With Valentine’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year, we are offering our Valentine’s Day 69$ 3-course dinner menu from the weekend before to the weekend after Valentine’s Day, February 9th-February 17th. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
We are pleased to note that more than 75% of our selections are Gluten-Free.
Click Valentine 2018 to see our menu.
Alexandria Restaurant Week January 26-February 4, 2018
In addition to our à la carte menu, we are offering a 35$ 3-course dinner menu for Alexandria Restaurant Week from Friday, January 26 through Sunday, February 4th.
See our menu here Alex Rest Week Jan2018 .
Top Things to do Indoors in Alexandria
Top Things to Do Indoors in Alexandria was published today by Visit Alexandria in a blog post. We are included in their “Linger over Brunch” category. We think these activities are fun no matter the weather!
THE ZEBRA COVER STORY DECEMBER 2012
Zebra12-12 cover story A throw back to our first Christmas in Del Ray as we reminisce and give thanks to this great neighborhood for choosing Del Ray Cafe as the Heart of Del Ray in 2017.
Washington Post Review of Del Ray Café
The Washington Post published a review of the Del Ray Café, highlighting its kid-friendly menu and cool atmosphere. “The neat, two-story restaurant could have been whipped up by Martha Stewart. The many window boxes provide chef Sylvain Tonello with thyme, rosemary and sage for his bouquet garni. Home to a former studio, the interior is a dashing ode to repurposing. The table bases started life as engine blocks, the chairs are made from Vietnamese rubber wood and the carpet is spun from recycled fiber. “We did everything from scratch,” says Janowsky.” Click here to read the full review.
The Making of a French Café: Part 2
Today, our favorite blogger at DIY Del Ray posted part 2 of the series “The Making of a French Café.” “Every time I walk by the Del Ray Café location these days, the 1925 home at 205 East Howell is looking more and more like the Virginia farmhouse we wrote about in The Making of a French Café: Part 1.” Click here to read the full article.
The Making of a French Café: Part I
Eight months ago today, DIY Del Ray Blogger Leslie published part 1 of a 2-part series on the making of Del Ray Café. “I love their commitment to supporting local farms, but I must admit that I was beyond happy to learn that they import their baguettes, partially baked from France. The Janowsky’s other award-winning restaurant, La Bergerie, in Old Town, does the same thing.” Click here to read the full article.
Del Ray Café in the Washington Business Journal
Del Ray Café is making headlines even before its doors open! Today the Washington Business Journal featured the Del Ray Café in an article about how several Alexandria business owners are expanding their businesses in nearby neighborhoods. “The fifth-generation Alexandria resident said she and her husband chose Del Ray because of its popularity as a walkable community among younger homeowners.” Click here to read the entire article on page 2.