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Hungry? A Dozen Alexandria Restaurants Are Participating in ‘Rock The Block’
Alexandria, VA – Want to help the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children while enjoying a night on the town? The NCMEC will host its second annual “Rock the Block” event on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 11 p.m., at a dozen of Old Town’s most popular restaurants.
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Last year’s fundraiser was a big hit, and this year’s “Rock the Block” also marks the 35th anniversary of the NCMEC, which has been located in Alexandria for two decades.
Attendees will get a wristband and restaurant map to plan their evening of culinary delights and specialty cocktails.
Participating restaurants include:
- Augie’s Mussel House
- Urbano116
- The Majestic
- Vermilion
- Whiskey & Oyster
- Columbia Firehouse
- Mia’s Italian Kitchen
- Pizzeria Paradiso
- Tequila & Taco
- Sweet Fire Donna’s Barbecue
- Joe Thiesmann’s Restaurant and Bar
- Lost Boy Cider
The occasion will also feature appearances from special celebrity guest restaurateurs Spike Mendelson and Victor Albisu.
General admission is $125, which includes food and drink at participating restaurants from 6 to 9 p.m. VIP admission is $300 and included a private reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and an after-party from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
