SJ155 • 2026

Commending Table Talk.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Bennett-Parker
Last action: 2026-03-14
Official status: Passed
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the food, atmosphere, or service beyond mentioning them generally.

Commending Table Talk

This bill commends Table Talk, a long-standing restaurant in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.

What This Bill Does

Says that Table Talk is a beloved restaurant in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria.
Remembers the founding of Table Talk by Mary and Mo Movahed in 1976.
Notes how Jeff Yates, Sr., later bought the restaurant and passed it to his son and daughter-in-law.
Highlights the delicious food served at Table Talk.
Praises the warm atmosphere and great service provided by Table Talk.

Who It Names or Affects

Table Talk Restaurant
Jeff and Kelly Yates, owners of Table Talk

Terms To Know

WHEREAS: A phrase used to introduce facts or reasons that support the main idea in a resolution.
RESOLVED: A word used at the start of a statement that expresses an official decision or opinion.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill is just a commendation and does not change any laws.
The bill only affects Table Talk Restaurant and its owners.

Bill History

2026-03-14 Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ155ER)
2026-03-09 House
Agreed to by House by voice vote
2026-03-06 House
Received
2026-03-06 House
Laid on Speaker's table
2026-03-05 Senate
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
2026-03-03 Senate
Presented 26108575D
2026-03-03 Senate
Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Commending Table Talk.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Table Talk.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Table Talk, a beloved restaurant in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, has lovingly served home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner to countless diners over the past 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Table Talk was founded on June 4, 1976, by Mary and Mo Movahed, with a small dining room and an eight stool bar; six years later, the dining space was expanded, and the restaurant now seats up to 100 patrons at a time; and
WHEREAS, Table Talk was later acquired by Jeff Yates, Sr., who continued to operate the site as a restaurant until he had the opportunity to pass it along to his son, Jeff Yates, Jr., and his wife, Kelly; and
WHEREAS, Table Talk serves a wide array of hearty and delicious American diner classics, such as eggs Benedict, sausage gravy on biscuits, roast turkey with dressing, roast top sirloin, meatloaf, pasta, sandwiches, subs, cold and hot platters, and more; and
WHEREAS, with a warm and inviting atmosphere and exceptional service, Table Talk has long been a cherished place for family and friends to gather and share a meal; and
WHEREAS, the success of Table Talk is a testament to the vision and leadership of its former and current owners and the hard work and dedication of its staff, including general manager Nick Kapetenakis, who devote themselves daily to creating a world-class dining experience for their customers; and
WHEREAS, over the past half-century, Table Talk has established itself as an institution of the Alexandria restaurant scene and an important part of what makes the city a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Table Talk for its legacy of service on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Jeff and Kelly Yates, owners of Table Talk, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the restaurant's contributions to Alexandria and the Commonwealth.