Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week is Next Week

For 10 days and two weekends, more than 50 Alexandria restaurantsoffer a $35 three-course dinner OR a $35 dinner for two during Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week, August 19-28, 2016. More than two dozen restaurants will also offer lunch deals at $10, $15 or $20 per person in addition to the dinner specials.

New to Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week are Ashlar Restaurant and Bar, located at Kimpton's newly-renovated Morrison House, and Bombay Curry Company in Del Ray. Returning participants include Restaurant Eve, Sonoma Cellar, Magnolia's On King, Vermilion, La Bergerie, Evening Star Cafe, The Majestic, Mason Social, Cheesetique, Southside 815 and Del Ray Café.

Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week showcases the inventiveness of local chefs in neighborhoods throughout the city, including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End. At a range of locales, from fine dining establishments to casual neighborhood favorites, guests will savor the flavors of Alexandria's distinctive collection of eateries.

In August, guests will find a flip-book of menus on www.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com.

     WHAT: Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week

     WHEN: 10 Days – August 19-28, 2016

     WHERE: Neighborhoods throughout Alexandria, Virginia, 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

This semiannual 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 hotel information, go to www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/Hotels.

Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week

January 29 - February 7, 2016

Alexandria, VA -- For 10 days and two weekends, more than 60 Alexandria restaurants offer a $35 three-course dinner OR a $35 dinner for two during Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week, January 29 - February 7, 2016. More than two dozen restaurants are also offering lunch deals at $10, $15 or $20 per person in addition to the dinner specials.

New Restaurant Week participants include Alexandria newcomers Magnolia’s on King and Carluccio’s. Returning participants include Restaurant Eve, Bastille Restaurant and Wine Bar, La Bergerie, Virtue Feed & Grain, Geranio, Del Ray Café and many more, all with fresh new twists on Restaurant Week.

Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week showcases the inventiveness of local chefs in neighborhoods throughout the city, including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End. At a range of locales, from fine dining establishments to casual neighborhood favorites, guests will savor the flavors of Alexandria's distinctive collection of eateries.

In January, guests will find a flip-book of menus on www.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com

         WHAT: Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week

         WHEN: 10 Days – January 29 - February 7, 2016

         WHERE: Neighborhoods throughout Alexandria, Virginia, 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

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 hotel information, go to www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/Hotels.

About Alexandria Restaurant Week
Alexandria Restaurant Week was launched in 2009 by Visit Alexandria and has since been a favorite amongst patrons and restaurateurs, occurring biannually in the winter and summer. Visit Alexandria 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. VisitAlexandriaVA.com

Seminary Valley Cars Broken Into

FROM NEIGHBORHOOD LISTSERVE: 

Apparently there were numerous car break-ins on Tuesday night this week -
Strathblane, Peacock, Pegram and Howard all impacted. 
Windows broken and air bags stolen. 

Police state it happens really quickly- side window smashed, they get in, pop the hood, disable the battery, steal the air bag. 
Assuming its a group of people hitting a street and driving off to the next one. 
Targeting mostly Honda's, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda. I haven't seen a police report that states the total number in the neighborhood. 
WTOP reported that 14 cars were hit in Fairlington last month. 
It's becoming an epidemic.

West End Farmers’ Market Closed Sunday, August 21

 FROM THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA: 

The West End Farmers’ Market will be closed on Sunday, August 21 in preparation of the Annual Cambodian Community Day Festival. The West End Farmers’ Market will reopen Sunday, August 28 and continue Sundays through November 20. For additional information, visit

The City of Alexandria is host to a variety of farmers’ markets, including the Old Town Farmers’ Market and Del Ray Farmers’ Market on Saturday; the West End Farmers’ Market and Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market’ on Sunday; and the Upper King Street Fresh Farmers’ Market on Wednesday. Markets feature colorful displays of fresh, locally grown, in-season vegetables and fruits, gourmet coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, meat, bakery items and artisans. For more information, visit www.alexandriava.gov/farmersmarket.

The City of Alexandria's will host the Annual Cambodian Community Day Festival on Sunday, August 21, from noon to 6 p.m. at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr. Admission is free, and the event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.cambodiancommunityday.org.

www.westendfarmersmarket.org.