Wednesday, October 22, 2008

The Tastings Journal Prix-Fixe launches today @ Darlington House

Darlington House
$45 Five Courses + Wine & Prosecco Opener
Wednesday, October 22 thru Sunday, November 2
Reservations : http://www.TastingsJournal.com


Darlington House is a four story Victorian row house that has been transformed into a multi-level restaurant & lounge in the heart of historic DuPont Circle.

A breathtaking urban scape through bay windows, make this one of Washington DC's most beautiful dining rooms. Chef Alexander Schulte (Formerly of "The Modern" in NYC) and Pastry Chef Monika Padua pour all their creativity and training into every dish they serve.

Darlington House features American rustic yet refined cuisine using simple, fresh organic and sustainable ingredients.


FIRST

Persimmon Endive
Compressed Persimmon with Endive, Black Truffle Vinaigrette and Maple Pecans

Baby Beets
Sateur Farms Baby Beets, Pistachio Vinaigrette, Fresh Yogurt


SECOND
(Shot of Prosecco)

Scallops L'Orangie
Day Boat Scallops with Butternut Squash Puree in an Orange Reduction

Musroom Rissoto
Rissoto with Chopped Mustrooms and House Cream Reduction Sauce


THIRD

Chestnut Soup
Rich Golden Soup with Carrots and Celery, Seasoned with Garlic, Thyme and Bay Leaves


FOURTH
( Wine Choice - Organic )
Natura Valle Chardonnay, Chile '06
St. Francis Winery Red, Sonoma County '04

Roasted Chicken
Roasted Free Range Chicken with Parsnip Puree, Organic Redskin Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts


Grilled Halibut
Fresh Alaskan Halibut with Roasted Cauliflower Puree and Fried Shallots in an Apple Cider Reduction Sauce


Short Ribs
Grass Fed Beef Short Rib, with Potato Apple and Leek au Gratin plated with Autumn Vegetables

Gnocchi
Spinach Gnocchi with Corn, Mushrooms, and Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes


FIFTH

Banana Whoopie Pie
Frozen Banana and Braised tips of Whip Cream

Pear Ginger Crisp
Baked Fresh Pear Slices covered in Brown Sugar, Raisins and Cinnamon

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