Dinner with Daniel: Italian Dinner

1789 Restaurant

Submitted by Anita on September 30, 2009 - 5:42pm

Venue Address: 

1226 36th Street NW

Washington, DC 20007

United States

Phone: (202) 965-1789

See map: Google Maps

www.1789Restaurant.com

The historic 1789 Restaurant is pleased to unveil the new “Dinner with Daniel” series, affording guests the opportunity to dine with acclaimed Executive Chef Daniel Giusti.

On Wednesday, February 24th, a five-course menu will be served celebrating the traditional foods of the Piedmont region, where Chef Giusti studied at the Slow Food Academy. The menu begins with an assortment of antipasti with beef carpaccio, vitello tonnato, cured meats with pickled vegetables and calze di sete. Main attractions include beet risotto with fonduta, agnolotti ai tre arrosti; roasted rack of Piedmontese beef with polenta and gorgonzola cheese; an Italian cheese course and for dessert zabaglione with gelato, Italian cookies and pizzelles. For the perfect pairing, this Italian feast will be complemented by wines from the Piedmont region.

$100 per person (all inclusive)

Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling (202) 965-1789 and requesting a seat with the Giusti reservation at 7 PM.