Virtue • Feed & Grain
Posted by ryan / Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Established restaurateur Cathal Armstrong, his wife Meshelle, and partner Todd Thrasher plan on adding another place to an already stellar repertoire. Restaurant Eve, The Majestic, PX, and Eamonn’s are all owned and operated by their EatGoodFood Group. This new property is located in Old Town Alexandria on South Union Street.
Renovation efforts are ongoing in the historic building that once housed Olsson’s Books. The finished product should be capable of accommodating over 300 people on two floors and an outdoor deck. See the vision for it below.
Virtue • Feed & Grain is an Irish-American themed tavern, a familiar model that continues to be praiseworthy and successful. The menu features some of Cathal’s personal favorites, and Todd’s inventive beverages.
Specialty dishes include pigs in a blanket, haddock soup, mussels, grilled cheese, steak, kidney pot pie, and roast pork belly. As the name implies, all ingredients are guaranteed fresh and organic. “Taste No Evil” is the trademarked motto.
They’ve obviously been doing something right with previous ventures. The James Beard Foundation recognized these men for their efforts by nominating them both for prestigious awards. Winners are announced May 9, which is around the same time this new restaurant opens.
-Ryan Robertson
(image: Virtue • Feed & Grain)
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