Corporate Breakfast #11

You’ll swear that granny made this herself.  Cool on continentals?  Toss the Danish and muffins and try the new Bittersweet Breakfast Bread Display. Our delightful new assortment of marble swirl poundcake and banana, carrot and lemon poppyseed breads is made right here in our King Street bakery. 

Served with velvety rich confectioner’s glaze, whipped butter and a seasonal fresh fruit salad (for your conscience!)

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

St. Patrick's Day honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. We celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Americans march in parades, dance the Irish jig and gather to sing Irish songs. People wear green in memory of Ireland, the Emerald Isle and wear shamrocks, clover with three leaves.

Here at Bittersweet we celebrate with food!  Call our sales reps to pre order some mini corned beef sandwiches, shamrock cut out cookies and Irish Crème Puffs.  Want to check out other seasonal or new menu items?  Be sure to visit our New Product page.

Bittersweet Is Going Green!

There is ‘donning the green’ and there is ‘going green’.  Here at Bittersweet Café, we’re doing both!  Our brand new carry out boxes will be appearing soon.  Made from 100% sugarcane (bagasse, see below) , they are biodegradable, compostable, freezer safe, microwave safe AND kind to the environment.

Bagasse:
Bagasse is sugarcane pulp, a by product from sugar mills. It is an alternative to tree fiber for paper product production.  Bagasse pulp products are available in bleached (white) or UNBLEACHED (light brown) options.

We Love Referrals!

Spread the word!  Bittersweet’s the best!  Trust your friends – they wouldn’t steer you wrong. 

Place your first catering order with one of our knowledgeable sales representatives and mention who sent you.  We’ll send both you and them a treat!  What could be easier?  Give it a try.

Fan Mail

"Customer service was excellent!  We will definitely be doing business with you again".
D.F.

"It was the most popular cake at the party....Thanks" 
W.G.

"Bittersweet's food and quality of service is OUTSTANDING!" 
M.B.

"Consistency of food/presentation is very important, but one of the key reasons I love to do business with you is how easy you make it!"
L.M.

"Excellent courteous, professional, knowledgeable sales/service and great delivery/pick up service etc.  Will use again and recommend!" 
L.D.

"I have gotten rave reviews from our staff on how they enjoyed the food, the meal was a BIG HIT!  We hope to be able to set-up an account so that other departments will be able to order as well".  
T.M.

Food Holidays

March 16 — National Pasta Day
March 16 — National Artichoke Hearts Day
March 19 — National Chocolate Caramel Day
March 21 — National Strawberry Day
March 23 — National Chip and Dip Day
March 29 — National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
March 30 — National Hot Dog Day

March Happenings

Visit the newly designed Alexandria Fun Side website for all of your dining, shopping, hotel and recreational needs.

11th Annual Antiques in Alexandria
March 9-11
Episcopal High School's Flippin Field House
3099 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304
www.antiquesinalexandria.com (703) 548-7469
One of the most prestigious shows in the mid-Atlantic, featuring 60 dealers. Plus designer Alexa Hampton of “This Old House” speaks Saturday. Open 11am - 8pm Friday, 11 am - 6pm Saturday, 11am - 5pm Sunday.



Women's History Month: Godey's Lady's Book
March 10
Fort Ward Museum
4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304
www.fortward.org (703) 838-4848
Linda Duffy, a specialist in 19th-century women's clothing and lifestyles, looks at the leading women's magazine of its day. 1pm. Admission $6.



Torpedo Factory Newly Juried Artists Exhibition
March 11-18
Target Gallery
105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/target.htm (703) 838-4565.
Showcase of newly selected Torpedo Factory artists who have completed the highly competitive annual jury process. Target Gallery open noon-5pm Wed - Sun. Closing reception 2-4 pm. March 18.