DonRocks Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 All, This will be John Wabeck's last-ever dinner at New Heights, as well as Logan Cox's debut - Derek Brown and Chantal Tseng will be pairing the drinks and wines. (This is not a dr.com event, but I'm happy to pimp it for John & Company.) Cheers, and congratulations to everyone! Rocks. --- Executive Chef John Wabeck celebrates his farewell to the kitchen and New Heights Welcomes Logan Cox, new Executive Chef. Logan comes to the executive chef position from the Mobil five-star rated Woodland Inn and Resort in Summerville, South Carolina, where he was Sous Chef under Tarver King, Grand Chef Relais and Chateaux. Before that, Logan worked in DC with Frank Ruta. John and Logan will work side by side to dish up a four course meal. The first two courses will be done by John and the hors d eouvres and main course will be done by Logan. The two chefs will be joined by Derek Brown, who has selected the cocktail and optional wine pairing for the dinner.He also kicks off the celebration with a reception at New Heights Bar- aka "The Gin Joint"- featuring several gins and a special drink menu to compliment Chef Logans hors d eouvres. 630 to 7 pm - Reception at the Bar and Patio. 7 pm - Four Course Dinner. Price $85 not inclusive of tax and gratuity. Limited seating available. Reservations required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Date??? Drinks inculded?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavita Singh Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Date???Drinks inculded?? The date is Saturday, August 9th. Drinks and Optional Wine Parings are included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Date??? Drinks inculded?? I say, go ahead and bring a date, and if she wants a drink, buy her one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Ouch, Logan Cox gets to take over just in time for Restaurant Week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Any idea of menu yet? (Specifically asking re: food allergies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sadly, we'll be in New York, but raise a glass to Wabeck for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Is anyone else going? I have a food maven friend coming in from NY for the dinner. Also, any details on the menu yet? Thanks! Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wabeck Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think this is what we have so far. Don't kill me if it's wrong. There will be optional wine pairings available, but I'm drinking these drinks. Welcome, Chef Logan Cox 9 August, 2008 6:30/7:00 Canapés Classic Gibson, Vermouth Soaked Onions Old School Gazpacho, Blue Crab Toast Riesling “Sangria” - Peaches, Plums, Blackberries Risotto “Bourgogne" - Snail Ragout, Parsley Brown Butter, Garlic Mascarpone Pimm’s Royale – Pimm’s #1, Cremant de Bourgogne, Cucumber, Citrus Roasted Loin of Colorado Lamb, Pearl Barley, Fennel Puree, Red Pepper Conserve Tequila Lotus Club – Anejo Tequila, Absinthe, Peychaud Bitters, Lemon Peel Artisan Cheese Course White Port Sangaree – Ramos Pinto White Port, Simple Syrup, Lemon, Nutmeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdavidm Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Is anyone else going? I have a food maven friend coming in from NY for the dinner.Also, any details on the menu yet? Thanks! Jennifer Mrs dcdavidm and I have made reservations; hope to see a few other DRs there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Is anyone else going? I have a food maven friend coming in from NY for the dinner.Also, any details on the menu yet? Thanks! Jennifer I'm coming, never been to the restaurant before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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