In an article about edible flowers, Jackson 20’s cocktail, the Audrey Two, is featured. “Waste not, want not. Restaurant manager Woods Morrison was looking for a way to get rid of some chamomile-citrus-berry cordial and hibiscus syrup leftover from cocktails taken off the menu when he came up with the Audrey 2 ($9).” Visit website
The latest chefs on the move
3-7-2012
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Nation’s Restaurant News
Brian McPherson, who previously was executive sous chef at Poste Moderne Brasserie in Washington, D.C., was tapped to be executive chef of Jackson 20 and The Grille at Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria, Va.
Brian McPherson Named New Chef at Jackson 20 and the Grille at Morrison House
2-10-2012
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Washingtonian
“Late last year, Dennis Marron left his gig as top toque at Old Town Alexandria restaurants Jackson 20 and the Grille at Morrison House for a new post at Poste... Kimpton has picked Brian McPherson, an alum of New Heights, Butterfield 9, David Greggory, and—wouldn’t ya know it—Poste, to replace him.”
“Old Town's Jackson 20 is a modern American tavern that serves up an entertaining and satisfying collection of Southern comfort food... Jackson 20 has an extensive beverage selection, with offerings that will delight the wine, beer and cocktail lovers.”
“Andrew Jackson knew the power of punch... When the crowds at Old Hickory’s White House inaugural ball became uncontrollable, the staff served punch out on the lawn to draw people out of the presidential mansion. Order the very same Presidential Punch ($11/glass) at Jackson 20, made with Leblon cachaca, Jim Beam, Peach Schnapps, pineapple and cranberry juices, seasonal fruit and a Cabernet floater.”
“The courtyard at Jackson 20 is a breezy spot for brunch on summer days. Look for updated Southern fixings including biscuits with sausage gravy and the BELT—bacon, eggs, lettuce and fried green tomatoes on toasted brioche. In the evening, check out the country-ham sliders on the lounge menu and the bucket of crunchy batter-fried chicken and lush macaroni with bits of ham and bacon.”
Old Town hospitality at the Hotel Monaco Alexandria
7-28-2011
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The Hill
“... Jackson 20 serves traditional American fare at an affordable price, featuring a wide variety ranging from chicken and dumplings to crab cakes. Lunch specials are featured daily, and the restaurant appears to be a popular haunt for power lunches as well as a break from Old Town sightseeing and shopping.”
At Jackson 20, chef Dennis Marron’s interpretation includes a mammoth sub roll and a poached-shrimp salad. It’s heavy on dressing, but that’s a good thing: The delicious Louis sauce binding the shrimp is made with vinegary cornichons and fiery cayenne, and the salad is finished with chives.
“Jackson 20 in Alexandria carries four draft beers, 20-plus bottled selections and 25 cans. But at its monthly Pig-a-Palooza in the courtyard of the Hotel Monaco, which features a roasted suckling pig, the beer of choice is the light, fruity Hell or High Watermelon Wheat from 21st Amendment Brewery.”
“The Bloody Mary base at Alexandria’s Jackson 20 is also made fresh every weekend – no mixers. Bar manager Woods Morrison incorporates habanero hot sauce, Tabasco and olive juice into the blend, as well as boutique sea and smoked salts from the kitchen. Morrison says he and the rest of the staff love Old Bay, which shows up in the mix and on the rim. The salts pairs well with the smokiness of the grilled ham in Jackson 20’s Eggs Benedict and the Baltimore spice mix also shows up in the restaurant’s Eggs Chesapeake, made with Virginia crab cakes. A standard Bloody goes for $8, but the price varies if a top-shelf spirit is requested.”
“Old Town's Jackson 20 recently launched a new specials program offering up some cheap late-night weekend eats. Thursday through Saturday evenings you can get select bar menu items (like tots or BBQ pork sliders) for only $5. If you're a little hungrier than that, try one of the $20.11 menu options like all-you-can-eat ribs or the burger-and-a-beer combo.”
“Jackson 20 is an American Tavern that evokes the rich history of its charmingly scenic location with modern sensibilities and a pioneering approach. Communal tables and a view to the kitchen add to the bustling town-center atmosphere. Regional dishes are prepared with traditional wood-fire cooking methods and fresh, local ingredients that vary with the seasons.”
“Jackson 20’s extensive canned beer menu offers both nostalgic and craft suds. The result? Beer is fun again, and sales of lighter, more sustainable cans have overtaken bottles. Pop the top!”
Alexandria, VA., hosts a quiet hub of Republican power
1-18-2011
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Los Angeles Times
he Los Angeles Times profiles Alexandria, Virginia, calling it the new "K-Street." The LA Times spotlights popular political hangouts in Alexandria, including Jackson 20, writing, "The tavern Jackson 20…is said to have the best breakfast.
Jackson 20’s canned beer menu is given the #21 spot on Restaurant Business' list of the top 50 great ideas from 2010, "Last Earth Day, Kimpton’s Jackson 20…launched J20 Eco Hour, a program featuring an unusually large selection of canned beers and boxed wines. Both packaging formats are easier to recycle and lighter to ship.
In this Washington Post Express article, Jackson 20 is praised for its planet-saving happy hour, "It turns out it’s easy being green at happy hour. All you need to do is skip the bottled brews and order canned beers instead…Jackson 20 Chef Dennis Marron debuted a serious canned beer menu on Earth Day this year…Doing your part to save the environment has never been so refreshing.
The Washington Post features Jackson 20 and the Hotel Monaco’s long-running Howl-o-ween event in this article. The Post says, "If you see dogs…wearing three-piece suits in Alexandria after work, you’ll know they’re on their way to…[Jackson 20’s] annual Howl-oween Costume Contest….dogs receive free treats and water whether they’re participating or not, while people can get cocktails and bar snacks…even if you don’t have a pup of your own, it’s worth a visit…"
