Antonio Burrell Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 So......this is what I decided to get myself into. We are opening a singular space in Fairfax that will provide the DC experience that the city deserves. a) Serious restaurant in an area that desperately needs it c) Nightclub brought to you by the people that make Love/Dream what it is and c) a Bar/Lounge that is singular for its service and quality. I fully believe that this is the right idea at the right time for both Fairfax and the surrounding area. As for the restaurant, I can report that I think it will be a inviting space while being both beautiful and very elegant. The food.....I will be doing a menu that is largely Nuevo Latino utilizing elements of French, American and Asian cuisines. The prices will range between 5-9 for apps 9-11 for cevieches and 16-23 for entrees. There will be a seperate Bar/Late night menu that will provide a totally different more relaxed expereince in the Bar. I'm looking forward to welcoming DR members for our soft opening which we hope to target for the 1st week of December. If you live in the area and would like to be part of our soft opening dinners please pm me and I'll make sure it happens. I definately look forward to getting feedback from DR members as I find this crowd to be some of the most knowledgable eaters in the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Address? 10418 Main Street Fairfax, Va 20030 Right In the middle of Auld Sheeben and TT Somethingornothers......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Ah. Then, indeed, a great step up food-wise. (Presumably.) Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 So the time is near, opening will be delayed possible till the 15th or so, having the usual problems with equipment etc etc etc. At any rate I though I'd post the dinner menu so's you guys could stay interested and debate its various merits or demerits Dinner at Rain 1st Courses Sopa de Mani Bolivian peanut soup with ancho chile dusted popcorn and cilantro 6 Sopa de Calabasa Butternut Squash soup with salted pepitas, foie gras and maple crema 7 Grilled Squid With sherry vinegar, arugula, red onion and cherry tomatoes 8 Ensalade de Remoulaches Roasted beets with queso fresco, citron vinaigrette, walnuts and watercress 8 Cesar Salad Romaine Lettuce with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette, white anchovies, manchego crisps and capers 7 Tamale de Elote Corn tamale with mole rojo, queso oxanaca and shredded duck 7 Pomegranate Glazed Quail With quail sausage stuffed potato croquette and black beans 9 Gambas al Ajillo Shrimp with garlic, parsley, red chile, tomato and Spanish olive oil 9 Duet of Empanadas Chicken and Mushroom Empanadas with salsa verde, fried plantains and pickled egg 8 Crab Cake Lump Crab Cake with avocado, roasted corn, piquillo peppers 11 Clams Chorizo Clams with chorizo, potatoes, peppers and cilantro 10 Crudos 12 Tuna Tiradito with yuzu, grapes, radishes, almonds and sea urchin emulsion Bay Scallop cevieche with coconut milk, oranges and serrano peppers Red Snapper cevieche with lime, cilantro, red onion and avocado Dinner at Rain Entrees Red Snapper With coconut milk broth, shrimp chile relleno and yucca “risotto” 21 Camarones Adobo Marinated, grilled shrimp with corn tamale, mojo sauce and okra 23 Sopa de Mariscos Seafood stew with potatoes, clams, shrimp, corn, crab, fish and tomatoes 19 Tuna Veracruz Rare seared tuna with tomatoes, olives and rice 20 Bistec Chimichurri Grilled spice rubbed ribeye with chimichurri sauce, fried yucca and charra beans 23 Jerk Roasted Pork Loin With black lentil quinoa , chicharron papusas, cabbage slaw and mole 18 Mojo Braised Lamb Shank With boniato mash, Rioja sauce and green beans 19 Lomo Saltado Grilled beef tenderloin medallions with tomatoes, peppers, herbs, potatoes and lime 21 Goat Cheese Rellenos With black beans, yellow rice, salsa mexicano and fried plantains 15 Tortilla Crusted Chicken Breast With roasted garlic, smoked corn coulis, oven dried cumin tomatoes and yellow rice 17 Aji de Pato Seared duck breast with roasted potatoes, poached duck egg and aji chile sauce 20 Lunch follows a more American classic lunch format due to the many, many, many folks desiring such things.....Brunch on saturday and sunday with the menus to follow if intrest prompts me to post them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 That menu sounds great! So it is more of a nuevo Latino flavor? How about desserts? A new take on Tres Leches, Flan, Crema Catalana? And last, how's the wine list coming along? Buena Suerte! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia R Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Tamale de EloteCorn tamale with mole rojo, queso oxanaca and shredded duck I hope you haven't had the menus printed yet, but you're probably serving queso Oaxaca. Spelled either way, it probably tastes the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acevedo81 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 sopa de calabasa. Just incase this is a typo just wanted to let you know that pumpkin is spelled calabaza. Not trying to be a dick or anything, I just wanted to save you the problem of reprinting the menus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 I hope you haven't had the menus printed yet, but you're probably serving queso Oaxaca. Spelled either way, it probably tastes the same. to late but I did catch the typo after I sent them off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 New Years Eve at Rain Lobster Ceviche Lobster marinated with passionfruit oil, ginger granite and jicama Grilled Calamari Escabeche Marinated Calamari with arugala, chile pickled vegetables and avocado Ensalada de Remolachas Roasted beet terrine with queso fresco, walnuts and sour orange Cesar Salad Romaine with white anchovies, lemon garlic dressing, capers and manchego Tiradito Atun Tuna tiradito with green grapes, radish, almonds and soy-sea urchin foam Callos con Caviar Seared Sea Scallops with bruleed winter melon, servuga caviar and pumpkin seeds Higalo de Pato Seared duck liver with figs, candied olives and cinnamon oil Langosta al Agua de Flora Rosewater poached lobster with roasted mushroom carpaccio, almonds and vanill Cordiniz Pomegranite lacquered quail with quail sausage stuffed potato croquettes Cordero al Vinagre con Salchica Balsamic Vinegar glazed Lamb Loin with spicy lamb sausage and goat cheese Lomo Saltado Seared Beef Tenderloin with peppers, potatoes, herbs and lime veal jus Chile Relleno Three Cheese stuffed Anaheim Chiles with roasted corn-avocado arepas Mar y Tierra Seranno dusted Sea Scallops with veal cheeks and piquillo peppers Salmon y Ostras Crisp Spring roll of Smoked Salmon with oysters, spinach and fennel Aji de Pato Roasted duck breast with poached duck egg, potato cake and aji chile sauc. Empanada de Hongos Mushroom and Cabrales Blue Cheese Empanadas with pickled egg and salsa verde Desserts to follow 3 courses: 55 4 courses: 70 5 courses: 80 Basically, I think that we will do a tasting menu format and allow you to choose how many courses, what order etc, etc. I think it'll work out better. Wine pairings will be available. Very free form and allow for flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 So the time is near, opening will be delayed possible till the 15th or so, having the usual problems with equipment etc etc etc. Any update on the opening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Bump! Is the New Year's dinner at Rain happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 way behind schedule...things look bleak for our caped crusaders..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Bump! Is the New Year's dinner at Rain happening? way behind schedule...things look bleak for our caped crusaders..... Seeing as though you're both at Corduroy tonight, why don't you discuss this in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted January 1, 2007 Author Share Posted January 1, 2007 I was indeed, family in tow. Great time, first time out in years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Anyone have any information about the reports that the plan has changed for this place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiveturk21 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Not sure what the original plan was for this place, but I sure can tell you what the new plan is for this place...marginal food at astronomical prices so that college aged kids can think they are somewhat cultured before getting drunk and dancing to extremely loud music. I went here two Saturdays ago with three friends. We are all 30, so not their target audience for the "club" side of Rain, but definitely in their target audience for the "restaurant" side of Rain. Anyway, the "restaurant" side was 100% empty when we arrived at 8:00 PM, but we sat down anyway (I always feel very awkward in this situation). The decor is in flux, it seems like they are trying to do some nice things in there, but they ran out of money. The carpet was disgusting, but the decorations were nice enough and chairs comfortable and all that jazz. The service was lacking, but they just opened, so I understand that. And, at the very least, you could tell that our waiter was trying hard to be helpful. The food, the most important thing in my mind, sounded significantly better than it was. Here is a list of what we had and comments on each item... Roasted Beet Salad with Winter Greens, Indian River Grapefruit and Goat Cheese Crostini ($8) I would be shocked if these beets were roasted, they tasted like they were pickled and out of a can, but that wasn't the worst part of eating them. They cut them very thinly and put them on the bottom of the salad, so they were litterly stuck to the bottom of the plate (some sort of suction thing was going on). And, since they were so thin, you couldn't pick them up with your fork no matter how much you tried, so you literally had to use your fingers to separate them from the plate. So, it was a pain to eat, but the flavors were OK, if you can look past the fact that the beets were NOT roasted. Chicken and Foie Gras Mousse Stuffed Quail with Quinoa, Red Currants, Pinenuts and Marjoram Quail Jus ($9) Easily the star of the evening. It was not amazing, but very solid when you think about the portion that you got and the price. Flavors were good and the portion was great for an appetizer. Butternut Squash Risotto with Wild Mushrooms, Diced Butternut Squash, Pistachios, Pumpkin Puree and Smoked Gruyere ($18) Too many flavors, I was confused with what was going on. Do you need butternut squash and pumpkin and mushrooms and gruyere? They tried to hard with this one and it was simply awful. I mean, it was really bad. Penne Pasta Tossed with Wild Mushrooms, Tomato Confit, Spinach in a Spicy Bechamel Sauce and Aged Parmesan ($17) I felt bad for the penne, it was drowing in water. Big pet peeve of mine (is it really that hard to drain your pasta!?) and it made the dish much worse than it should have been. I think that the flavors were pretty good, but they were obviously diluted. Sauteed Jumbo Scallops with a Ragout of Tomatoes, Basil and a Kalamata Olive Timbale ($25) The scallops were good, but three scallops for $25 was not worth it. Actually, I liked this dish as well, just not a good value. Some Sort of Cheesecake Burrito with Bananas ($8 or $9) They do not have desserts on the website, so the description of this dish is lacking, sorry about that. Anyway, you got a HUGE dessert for the money, but it did not work. I give them an A for creativity, but a D for execution. We saw the wine list (just printed on a piece of paper at this point), but skipped it for other drinks. It looked good, good selection and the prices were reasonable, hopefully it remains that way when it becomes more permanent. Anyway, as the night went on, the "restaurant" side was pretty much full, lots of youngsters coming in to grab a bite before hitting the dance floor. Around 10:00 PM, the music was so loud in the restaurant that it was unbearable, so if you are coming to eat and don't like it loud, I would come on the earlier side. Overall, the food was so so. I think that it can get better over time and become an above average place for downtown Fairfax, but since almost all of their business seemed to stem from the "club" side of Rain, it is still up in the air whether the "restaurant" side will get the attention it needs. By the way, we actually went over to the "club" side for a while and promptly left in about 30 minutes. I still go out a lot, a place like Fly Lounge is where you would find me at night, but I felt like an old man here. The music was obnoxiously loud, there were 3 guys for every 1 girl and it was so packed that you couldn't move. The drinks were cheap though, $6 for a Grey Goose on the rocks with olives, so I can't complain about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 How is this spot doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephsteez Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Its been empty for awhile, I rode by today on my morning bike ride and there was a sign on the door saying the owners of the property have reclaimed it, mail shoved in the front door. For the nosey ones, mostly junk mail, but I did see some mail from cox. they look pissed... I have lived within walking distance to rain for the past 2 years while in college and it was always crowded, no one ever seemed to have a good time in there. Auld Shebeen has a dance floor and two bars and seems to be the place to go for dancing, buffalo wing university for fight nights, and TT reynolds/old firehouse for some live music with your 11 coors lights and shot of 'crat (not that i would know about either ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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