A Virginia’s Darling Valentine’s Day

Lifestyle
Written By Nicole Jones

Valentine's Day is always a mixed bag for a restaurant; couples early in their relationship, 30-year marriages, “Galentines,” and divorces are all clamoring for a night to reignite an old flame, blow your socks off, or drown sorrows.

Regardless of relationship status, I invite you to join us at Virginia's Darling, our wine bar inside Mae's Market, focusing on women-made wines and wines from women-owned estates. We offer a special prix fixe menu with three options, priced at $65 per person. We think there's something for everyone on the menus! Take a look:

"Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That?"

Golden Caviar, Creme Fraiche, Potato Chip

Grilled Figs, Crispy Prosciutto, Honey

Asparagus & Mushroom Risotto, Parmesan

Chocolate Mousse, Sugared Strawberries

"Harvest Moon"

Wellfleet Oysters, Grapefruit Mignonette

Classic Wedge, Cherry Tomato, Buttermilk Dressing

Grilled Short Ribs, Horseradish Chimichurri

Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting

"I'd Rather Go Blind"

Choice of a pack of cigarettes or a Martini,

Cold Hearts of Artichoke & Bitter Greens Salad,

Whore's Pasta (puttanesca),

Whole Pint of Jeni's Ice cream, Sour Cherries

(All wine will be doubled if paired with this menu.)

Reservations are now available, but don't worry if you still need to make one. A few walk-ins will be allowed on a first-come, first-served basis, with bar seating only. So whether you prefer a romantic table for two or a cozy spot at the bar, Virginia's Darling has you covered.

So why not treat your special someone to a night they won't soon forget? With delicious food, fantastic wine, and a commitment to supporting women in the wine industry, Virginia's Darling is the perfect destination for a Valentine's Day dinner.

Cheers to an excellent Valentine's Day at Virginia's Darling! Book your reservation now or take your chances with a walk-in. I can't wait to see you there!

Nicole Jones

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Head Janitor, Chef, and Proprietor | Modest Bread

Nicole’s cooking style is rooted in, but not limited to, her love of southern biscuits and her diverse culinary upbringing. A military brat, she spent her childhood in the Chicago suburbs enjoying her great-grandmother Mae’s Lithuanian cooking. As a tween, she moved to Paulding County, Ga. where she begrudgingly fell in love with the charmingly perplex small towns of the Deep South. She fondly remembers grubbing on Martin’s biscuits, late-night Waffle House debauchery and cooking with her family. 

After graduating from the University of Georgia, Nicole started a marketing career at an art nonprofit in Atlanta. At 25 years old, she became the youngest executive at the local Atlanta NPR affiliate. Chasing her dreams, she moved to Alexandria, VA where she took a short post in the Whole Foods marketing department. Realizing that cooking had been her true love all along, she began night courses at L’Academie de Cuisine. She completed her apprenticeship at Blue Duck Tavern where she was promoted to a line cook after graduation. From there, Nicole worked as a private chef for busy Washington D.C. executives and their families.

As grown-ups tend to do, Nicole realized something about her childhood -- the best parts were enjoying small town communities, cooking with her great-grandmother and sharing meals with family and friends. She opened Stomping Ground (now Rubia’s) to build a safe and welcoming community around yummy, handmade food from local sources. As her first foray running her own kitchen, she has shamelessly hired better, smarter cooks to fill her kitchen and your bellies. 

Modest Bread is a collection of idiosyncratic neighborhood restaurants devoted to hospitality in Northern Virginia and includes Rubia’s, Bagel Uprising, Mae’s Market & Cafe, and Virginia’s Darling.

www.modestbread.com

2309 Mt Vernon Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22301

703.664.0445

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