Chef Daniel Thomas Wine & Cookbook Dinner

On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 6:30 to 9:00pm, The Fourth Estate will host a four-course meal with hors d’oeuvres and accompanying wines from recipes culled from Chef Daniel Thomas’ recently published cookbook, Recipes For A New You! Healthy Eating at its Best! The four course dinner and wine pairing will highlight Chef Thomas’ commitment to simple and healthy dishes. Cookbooks will be available for purchase and Chef Thomas will sign copies of the book as well as recount amusing anecdotes about serving meals to President Barack Obama, members of the Senate, House of Representatives and foreign dignitaries.

Chef Thomas is a Washington, DC native and trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Hillary Clinton has applauded Chef Thomas’ cooking, saying “Thank you for always taking care of me at the Capitol. The food is always great!” Senator Harry Reid concurred, “I am struck with Daniel’s professionalism and dedication. He demonstrates great integrity, is conscientious and committed to his profession. His work ethic and ability… is outstanding.” And because Chef Thomas exposes health eating at its best, Representative John Lewis added, “Thank you Chef Daniel for always keeping me healthy and serving wonderful delicious meals to my colleagues and [me] in Congress!”

Tickets are $50 with a 10% discount for "couples" tickets. NPC members can receive an additional 10% discount on all tickets by logging in. Any questions or dietary restrictions should be addressed to the Fourth Estate at 202.662.7638.

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Hors d’oeuvres
Crab Quesadilla
Oven baked wings with a hint of crispiness w/a not-so-fattening "chipotle lime crema"
Asian spring rolls with gluten free rice paper (with avocado and apple)
Served with selection of white wine, red wine or choice of beer

Salad/Soup Course
Baby Beet Salad with Goat cheese, baby arugula and light champagne vinaigrette
South Carolina She Crab soup with a healthy twist
Wine Selection: Chenin Blanc/Viognier, Pine Ridge, Napa Valley, California 2014

Fish Course
Steamed and Sautéed Mussels with Diced Tomato, Herbs, Garlic and White Wine
Wine Selection: Riesling, Clean Slate, Mosel, Germany 2014

Intermezzo
Local sorbet

Entrée
Rosemary & Garlic roasted Rack of lamb, Merlot sauce
Garlic and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Garlic, lime Swiss Chard
Wine Selection: Côtes du Crow’s, Morgan Winery, California 2014

Dessert
Obama Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Alternating Dessert Wine Selection: Malvasia de Oro, Torres, Spain N/V & Pineau des Charentes, Logis de la Montagne, France N/V