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December 30, 2003 WUSA TV – Washington DC
Last Minute Ideas for New Years and the Weekend Celebrate Auld Lang Syne In Style
The Jefferson, A Loews Hotel, in D.C. While Congress is on an extended recess this winter and will not return until January 20, The Jefferson, just four blocks from the White House, is not sitting idle. To encourage visitors to the nation’s capital during this downtime, the four-star, four-diamond hotel is offering a special Recess Rate of $159* now through January 20, 2004.
Holiday rates the Jefferson will be offering rates for those who request the special “Holiday Rate”. The rate is $135 per night plus taxes and will be valid on the following dates: Dec 19 – 28th and Jan 01 – 04. Guest’s should request this rate.
New Years Eve Package. Travelers looking to celebrate the New Year just blocks from the First Family will enjoy ringing in 2004 at The Jefferson. Priced at just $200.40 per person – based on double occupancy – revelers will enjoy the following
* Overnight luxury accommodations, complimentary valet parking.
* Six-course dinner at the renowned Jefferson Restaurant, prepared with regional ingredients and flavors by new executive chef Andrew Saba.
* Continental breakfast for two in bed, complete with a Bloody Mary.
Above package is based on double occupancy for total price of $400.80 for two adults plus taxes and gratuities. Please see menu attached for choices offered for the six-course meal on New Years Eve. Beverages are NOT included with the meal. Reservations for the restaurant should be confirmed at the time of booking to guarantee seating.
New Year’s Eve Menu
December 31st, 2003
FIRST COURSE
Smoked Salmon Tartar
crème fraiche, horseradish, baby mache, sesame flatbread
SECOND COURSE
Duck Consommé
root vegetable, Madeira, roasted sweetbread
THIRD COURSE
Roasted Jumbo Shrimp
saffron caponatina, dill pesto
FOURTH COURSE
Grilled Foie Gras
quince compote, 25 year old balsamic vinegar, black pepper brioche
FIFTH COURSE
Virginia Bison Filet Mignon
porcini risotto, Swiss chard, truffle essence
or
Roasted Turbot
asparagus, red kuri squash, teardrop tomatoes, champagne sauce
DESSERT
Chocolate and Gold Leaf Purse
Cointreau anglaise
$90.00 per person
inclusive one glass of champagne
The Jefferson, is a four-star, four-diamond, 100-room treasure in the heart of the
nation's capital. Located in Washington, DC, just four blocks north of the White House in the center of the business and diplomatic districts, The Jefferson is steps from Connecticut Avenue’s shops, the Smithsonian Institute, National Archive and Supreme Court. All
guestrooms and suites feature two-line telephones, voicemail, fax machines, Internet access, VCRs, CD players, mini bars, oversized marble
bathrooms. The hotel also provides 24-hour room service and twice-daily maid service. For information and reservations, call 800-235-6397 or log onto
www.loewshotels.com/hotels/washington_jefferson/.
New Years Dinner at The Madison one of Washington DC’s finest hotels, is located four blocks north of the White House and steps from some of the best attractions in DC, including Historic Georgetown, The Smithsonian, Foreign Embassies and all the major monuments.
Demitasse of Pheasant and Aged Sherry Consommé
Potato Blintz with Scottish Smoked Salmon, Osetra Caviar, Quail Eggs and Chives
Foie Gras and Oxtail terrine, Sauterne Syrup and Saba Dressingm Fricassee of Scampi and Maine Lobster, Ginger Grapefruit Sauce
Rouget with Sage, Parma Ham and Fava Beans in Pinot Noir Sauce Pink Champagne Sorbet
A Hunter's Plate of Mallard Duck, Wood Pigeon and Venison
Sauces of Blood Orange, Truffle and Huckleberry
Duet Of Double Lamb Cutlet and Beef Tenderloin
with Porcini Mushroom and Minted Madeira Sauce
Citrus Crusted Veal Steak with Port Wine Sauce
Celariac and Chanterelle Mushroom Torte
Roasted Black Bass with Olive Oil Poached Artichokes, Tomatoes and Olives
Salad of Endive and lambs Lettuce with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Whipped Brie de Meaux
New Year's Eve Caprice
Soft Center Bittersweet Chocolate Cake
with Cabernet Poached Cherries
Gratin of Winter Berries
with Framboise and Marzipan
Virginia Cheese Plate
with Walnut Raisin Bread
Friandise
with Roederer Champagne
Madison Coffee and Tea Service
$95.00 per Celebrant
The Madison
15TH and M Streets NW
800 424 8577
www.madisonhoteldc.com
One Washington Circle Hotel offers Special Room Rate for New Year’s Eve
of $79.00 per couple For Dinner Reservations call – (202) 293-5390
For Room Reservations call– (202) 872-1680 ext. 50
Join Circle Bistro for Dinner and Dancing and Welcome 2004 in Style!
5:00pm-7:00pm Choice of Four-Course Dinner Package $75.00 per person (includes midnight celebration) or Special a la Carte Menus
7:00pm-10:00pm
Four- Course Dinner Package $150.00 per couple – includes Choice of Soup or
Salad, Appetizer, Entrée and Dessert. Enjoy Dancing and Midnight Champagne
Toast and Party Favors.
After 10:00pm
DJ, Dancing, Hors d’oeuvres, Champagne at Midnight, Party Favors
$25.00 cover charge per person
THEN TAKE THE ELEVATOR UP TO YOUR SUITE…
Circle Bistro, One Washington Circle
Ph: 202-293-5390; Fax: 202-887-4989
Chef: George Veitch
Valet Parking
Circlebistro.com
GOING EAST
The Inn at Perry Cabin, St. Michaels, MD – Say goodbye to the old year and hello to romance surrounded by exquisite furnishings and heavenly cuisine. There’s no cozier place to spend this nostalgic holiday than here by the Chesapeake Bay, surrounded by the spirits of the sea and the landscape that have made this one of the most tranquil resorts in the region.
The Inn ushers in a new year with a special package that puts the sparkle back into romance. Included: elegant room accommodations, a special New Year’s Eve dinner for two in our lovely Sherwood’s Landing restaurant, live entertainment and a midnight champagne toast. Package rates start at $745 for an evening for two; additional nights can be booked starting at $195. For information or reservations call 1-800-722-2949 or visit
www.perrycabin.com.
CAMBRIDGE, MARYLAND
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina will feature a special New Year’s Eve package with deluxe guestroom accommodations for two and complimentary late checkout on New Year's Day
Extravagant Dinner Buffet and premium cash bar
Live entertainment featuring "Mary Lou and the Untouchables" in one ballroom and Jazz music in the second ballroom Over 1,000 balloon drop at midnight, party favors, champagne toast New Year's Day breakfast buffet.
The resort’s New Year’s Eve Party Package is $499, including all service charges & taxes. Call 410-901-6370 for reservations. 100 Heron Blvd. Cambridge, Maryland 21613
GOING SOUTH
Keswick Hall at Monticello, Charlottesville, VA – On New Year’s Eve, this elegant estate hosts the biggest, most elegant house party one could imagine. On that special night, food and beverage stations materialize throughout the country manor as Keswick celebrates the food from Orient-Express Hotels around the globe – a virtual Culinary World Tour under one roof. And what better place to celebrate all things worldly than this special place in the gorgeous landscape that Thomas Jefferson claimed as his own – even after he’d traveled abroad and discovered the savory secrets of Europe?
The evening features sweets and savories from around the world, while musical entertainment carries guests happily from one year to the next, and one culture and cuisine to the next. The World Tour packages start at $675 per room (includes one night accommodation, two passports to the World Tour, afternoon tea and New Year’s Day brunch). Additional room nights start at $195 per night, plus tax and gratuity. For information or reservations call 1-800-274-5391 or visit
www.keswick.com.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA and the century-long popular Jefferson Hotel with its unrivaled location. Richmond, Virginia is centrally located on the East Coast and offers exceptional access to all of Virginia's treasures.
Washington, DC (90 miles north), Colonial Williamsburg (50 miles east), Virginia Beach (90 miles east) and Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains (50 miles west).
The city is readily accessible by major airlines and train, and minutes away from major north/south and east/west interstate highways.
Our New Years Eve package includes your choice of superior or deluxe accommodations, buffet breakfast for two in Lemaire, breakfast gratuities, champagne upon arrival and self parking. Taxes are not included.
$225.00 per couple, superior accommodations
$245.00 per couple, deluxe accommodations
Many other packages are available. The hotel restaurants are totally booked for New Years Eve.
In 1994, The Jefferson was honored by the AAA organization as a Five Diamond award winner. The following year, Lemaire Restaurant was also designated as a Five Diamond winner. The Jefferson underwent further renovation in 2000, including the addition of an indoor swimming pool and the redesigned Franklin Street entrance. The following year, 2001, The Jefferson was honored by Mobil with the coveted Five Star award, making the hotel one of only a handful in North America to receive both prestigious awards. The hotel was recognized by Forbes Magazine as the "Best Hotel in America".
Upon opening in 1895, The Jefferson established a tradition of service dedicated to the personal satisfaction of each guest.
The Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220
(804) 788-8000 General Hotel Number
www.jefferson-hotel.com
TO THE NORTH
Philadelphia hotels that still have packages for New Year's are:
Radisson Plaza/Warwick Hotel Package: $185./for two adults including king bedded room, chocolate truffle Turndown service, full Breakfast buffet, two beverage coupons and late check-out. This is a lovely Center City hotel in an historic building. Telephone: (215) 735-6000.
Crowne Plaza hotel: $139. /for two adults including a king or queen room and breakfast for two. The Crowne Plaza is a 25-floor hotel located in Center City and has a British pub/restaurant on the first floor. Telephone: (215) 561-7500
Embassy Suites: $169./for two adults including a two room suite, a complimentary manager's reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m., breakfast buffet and late check-out. The Embassy Suites is a 28-story cylinder buidling of marble and glass sitting on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway offering easy acess to many of Philadelphia's great museums including the Philadelphia Museum of Art & The Rodin Museum. Telephone: (215) 561-1776.
The most famous events include the midnight fireworks on the waterfront and at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on New Year's Eve and The Mummer's Parade on New Year's morning. Both of these events are free and open to the public.Holiday Lightings Around Philadelphia
* Deck the (City) Hall: City Hall in Center City, Philadelphia, will be illuminated by a color wheel of moving light, a giant lighted tree and lighted wreaths.
www.gophila.com
* Street Lightings: A warm, festive glow will cover 40 city blocks along Broad Street (Market to Spruce streets), Market Street (5th to 15th streets), Chestnut Street (Broad to 20th streets) and Walnut Street (Broad to 20th streets).
www.gophila.com
* Neighborhood Lightings: Thirteen neighborhoods, from the Northeast to southwest Philadelphia, will be outfitted with new “Philadelphia Holiday Festival” lighting and snowflake decorations.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
* Blue Cross RiverRink: Hit the ice for six two-hour skating sessions at this non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve celebration, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending late at night as fireworks illuminate the sky above the Delaware River. (215) 925-RINK,
www.riverrink.com
* New Year’s Eve Annual Fireworks: Ring in the New Year with friends and family while watching a spectacular 20-minute fireworks show, with fireworks that are bigger than ever and actually whistle! 12:00 midnight, FREE, Penn’s Landing, Delaware River Waterfront, (215) 922-2FUN
* Please Touch Museum’s New Year’s Countdown Celebration: Kids who can’t stay up ’til midnight celebrate early, with Mummers and noisemakers. December 31, 2003, Noon, 1 p.m., 210 N. 21st Street, (215) 963-0667
* New Year’s Eve at the Moshulu: Ring in the New Year at one of Philadelphia’s pieces of seafaring history as the Moshulu ship and restaurant celebrates its 100th year with a gala New Year’s eve celebration. Come experience the world-class cuisine while watching the fireworks over Penn’s Landing from the deck of the ship. Moshulu Restaurant, 401 S. Columbus Blvd. (215) 923-2500
* New Year’s Eve at the Wilma Theatre: The Wilma Theater presents the world premiere of “The Embarrassments,” a musical by Laurence Klavan and Polly Pen. December 31, 2003, 10 p.m., 265 South Broad St. (215) 546-STAGE
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Restaurants open on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia
* Chez Colette, Sofitel Hotel, 120 S. 17th Street, 215-569-8300. Open 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
* Café Spice, 35 S. 2nd Street, 215-627-6273. Dinner served 4:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
* Rouge, 205 S. 18th Street, 215-732-6622
* Buddakan, 325 Chestnut Street, 215-574-9440. Open for dinner only from 5:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
* Mexican Post, 104 Chestnut Street, 215-923-5233. Open 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m.
* Bridget Foy’s Restaurant, 2nd and South Streets, 215-922-1813. Open 12:00 noon-12:00 midnight
* Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, 4120 Main Street, 215-482-8220. Open 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 a.m.
Attractions and Churches open on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia
* New Year’s Day Mummers Parade: The oldest folk parade in the United States, featuring more than 12,000 marchers costumed in feathers, glitter and sequins, kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on January 1, 2004. 800-537-7676,
www.phillymummers.com
* Mummers Fancy Brigade Finale: Join the Mummers Fancy Brigades on New Year’s Day inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center for this colorful and spectacular combination of music and theater. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Halls ABC, 12th & Arch Streets, (215) 965-7676,
www.phillymummers.com
* A Longwood Gardens Christmas: If you missed it at Christmas, revel in the brilliant poinsettias, towering trees, daily concerts, illuminated fountain shows and evening light displays in the first few days of 2004. Until January 4. (610) 388-1000,
www.longwoodgardens.org
* A Brandywine Christmas: Through January 11, 2004 at the Brandywine River Museum, the extensive O-gauge model railroad display is filled with holiday exhibits, including a Victorian dollhouse and thousands of whimsical critter ornaments. Open 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford & PA Route 100, (610) 388-2700,
www.brandywinemuseum.org
* Blue Cross River Rink: Continue the New Year’s celebrations on ice. Open 10:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Festival Pier, Columbus Blvd. at Penn’s Landing, 215-925-RINK.
* Philadelphia Museum of Art: Start the New Year with some culture. Open 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m., 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215-763-8100.
* Church of Holy Trinity (Episcopal) on Rittenhouse Square. Designed by the influential Notman, Holy Trinity is one of the first examples of the Romanesque style in the country. Open 11:45 a.m., service at 12:15 p.m. 19th and Walnut Streets, 215-567-1267
BALTIMORE, MD- Enjoy your New Year’s Eve on the square in historic Mt. Vernon district at the intimate Peabody Court Hotel.
New Year’s Eve Package includes:
* Overnight Hotel Accommodations
* Complimentary Brunch for Two
* 2:00 “Recovery” Check Out
* Complimentary Parking
$199.95*
*Package does not include taxes or gratuities; double occupancy;
king or queen room types; Some restrictions apply; call 800-292-5500 and
ask for “Holiday” rate package. Non-package room rates available.
Peabody Court Hotel 612 Cathedral Street Baltimore MD 21201
410.727.7101 800.292.5500
www.peabodycourt.snbhotels.com
HERSHEY. PENNSYLVANIA, Family New Year’s Eve Package at the Hotel Hershey. Dec. 31, 2003 – Jan. 1, 2004 Rates: $209.00*
Package includes: accommodations, party at Hershey’s Chocolate World with the Hershey’s Product Characters, entertainment and “kideoke,” All-You-Can-Eat family dinner buffet, mock Champagne toast, a commemorative gift, brunch New Year’s day at the Circular Dining Room, tickets to Hershey’s Really Big 3D Show at Hershey’s Chocolate World and admission to Hershey Museum.
Garden Terrace Ballroom Package
The Hotel Hershey
Valid: Dec. 31 – Jan. 1, 2004
Package includes: overnight accommodations; reception in the Fountain Lobby; five-course dinner and dancing; midnight dessert buffet; breakfast next day; brunch in the Circular Dining Room; commemorative gift and admission to Hershey Museum.
Rate: $295.00*.
Big Band New Year’s Eve Package
Hershey Lodge
Dates: Dec. 30, 2003 – Jan. 1, 2004 (two-night minimum)
Rates: $149.00*
Package includes: accommodations, dinner and dancing to the Herm Miller Band Orchestra both nights, breakfast on December 31, brunch on New Year’s Day and admission to Hershey Museum.
GO WEST
PARIS VIRGINIA and the Ashby Inn. The 1829 Ashby Inn & Restaurant is located in the quiet village of Paris, Virginia (population 49). Just one hour west of Washington, DC, the inn is at the very center of our country’s dynamic first century. From George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette to Stonewall Jackson and John Singleton Mosby, the village has played an integral part in the lives of those who shaped America.
Roma and John Sherman, who came from advertising and politics in Washington, opened the inn with six rooms in 1984. Eight years later they converted a former one-room school house to four large guest rooms, each with a private porch commanding sweeping views of the Blue Ridge foothills.
Long regarded as one of the very best restaurants in Northern Virginia, the inn offers a daily menu that’s limited, thoughtful, and in spring and summer, inspired by its own gardens.
Call regarding availability for New Years dinner and rooms for the weekend.
New Years Dinner with chef Christopher Carey
SEATING TIMES: 7--10:30 PM RESERVATIONS: 540-592-3900
MENU: Five Courses PRICE: $95
Ashby Inn
692 Federal Street
Paris, VA 20130
540 592 3900 540 592 3781 Fax
www.ashbyinn.com
OUT OF THE UNITED STATES..
London, England Virgin Vacations has sold out of their New Year's package, and the next ones available starting January 8th is the Harrod's Package, offering departures
that coincide w/ their world renown, annual after holiday sale. Rates start
from just $519 for three nights, but for only $100 more, you can enjoy 6
nights in London. Packages include r/t air on Virgin, rail transfers, 3 or
6 nights hotel, a 25 pound gift certificate to Harrod's, and all of our
Virgin Extras. www.virginvacations.com
Maroma Resort and Spa, Riviera Maya, Cancun, Mexico – What’s the perfect way to conclude the Christmas season and launch into a new, happy year? Take part in Mexico’s joyous celebration of the nativity – Nacimiento – which runs January 1 – 6. Better yet – do so from the vantage point of Maroma Resort and Spa, a hand-hewn paradise carved out of the Mayan jungle and set beside a beach considered by connoisseurs to be one of the world’s best.
At Maroma Resort and Spa, guests enjoy New Year’s traditions of Mexico in numerous ways. The resort’s proprietors will create a special nativity scene for guests to enjoy starting on January 1, with the arrival of a tiny baby Jesus on the scene.
On January 6, Day of the Three Kings, special bread called Rosca de Reyes will be baked and shared with guests. In the region’s tradition, the guest receiving the special baked-in surprise will become an honored host for a traditional tamale party, thrown by our own culinary masters. On January 6, we will be celebrating Dia de Reyes – the days the Three Kings are thought to have come to honor the Baby Jesus – with special gifts at turn down.
Holiday season rates, which take advantage of the special programming on property, start at $525 per night, including daily breakfast and airport transfers. For information or reservations call 1-866-454-9351 or visit
www.maromahotel.com.
Below is a wonderful collection of menus and options for New Year’s Eve at
some of Washington, DC’s best restaurants! Be sure and call for availability.
DISH
924 25th St., NW, 20037
Ph: 202-338-8707; Fax: 202-337-6520
Chef: Ron Reda
Valet Parking
Dishdc.com
HOURS: beginning at 5 pm
New Year’s Eve 2003
A la carte
The regular à la carte dinner menu will be served with two items added just
for that evening...
Rack of Venison
with Roasted Acorn Squash and Veal Demi $29.00
Crabcake (9 oz. jumbo lump crab) with Mashed Red Potatoes, Asparagus and Rosemary Mustard Sauce $25.00
Firefly
1310 New Hampshire Ave, NW, 20036
Ph: 202-861-1310; Fax: 202-293-2476
Chef: John Wabeck
Valet Parking
Fireflydc.com
New Year’s Eve Menu 2003
First seating - 3 courses
6:00, 6:30, or 7:30
$50, $80 with paired wines
Amuse Gueule
Appetizer -Choice of Cream of celery root soup with truffle salad or Citrus cured day boat scallops with shiitake mushrooms, radishes and rosé gelee or
Russet potato gnocchi with smoked trout, roe and brown butter
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Entree -Choice of Roasted duck breast with confit braised greens, mustard and root vegetable
puree or
Syrah braised short ribs with white beans and black truffles or
Spiced cod with golden lentils, sun dried tomatoes and roasted shallot
vinaigrette or
Wild mushroom raviolo with braised Belgian endive, pine nuts and three cheeses
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Dessert -Choice of
Blood orange sorbet with pomegranates or
Triple chocolate crepes with toasted hazelnuts or
Bananas Foster cheesecake
SECOND SEATING
5-COURSES 8:00 TO 9:30
$75, $105 WITH PAIRED WINES (1/2 GLASSES)
Amuse Gueule
1st Course -Choice of
Cream of celery root soup with truffle salad or
Russet potato gnocchi with smoked trout, roe and brown butter
2nd Course -Choice of
Citrus cured day boat scallops with shiitake mushrooms, radishes and rosé gelee or
Field greens with lemongrass dressing, enoki mushrooms, almonds and goat cheese crouton
3rd Course -Choice of
Rare Ahi tuna and crispy oyster tart with black olives and tobasco aioli or
Crispy grit cake with braised fennel, white truffles and fennel salad
4th Course -Choice of
Roasted duck breast with confit braised greens, mustard and root vegetable puree or
Syrah braised short ribs with white beans and black truffles or
Spiced cod with golden lentils, sun dried tomatoes and roasted shallot vinaigrette or
Wild mushroom raviolo with braised Belgian endive, pine nuts and three cheeses
Dessert-Choice of
Blood orange sorbet with pomegranates or
Triple chocolate crepes with toasted hazelnuts or
Bananas Foster cheesecake
The Melting Pot
1220 19th St. NW
Washington DC 20036
PH: 202-857-0777; Fax:202-857-0766
Complimentary Valet Parking
HOURS: 5pm-til past midnight
New Year’s Eve 2003
Prix Fixe
$69.00 Per Person or $138 per couple; price does not include tax or gratuity.
Course One: Champagne Swiss Cheese
Gruyere and Emmanthaler Swiss Cheeses in a champagne base with kirshwasser (a
cherry brandy), fresh squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices. Enjoy
your cheese with an assortment of French, rye, and pumpernickel breads,
granny smith apples, and assorted fresh vegetables.
Course Two: Our California Salad
Mixed gourmet greens, Roma tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, walnuts, and our
homemade raspberry black walnut vinaigrette dressing.
Course Three: The Main Entrée
Center Cut Filet Mignon, Black Tiger Shrimp, Fresh Ahi Tuna, 2 4 oz. Cold
Water Lobster Tails, and Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast. Accompanied with our
special vegetable medley consisting of broccoli, red bliss potatoes, asparagus
spears, and portabello mushrooms.
Enjoy your entrée in either our Coq Au Vin cooking style which is a vegetable
broth seasoned with fresh herbs, mushrooms, garlic, imported spices, and
burgundy wine or our Mojo cooking style which is a Caribbean style seasoned
vegetable broth with garlic and citrus flair. Your entrée is also accompanied by a
variety of our homemade sauces.
Course Four: Chocolate Fondue Flaming Bananas Foster.
To compliment your chocolate fondue each couple will receive a Domaine Ste.
Michelle Champagne toast along with two souvenir glasses and a Melting Pot
Chocolate CD to take home.
Nectar
824 New Hampshire Ave, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-298-8085
Valet Parking
HOURS: Beginning at 5 p.m.
www.nectardc.com
$150 per person with wine pairings
New Year’s Eve 2003
FIRST - SOUP
Butternut Squash, Yogurt & Sweetbreads OR
CRAB Grapefruit, Lobster &
Coriander
SECOND
OYSTERS Chilled with Cucumber, Seaweed & Dill
OR FOIE GRAS Terrine with Cranberry & Brioche
THIRD
VEAL Mushrooms, Truffle & Polenta
OR TURBOT Crisp Potato, Onion & Lobster Jus
DESSERT
Poste Moderne Brasserie
555 8th St., NW, 20004
Ph: 202-783-6060; Fax: 202-783-4222
Chef: Jay Comfort
Valet Parking
Postebrasserie.com
Hours; beginning at 5pm
New Year’s Eve 2003
à la carte
Chef's Amusee Something titillating from the kitchen
Cold Starters
Bouquet of Field Greens with Cosmopolitan Vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon Mousse N' Chips with salmon roe and cascabel chile
Goldenrod Beet Salad with Roaring 40's Blue Cheese microgreens, and burnt
honey vinaigrette
Tuna Sashimi Parfait wasabi tuilles and lime essence
Foley's Fresh Oysters from Nantucket day-pickle salad
Warm Starters
Tempura Fried Sweetbreads with sweet garlic sauce
Mushroom Agnolotti Chevre sauce, porcini vinaigrette and fines herbes
Seared Foie Gras on a Shortstack of Buckwheat Blini Maple-pecan sauce and a quail egg
Prince Edward Island Mussels in white wine with bay, thyme and garlic baguette toast
Truffle Frites with Malt Vinegar
Entrees
Grilled Double Chop of Lemon Sole Sauce Bonnefoy
Grilled Angus Porterhouse with White Anchovy-Parsley Mousse and Pommes Anna
Pan Roasted Duck Breast dry cherry, brandy and foie gras sauce, crispy polenta and haricots verts
Emerald Family Farms' Half Chicken wild mushroom kugel, greens and glace de poulet
Lobster and Butternut Squash Risotto white truffle oil, grissini and parmesan shards
Mushroom Agnolotti Chevre sauce, porcini vinaigrette and fines herbes
Special Dessert Menu To Be Announced
They are still taking reservations at Paolo’s restaurants in Reston, VA – Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and in Towson, MD. Also, J. Paul’s in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor,
while J. Paul’s, Paolo’s and Old Glory in Georgetown are a walk-in basis.
www.capitalrestaurants.com
1789 RESTAURANT
1226 36th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
www.clydes.com
CHEF: Ris Lacoste
SEATING TIMES: 5:00-11:00
RESERVATIONS: 202.965.1789
MENU: Regular a la cart dinner menu
PRICE: Entrees range from $18-38
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ANDALE
401 7th St. NW
Washington, DC. 20004
www.andaledc.com
CHEF: Alison Swope
SEATING TIMES: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
RESERVATIONS: 202-783-3133
MENU: Regular Menu plus special a la carte menu. Special menu can be viewed on our web site.
PRICE: Appetizers from $5.00-$12.00 Entrees from $15.00-$27.00
Appetizers
Lobster Tacos 12.00
Sweet lobster meat tossed in a sweet and sour tamarind vinaigrette with
yellow pear tomatoes and baby spinach
Duck Empanada 9.00
A light corn pastry filled with rich duck confit and served with fresh mango-jalapeno salsa
A Flight of Oysters 10.00
Freshly shucked Pine Island oysters served in shot glasses with an array of
salsas
Smoked Salmon Tamal 10.00
Corn tamal steamed in a corn husk, served with sliced smoked salmon, roasted
poblano cream and micro green salad
Buffalo Carpaccio 9.00
Thinly sliced buffalo loin with Chipotle-lime drizzle and baby arugula salad
Entrees
Opah Enchiladas 20.00
Hawaiian Opah fillet tossed in a tangy tomatillo sauce and rolled in corn
tortillas with Gouda cheese. Served with chile de arbol sauce and a sweet onion,
cilantro and radish slaw
Achiote Lamb Rack 26.00
Pan seared rack of lamb rubbed with achiote, garlic and Mexican oregano.
Served with pan juices, baby beets, carrots, chayote squash and goat cheese
empanaditas
Pasilla Squab 24.00
Roasted whole squab with sweet potato-plantain hash, pasilla honey sauce and
garlicky creamed rapini
Tuna Medallions & Scallops 25.00
Pan seared fresh Hawaiian Tuna, topped with grilled sea scallops and served
with ancho chile cream and a salad of avocado, roasted poblano peppers, corn
and grilled baby onions
Desserts
Arroz con Leche 7.50
Sweet, creamy rice pudding with Jamaica flower syrup and toasted pistachios
Flourless Chocolate Cake 8.00
With Kahlua cream and fresh raspberries
Blood Orange and Don Eduardo Anejo Tequila Sorbet 7.00
BOB KINKEAD’S COLVIN RUN TAVERN
8045 Leesburg Pike (behind Tiffany’s)
Vienna, VA 22182
www.kinkead.com
CHEF: Jeffrey Gaetjen
SEATING TIMES: Beginning at 5:30 and continuing until 10:30 PM
RESERVATIONS: 703-356-9500
MENU: Tasting menu in addition to our regular menu
PRICE: average is $75 per person including wine and beverages
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THE BOMBAY CLUB
815 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.bombayclubdc.com
CHEF: Ramesh Kaundal
SEATING TIMES: 1st seating from 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm; 2nd seating from 8:30 PM onward.
RESERVATIONS: (202) 659-3727
MENU: 1st seating includes a special 3 course prix-fixe menu; 2nd seating features a special 4 course prix-fixe menu with a champagne toast
PRICES: 1st seating is $45 per person; 2nd seating is $55 per person. All prices do not include tax & gratuity
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CAFÉ SOLEIL
839 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.cafesoleil.net
CHEF: Fredis Garcia
SEATING TIMES: Reservations available from 5 – 9 PM
RESERVATIONS: 202-974-4260
MENU: Regular menu available, can be viewed on website
PRICE: Entrees from $16.00 – 23.00
CHEF GEOFF'S DOWNTOWN
On 13th (Between E & F) Street, NW
Washington DC 20004
CHEF: CHEF GEOFF, JEROME SHARPE, JENNIFER BLAKESLEY
SEATING TIMES: We are taking reservations from 4 pm until 11 pm.
RESERVATIONS: Call 202-464-4461
MENU: We bring out the best on New Years Eve! Crabcakes, Lobster, Veal Chops, Enormous Shrimp, Braised Leg of Lamb, and Filet Mignon.
PRICES: Appetizers, Soups, and Salads from $6.95 to $11.95, Entrees from $19.95 to $29.95. Desserts $7.95. All items are ordered a la carte.
We have room for large groups!
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CHEF GEOFF'S
3201 New Mexico Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20016
CHEF: CHEF GEOFF, David Pow, Nichole Fago
SEATING TIMES: We are taking reservations from 4 pm until 11 pm.
RESERVATIONS: Call 202-237-7800
MENU: We bring out the best on New Years Eve! Crabcakes, Lobster, Veal Chops, Enormous Shrimp, Braised Leg of Lamb, and Filet Mignon.
PRICES: Appetizers, Soups, and Salads from $6.95 to $11.95. Entrees from $19.95 to $29.95. Desserts $7.95. All items are ordered a la carte.
WE HAVE ROOM FOR LARGE GROUPS!
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THE EVENING STAR CAFE
2000 Mt Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22310
CHEF: Brian Hooyenga
SEATINGS: from 6 PM to 9:30 PM
RESERVATIONS: 703-549-5051
MENU: 6 Course menu; wine flights paired for each course
PRICES: $85 for Food; Wine flights $30
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HARRY’S TAP ROOM
2800 Clarendon Boulevard NO SEATING AVAILABLE
Arlington, VA. 22201
www.harrystaproom.com
CHEF: William Conway
SEATING TIMES: Hours: 5:30-11:00
RESERVATIONS: 703-778-7788
MENU: Regular Menu- no specials
PRICE: Standard Pricing
LA CHAUMIERE
2813 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
CHEF: Patrick Orange
SEATING TIMES: Doors open at 5:30; reservations taken on the hour and half hour (ex: 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 etc..) until midnight.
RESERVATIONS: 202.338.1784
MENU: Same menu (a la carte - no prix fixe)
Price: Entrees range from $19 - $30
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MAJESTIC CAFÉ
911 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.majesticcafe.com
CHEF: Susan McCreight-Lindeborg
SEATING TIMES: Beginning at 5:30pm and continuing until 11:00pm
RESERVATIONS: 703-837-9117
MENU: Regular menu with specials
PRICE: Appetizers range from $5.50 to 8.00, Entrees range from $16.50 to $24.00
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MENDOCINO GRILLE & WINE BAR
2917 M Sreet, NW
Washington, DC 20007
www.mendocinodc.com
CHEF: Drew Trautman
SEATING TIMES: 5:30-7:00PM - a la carte; 9:00PM - Special Prix Fixe with Champagne
RESERVATIONS: 202-333-0584 Troy Bock or Elias Hengst (elias@mendocinodc.com)
MENU: 1st Seating – a la Carte; 2nd Seating – 4 Courses with options
PRICES: 1st Seating: entrees from $19-$35 ; 2nd Seating: $79 Prix Fixe includes Table for the Entire Evening, (so your friends can drop in for a drink!) Party Favors, and Champagne at Midnight. (Prices do not include tax, tip, or beverages. Credit card guarantee and 48-hour cancellation policy).
We’re happy to accommodate large groups!
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THE OVAL ROOM
800 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
www.ovalroom.com
SEATING TIMES: 5:30 - 7.00pm: a la carte; 8:00 – Midnight:
RESERVATIONS: 202-463-8700
MENU: 4 Course Menu (1st Seating); 5 Course Menu (2nd Seating)
PRICES: 1st Seating: $65; 2nd Seating: $75, Price includes: Glass of Champagne, Party Favors, Noisemakers, Live Music 3 Piece Band, and Valet Parking
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RISTORANTE TOSCA
1112 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
www.toscadc.com
CHEF: Cesare Lanfranconi
SEATING TIMES: Beginning at 5:30 – 7:00 and 8:30 – 10:00 pm
RESERVATIONS: 202.367.1990
MENU: Tasting menu in addition to regular menu, glass of champagne with dinner and live music
PRICE: tasting menu is $125 per person
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BOB KINKEAD’S COLVIN RUN TAVERN
8045 Leesburg Pike (behind Tiffany’s)
Vienna, VA 22182
www.kinkead.com
CHEF: Jeffrey Gaetjen
SEATING TIMES: Beginning at 5:30 and continuing until 10:30 PM
RESERVATIONS: 703-356-9500
MENU: Tasting menu in addition to our regular menu
PRICE: average is $75 per person including wine and beverages
CASHION’S EAT PLACE
1819 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
www.cashionseatplace.com
CHEF: Ann Cashion
SEATING TIMES: 1st Sitting: 5:30 – 7:15 PM; 2nd Sitting: 6:30 – 10:00
RESERVATIONS: 202-797-1819
MENU: 4 Courses with options (including vegetarian) – email Jennifer@cashionseatplace.com for menu details
PRICE: $70 (excluding: tax, tip and beverage)
We are accepting reservations for parties UP TO 4 PEOPLE. There is one sitting for Parties of 6 people at 6:00. Credit card guarantee and 48 hour cancellation policy.
THE CAUCUS ROOM
Market Square North
401 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
www.thecaucusroom.com
CHEF: Richard Beckel
SEATING TIMES: 5:30-10:30 PM
RESERVATIONS: (202) 393-1300
MENU: Regular Menu w/specials
PRICE: Standard
TILGHMAN ISLAND INN
21384 Cooperstown Road
Tilghman Island, MD 21671
www.tilghmanislandinn.com
NO ROOMS ONLY DINNER DANCE EVENT AVAILABLE.
CHEF: David McCallum
OFFER: New Years Eve package this year includes two nights accommodation, breakfast both mornings, the Gala Dinner / Dance event (with the Tom Lagana Trio) and a 3 course champagne brunch on New Years Day
RESERVATIONS: 800-866-2141
MENU: Please email info@tilghmanislandinn.com for menu details or go to their website
PRICE: 2 Nights and Gala Dinner/Dance Event is $650.00 (per couple). Just Gala Dinner Dance is $125 per person.
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