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"Beyond the North Wind" Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant (POSTPONED)
Join us at The Fourth Estate Restaurant at 6:30pm on March 26 for the "Beyond the North Wind" dinner with James Beard Award-winning author Darra Goldstein. Russian cookbooks tend to focus on the food that was imported from France in the nineteenth century or the impoverished food of the Soviet era. Beyond the North Wind explores the true heart of Russian food, a cuisine that celebrates whole grains, preserved and fermented foods, and straightforward but robust flavors. Goldstein is the founding editor of Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture, named Publication of the Year by the James…
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"Georgian Feast" Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
Darra Goldstein is the Willcox B. and Harriet M. Adsit Professor of Russian, Emerita at Williams College and Founding Editor of Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture, named the 2012 Publication of the Year by the James Beard Foundation. She has published widely on literature, culture, art, and cuisine and has organized several exhibitions, including Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005, at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. In addition to serving as Editor in Chief of the James Beard-nominated Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets, she is the author of…
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"Rasika: Flavors of India" Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30pm with dinner following at 7pm. The cost is $95 for individual tickets, with a $10 discount when purchasing two of the "Couples Discount" tickets. NPC Members are eligible for an additional 15% discount on all their tickets with login. Wines will be paired with every course; the exact vintner to be determined. A copy of "Rasika: Flavors of India" is included with each individual ticket; one copy for each pair of couples tickets. MENU Hors d’oeuvres Cauliflower bezule, South Indian spicy fried cauliflower florets Shammi kebab, lamb patties with mint-…
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Anthony Bourdain Commemorative Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
Anthony Bourdain, who died June 8, will be sadly missed, but not easily forgotten. Bourdain launched the publication of his "Les Halles Cookbook" - named for the NYC Bistro at which he had been the Executive Chef since 1998 - in 2004 at a dinner in the Fourth Estate Restaurant at The National Press Club. To honor his memory, the Fourth Estate is planning to re-create the six course meal served that evening - adding hors d’oeuvres - at a dinner July 24, 2018. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30pm with dinner following at 7pm. The cost is $80 for individual tickets, with a $10 discount when…
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"The Once Upon a Chef Cookbook" Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
The National Press Club Fourth Estate restaurant will be hosting a cookbook and wine dinner featuring Potomac, Maryland, native, Jennifer Segal, author of “The Once Upon a Chef Cookbook: 100 Tested, Perfected, and Family-Approved Recipes.” Jenn is the founder of Once Upon a Chef, a popular blog which showcases easy home recipes from a chef’s point of view. Jenn honed her craft at Great Falls, Virginia's L'Auberge Chez Francois and has directed marketing for other restaurants. Her recipes have been featured in the Huffington Post, and on WJLA’s "Good Morning Washington" and Parade.com. Wines…
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"Turnip Greens & Tortillas" Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 - anticipating Cinco de Mayo later that week - the Fourth Estate will host James Beard nominated chef, Eddie Hernandez to celebrate his cookbook, “Turnip Greens & Tortillas.” Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 pm with dinner at 7:00pm. A copy of the cookbook will be given each purchaser. Couples will receive one book. A Tequila sponsor will soon be added to enhance drinks from the cookbook. Tickets are $85/single, $160/couple. NPC Members receive a 15% discount ($72.25/single; $136/couple). Tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite or www.press.org. Born in…
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Gourmet Italy Dinner with Francine Segan at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the Fourth Estate will host an Italian wine dinner and lecture. As you enjoy the wines of Tuscany, Italian cultural expert Francine Segan will discuss the ancient and varied culinary specialties of Emilia-Romagna; a region that has the most specially protected foods than any region in Italy. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. A ticket includes a copy of Ms. Segan’s ever relevant book, “Pasta Modern,” recipes from which will be part of the evening’s dinner. Wines are from the respected Castello di Gabbiano in Tuscany. Francine Segan is…
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Pok Pok Noodles Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
James Beard Award-winning chef Andy Ricker, whose Pok Pok Thai restaurants in Portland and New York have drawn critical acclaim, will launch his new Thai cookbook at a dinner May 23 in the Fourth Estate restaurant. The dinner will feature dishes from Ricker's "Pok Pok Noodles" cookbook, which offers a guide to making iconic Thai dishes at home along with stunning location photos and the stories behind the food. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with passed appetizers. Dinner will be served family-style, in the Thai fashion, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $95 per person and include a copy of “Pok Pok…
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"The Italian Table" dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
Travel writer and cookbook author Elizabeth Minchilli will share her insights on Italian cuisine and culture at a five-course Italian dinner based on recipes from her book, "The Italian Table" at the Fourth Estate restaurant on April 24. Combining menus and recipes with visual experience and inspiration, "The Italian Table" is a practical resource that will help home cooks and hosts recreate these fabulous meals and celebrations at their own tables. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Fourth Estate restaurant with hors d'oeuvres featuring six different Italian specialties. Tickets cost $95…
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"The Hamilton Cookbook" Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
A historic dinner based on what Alexander Hamilton would have served at a dinner party brought to life by Laura Kumin who is a writer, teacher, and cooking coach. As a recovering lawyer, she infinitely prefers feeding family and friends to fighting legal battles. She created Mother Would Know to encourage readers to become confident home cooks. Laura is not embarrassed at the number of spatulas, graters, and cookbooks that she owns, or that she buys chocolate in 1-pound bars. There is a NPC member discount of 15% available for this dinner – please login to access the discount. Each ticket…
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