WHAT?! Restaurant Eve joins Alexandria Restaurant Week for the first time!

PHOTO: Interior of Restaurant Eve courtesy of Restaurant Eve

For the first time in their storied D.C. reputation, Old Town Alexandria favorite Restaurant Eve will be joining the gut-wrenching crowds of Alexandria Restaurant Week. Beginning this Friday, August 21st, and lasting until August 30th, enjoy three courses of perennial James Beard Award Nominee Chef Cathal Armstrong (as well as Food & Wine Magazine's "50 Hall of Fame Best New Chefs") for a mere $35. Menu below.

PHOTO: Chef Cathal Armstrong on the cover of Food & Wine Magazine

Additionally, while the meal does not include any of Todd Thrasher (Society Fair and PX as well as Restaurant Eve) famous cocktails, indulging at Restaurant Eve without one of Thrasher's beverages is a foodie fail.

Be sure to make your reservations quickly as they are sure to book up! Reservations can be made online at Open Table if you use a credit card to reserve your spot or call 703.706.0450 to make a reservations without a credit card.

PHOTO: Chef Cathal Armstrong's Restaurant Eve menu courtesy of Visit Alexandria

First Course

Bouchot Mussels with Naam Jim and Spring Onions
Parsley Root Panna Cotta with Parsley-Little Pickler Salad and Lemongrass Vinaigrette
Tartare of Pasture Raised Beef with Worcestershire Emulsion and Rye Bread
“Lasagna” with Braised Ham Hock and House Made Ricotta
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Candy Onions and Restaurant Eve’s Garden Basil
Filipino Street BBQ
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Jimmy Nardello Peppers, Opal Basil and Diva Cucumbers

Main Course

“Bouillabaisse”
Atlantic Fluke with Compressed Yellow Watermelon, Feta and Pickled Cucumber
Roasted Breast of Amish Chicken with Caramelized Garlic and Bay Leaf from Our Garden
Fillet of Arctic Char with Sauce Soubise, Roasted Onions and Oregano Gremolata
“Eat Your Steak with Relish!”
Sautéed Soft Shell Crabs with Red Curry, Baby Bok Choy and Filet Beans
“Potato Leek Soup with Brown Bread”
Northern Thai Style Panang Curry with Soft Tofu and Pork Belly (Very Spicy)

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