401 E Braddock Rd.,
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 683-5330
about
Take a trip back in time to The Loft at Lena’s – Velvet & Rye, reminiscent of an intimate setting from the Golden Age of the 1920’s and the birth of new prosperity, jazz and glamour.
The Loft at Lena's has transformed magically once again into a sophisticated, opulent space. Warm, glowing lighting reveals a dramatic Grand Salon immersed in the luxury of lush velvet banquets, flowing curtains and gleaming gold accents. Guests are surrounded in elegance with rich, jewel-toned Art Deco patterns that wrap the walls and elegant crystal chandeliers that drape from the ceiling.
To complete the dining experience, Velvet & Rye will showcase live local Jazz on Thursday nights.
menus
True to the era, Velvet & Rye's experience menu features hand-crafted, classic cocktails including a Plum Bourbon Smash, Earl Gray Old Fashioned, and the Velvet & Rye Smoked Manhattan to name a few.
The dining menu also highlights some seasonal additions including an Apple & Butternut Squash Soup topped with crème fraiche, pumpkin seed oil, and pistachio; Spicy Honey Pork Belly starter with toasted pistachios and spicy calabrese honey; and a Grilled Lamb Chops entrée with charred broccolini, pine nuts, and gremolata.
Cooler weather also means the return of a guest-favorite, our Affogato – a classic Italian espresso-based dessert with amaretto, vanilla gelato, and praline hazelnut vanilla cookies.
safety
Because your health is priceless, no expense was spared at The Loft at Lena's. In addition to meeting and exceeding CDC COVID-19 guidelines, we have installed UV-C fans that kill 99.99% of airborne pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19, delivering cleaner, healthier air for our diners and team members.
