The Warehouse
Nestled in the heart of Old Town Alexandria is the Warehouse Bar and Grill. Although it's an upscale restaurant with a full menu of gourmet entrees, they are known for one thing: she-crab soup. This rich soup is a cross between chowder and bisque, and is piled high with chunks of fresh Maryland crab meat. The soup has become a classic at the restaurant, and continues to be one of the most popular menu items.
The Warehouse
214 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-683-6868
www.warehousebarandgrill.com
The Fish Market
Just one and half blocks away from The Warehouse is The Fish Market, a place where seafood reigns and the blue-and-white checkered tableclothes are bound to get messy as crab mallets fly through the air. Crab soup is also on the menu here, as well as clam chowder, seafood stew, and a rotating selection of soup of the day. As popular as soup is here, it's often just the start of a seafood feast for many guests.
The Fish Market
105 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-836-5676
www.fishmarketva.com
La Madeleine
La Madeleine is a staple in the D.C./Maryland area. Crowds line up at lunchtime for the French cafe's stellar soup, for which they have become known. Tomato Basil is their most popular option. The menu also offers French Onion daily, as well as a soup of the day. Enhance your lunch with a crisp salad or a wedge of rich quiche.
La Madeleine
500 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-2854
www.lamadeleine.com
Article Written By Kristen Hampton
Kristen Hampton has been writing professionally since 2003, specializing in higher-education communications. Her work has appeared in the "Baltimore Sun" and publications for Loyola University Maryland, Drexel University, Lehigh University, Cabrini College and Royal Caribbean International. Hampton lives in Philadelphia.
