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12 Days of Small Business: Dolce & Bean

Check out our latest featured in AEDP’s holiday series celebrating local entrepreneurs 

The countdown to the holidays is officially on. Next up on our 12 Days of Small Business Series we have Dolce and Bean, a European and International café located in the heart of Del Ray, Alexandria. Read on to learn more about Dolce and Bean’s sweet treats and owner Petros Ghebre-Egziabher’s favorite part of the holidays in ALX.

Name: Petros Ghebre-Egziabher 

Business Name: Dolce and Bean 

AEDP: Tell me a little about your business 

Petros Ghebre-Egziabher [PG-E]: We offer our customers refined European and International dessert items. 

– Belgian chocolate 

– French pastry 

– Italian Gelato 

– French macarons 

– Ethiopian coffee 

– Corporate gifts   

  

AEDP: Whats one of your favorite thing about the holiday season in Alexandria? 

PG-E: Excitement and anticipation fill the air and seeing the joy on children’s faces 

  

AEDP: What was one highlight of your year? 

PG-E: Observing and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ 

   

How people can find you (website, social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn):  

Location: 2003a Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 

Instagram: @dolcebeanva 

Facebook: Dolce&Bean 

Website: dolceandbean.com 

 

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Photos courtesy of Dolce and Bean.