ICYMI: Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week Dates Announced

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week returns August 19-28, with new participants Ashlar Restaurant and Bar, located at Kimpton's newly renovated Morrison House, and Bombay Curry Company in Del Ray, according to a news release from Visit Alexandria. Here's more about the much-anticipated week, from the news release:

For 10 days and two weekends, more than 50 Alexandria restaurants offer a $35 three-course dinner or a $35 dinner for two during Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week, Friday, August 19 - Sunday, August 28.

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.

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.

PHOTO courtesy of Kimpton