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James Bond Returns to The Jefferson for Dinner
50 years of Bond girls, Bond gadgets, Bond cars and the irresistible 007 is making headlines again. He escorted Her Majesty The Queen to the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. His upcoming movie, Skyfall, is the twenty-third spy film in the James Bond series due out in November. And on Thursday, September 13, 2012, The Jefferson, Washington, DC hosts another dinnerin celebration of five decades of Bond- the suave, mysterious, iconic British spy.
An event promising all the glamour and exquisite taste -- epicurean and otherwise -- of those who inhabit the world of Bond, this dinner is a feast of villainy. That is, each of the five courses created by executive chef Chris Jakubiec, with wines paired by wine director Michael Scaffidi, is inspired by an especially vile villain. From Karl Stromberg to Prince Kamal Khan, from Hugo Drax to Dr. Kanaga, and even bad boy Bloefeld, each of Bond’s nemeses, though rotten to the core, is clearly material for delectable menu-building:
“KARL STROMBERG” / LIVE AND LET DIE
Tuna Carpaccio
Fennel Marmalade, Green Olive Pureé, Grilled Lemon
Argiolas, Vermentino, Sardinia, Italy 2010
“PRINCE KAMAL KHAN & OCTOPUSSY” / OCTOPUSSY
Grilled Octopus
Cumin-scented Eggplant Caviar, Coconut Curry Sauce
Gunderloch, Riesling, Spätlese, “Diva,” Rheinhessen, Germany 2007
“HUGO DRAX” / MOONRAKER
Pave of Kobe Beef
Space-age Accompaniments
L’Accent de la Roquète, Châteauneuf du Pape, Châteauneuf du Pape 2009
“DR.KANANGA/MR BIG” / LIVE AND LET DIE
Wild Boar Chops
Fried Plaintains, Wilted Spinach, Red Wine “Voodoo” Jus
Bond, Cabernet Sauvignon, “Quella,” Napa Valley 2007
“BLOFELD’S VOLCANIC LAIR” / FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
Baked Alaska Tropical S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Volcano
Orange & Ginger Ice Creams, Cocoa Streusel, Orange “Lava”
Eden, Ice Cider, Vermont MV
The formal dinner – whose dress requirement is à la Bond – will begin with cocktails in the book room and continue in secret locations throughout the hotel - on a need to know basis - in intimate and mysterious whereabouts befitting the Bond style of dining. The prix-fixe menu, with wine pairings, is $285 per person. Make your reservations by calling Plume at The Jefferson at 202.448.2301.
The Jefferson, DC – 1200 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 | 202.448.2300 | www.jeffersondc.com
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