• Enjoy fine art and food in Alexandria.paintbrushes on a white background image by Andrew Brown from Fotolia.com
  
  Alexandria, Virginia is located just seven miles from Washington, D.C. and is known for its historic downtown areas and activities. Visitors to the area can enjoy sites such as George Washington's home at Mount Vernon, the Alexandria Black History Museum and Renaissance Hall. Many people also visit the city to take tours of colonial-style homes that date back to the the first days of the United States. If you are in the area and looking for a taste of art and fine dining, a number of restaurants display artwork that you can enjoy while you dine.
  
  

Artfully Chocolate

• Artfully Chocolate is a whimsical cafe that doubles as an art gallery and offers art classes. The menu is fun and features a number of coffee and chocolate drinks named after celebrities such as Lucille Ball, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. The restaurant also serves a long list of fine wines and a complete brunch menu. Popular menu items include lavender chocolate French toast, crepe selections and a make-your-own omelet bar. The restaurant also offers items such as quiche and cheese and chocolate plates to complement your wine choice. Call in advance to inquire about available art classes.
  
  Artfully Chocolate
  
  2003A Mt. Vernon Ave.
  
  Alexandria, VA 22301
  
  703-635-7917
  
  thecocoagallery.com
  
  

Restaurant Eve

• Restaurant Even is a family-owned and family-focused restaurant that serves a number of gourmet meals based on organic ingredients. The owners are compiling a book of the fine art photography displayed in the restaurant. The attention that the restaurant gives to food and artwork has been featured on The Martha Stewart Show, PBS and The Food Network and in The Washington Post. The restaurant offers five-, seven- and nine-course prix-fixe tasting menus that that change based on the season. The restaurant serves seafood, beef, chicken and vegetable-based meals; strictly vegan meals are available.
  
  Restaurant Eve
  
  110 S Pitt St.
  
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  
  703-706-0450
  
  restauranteve.com
  
  

National Gallery of Art

• The National Gallery of Art is part of the Smithsonian complex of museums, located just seven miles from the center of Alexandria, Virginia. The museum houses a popular restaurant that serves upscale cafe-style menu items, including sandwiches, pasta dishes and coffee and tea service. The dining area features fountains, flowers and fine art pieces.
  
  National Gallery of Art
  
  6th St & Constitution Ave. NW
  
  Washington, DC 20001
  
  202-737-4215
  
  nga.gov