As part of a new monthly program to recognize non-profit organizations and businesses located in or serving the district he represents, Delegate David Englin (D-45) today named GRAPE + BEAN the 45th District Business of the Month.
“David and Sheera have built a successful business that continues to grow and contributes to the vibrant food and beverage culture of our community,” said Englin. “This is the kind of small, family-owned business that makes the 45th District such a special place to live.”
GRAPE + BEAN, created and owned by long-time Alexandria residents David Gwathmey and Sheera Rosenfeld, opened their first location in 2008 in in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria.
GRAPE + BEAN Old Town is a retail wine shop, a coffee spot, and a wine bar serving wines by the glass and a food menu for dinner and lunch. It offers a warm, intimate, and comfortable environment in a circa 1850 building with exposed beams, and original brick and wood floors. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and welcome the chance to turn customers onto great new products and offer recommendations and suggestions. GRAPE + BEAN also regularly offers a wide variety of Wine Tasting Events and Classes that are interactive, fun, and great learning opportunities.
GRAPE + BEAN was heavily influenced by David and Sheera’s global travels, years living in San Francisco, and their desire to create a place that is welcoming and comfortable, and one that offers excellent service and high quality products. The goal of GRAPE + BEAN is for customers to experience new things, come together, learn, and most importantly enjoy themselves.
GRAPE + BEAN will soon open its second location, GRAPE + BEAN Rosemont at 2 East Walnut Street in Alexandria’s Rosemont neighborhood.
GRAPE + BEAN Rosemont will be a neighborhood market providing the local community with a welcoming and high quality place for customers of all ages to patronize. They plan to provide a range of offerings from coffees and teas, to a great selection of wines, beers, and other specialty beverages, plus a variety of foods including fresh breads, locally farmed eggs, local dairy products including milk and cheeses, specialty ice cream and other treats. Many of the foods and beverages offered will be either organic or sustainably grown and of high quality.