Alexandria Restaurant Week: How to Be Everyone’s Favorite Guest
Restaurant Week is upon us! A time for all the foodies to unite and take over our favorite local spots—Hummingbird, Fontaine, The Parlour—you name it. But before you get ready to dive into those perfectly seared scallops, let’s talk about a few golden rules of dining. You know, to make sure you’re the guest that everyone wants to wait on. It’s a chance to enjoy the city’s best flavors, try something new, and celebrate the restaurants that make our community delicious.
But here’s the secret:
The real recipe for a great Restaurant Week isn’t just about what’s on the plate—it’s how we show up as guests.
Kindness Is the Best Side Dish
Servers are juggling a dozen things at once—keeping track of who wanted sauce on the side while the kitchen is firing off orders at warp speed. A smile, a “please,” and a “thank you” go further than you think. And let’s be honest: kindness makes the meal taste better for everyone.
Confidence Looks Like Courtesy
The most polished diners? They’re not the ones rattling off complicated orders, they’re the ones who treat their servers like partners in the experience. Courtesy sets the tone for the whole table, and it’s the simplest way to make your night (and theirs) smoother and more fun.
This Alexandria Restaurant Week, let's all agree to leave our stresses at the door. Let’s choose kindness. After all, it's always been the best item on the menu!
