timdc

After reading this post, I almost had to order the Lobster Reuben ($14.95) last night at Scion. Made with a substantial amount of lobster meat, it also has sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing, Swiss cheese, and is served on buttery grilled rye bread. Now, if that sounds like a train wreck, consider that both the 1000 Island dressing and Swiss cheese were admirably restrained, and the ample amount of butter on the rye bread is a natural foil for the lobster meat. Yes, it was heavy, but it was also a very satisfying sandwich (if you're hungry).

I got my choice of hand-cut garlic fries, some type of salad, or veggie straws, and went with the fries which were honorable, but a bit too greasy to complement this sandwich. I was also miffed when the check arrived and there was a $2 surcharge for them. I said, "Oh, the fries were extra?" The response: "Yeah, it's a punch-up option. Sorry about that." Rather than say anything, I simply split the difference and took a dollar off the tip - Scion should mention this to their customers although I'm convinced that this was a simple mix-up - my bartender was busy, diligent, and friendly.

Scion has a wonderful beer selection, and a very nice bar. I almost got a Scrimshaw on tap, but instead went with the excellent Great Lakes Brewing Company's Burning River Pale Ale ($6). The wine list here is more thoughtful than the one I also saw last night at Ezmè, but the beer program is a legitimate strength.

Cheers,
Rocks

 
Thanks for coming in! I'm glad you enjoyed the sandwich and the beer. Sorry about the mix up with the fries. Last night was the bartender's first shift in over a month, (back injury) so he might have been a little rusty. Generally, our staff does a good job letting the customer know about the $2 charge, but either way I'll make sure to remind everyone. Thanks again and hopefully more people from DR come in!

Dogfish Head Beer Dinner @ Scion Restaurant

March 1, 2010

6:00 and 8:30 pm

5 Courses / 5 Beers

$49.95

Come to Scion Restaurant in Dupont Circle for a beer dinner guided by Dogfish Head reps. Each dish is paired with a different one of Dogfish brew. For questions or reservations, please call (202) 833 8899 or email joanne@scionrestaurant.com.

Menu:

Aperitif

Ginger Chicken Dumplings and Curried Chicken Puff Pastry

Dogfish Head Pangaea

First Course

Fiery Shrimp and Sesame Noodles

Dogfish Head 90 Min IPA

Second Course

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto over Mixed Greens

Dogfish Head Black and Blue

Third Course

Braised Burgandy Duck with Mac and Cheese

Dogfish Head Raison D'etre

Fourth Course

Banana Chocolate Spring Roll with Chocolate Whip Cream

Dogfish Head World Wide Stout

Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner

Scion Restaurant

Wednesday, January 20, 2009

6:00 & 8:30

5 Courses / 5 Beers

$45 per person

Join Brad Phillips from Sierra Nevada as he guides you through a 5 course / 5 beer dinner at Scion Restaurant in Dupont Circle. Each course will be paired with a different Sierra Nevada beer. Brad will be on hand to talk about the history of Sierra Nevada, craft brewing, and each of the beers.

For any questions, please contact me here or email me at tim@scionrestaurant.com. Or visit scionrestaurant.com

Menu:

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale / Thai Chili Cilantro Chicken Skewers and Honey Glazed Baked Brie

Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Hefeweizen / Baby Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, Strawberries, and Walnuts

Sierra Nevada Glissade Golden Bock / Seared Scallops with White Bean Succotash

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA / Braised Short Ribs

Sierra Nevada Porter / Chocolate Mousse

Hi,

My name is Tim and I'm the bar manager at Scion Restaurant. We are celebrating our 6 month anniversary this Sunday, January 10, 2010. To mark this special occasion, we will be tapping a keg of the Life and Limb. The Life and Limb is a collaborative beer between Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head. It was one of the most sought after beers of 2009.

From 5-8pm, we will be offering the Life and Limb as part of a $12 tasting. Each tasting comes with a 6 oz pour of the Life and Limb, one savory pairing (maple glazed pork belly), and one sweet pairing (chocolate mousse). I would like to invite everyone who missed the first round of the Life and Limb to come down and try it out. If you liked it the first time, this is your last chance to have it again. If you don't want the pairing, and just want to try the beer, we will be offering the beer by itself at 8pm (while supplies last).

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me here or over e-mail: tim@scionrestaurant.com Here's some more info on the Life and Limb.

Tim

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Hi,

My name is Tim. I'm the bar manager at Scion Restaurant in Dupont Circle. Just wanted to say hello to everyone. From what I can tell, this is a great place to share honest opinions and receive constructive criticism. I look forward to getting to know all of you, either on this site or in person. Thanks.