A Helping Hand to Haiti

Area Bars and Restaurants Find a Tasty Way to Offer Sustenance

• By Alison McSherry
• Roll Call Staff
• Jan. 20, 2010, Midnight

The devastating earthquake that affected Haiti last week hit especially close to home for one group of restaurants. The Neighborhood Restaurant Group, which is responsible for local eateries such as Rustico (827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, Va.), Birch & Barley and ChurchKey (1337 14th St. NW), had recently bid farewell to Rustico server Frank Thorp, who moved to Haiti with his wife, Jillian.