Call Your Mother – Alexandria

Owners Chef Daniela Moreira and Chief Doughboi Andrew Dana first began their journey selling at DC farmers’ markets. After opening their flagship shop in Park View in the fall of 2018, it became clear that the community was hungry for one thing—MORE CARBS! Since then, they’ve built a dream team and expanded with several new locations throughout DC and Maryland. Hospitality Construction Services is proud to be a part of their team and journey from the beginning.

The Alexandria, Virginia location was constructed around 1814 by Benjamin Badin, a brickmaker who likely produced the bricks himself. Over the 19th century, the building served many purposes—from wheelwright and blacksmith shops to paint stores, groceries, and private homes. Despite numerous alterations through the years, the structure has retained its historic character and remains part of Old Town Alexandria’s National Historic Landmark District, celebrated for its remarkable collection of late-18th and early-19th-century architecture.

When Call Your Mother Deli and Hospitality Construction Services began work on this site, their shared goal was to preserve as much historical integrity as possible while infusing the brand’s bright, cheerful personality. Original brick walls were revealed by carefully removing layers of plaster, creating a warm, rustic backdrop. Overhead, striking wooden beams, salvaged from a decommissioned boat, were restored, with the phrase “Call Your Mother” burned into the wood for a playful, personal touch.

From start to finish, every decision honored the building’s heritage while celebrating the deli’s bold and welcoming style, blending past and present into a truly one-of-a-kind space.