Fourth Estate plans Wine Dinner featuring Chef Daniel Thomas on Wednesday, Dec. 9
The National Press Club's Fourth Estate Restaurant plans to host a four-course Wine Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. featuring 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!
Tickets are $50 with a 10 percent discount for "couples" tickets. Press Club members can receive an additional 10 percent discount on all tickets by logging in. Click here for tickets.
Any questions or dietary restrictions should be addressed to the Fourth Estate at 202.662.7638.
The dinner and wine pairing highlights Thomas’ commitment to simple and healthy dishes. He plans to sign copies of his cookbook, which will be available for purchase, as well as recount amusing anecdotes about serving meals to President Barack Obama, members of the Senate, House of Representatives and foreign dignitaries.
The restaurant plans the following menu for the event:
Hors d’oeuvres
- Crab Quesadilla
- Oven-baked wings with a hint of crispiness with a not-so-fattening “chipotle lime crema”
- Asian spring rolls with gluten-free rice paper served with avocado and apple
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 in a Merlot sauce
Garlic and Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Garlic and 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, and Pineau des Charentes, Logis de la Montagne, France
Chef Thomas is a Washington, D.C., native and trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has applauded Chef Thomas’ cooking, saying “Thank you for always taking care of me at the Capitol. The food is always great!”
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada 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.”
Because Chef Thomas exposes health eating at its best, Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, added, “Thank you Chef Daniel for always keeping me healthy and serving wonderful delicious meals to my colleagues and [me] in Congress!”