SOLD OUT: Scrumptious crustaceans highlight Club's Crab Fest, Aug. 15
Get ready to crack the shells and pick the crab meat to dip in the melted butter! August is here, and it’s time for the National Press Club ‘s popular annual Crab Fest in the Reliable Source.
The succulent crustaceans will be served along with a buffet of sides on Thursday, Aug. 15, starting at 5:30 p.m.
The Crab Fest buffet is $45 per person for members and $50 for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged, because the event typically sells out. Reserve online or contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or at (202) 662-7443
Free parking is available at One Parking, 1325 G Street NW, after 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday, with a minimum $25 purchase of food and beverage.
A new wine list is available to compliment your dinner as well as domestic and imported beer.
The Crab Fest will be the highlight of the Reliable Source’s August schedule, which also includes the monthly Pub Quiz in the Truman Lounge on Thursday, Aug. 8, and the weekly Taco Night each Friday.
The August schedule follows a busy July at the Reliable Source that was climaxed by the restaurant's annual Summer BBQ Buffet July 18. That event attracted 71 members and their guests who, in addition to the menu of favorite summertime barbecue dishes, enjoyed the accompanying cool jazz of the Greater U Street Jazz Collective band.
Members left comments with the manager, praising the "excellent food ... lovely music selection, welcoming atmosphere," and encouraging the Reliable Source to "keep hosting these kinds of events more often." One remarked on the "Great job by you and staff last night, Mesfin! Glad to see the full house."
Get ready to enjoy another spread with another theme in the company of fellow Club members in August, especially if you haven't been to one of the special buffet nights in a while.
Here’s the buffet menu for the Crab Fest on Aug. 15:
The Main Event:
Hard shell crabs, steamed with Maryland spices
On the Side:
- Melted butter
- Spicy Sriracha
- Mignonette -- red wine vinegar, shallots, and cracked black peppers
- Lemon wedges
- Remoulade sauce
Seafood Boiled Feast:
- Pan-fried pecan crusted blue catfish
- Shrimp, black mussels, clams, andouille sausage, red potatoes, and creole garlic sauce
- Louisiana penne pasta-roasted pepper, tomato, grilled chicken
- Steamed corn on the cob
- Collard greens
- Hush poppies
Salads:
- Potato salad
- Tomato, cucumber, and red onion salad
- Healthy Carolina caviar salad
Desserts:
- Make your own ice cream sundae
- Key lime pie
- Mini pecan pies
- Boston cream pie
- Bananas Foster
If you're looking for a private space to entertain, the McClendon Room and Cosgrove Lounge are available free of charge for members, with a minimum food and beverage purchase of $250. To reserve either room, contact Mesfin Mekonen at [email protected].