Carnaval Celebration Dinner

Cafe Atlantico

Submitted by Anita on August 11, 2009 - 2:09pm

Venue Address: 

405 8th Street NW

Washington, DC 20004

United States

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www.cafeatlantico.com

This February José Andrés and the team at Café Atlántico are bringing Brazil’s most famous tradition to Washington as they host Carnaval. Brazilian Carnaval is a week-long celebration featuring street parades with lively samba dancing showcasing fantastical costumes. These festivities mark the period before the Lenten season of sacrifice.

From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on February 16, Café Atlántico will offer a special Carnaval Celebration Menu priced at $45 per person (excluding tax and tip). The three-course menu features an amuse and petit fours, as well as featured dishes such as Crab soup with okra and curry and Feijao Tropeiro, Café’s deconstructed version of the Brazilian Classic Feijoada with choice of pork belly or grilled chicken served with farofa, rice, sautéed collard greens, orange, and spicy malagueta.

Wearing authentic Carnaval costumes, the dancers from Samba Energy will treat guest to an exciting samba dance performance. After dinner, the music and samba dancing continues with music from DJs Juan and Helio, the same DJs who opened the restaurant, transforming Café Atlántico into the spirited streets of Brazil as guests continue to celebrate Carnaval until 1 a.m.

Reservations for Carnaval events should be made by calling (202) 393-0812 or for more information visit www.cafeatlantico.com.