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Opening a permanent Thai restaurant in DC featuring acclaimed regional cuisine and a celebrated culinary team.

• Critically acclaimed pop-up: Previously recognized by Vogue, Bon Appétit, and the James Beard Foundation.
• Award-winning team: Led by renowned chefs with global culinary experience.
• Prime location: Situated in a high-traffic area in Georgetown, Washington, DC.
• Distinctive culinary focus: Specializing in Northern and Issan Thai cuisine with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
• Community and cultural roots: Immigrant- and Asian-owned business grounded in authenticity and sustainability.

Alfie’s is raising funds to support the buildout and opening of a permanent restaurant in Washington, DC, focused on serving Northern and Issan Thai cuisine. Founded by acclaimed chefs Alex McCoy and Justin Ahn, Alfie’s began as a critically lauded pop-up and has since held sold-out residencies in London and appeared on prestigious platforms such as the James Beard House. This funding round will be allocated toward construction, equipment, inventory, and licensing, enabling Alfie’s to transition from a pop-up concept to a full-scale restaurant located at a prime intersection in Georgetown.

Backed by a track record of national media recognition and culinary accolades, Alfie’s will bring refined, regional Thai cooking to a growing DC food scene. The restaurant will also feature a natural wine and cocktail program and aims to be both a destination for food lovers and a community-oriented space. With deep culinary experience and a shared commitment to quality and sustainability, the founding team plans to operate a fiscally responsible business while delivering authentic, high-impact dining experiences. This offering gives investors the opportunity to support a dynamic, immigrant- and Asian-owned business that is focused on cultural integrity, culinary excellence, and long-term community engagement.

Company Info

Alfie’s is a new DC restaurant specializing in Northern and Issan Thai cuisine from award-winning chefs Alex McCoy and Justin Ahn.

Alfie’s is a new restaurant in Washington, DC, founded by chefs Alex McCoy and Justin Ahn, focusing on Northern and Issan Thai cuisine. With a menu rooted in traditional dishes like Khao Soi and house-made curries, Alfie’s draws on the chefs’ extensive time spent in Thailand and their global culinary experiences. The concept builds on a successful pop-up history, including critically acclaimed residencies in London and New York, and is now taking permanent form in a high-traffic location at the intersection of Wisconsin and M Streets NW in Georgetown. The restaurant emphasizes precise preparation, locally sourced ingredients, and a curated beverage program of natural wines and cocktails.

Alfie’s is designed to be both a notable culinary destination and a financially responsible business. The chefs bring strong industry credentials—Alex McCoy is a two-time James Beard House guest and media personality, while Justin Ahn previously led the acclaimed Incheon Restaurant in Virginia. The new location is part of a broader redevelopment initiative and aims to become a flagship Thai dining experience in DC. Funding will support construction, equipment, and licensing needs to bring the project to completion and ensure long-term operational success.