Word on the Street

Washington Post, July 2008
I'll Take The Manhattan
"The Manhattan has a special place in my heart," Thrasher says.
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Washington Life Magazine, April 2008
Virginia is for Night-Lovers
Under its quaint tin roof, Thrasher mixes up "Majestic Classics" suchas mint juleps, sidecars and even an egg cream or two.
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Washingtonian.com, March 2008
Restaurateurs of the Year: Cathal Armstrong and Meshelle Armstrong
The dynamic duo behind Old Town's dining scene resurgence.
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Washingtonian.com, March 2008
100 Best Restaurants 2008: The Majestic (No. 42)
Nostalgia-inducing comfort food from owner Cathal Armstrong—the chef at nearby Restaurant Eve—and chef Shannon Overmiller with a make-everything-from-scratch ethos and commitment to local produce.
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The Connection Newspapers, March 2008
Real St. Patrick's Day Tradition
Cathal Armstrong celebrates what's in the gut of the Irish.
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Playboy.com, March 2008
Better Living Through Chemistry
Many molecular cocktails are variations on the classics. “The Real McCoy is an homage to a gin and sweet vermouth martini, but my version is all about playing with texture,” says Todd Thrasher of PX and Restaurant Eve in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Cooking Light, March 2008
EAT SMART ***1/2 (out of four)
Our capital city sets an accommodating agenda with farm-fresh dining, diverse cultures, and ample opportunity for exploration on foot.
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Washingtonpost.com, December 2007
Worth the Trip
There's nothing quite as comforting and elegant as a fish stew.
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Imbibe Magazine, November/December 2007
Imbibe the magazine of liquid culture-Features Thrashers 'Jefferson Crimson' on the cover
"It’s pomegranate season, and I once read a story about Thomas Jefferson being the first to bring the delicious fruit to the United States. Restaurant Eve is in Virginia, home to Jefferson. And Virginia’s in the South, home to Southern Comfort." -Todd Thrasher, Restaurant Eve, PX and the Majestic, Alexandria, Va.
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Washington Post, July 2007
Swank Transformation
If the beloved Majestic Cafe in Old Town had to change hands, a food lover couldn't ask for better caretakers than Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong...
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Washington Post Magazine, October 2007
Sunday Delivers at The Majestic
It's the end of the week at one of Old Town's cheeriest dining rooms. We've requested "Nana's Sunday Dinner," and the steal of a deal descends on us like (whoosh!)...
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Washingtonian.com, July 2007
Memory and Comfort
If you like the retro pink birthday cake at Old Town’s Restaurant Eve, you’ll feel at home at the Majestic, a few blocks away on King Street...
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Washington Flyer, July/August 2007
Leading the Pack
They tout the new version as "casually swank", and that hits the nail on the head. The cold, diner-like feel is gone, replaced by sexy lighting, cozy upholstered booths and a smattering of swag and passementerie....
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The Washington Post, February 2007
Sentimental Journey
Four years ago, chef Cathal Armstrong and his wife, Meshelle, hatched the ideas for their Restaurant Eve over a bottle of wine at the...
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Alexandria Times, May 2007
The New Majestic Inspires the Senses
There’s new polish and pizzazz at the new Majestic Café on King Street. The popular eatery reopened this week under new...
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The Washingtonian, July 2007
The Majestic
If you want to know what "upscale comfort food" looks like, you can hardly do better than to order the meat loaf and mashed...
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Washingtonian.com, July 2007
The Majestic
Locally raised, just like her restaurant’s grilled chicken, Maryland-bred chef Shannon Overmiller is approaching her third month as executive...
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