Hamrick Inaugural Menu Features Kansas, Maryland Cuisine; Jan. 29, $95
National Press Club Executive Chef Susan Delbert has revealed the menu guests can expect to enjoy at the Jan. 29 inaugural gala for new National Press Club President Mark Hamrick.
The lineup for the “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore” themed event features nods to Hamrick’s ties to Kansas and Maryland, along with a few surprises.
The event begins at 6:30 p.m., with dinner and the formal program following at 7:30. Special guests include broadcast legend Bill Kurtis, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, longtime Hollywood television director/producer Chuck Bowman and others.
Tickets are $95 and should be reserved here or by calling 202-662-7501.
Cocktail Hour Hors d’oeuvres:
- Wild Mushroom Profiteroles
- Crab Rangoon
- Butternut Squash Tarts
- Fried Oysters
- Authentic Buffalo Wings with blue cheese dressing, hot dipping sauce and celery sticks
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Vegetarian Egg Rolls
Gala Dinner Starter:
- Sunflower State Salad: Greens with sunflower seeds, roasted corn, apples, grapes and cider vinaigrette
Gala Dinner Entrée:
- 4 oz. Filet (Tenderloin) and Jumbo Lump Maryland Crab Cake
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Green Beans and Carrots with Butter Sauce
Gala Dinner Dessert:
- Chocolate Tornado Cake with Ruby Slippers
--Lori A. Russo, [email protected]