Don’t Make Mom Cook

Just in time for Mother’s Day dinners and Memorial Day picnics… Fresh, sweet, tangy Lemon Pie! Yes, Pie! Angel our pastry chef is pleased to introduce Bittersweet’s newest dessert creation. Taste the smooth cool lemon and fresh whipped cream and remember the good old days when Grandma would make lemon ice box pie for picnics and family reunions. Get that same taste and skip the family! Call our friendly sales reps for an advance order. Please allow 24-48 hours advance notice.

Don’t forget to remember all the wonderful things mom does for you and do something nice for her. Alice (a Mom herself) just knows that she would love:

• Carrot Madeleines
• Glazed Lemon Cake
• Assorted Miniature Croissant Tea Sandwiches
• Macaroons
• Breakfast #2 – Deep Dish Quiche Lorraine, Sliced Fruit Display and Croissants

Want to learn more about Alice Manor and her Bittersweet history?  Go to the Del Ray Sun to check out their article on our favorite Old Town Mom!

What’s Happening in Old Town

May 4th Free Fun Fridays: Featuring Bittersweet Catering~ Café~Bakey!

Ramsay House Visitors Center, 221 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314 (703) 838-5005.
In celebration of National Tourism Month, Ramsay House welcomes visitors with samples from some of Alexandria's finest restaurants. Stop by the porch from noon to 1:30pm every Friday in May for Free Fun Friday!

May 12, Annual Teddy Bear Tea

Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Alexandria, VA 22314 www.alexblackhistory.org (703) 838-4356.
Children have a chance to learn about etiquette while having fun. Appropriate for children ages 5-10; must be accompanied by an adult and proper dress is required. $15. 1-3 pm.

May 13, Free Mother's Day Tours

Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314 www.gadsbystavern.org (703) 838-4242.
Mom can tour the historic tavern and City Hotel made famous by John Gadsby for FREE. Notable visitors (other than your beloved Mother) include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Tour times are 1-5 pm
Regular adult admission $4, $2 for children ages 11-17.

May 28, 30th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival

FortWard Park, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304 www.alexandriava.gov/recreation (703) 883-4686.
1-7 pm. Featuring big band, swing, contemporary jazz music - a different band each hour. Amphitheater Seating; picnic may be brought to the park; food and beverages will also be  available for sale. No pets, please. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be relocated to Lee Center, Richard Kauffman Auditorium.

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

Moms Love Memorial Day

It’s time for picnics, tailgating and family BBQs. What do they all have in common?  Bittersweet’s wide array of treats to make your Memorial Day simple and wonderful!

Our friendly sales reps can create a picnic menu that will please even your in-laws.  Looking to bring an item to a potluck or party? Our flag cupcakes, flag cake or watermelon basket will make people think you spent a bundle (or spent hours in the kitchen). Show your red, white and blue with something great from DC’s Best Take Out and Home of The Giant Cupcake!

The Cupcake Escape Plan

1. Receive your Bittersweet cupcakes from your friendly delivery driver.
   
   
2. Remove the lid from the tray and enjoy the sweet lovely aroma of freshly made buttercream icing.....mmmm!
   
   
3. Enjoy the fabulous taste of the Bittersweet’s famous cupcakes with the rest of the office while making sure that each staff member has only one.
   
   
4. Encourage staff members to share – after all, the cupcakes are OVERSIZE!
   
   
5. Distract the staff and remove the tray while at least 4 cupcakes still remain and hide them under your desk, in your large winter parka, or in the hole you’ve cut in the floorboards of the office.
   
   
6. Develop an excuse for office stragglers like, “some greedy person took 3 cupcakes! That’s why there are none left.”
   
   
7. Wait until everyone has left for the day (I know, suck it up) and take your cupcakes home to enjoy!

Call now and mention promotion CEP for 10% off your first order or 4 free cupcakes!

Food Holidays

National Barbecue Month — May 1-31
National Salad Month — May 1-31
National Raisin Week — May 1-7
National Chocolate Chip Day — May 15
National Macaroon Day — May 31

Deluxe Office for Rent

Not too big, not too small – just right. Reception area, three office suites, half bath AND a wet bar. 900 square feet of perfect space just steps (literally) from Old Town’s best café. Includes phone system, voice mail and furnished if necessary. Call (703) 926-4767 or email Jody.