Events for May 13, 2012

"Please tell them you heard about it from Don Rockwell"

Every Sunday:

50% off all bottles of wine
Bayou (25th and Pennsylvania)
Potenza
The Light Horse (dining room only)

50% off all wines by the glass, and all draft beers
Food, Wine, & Co.

33% off all bottles of wine over $50
Dino

25% off all bottles of wine
a la Lucia

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[This list will grow as new information is obtained. PR reps, please feel free to send information to us at media@dcdining.com]

Celebrate Easter and Mother’s Day

Sunday Brunch Buffets at Michel Richard’s Citronelle

(Washington, DC-March 19, 2012) Don’t slave over a hot stove this Easter and this Mother’s Day let someone else do the dishes. Michel Richard’s legendary Citronelle, the perfect special occasion will celebrate both holidays with an elegant spread of some his favorite dishes. Chef Michel Richard will be offering guests his traditional Brunch Buffet with a savory selection of salads, entrées, side dishes and desserts. The spectacular spread of salads includes Crab Coleslaw, Cold Poached Shrimp, Potato Leek Salad, Caesar Salad, Mixed Green, Blue Point Oysters, Sliced Smoked Salmon and Eggplant Gazpacho. For entrees, guests can choose from almost a dozen delicious large and small plates like the Salmon with Celery Sauce, Halibut with Lobster Saffron Sauce, Roasted Chicken with Lemon Chicken Jus, Roasted Ham with Peppercorn Sauce, Rack of Lamb with Lamb Jus, Scrambled Eggs, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Mixed Vegetables and Gratin Dauphinois. If you have any room left for dessert (which we hope you do), Michel roots as a pastry chef will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth, with Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, Mixed Berry Cheesecake, Napoleon Vanilla, Chocolate Bars, Crème Caramel, Crème Puff, Truffle Grapes, Pear Tart, Apple Tart, Fruit Salad, Lemon “eggs”, Raspberry Cupcake, Cookies, Ana’s Raspberry Tart, Cherry Clafoutis and Chocolate Strawberries.
The Brunch Buffett is $85 for adults and $37 for children under 12. Tax and Gratuity are not included. The Brunch Buffett will be served on Easter Sunday, April 8, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. For further information and reservations, phone 202-625-2150 or log onto www.citronelledc.com.

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Michel Richard Citronelle
Michel designed his flagship restaurant Citronelle to be a celebration of the magic of food & wine. Located in the heart of Georgetown, Washington, DC, Citronelle transports diners into a world where jovial spirits and fresh ingredients are integral parts of the menu. Citronelle is consistently the recipient of the highest ratings in the culinary world, with James Beard Foundation Awards for Outstanding Chef and Outstanding Wine Program, starred in the best dining guides such as The Washington Post, Washingtonian, Zagat, and GAYOT’s Top 40 Restaurants in the US, and has been awarded the dual honor of Chef of the Year & Best Fine Dining Restaurant by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. Dining Room Reservations: Tues – Saturday 6-9:30pm, The Citronelle Lounge: Monday-Saturday 5-11pm. 3000 M Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009. www.citronelledc.com. Facebook: Michel Richard Citronelle. Twitter: @citronelledc.



About Michel Richard: Michel Richard exemplifies the art of cuisine and a love of his profession. Internationally renowned and celebrated, Chef Richard is credited with pioneering French/California cuisine before making his move to Washington, D.C., where Michel Richard Citronelle became his flagship restaurant. From there, Michel went on to open the original Central to rave reviews, winning the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant. Recently, he welcomed Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace, making it the first-ever restaurant helmed by a James Beard Award-winning chef to be open 24 hours a day. His empire expands in 2012 to include three new restaurants in Atlantic City at Revel, the 6.3-million-square-foot resort: O Bistro and Wine Bar, The Breakfast Room, and his third Central Michel Richard. With multiple James Beard Foundation Awards to his credit, Richard's creativity can be seen in prestigious culinary publications including Food & Wine Magazine, Food Arts, Los Angeles Times, and Bon Appétit to name a few, and his restaurants hold top honors in the best American dining guides such as Gayot and Zagat. Michel has published three books, Home Cooking with a French Accent, Happy in the Kitchen which received a James Beard Nomination, and Sweet Magic, easy recipes for delectable desserts. Outside of his restaurants, Michel regularly appears at charitable events and food & wine festivals across the country, has designed menus for the National Gallery of Art, and features dishes onboard Amtrak’s Acela First Class service.


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Mel Davis . PR Coordinator . Executive Assistant to Michel Richard . mdavis@centralmichelrichard.com
571 271-2034 . www.citronelledc.com . www.centralmichelrichard.com
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Celebration Sundays in May

at Central Michel Richard

(Washington, DC- April 17, 2012) The month of May marks many occasions to celebrate: from the graduate taking their first steps into the “real world” to all of the moms who make even the largest leaps of faith seem possible. Central opens for three special Sundays in May to pamper the palates and warm the spirits of those we love.

Central will open on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 13^th for both Brunch and Dinner service. Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 12-2:30pm. A special Brunch menu designed by Michel Richard and Executive Chef Jason Maddens will be served in addition to the Central regular lunch menu. Brunch specials will include smoked salmon, Michel’s Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, and a Bacon and Leek Quiche. Sunday Dinner will be available from 5-9pm. Let Central help you salute the ladies who bring the “joie de vivre” into your lives each day.

Central will also open its doors for dinner from 5-9pm on Sunday May 6^th and Sunday May 20^th to honor the accomplishments of our area graduates. Mark this milestone with a dinner that includes Chef Richard's whimsical contemporary fare along with vintages by the glass or bottle. Toast this time together with your families!

For graduation parties larger than eight, please contact our Director of Private Dining, Gina Parisi, who will assist you with planning your special day. Call 202 625-2150 or email pdr@centralmichelrichard.com for assistance.

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With Central, Michel Richard has crafted a restaurant consistent with his jovial style that marries wit, whimsy and delicious food. The menu showcases Richard’s American cuisine with a French accent and an extensive American and French wine list. Winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant in the US, the country’s highest culinary honor, Central has also been voted The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington’s Power Spot of the Year and Hottest Bar Scene. Central repeatedly finds a spot in the top ratings of The Washington Post, Washingtonian, GAYOT, and Zagat, to name just a few. Expect an ambience of lively, casual sophistication, with a je ne sais quoi that only Michel Richard can provide.

Central is located at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11:45am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday, 5pm-10:30pm; Friday - Saturday, 5pm - 11pm. For information and reservations, call 202-626-0015 or visit www.centralmichelrichard.com;
Facebook: Central Michel Richard; Twitter: @centralmr.

Our Mom's favorite dishes on Mother's Day

For Mother’s Day, we are recreating our mother’s favorite meals. Doing so is very special and intimate for us and now, as professional cooks, we have the chance to share all the love we associate with these dishes with the public. Come and celebrate this Mother’s Day at brunch for lobster & champagne or at dinner with this special “Mami” tribute menu--which will be served in addition to our current spring menu.
Plus, take home complimentary homemade truffles for all the beautiful mommies!

JACKIE'S "MAMI" TRIBUTE MENU (DINNER ONLY)

Spring spinach and artichoke dip with pretzel crostinis
Dedicated to our lead line cook’s mom, Kimberly McDermott

Local crab cake sandwich on homemade Kaiser
tartar sauce, Maryland tomatoes and greens
Dedicated to our pastry chef’s mom, Pam Crow

Lancaster county chicken and basil
Thai flavors, jasmine rice and fried egg
Dedicated to our sous chef’s mom, Tamara Laird

Papa Weaver pork milanesa with arbol salsa
black beans and northern neck chopped salad
Dedicated to our chef’s mami, Irma Davila

Reservations, call 301-565-9700, for Mother's Day brunch or dinner.
Happy Mother's Day to all!
--Jackie's

©2012 Jackie's Restaurant | 8081 Georgia Avenue | Silver Spring, MD | 20910

Daily Grill is Offering a Special Brunch Menu For Mother’s Day

WHAT: Treat mom right by taking her to a special brunch at Daily Grill. Traditional brunch items like Everything Bagel & Lox, Eggs Benedict and Texas French Toast with Fresh Berry Compote will be served alongside new favorites like Filet Oscar and Spinach Salad with Blackened Scallops. Reservations are highly recommended.

Sample Dishes:

Texas French Toast with Fresh Berry Compote

Thick Slices of Brioche Dipped in Cinnamon Batter, Topped with Fresh Berry Compote and Dusted with Powdered Sugar

Filet Oscar

Topped with Asparagus, Crab Cake, Béarnaise Sauce and Served with Mashed Potatoes

Pan-Seared Salmon with Sautéed Spinach

Topped with Sautéed Mushrooms and Lemon Butter Sauce

The regular menu will also be available.

Menu items and prices vary depending on location.

WHEN: Sunday, May 13, 2012. Hours vary by location and are available at www.DailyGrill.com.

WHERE: Most Daily Grill locations across America, including Tulsa, Fresno, Seattle, Brentwood, Burbank, Irvine and San Francisco. Daily Grill in Downtown L.A. and Santa Monica will not have a Mother’s Day Brunch. For a full list of locations visit: http://www.dailygril...m/locations.php.


HOW: To make reservations call the Daily Grill or visit http://www.dailygril...eservations.php.

Mother's Day Specials
Sunday, May 13, 2012

Come and celebrate this special day with your wonderful Mom at Assaggi.

We will be giving out roses to all of the Special Moms!

We will be offering an a la carte menu along with a special prefix menu. Our hours are 11:00AM- 10PM .

Please don't forget to make reservations! 301-951-1988.




Celebrate Mother's Day at Assaggi Mozzarella Bar!





Vellutata di piselli con uovo sodo e prosciutto croccante
Asparagus soup with boiled egg yolk, crispy prosciutto 11

Granchi Soffici con burro, limone e mandorle
Local Soft Shell crab, lemon butter sauce, spring vegetable, toasted almonds 17ea.

Cappesante su ragu di piselli e gallinacci
Seared Sea Scallops, spring pea and chantrelle mushroom ragu 17/29

Spaghettini con Astaco del Maine in salsetta leggermente piccante
Spaghettini with Maine Lobster in a lightly spicy tomato sauce “Fradiavolo” 26

Risotto con i gamberi e porri selvatici
Risotto with wild ramps and Rock Shrimp 26

Sogliola del Dover in padella asparagi e spinaci
Sauteed Dover Sole with asparagus, "Path Valley" farm spinach, lemon tarragon sauce 34

Costata di Vitello al forno farcita al tartufo, patate novelle e funghi
Roasted truffled veal chop, new potatoes and forest mushrooms 32

Suprema d’Anatra con salsa di cigliege, cipollini e carotine
Duck breast, fresh cherry sauce, cipollini onion and carrots 29

Torta rovesciata di pesche con gelato
Local Peach Tart Tatin with vanilla ice cream 9




* A la carte menu available for Mother’s day along with the listed Specials *


Buon Appetito!
Domenico Cornacchia