Need a Summertime Treat?

Our Newest Fruit Salad - Aloha Salad

Sweet without the guilt is here! Aloha Salad. Fresh pineapple, dried cranberries, orange zest and raspberry puree come together to make the perfect addition to your family picnic (beautiful on a buffet), staff in-service or end-of-the-year luncheon.You’ll hear the waves crashing upon the shore!
Call Rachael, Jeffrey, Robert or Theresa at (703) 549-2708 for your next order.

It’s Lemonade Time!

The earliest written evidence of lemonade comes from Egypt in the 11th century.

In Britain, Australia and New Zealand the name lemonade usually refers to a drink that is carbonated.

The Compagnie de Limonadiers was formed in Paris in 1676 and granted monopoly rights to vendors dispensing the product from tanks carried on their backs.

About one fourth of the world's lemons are grown in the United States, mostly in California. A lemon tree may bear as many as 3,000 lemons annually.

Pink Lemonade Cocktail

Add ingredients to a shaker full of ice
Shake well
Pour into highball glass and top with a splash of club soda
Garnish with a lemon wheel

Get ’em Started While They’re Young!

Stella Hermann, age 3

How can you tell a Bittersweet Cranlemonade connoisseur?  By the empty 32oz. cup, of course!

The perfect summer beverage for young and old alike, our signature cranlemonade is freshly made in our café daily and is also available by the gallon in catering. 

Hold on tight - with both hands!

Online Ordering for the Cafe

We are slowly approaching August, marking our first year anniversary of being open during the evenings!  A huge thank you to all who have dined with us and enjoyed Bittersweet’s evening menu and desserts. Quite a lot has happened over the course of the year and one of the most exciting add-ons has been our new ‘on-line ordering’ feature for the café. Feel free to forward any comments or suggestions to me at neya@bittersweetcatering.com.

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Bittersweet's Community Partners

Mike Mackey - Bittersweet Customer and City of Alexandria Gang Prevention and Intervention Coordinator

Recently awarded the E. Judith Krasnow Award by the Jaycees, Mike started his career of youth mentoring after graduating from the University of Massachusetts.  After positions in Massachusetts, Texas and New York, he came to Alexandria in 1997 as a community based probation officer. Named the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Probation Officer of the Year in 2004, Mike became the City of Alexandria Gang Prevention and Intervention Coordinator in November 2005. While maintaining an intensive caseload, Mike always has time to drop by for a quick bite, a smile and to drum up support for his youth mentoring program. Want to become involved?

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Interestred in becoming a Bittersweet partner? Email Theresa at Theresa@bittersweeetcatering.com.

Alice's Info and Happenings for July

Portraits of Black Music

June 17 - August 31, Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 www.alexblackhistory.org (703) 838-4356. The Alexandria Black History Museum kicks off its Summer of Music with “Portraits of Black Music: Works by Jonathan B. French & Edward C. Keith III,” featuring photographs and drawings of contemporary African American musicians. Open Tuesday - Saturday. 10 am to 4 pm. The museum will also present programming through the summer highlighting African American music and dance.

18th-Century Children's Day at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

July 18. Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314 www.gadsbystavern.org (703) 838-4242. Experience 18th century Alexandria tavern life with hands-on activities, story-telling, dress-up, and games. Time tour slots offered between 10 am - 3 pm, with tours lasting 90 minutes. $5 per person ages 3 and up, $3 per person for groups of 10 or more.

Breadhouse

July 19 - July 25. In this premiere by Jon Reynolds, four rehabbers explore the dark side of fairy tales. Presented by Journeymen Theatre for the Capital Fringe Festival. Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F St. NE, Washington, DC, (866) 811-4111. More information...

Romeo & Juliet: A Crime Scene Investigation

July 20 - July 29. What if Juliet had just needed a Zoloft? A post-postmodern analysis of "Romeo and Juliet" presented by Theatreworks Repertory Company. Warehouse Theater, 1021 Seventh St., NW, Washington, DC, (866) 811-4111. More information...

Screen on the Green

July 16 - August 13. Watch classic films under the stars on the National Mall between Fourth and Seventh streets. The National Mall Between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC. More information...

Military Band Concerts at the U.S. Capitol

Through November 2. Various Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps bands perform Monday through Friday (no Thursdays) at 8 pm. U.S. Capitol East Capitol and First streets, Washington, DC, 202-619-7222. More information...

Area Farmers' Markets

Columbia Pike Farmers' Market

Sundays, May 6 - November 25, Time: 9 am - 1 pm. Columbia Pike and S. Walter Reed Dr., Arlington, VA. Free. For more information, phone (703) 892-2776, or visit http://www.columbiapike.org/market.

Arlington Farmers' Market

Saturdays Time: 8 am - Noon. N. 14th St. and N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington, VA. Free. For more information phone (703) 228-6400, or visit http://www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com.

Clarendon Farmers' Market

Wednesdays, May - Oct. Time: 3 pm - 7 pm. Clarendon Metro, Arlington, VA. Free. For more information phone (703) 812-8881, or visit http://www.clarendon.org/farmers.html.

Rosslyn Farmers' Market

Thursdays, May 17 - October 25 Time: 11 am - 3 pm. N. Lynn St. at Metro Park, Arlington, VA. Free. For more information phone (703) 522-6628, or visit http://www.rossren.com/ros_arts_farmers_market.cfm