The Club Burgers & Sandwiches: Traditional American Fare with a bit of Asian Fusion
Many in the West End have been waiting with bated breath for the opening of the neighborhood’s newest restaurant – The Club: Burgers & Sandwiches. The Club sports a relaxing and friendly 
atmosphere with the cuisine to match. The partners Steven and Samantha opened The Club a little over two months ago in Van Dorn Plaza at 261 S. Van Dorn Street. Samantha stated that a major concept for the opening of The Club was to offer an alternative to the chain burger fast food restaurants and places like Jimmy Johns and others.
The Club offers a warm and inviting community feel with spacious seating areas and wood trim decor that uniquely pairs with the main attraction, the food. The partners wanted to offer something a bit different from your traditional sandwich shop and took an interesting take on the burger, serving up a Korean style barbeque burger with all the fixing. Additionally, The Club pays homage to the various New York City deli’s that I grew up in with its “New Yorker” burger with its corned beef, Swiss cheese and coleslaw. They’ve also introduced appropriately “the Virginian” with its sliced ham, Swiss cheese, onion, and anything else you desire.
According to Samantha, the West End community supported the opening of the new restaurant. “People have welcomed us with open arms,” she said. They settled on opening the flagship shop in Alexandria because of the
availability of space in the City and the proximity to D.C. “Alexandrians should not have to travel to D.C. to enjoy eclectic and new food options, they should be able to enjoy that right here at home,” she highlighted.
With two full months of operations under the belt, The Club will continue to grow and improve the menu options as well as instituting home delivery. Samantha indicated that although they have not instituted food delivery yet, they are currently reviewing options to offer this service to area residents in the future.
In other news:
· West End Business Association Monthly Happy Hour August 10th
Please join the West End Community for a networking Happy Hour sponsored by the West End Business Association (WEBA). WEBA highlights its members, hosts, and sponsors during events, which are held at various member locations. The next happy hour will be held at Portner Brewhouse, 5770 Dow Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 at 5:30 PM.
· Crabs-N-Suds at Hensley Park September 16th
On September 16, 2017, the Alexandria West Rotary Foundation will host Crabs-N-Suds at the Hensley Park. It will be a day of great food & drink and community spirit to benefit the local charities supported by the Alexandria West Rotary Foundation. The attendees will enjoy steamed crabs, award-winning BBQ and refreshing beverages. The event will be from 2-6pm at Hensley Park, 4200 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22303.
· Alexandria Seeks Volunteers for Energy Masters Training Program
The award-winning Energy Masters Training Program, which trains volunteers in energy efficiency, water conservation, and community education and outreach, is seeking volunteers in Alexandria and Arlington. The program is now accepting applications for community adult and student apprentice volunteers for the fall training program, which begins in late September. Student apprentices must be in college or high school and over 16 years old. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through September 15 or until all spaces are filled. For more information about the Energy Masters Training Program, including application forms for community adult and student apprentice volunteer positions, visit www.ArlingtonEnvironment.org/energy
