Restaurants & Bars
Southern Restaurant Opens New Alexandria Location In Midst Of Expansion
Thompson Restaurants has replaced Hen Quarter with a new restaurant specializing in brunch and other Southern fare.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Milk & Honey, a favorite for brunch and other Southern cuisine, has opened along King Street in Old Town Alexandria, Thompson Restaurants announced. The restaurant replaces Hen Quarter under the same restaurant group.
"After nine years serving the community at Hen Quarter, we are thrilled to welcome Milk & Honey to this iconic space," said Alex Berentzen, chief operating officer of Thompson Restaurants. "It is something the guests have been asking for and we are happy to make it happen! Milk & Honey has built a strong loyal following and now it has a new home in Old Town with the same crave-worthy menu and signature style."
The new Milk & Honey location at 801 King Street serves the brand's signature Southern-focused menu. Some favorite menu items are Pan-Seared Salmon and Grits, Carolina Low Country Gumbo, Deviled Eggs, Jerk Lamb Chops, Chicken and Biscoff Waffles and Cheesecake Pancakes. Along with brunch and dinner favorites, diners can feast on a variety of Southern-style soups, salads, appetizers, main courses, sandwiches, sides, desserts and cocktails.
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The restaurant spans two floors, featuring a large private dining room with seating for up to 188 people and two full-service bars. The location showcases curated art organized by Artbae that is available for purchase.
Hours for the new Old Town Alexandria location are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Thompson Restaurant is in the midst of an expansion, with three new Milk & Honey openings happening over the summer. There are 16 other Milk & Honey locations in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. The restaurant group also recently transformed its Social House Kitchen and Tap in Ashburn into Makers Union Pub.
Fans of Thompson Restaurants' Hen Quarter can still dine at the Hen Quarter Prime open at 2121 First St SW in Washington, DC.
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