THE GASTRONOMES
DINING OUT
Brunch at
The Warehouse Casually Elegant!
THE WAREHOUSE 214 KING STREET | OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA 703-683-6868 | WAREHOUSEOLDTOWN.COM
32 | September 2020
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t is really good to be getting back to a little bit of normalcy in this stage of living through the pandemic. We have been frequent diners at many, many establishments in the DMV over the years and not being able to just drop in at any given time on a regular basis for the last few months has been a challenge. With the restrictions in Phase 3 being a little more “user friendly”, we have dined both inside and outside at some of our favorite places in the area and are anxiously awaiting the time when we can sit at the bar. We have both been “bar” people for the most part since we love the banter that almost always takes place and even if you are by yourself, you aren’t alone. Going to brunch has been a favorite activity of mine for many years. There is something special about being able to get eggs benedict at 3:00 in the afternoon or a good hamburger at 10:00 in the morning. And…. there is the Mimosa and Bloody Mary option in the morning that is always available at a good brunch spot. BT has fond memories of his brunch antics with his rugby teammates in the late 80’s when “bottomless” champagne was an offering at many places. I guess they would hit the buffet at the former Holiday Inn (now the Alexandrian) on King Street in Old Town on Sundays to celebrate or mourn the results
of their match on Saturday and imbibe until the Redskins game came on. I guess the team was a bit better in those days. It was a full life! This brings me to the brunch experience at The Warehouse. This dining establishment has been a favorite for over 30 years and have been great supporters of the OTC in that time. They chose to stick it out through this entire pandemic and kept their doors open from the beginning. They are adamant about following the “rules” for social distancing, etc. so if you are on the fence about dining out in person (see this column in the August issue), you might want to venture out to the Warehouse – you will be safe. Brunch is served on both Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am – 4 pm. This is a huge dining window compared to other places in Old Town. The fact that they serve it on Saturdays makes it a great place to grab some good eats after doing your Farmers Market shopping at the fountain just up the street from the restaurant and…there is FREE 2 hour parking in the city lot on Saturday mornings until noon. The Saturday & Sunday Lunch & Brunch menu is accompanied by several “brunch additions” which are varied from weekend to weekend. While much of the menu is geared to New DINING OUT > PAGE 33
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