2941 Restaurant • 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 • 703.270.1605 • http://www.2941.com

It's not too late to Celebrate
Easter Sunday at 2941 Restaurant

This year Easter Sunday at 2941 Restaurant will be a chic, family friendly occasion including a traditional Easter Buffet, egg hunts, and appearances by the Easter Bunny. 

This Event is priced at $75 per person for dinner or $20 for kids under 12. Beverages, tax, tip and gratuity are not included.

The Easter Buffet Menu will be available from Noon - 9:00 pm on Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007

Seating is limited. For reservations call: 703.270.1605

Chef Krinn’s Recipe of the Month

Spring Asparagus Soup with Morels

Serves 4

3 pounds asparagus, cut into ½ inch pieces
(reserve 18 tips for garnish)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 medium sized white onion, thinly sliced

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

½ lemon zested and juiced

¼ pound morel mushrooms
(shiitake if morels cannot be found)

salt and white pepper, to taste

1. Bring a large stockpot with ¼ cup salt to a boil and add the asparagus. Meanwhile get a large bowl of ice water to stop the asparagus from cooking too much. Cook the asparagus for approximately three minutes, remove and shock in the ice water.
2. Drain the asparagus and set aside the 18 tips for garnish.
3. Over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter in medium sized pan and add the onion and sweat over medium heat for 10 minutes, making sure not to color the onions. Add salt and white pepper to taste.
4. Add the stock and lemon juice and zest and simmer for 7 minutes. Add the asparagus spears and simmer 5 minutes more.
5. Blend the mixture in a blender, in several batches, and puree until smooth. Be careful blending as the soup mixture will be hot.
6. Return to the pan when fully blended, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
7. Sauté the mushrooms over medium heat for 3 minutes, season with salt and pepper, then add the asparagus spears and sauté 2 minutes more.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the morel-asparagus mixture and serve.

Note-The combination of bright green, fresh asparagus and earthy mushrooms are a classical pairing early Spring. This soup can be served either warm or cold. Perfect to serve at a special dinner party.

2941 Restaurant Wine Splurge and Steal:

Our Sommelier Kathy Morgan serves up this special column for our wine connoisseurs: "Wine Splurges and Steals.” Each month Kathy matches a splurge and a steal selection from our extensive wine list that perfectly pairs with one of Chef Krinn’s tempting seasonal menu items.

This month’s featured 2941 menu item is:

Duo of Japanese Kobe Beef Tartare and
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Loin

porcini mushrooms, Banyuls reduction and
Perigord black truffle vinaigrette.

Kathy Says:

This pairing is actually much easier than it seems.  True, the combination of fish and red meat presents obvious pairing problems, but those difficulties typically emerge as a result of various cooking techniques.  In this case, flavors that would be transformed and intensified by braising, roasting, grilling or smoking, remain pure and delicate – limiting their potential suitors to delicate wines with pure fruit flavors. 

Light, bright reds like Burgundy and Beaujolais pair nicely with the beef tartare, but fail to provide an exciting match for the seared Tuna.  Razor sharp Riesling is always a sure bet with delicate flavors, and comes in a close second as a complement for this duo.  Rosé Champagne proves to be the perfect partner for both sides of this plate.  Its red fruit flavors pair beautifully with the red meat and mushrooms, and its bright acidity shines a spotlight on the freshness of the tuna.

	Kathy’s Steal: Champagne Rosé – Philippe Gonet, Brut, Les Mesnil Sur Oger                          $16 per glass / $75 per bottle This elegant and refreshing rosé is 100% Pinot Noir, with mouthwatering flavors of wild raspberries and strawberries.
	Kathy’s Splurge: Champagne Rosé - Louis Roederer, Brut, Cristal 1999               $600 per bottle Many consider Cristal to be the archetypal rosé Champagne.  It is fresh, vibrant and spicy - a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that is simply loaded with finesse and exotic flavors of berries, nuts and ginger. Have a question or suggestion about wine, please e-mail: Kathy.Morgan@2941.com

Mothers Day is Sunday, May 13th

Mothers Day at 2941 Restaurant is a great way to give Mom a break and a big "thank you" on her special day.

Chef Krinn has prepared an amazing Mothers Day Buffet Menu that is sure to delight.  Mothers Day is right around the corner. We remind you to make your reservations soon.  The restaurant will be featuring live music, spectacular views, wonderful food, special service and a few extra surprises that will make this year a special memory for years to come.

This Event is priced at $75 per person for dinner or $20 for kids under 12. Beverages, tax, tip and gratuity are not included.

The Mothers Day Buffet Menu will be available from Noon - 9:00 pm on Sunday, May 13th, 2007.

Seating is limited. For reservations call: 703.270.1605

2941 Terrace Opens in May

Sure signs of spring’s arrival in D.C are the blooming cherry blossom trees, warm weather and most importantly, the start of the outdoor dining season.  2941 Restaurant is pleased to offer al fresco dining, starting in May on one of the regions largest and most beautiful outdoor dining areas.  Seating is offered on a first come - first serve basis, weather permitting.  The terrace at 2941 is a perfect place to enjoy a light meal, happy hour or relax with an after dinner cocktail.

A Tandem Wine Dinner – 
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

Featuring Greg La Follette - Winemaker

You are invited to join us for an extraordinary wine dinner featuring our special guest, the highly acclaimed Greg La Follette. Come prepared for a fun, relaxed, interactive wine tasting event featuring wonderful food pairings to accompany the Tandem wine selections. Special pricing and exclusive offers on Tandem bottles and cases will also be available to the guests who attend this event.

Date:   Wednesday, April 4th, 2007
Time:   7:00 pm Reception 
            7:30 pm Dinner

Tandem Vinyards Wine Dinner Featuring Greg La Follette - $150 per person including tax and tip

For more information on Tandem Vinyards visit: Click Here
For more information on Greg La Follette visit: Click Here

Seating is limited. For reservations call: 703.270.1605

2941 Cooking Class Schedule

All of our cooking classes include cooking demonstrations, written recipes, dinner with fine wine and a 2941 French baguette to take home. A highly entertaining evening for couples, friends or co-workers. From cooking novices to connoisseurs, everyone will enjoy this unique experience.

April 22, 2007:
Something Saucy


Additional Cooking Class Dates:
(Topics to be announced)
May 6, June 3, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19, September 9,
September 23, October 7, October 21, November 4 and November 18.

Classes held on Sundays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Each class is $100 per person all-inclusive.

Seating is limited. For reservations call: 703.270.1605

Need a great gift?

A 2941 gift certificate is a wonderful present for any occasion. Our gift certificates are currently available in any cash denomination you select. We also offer “2941 Gift Packages” for our lunch and dinner tasting menus as well as our wine and cooking classes.  Simply call (703) 270 1605 and order your 2941 gift certificate today.

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