinary destination, popular amongst presidents and well-versed foodies.

PHOTO: Evening Star Cafe in Del Ray is a participant in Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week 2015; photo courtesy of restaurant

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