Reliable Source offers Spanish tapas buffet tomorrow

The Reliable Source, the Club’s longtime hub of fellowship and good food and drink, invites members and their guests to a Spanish Tapas buffet dinner on Thursday, April 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. Live music by Carlos Cello, electric cellist, begins at 6 p.m.

The buffet will feature a wide variety of tapas, salads and desserts, including  pan-seared calamari and leeks, chicken croquettes, and Catalan-style seared salmon skewers.

Specialty drinks and zero-proof options will be available throughout the evening. Here are some highlights:

Seasonal Sangria
Our house-blend sangria, refreshing and perfect for the season.

Diablo Margarita
Milagro Reposado tequila, orange liqueur, jalapeño syrup, and fresh lime juice, topped with Tajín for a bold and flavorful finish.

Non-Alcoholic Horchata
A traditional Spanish beverage with warm notes of cinnamon, creamy and refreshing.

The buffet costs $45 for members and $55 for guests, not including tax, gratuity and beverages. A full menu is listed below. Reservations are encouraged. Reserve online via the Club website (preferred), or by emailing [email protected] or calling (202) 662-7443.

Guests who spend $35 or more after 5 p.m. receive free parking at Joyce Parking (formerly One Parking), 1325 G Street NW. One validation per member; this not a guest benefit.

Members also may reserve the Cosgrove Lounge and McClendon Room free of charge with a minimum food and beverage purchase of $350 during the room use.

Spanish Tapas Buffet Dinner Menu

• Enjoy half-priced bottles from our specialty wine list, alongside fresh house-made sangria.

Traditional red gazpacho soup

Croqueta de pollo -- Crispy chicken croquette

Pappas bravas -- Potatoes with pimento aioli

Calamaries a la plancha con puerro -- Pan-seared calamari and leeks

 Salmon con Pincho manchego -- Seared salmon skewers Catalan-style

Tortilla Española -- Traditional creamy egg fritter with Yukon gold potato

Pinchos Morunos -- Grilled Spanish pork tenderloin skewers

Carne Asada con pimientos de piquillo -- Grilled hangar steak with piquillo pepper

Ensalada de Naranja, avocado, aceituna negras y cebolla roja -- Orange salad, avocado, black olive and red onions

Ensalada de Espinacas con Garbanzo -- Spinach salad with chick peas

Linjas de Queso Manchego -- Sliced Manchego cheese

Flan -- Classic Spanish custard with caramel

Churros -- Fried dough pastries with cinnamon and sugar

Torrejas con Miel -- Typical sliced brioche coated with egg, milk, cinnamon, lemon zest, vanilla extract, drizzle of honey