Posts Categorized: Event

Provence Wine Dinner 9/23 7pm

We’re bringing a little taste of Provence to Del Ray Café! Join us Wednesday, September 23 at 7 PM for a special wine dinner with Nicolas Dornic of Dechaunac Wine Imports. Throughout the evening, we’ll explore a selection of wines from Provence alongside dinner from the Del Ray Café kitchen. Come enjoy something a little… Read more »

ALX Restaurant Week

We look forward to seeing everyone back from their vacations and celebrating summer! Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week will run for 10 days from Friday, August 14, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026. As in previous years, we are offering two dinner options – two courses for 45$ or three courses for 55$. With the two-course… Read more »

Rosé Wine Dinner

We just can’t get enough of our favorite presenter, Mr. Nicolas Dornic, president of Dechaunac Wine Imports. He will be back on Wednesday, July 29th to present five rosé wines alongside our five-course menu. A summer classic, it will be hard to choose a favorite! We solve that problem by offering all of the wines… Read more »

Bastille Day Loire Dinner

We are excited to welcome back Mr. Olivier Lotterie of Vineyard Brands on BASTILLE DAY, Tuesday, July 14th at 7pm. Olivier will present five Loire Valley wines alongside our four-course menu. On France’s Independence Day, this will be a joyous celebration and the wines presented will be sold at discounted prices that evening. Don’t wait… Read more »

DRC welcomes Lini 910 owner

Just in time for summer, we are excited to welcome Alicia Lini, co-owner of Lini 910 winery in Correggio, Emilia-Romagna to present five of her sparkling wines. Alicia Lini is a proud fourth generation member of the Lini family whose great-grandfather started the winery in 1910. We are excited for her to present 5 of… Read more »

Loire Valley Dinner

We look forward to again hosting Mr. Nicolas Dornic, president of Dechaunac Wine Imports, to present wines from five Loire Valley vineyards alongside our five-course menu. Mr. Dornic will also be discussing the history of the region as he presents the wines. Wines discussed at the event will be available for purchase at special pricing that… Read more »

Barboursville 50th Anniversary

We look forward to hosting Barboursville Sommelier, Holly Feraci, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. We are offering a five-course menu to complement her wine selections. As usual, we will be offering the wines presented at special pricing for purchase that evening. Tickets are available exclusively through Eventbrite.

Rhône Valley Wine Dinner

We say this often because it’s true – Mr. Nicolas Dornic is a fan favorite and always puts on fun, informative dinners. To continue our 2026 wine series, Mr. Nicolas Dornic returns presenting five wines from the Rhône Valley region alongside our spring 5-course menu. All wines presented will be available for purchase at special pricing… Read more »

Alsace Wine Dinner 2/25/26

We look forward to kicking off our 2026 Wine Dinner events with fan favorite, Nicolas Dornic, president of Dechaunac Importers. He will present five wines from Domaine Specht alongside our five-course menu. Mr. Dornic will offer the wines for sale at discounted prices during the Wine Dinner. Tickets are available exclusively through Eventbrite

Valentine’s 2026

It will be here before you know it! We are offering a special 3-course menu from Wednesday, February 11th through Sunday, February 15th. This menu will be offered exclusively on Valentine’s Day and will be offered in addition to our á la carte menu the other nights. Make reservations by phone, 703-717-9151, or online on… Read more »