Thanksgiving dishes featured at Reliable Source Friendsgiving Dinner, tonight
The upcoming succession of holidaysholiday season at the National Press Club kicks of Thursday, Nov. 20, with the Reliable Source's special Friendship Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.
The price of the buffet, featuring traditional Thanksgiving dishes, is $45 for members and $55 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 Joyce Parking, 1325 G Street NW, after 5 p.m. from Monday through Friday, with a minimum $35 purchase of food and beverage.
Speciality Drinks $13 each
- Pumpkin martini: vodka, house made Baileys, pumpkin syrup, espresso, cinnamon
- Spiced sangria: Southern Comfort, apple cider, peach syrup, red sangria
- Cranberry mule: rum, lime juice , cranberry syrup, ginger beer
Menu
Soup:
- beef and barley soup
Salad:
- roasted butternut squash with warm cider vinaigrette
- harvest Caesar salad
- sweet potato salad
Hot entrées:
- green bean casserole
- spinach gratin
- roasted Yukon gold potatoes
- herb roasted turkey with turkey gravy
- classic beef meatloaf
- slaw-baked salmon
Carving board:
- leg of lamb
Desserts:
- pumpkin and ginger cheesecake
- apple and thyme tartlette
- pecan pie
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].