By Olivia Anderson | oanderson@alextimes.com The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many Alexandria restaurants to either close their doors entirely or shift gears
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General Manager of Pho Nam Ryan Le said that their beef pho, pictured here, is their most popular item. (Photo / Pho Nam)
While international travel might not be a reality for many people right now, Alexandrians don’t need to leave the city to experience food from all over the world. Instead, they can experience international food at one of the city’s many restaurants.
There are about 25 new restaurants in the city, some with international flavors for residents to try, according to Visit Alexandria. These restaurants offer both traditional and modern takes on tastes of the Middle East, South America, Europe and Asia – all here in the Port City. Here are a few examples to whet your appetite.
COVID-19 has changed just about everything, including Alexandria food culture. In just under a year, it has transformed the way the city thinks about restaurant dining, changing not only the ways locals dine at restaurants but also how their restaurants serve them food.
According to the city’s revenue division, 17 out of 422 local restaurants, about 4%, have closed during the pandemic. When compared to the national average, this figure appears low. According to the National Restaurant Association, one in six restaurants have closed nationwide because of COVID-19.
While the last year has presented many challenges for local eateries, restaurateurs in Alexandria are surviving and adapting despite all the obstacles.