Dinner with Daniel: Pork 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 17th, guests can enjoy a family-style feast with special guest Bev Eggleston, owner of EcoFriendly Farms. The special dinner begins with a display of cold appetizers such as cured meats; country pâté with house-made mustard, pickled vegetables and an assortment of hot appetizers such as grilled sausage and fried head cheese with accoutrements. Guests will then indulge in whole roasted rack of pork courtesy of EcoFriendly Farms paired with assorted braised greens, grits, crispy rosemary potatoes and applesauce. For dessert, Pastry Chef Travis Olson will top off the evening with “Hog on a Tin Roof Sundae” made with roasted barley malt ice cream, hot fudge, honey-roasted peanuts and chocolate-covered cracklings. This menu will be paired with an assortment of Virginia wines to complement the meal.

$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.