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----- Father's Day Weekend at Dino
By lperry

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Father Day Brunch &
Father's Day Weekend Dinner


June 15 thru 17


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The Italian Steakhouse at Dino



Every year for Father's Day weekend, we bring it in for Dad!  This year, we again reprise our Italian steakhouse at Dino!  Bring dad to Dino Friday June 15 thru Sunday June 17 for steakouse favorites & Wine Madness {all wines$50+ are 33% off}!  Ric is drawing up his spin on classic cocktails for dad as well!

Please remember, that our steak and meats are not just any old beef!  We feature local farms beef & pork grown in Maryland meeting high standards for sustainability and responsible farming practices.  Not only does it come with a good pedigree, it has great flavor!  We support local farms and use as much seasonal, local produce as possible.

Dinner is $39 per person for 3 courses or you can order ala carte {some items with an upcharge}.  Wines $50+ are 33% off.  Our regular menu will be augmented by the steakhouse specials.

The Steakhouse Specials include:



Bistecca Fiorentina
!# & 1 kilo+ Roseda T-Bone

Culotte
Roseda Farms flat Iron with Salsa alla Diavola

Wild Boar Chops
Tuscan Mole

Lamb Chops
Border Spring Chops

Pork Chops
Dry aged local pork ~ old balsamico

Cheaspeake
local lump crab crabcakes

Softshell Crabs
one as an appetizer or light entree, two for a full entree


Father's Day Brunch



Our Father's Day Brunch is $25 per person for 2 items plus a bottomless cocktail {momosa, bellini or bloody}.  Choose a starter and an entree. Dad will be happy to chow down on Dino brunch favorites like our Breakfast Bread Pudding {house sausages, challah, cheese, veggies}, Chesapeake {crab cakes} and our Nutella French}.  In addition, we are adding Steak & Eggs and Pork Chop & Eggs to the menu if Dad is really hungry! Remember that if Dad wants  Brunello with his brunch, all wines $50+ are 33% off.


----- Pat McGee Trio and Pig Roast at Jackson 20
By lperry

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Pat McGee Trio Performs Live at Jackson 20 in Partnership with CityEats.com


What:

The Pat McGee Trio will perform in the Jackson 20 courtyard on Friday June 15, complete with an all-inclusive food and drink patio picnic. Chef Brian McPherson will prepare a barbecue and pig roast spread and the bar will serve local beer, wine and spirits. A signature cocktail, the Jackson Julep, made with bourbon, Wild Turkey American Honey Liqueur™, sour mix, bitters, ginger ale and fresh mint will also be available. The concert, sponsored by Jackson 20 and CityEats.com, is a rare opportunity to see Pat McGee in a more intimate setting, as only 175 tickets will be available.

Chef Brian McPherson will prepare a picnic spread which includes:

·    Whole roasted pig from Bev Eggleston’s Eco-Friendly Foods’ featuring pulled pork with Mahogany barbecue sauce and Bone Suckin’ Sauce;

·    Trotter mac and cheese;

·    Chow chow;

·    Dilly beans;

·    Pepper cole slaw.


When:

Friday, June 15, 2012; 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $100 ticket includes all food, beer, wine and mixed drinks. Tickets for $125 will include top shelf beer, wine and liquor. Tickets are available for purchase via an ExclusiveEats opportunity on CityEats.com. For ticket purchases, visit http://www.cityeats....staurant_offers.

Additionally, guests can opt for an upgraded VIP experience by booking one of the eight Monte Carlo Terrace rooms at the adjacent Hotel Monaco Alexandria. These guestrooms, which overlook the concert, will be available the night of June 15th for $299 excluding tax. The price includes overnight accommodations,  two tickets to the concert and unlimited food and drink during the event.  Guestrooms must be booked by calling the hotel’s Assistant General Manager, Kate Ellis at (703)549-6080. **note call this number ONLY if booking the hotel room package.

Where:   

Jackson 20 courtyard, 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314. TEL: 703-842-2790 www.jackson20.com or www.facebook.com/jackson20.  The restaurant is adjacent to the Hotel Monaco Alexandria.  There is a parking garage at the Hotel Monaco Alexandria and valet parking is also available for an hourly rate of $6 for the first hour, and $2 for each additional hour. Overnight parking is $25.

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ABOUT JACKSON 20
In the twenty-first century, Jackson 20 offers a sense of history, making it a delicious destination that suits Old Town Alexandria's historic past.  Adjacent to Hotel Monaco Alexandria, Jackson 20 – which takes its name from President Andrew Jackson and his visage on the $20 bill – is a 125-seat modern American tavern with a warm and bustling ambiance.  Designed with clean, simple lines, the space showcases stunning reclaimed brick, stone, leather and wood.  Jackson 20 features seasonal café-style seating along King Street and in a terrace behind the restaurant, where diners can enjoy dining al fresco.  Chef Brian McPherson’s menu features modern American comfort food and relies heavily on fresh, local ingredients.  An extensive American wine list and a bevy of hand-crafted cocktails complement his flavorful cuisine. Jackson 20 is located at 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314.  The restaurant is open Monday to Thursday: 7:00am to 10:30pm; Friday: 7:00am to 11:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am to 11:00pm; Sunday 8:00am to 9:30pm.  For more information and to make reservations, call 703-842-2790 or visit www.jackson20.com or www.facebook.com/jackson20

About CityEats.com
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----- Celebrate Midsummer! AYCE Swedish Buffet at IKEA
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----- Tasting Menu at Elizabeth's Gone Raw
By lperry

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Raw Living Tasting Menu, Friday, June 15,  2012
Elizabeth's Gone Raw. 1341 L Street NW, Washington, D.C.  20005    Posted Image Posted Image

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Raw Tasting Menu
Friday, June 15, 2012



-Amuse-
Strawberry Tartare
Chive, Pine Nut “Parmesan”, Fava bean


-Start-
Grapefruit Salad
Snow Peas, Coriander, Heirloom Carrots


-Appetizer-
Tomato & Fennel
Hazelnut, Hemp Milk, Mustard, Tarragon, Cashew


-Intermezzo-
Carrot Ginger Sorbet

-Main-
Cauliflower Couscous & Squash Blossoms
Fava Beans, Currants, Patty Pan Squash, Mint


-Sweet-
Blueberry Cobbler
Vanilla, Ginger, Nutmeg, Almond



Executive Chef
Jonathan Seningen

Menu $ 75pp
Organic Wine Pairing Available




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Please call or email to make a reservation at your desired time
Phone. 202-347-8349
reservations@elizabethsgoneraw.com
www.elizabethsgoneraw.com



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