The Reliable Source celebrates the season with jazz and a buffet Thursday

National Press Club members and their guests are invited to dine at the Reliable Source's Annual Holiday Buffet and Jazz Night on Thursday evening, Dec. 14.

The event features the return of the Greater U Street Jazz Collective, a group that performed at the Reliable Source Jazz Night last year. The group is back by popular demand of Club members and will perform beginning at 6 p.m. in the Reliable Source.

The price of the buffet is $35 for NPC members and $40 for nonmembers. Reservations are encouraged because this event has sold out in the past. Free parking is available for NPC. members only with purchase of food and beverage of $25 or more at the Reliable Source. The parking garage is located at One Parking, 1325 G Street NW. 

In addition to the holiday-themed menu, the bar will offer a selection of special cocktails to complement your buffet.

 Make your reservation at (202) 662-7443 or [email protected].

 

Holiday Buffet Menu, December 14, 2023

Starters:

  • Southern Wedding soup
  • Mandarin orange, spinach salad with candied pecans, goat cheese, mint vinaigrette
  • Colorful heirloom tomatoes, green beans, Kalamata olives, feta, red onion, Italian dressing
  • Deconstructed iceberg lettuce with crispy bacon-blue cheese dressing
  • Beet and orange salad

 

Entrees:

  • Prosciutto-wrapped stuffed pork loin
  • Slow-baked Atlantic salmon with fresh herb and bread crumble  
  • Baked bone-in ham -- to be carved
  • Rosemary leg of lamb -- to be carved
  • Roasted free-range chicken with gravy

 

Sides:

  • Cranberry and apple sauce
  • Mac and cheese
  • Bi-color potatoes au gratin
  • Roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and crispy bacon

 

Desserts:

Pies:

  • Mincemeat
  • Apple
  • Cranberry
  • Pecan

Cakes and cookies:

  • Carrot cake
  • Bûche de Noël (Yule log cake)
  • Holiday cookies