Del Ray's Gustave Boulangerie Expands With Beer Garden

ALEXANDRIA, VA — After Gustave Boulangerie brought a new community gathering space to Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood, it has expanded with a new outdoor offering.

The Del Ray Business Association held a ribbon cutting over the weekend for Gustave Le Jardin, which is in Gustave Boulangerie's side yard. Gustave Boulangerie had opened at the end of May 2023 at 2213 Mt Vernon Avenue, the former Bean Creative space.

The owners, Karim Mashmour and Ibtissam Lhadi, sought to bring a corner of France to Del Ray.

"From day one, Karim and Sam have been involved in the community and have created a warm and welcoming community gathering space," said Del Ray Business Association President Lauren Fisher.

Gustave Le Jardin is a beer garden that welcomes families and dogs for outdoor dining. It also has a fenced dog park, bocce and a sandbox. Officials participating in the ribbon cutting aside from the Del Ray Business Association were Mayor Justin Wilson, Vice Mayor Amy Jackson, City Council Member Sarah Bagley, City Council Member Alyia Gaskins, City Council Member Kirk McPike, Sheriff Sean Casey, and Del Ray Citizens Association President Katie Waynick.

For more information, visit gustaveboulangerie.com.