Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Juniper's Thanksgiving Dinner Offers Wine Pairing


From our friends at Juniper Restaurant...

Regional Offerings Include Wine Pairing Option

Juniper Restaurant, located at 24th and M Streets N.W., is offering a regional three-course prix-fixe dinner on Thursday, November 27th from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. The warm and relaxed setting is perfect for families, couples, singles and wine lovers.

Juniper’s culinary team spends time sourcing the freshest ingredients at local farmers’ markets to celebrate the region’s best ingredients. There is an abundance of regionally harvested ingredients to choose from within a one hundred mile radius of Washington. Wine pairings have been carefully chosen for each course and entrée choice from California, France, Washington State and Virginia.

First Course:
Chestnut Soup
Sherry, Chive Crème Fraîche
Brut N.V., Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, California

Second Course:
Autumn Greens
Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, Goat Cheese, Warm Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Henry Natter, Sancerre Blanc, France

Third Course Choices:
Traditional Roast Turkey
Green Bean Casserole, Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Pan-gravy and Cranberry Compote
Merlot, Northstar, Walla Walla Valley, Washington
or
Rockfish Oscar
Maryland Crab Béarnaise, Grilled Asparagus, Walnut Rice Pilaf
White Hall Vineyards, Viognier, Monticello, Virginia
or
Prime Rib
Yorkshire Pudding, Creamed Spinach, Roasted Garlic Tourne Potatoes, Rosemary au jus
Stag's Leap Artemis, Napa Valley, California

Dessert Buffet:
Pie Bar (Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, Washington’s Cherry, Chocolate Silk)
Flourless Chocolate Cake,
Mini Caramel and Candy Apples,
Mini Boston Crème Pie Parfait,
Seasonal Cookies

Juniper’s Thanksgiving dinner is priced at $60 per person and $75 per person with wine pairing, $30 for children 5-12 years old and free for children under 5. For reservations, please call 202-457-5020.

Juniper Restaurant is open daily for breakfast lunch and dinner from 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., and is located. at 2401 M Street, NW. Sunday’s Market Fresh Brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Guests may visit Juniper Restaurant online at www.juniperdc.com or by calling (202) 457-5020. Juniper Restaurant is located in the city's fashionable West End, steps from historic Georgetown and close to two metro stations.