Photo courtesy of Milk & Honey
A Southern-inspired chicken and waffle dish from Milk & Honey restaurant.
A restaurant called Milk & Honey has its sights on Alexandria. After opening its 15th Milk & Honey this week in Waldorf, Md., the company announced it also has plans to open a restaurant this summer in Alexandria, although the location was not disclosed.
"This opening is just the beginning of an ambitious growth phase for the Milk & Honey brand," Thompson Restaurants, the parent company, noted in a press release Thursday. The company plans to open several locations this summer in Virginia (in addition to Alexandria), in Hampton and Virginia Beach.
Milk & Honey already has a presence in the Alexandria area at 6305 Richmond Hwy. in Fairfax County. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Here's a description of the eatery: "Milk & Honey ... promises a fresh perspective on Southern-inspired cuisine, blending elevated flavors with a lively, stylish atmosphere."
The Maryland restaurant that opened this week is described as a new space "designed to impress, featuring dramatic statement lighting, metal-tiled ceilings, and plush copper-crushed velvet banquettes. Bold, patterned tile floors add a playful yet refined touch, while whimsical wallpaper brings an element of unexpected charm."
Popular menu items on the Southern-influenced menu include dishes such as Crispy Salmon Hash, Carolina Low Country Gumbo, Deviled Eggs, Caribbean Jerk Lamb Chops and the popular Chicken and Biscoff Waffles. Guests can also enjoy a selection of fresh salads, towering sandwiches, decadent desserts and creative cocktails.
Founded in 1992, Thompson Restaurants owns and operates restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Ohio and South Florida. Led by president and founder Warren Thompson, Thompson Restaurants owns and operates 15 brands across more than 65 locations including Makers Union, matchbox, Big Buns Damn Good Burgers, Hen Quarter, Milk & Honey and Wiseguy Pizza.
