FOOD NOTES/ Dinner with Daniel at 1789

Photo courtesy of 1789 Restaurant 1789 Chef Daniel Giusti

Washington, DC - The historic 1789 Restaurant, located at 1226 36th Street, NW in Georgetown, is now offering guests the opportunity to dine with acclaimed Executive Chef Daniel Giusti  every Wednesday in February.  Priced at $100 per person (all inclusive), the menu will revolve around different themes.  Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling (202) 965-1789 and requesting a seat with the Giusti reservation at 7 pm.
 
On Wednesday, Feb. 17th, guests can enjoy a family-style feast with special guest Bev Eggleston, owner of EcoFriendly Farms.  
 
The special dinner begins with a display of cold appetizers such as cured meats; country pâté with house-made mustard, pickled vegetables and an assortment of hot appetizers such as grilled sausage and fried head cheese with accoutrements.  
 
Guests will then indulge in whole roasted rack of pork courtesy of EcoFriendly Farms paired with assorted braised greens, grits, crispy rosemary potatoes and applesauce.  
 
For dessert, Pastry Chef Travis Olson will top off the evening with “Hog on a Tin Roof Sundae” made with roasted barley malt ice cream, hot fudge, honey-roasted peanuts and chocolate-covered cracklings. This menu will be paired with an assortment of Virginia wines to complement the meal.  
 
On Wednesday, February 10 and February 24, a five-course menu will be served celebrating the traditional foods of the Piedmont region, where Chef Giusti studied at the Slow Food Academy.  
 
The menu begins with an assortment of antipasti with beef carpaccio, vitello tonnato, cured meats with pickled vegetables and calze di sete. Main attractions include beet risotto with fonduta, agnolotti ai tre arrosti; roasted rack of Piedmontese beef with polenta and gorgonzola cheese; an Italian cheese course and for dessert zabaglione with gelato, Italian cookies and pizzelles.  
 
For the perfect pairing, this Italian feast will be complemented by wines from the Piedmont region.
 
The restaurant offers complimentary valet parking. Reservations can be made by calling (202) 965-1789 and for additional information please visit www.1789Restaurant.com.