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Alexandria Dines for Nepal: Royal Nepal Launches Labor Day Fundraiser

Del Ray Restaurant Will Donate Its Entire Evening’s Sales to Nepal Flood Relief Efforts

Royal Nepal features Nepalese food in Alexandria (Photo: Royal Nepal)
Royal Nepal features Nepalese food in Alexandria (Photo: Royal Nepal)

Alexandria VA – Royal Nepal Restaurant in Del Ray is opening its doors on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, for a special fundraising dinner benefiting flood relief efforts in Nepal. The restaurant, which is normally closed on Mondays, The special fundraiser will take place on Monday, September 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Royal Nepal Restaurant, 3807 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. with the proceeds from the evening going toward relief efforts. Alexandria diners have an opportunity to turn a night out into meaningful help for people facing a devastating natural disaster in Nepal. For the Royal Nepal family, the fundraiser is personal. The restaurant’s team has strong ties to Nepal, and news of the flooding has brought the disaster close to home.

A Meal With a Mission

Rather than simply asking customers to make a separate donation, Royal Nepal is giving Alexandria residents a chance to help while enjoying a meal. The restaurant’s staff are donating their time for the special service, allowing the money generated by the evening’s business to go toward relief. The fundraiser comes as communities in Nepal cope with severe flooding that has caused deaths, people to go missing and extensive damage.

For Royal Nepal, opening on what would normally be a day off is a way to turn its restaurant into a gathering place for compassion and support. “From our Royal Nepal Restaurant family to Nepal, we stand with you,” the restaurant shared in its message announcing the fundraiser.

For diners looking for a meaningful way to spend part of the holiday, the fundraiser provides a simple way to make a difference: gather with family or friends, enjoy dinner and know that the evening’s sales are helping people affected by the disaster.

A Restaurant With Alexandria Roots

Located at 3807 Mount Vernon Ave., Royal Nepal has been part of Alexandria’s restaurant community since 2017. The restaurant specializes in Nepalese and Indian cuisine, featuring traditional dishes and family-inspired recipes. Its menu has helped introduce Alexandria diners to the distinctive flavors of Nepal, from momos and curries to other regional specialties

Debby Critchley

Debby Critchley has been an integral part of The Zebra almost from the very beginning by taking on the mantle of Food Editor. She also creates the monthly Events Calendar and regularly contributes to our social media. Born in Chicago, her parents help develop her palate by exposing her to a variety of cuisines from Chinese to Spanish, French, German, and more. Debby earned her B.A. at Case Western Reserve University and her M.S. from University of Nebraska. She moved to the DMV in 1981.

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