Photo courtesy of organizers
Bastille Brasserie's "Moelleaux Au Chocolate Noir"
Congratulations to the 2025 Cherry Challenge Winners!
Almost 1,000 diners voted for their favorite cherry-themed dishes offered by over 30 Alexandria restaurants in the 2025 Cherry Challenge held from Jan. 27 to Feb. 10.
Congratulations to the winners, and thanks go to George Washington's Mount Vernon for sponsoring this year's Challenge!
• Beverage: The Light Horse Restaurant's "El Presidente"
• Appetizer: Bastille Brasserie's "Cherry BBQ Confit Wings"
• Entree: Dishes of India's "Cherry Chicken Tikka Masala"
• Dessert: Bastille Brasserie's "Moelleaux Au Chocolate Noir"
Honorable Mentions go to
• Beverage - Bastille Brasserie’s "Coco Ojos"
• Chop Shop Taco’s El Hacha Rojo
• Frankie’s "The Wig"
• Appetizer - La’Baik’s "Cherry Molasses"
• Dessert - Vaso’s Mediterranean’s "Cherry Baklava Ice Cream"
You can view the winning dishes here, and all of the delicious-looking entries and participating restaurants here.
