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

Chef Krinn has a New Baby Girl!

Congratulations to Chef Jonathan Krinn and his wife Elizabeth on the birth of their baby on March 29th, 2007.

Name: Danielle Elyse Krinn
Weight: 7lbs 9oz

2941 Restaurant Nominated for two RAMMY Awards

Congratulations to our Wine Director / Sommelier, Kathryn Morgan for being nominated in the category of Wine and Beverage Program of the Year and to David Voorhees for being nominated for Restaurant Employee of the Year.

In addition to the many award categories voted on by industry experts, the public will be able to choose the winners for Hottest Restaurant Bar Scene of the Year, Neighborhood Gathering Place of the Year, Restaurant Power Spot of the Year, and Favorite Restaurant of the Year by casting a vote through a special RAMMY Awards ballot that will be featured in a supplement in The Washington Post Magazine on Sunday, May 20th, as well as online at www.ramw.org.

Chef Krinn’s Recipe of the Month

Herb-Crusted Leg of Lamb – Serves 6-8

This recipe is great to serve for dinner or brunch in
late Spring.  Serve with fresh green beans, steamed broccoli or sautéed potatoes.

• 8 Tablespoons fresh bread crumbs
• 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 7 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 Tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons thyme leaves, chopped
• 3 Tablespoons chives, minced
• 2 Tablespoons rosemary, chopped
• ½ lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/3 cup Dijon or whole grain mustard
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 6-8 lb. leg of lamb, bone-in, trimmed

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and allow lamb to sit out for 30 minutes to come to room temperature.
2. Mix the bread crumbs, butter, garlic, herbs, mustard and olive oil in a bowl with the lemon juice and zest until smooth.
3. Season the lamb with salt and pepper, rub the herb mixture on the underside of the lamb and place in a roasting pan, preferably with a rack, fat side up, then rub the rest of the mixture on the top or fat side of the lamb.
4. Cook the lamb at 325 degrees for approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the leg registers 140-145 degrees.
5. Once cooked and golden brown remove to cutting board and allow to rest for 20 minutes to let the juices back into the meat. Carve and serve.

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:

Grilled Prime New York Steak

wild mushrooms, pearl onions, apple wood smoked bacon
and truffle potato purée

Kathy Says:

A great grilled steak makes the perfect partner for any number of big red wines.  Big red wines have big tannins - tannins that may be aggressive and mouth-drying without food, but melt in the presence of fat and protein.  Cabernet Sauvignon is a very popular choice – and for good reason.  Its bold personality is a natural with red meat, and the bitterness imparted by the grill compliments Cabernet’s bitter tannins.  Syrah also makes a fantastic match, especially with this particular preparation.  Syrah is as bold a wine as Cabernet, and its decidedly smoky flavors really shine when paired with bacon and grilled meat.

	Kathy’s Steal: Cabernet Sauvignon -  Michael Pozzan Winery, Annabella, Napa Valley, California 2005   $10 per glass / $42 per bottle   This amazing value achieves great purity of black raspberry and currant flavors balanced by toasty, cedary tannins.
	Kathy’s Splurge: Hermitage  -  Paul Jaboulet Aîné, La Chapelle, Rhône Valley, France 1996 $250 per bottle   This wine comes from the top of the hill of Hermitage, a small wine growing area that is famous for making the best Syrahs in the world.  It is concentrated, smoky, and thick with roasted wild berry flavors, exotic spices and chocolate.  Have a question or suggestion about wine, please e-mail: Kathy.Morgan@2941.com

2941 Presents Live Music on Saturday Nights

Live music is now a feature every Saturday evening at 2941 Restaurant.  Come in and enjoy the area’s best local musicians.

Have you made your reservations yet?
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.

View the Mothers Day Buffet Menu

Seating is limited. For reservations call: 703.270.1605

Jaboulet Wine Dinner

Featuring Frederic Jaboulet

2941 Sommelier Kathryn Morgan is thrilled to present the wines of Paul Jaboulet Aîné.  Please join us for a night to remember, as Frederic Jaboulet discusses the wines while guests enjoy a four course menu especially prepared for the evening.  This will be a relaxed experience that will appeal to anyone who enjoys fine wine - especially the big, bold Syrahs of the northern Rhône Valley.

Date:   Monday, April 30th, 2007

Time:   7:00 pm Reception

            7:30 pm Dinner

 $185 including tax and tip

The event’s wines will include 3 vintages of the world famous Hermitage, La Chapelle, which Clive Coates states “is one of the great red wines of the world.”

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.

2941 Restaurant is Pleased to Announce our
New Spring Lunch Menu Featuring:

First Courses

Spring Carrot Soup
ginger and Thai basil pesto

Spring Asparagus and Morel Love Letters
fresh pasta folds, mascarpone, Spring asparagus and morels

Main Courses

Confit of Duck Pizza
three cheeses, caramelized onions and duck confit

Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
Niçoise olives, basil emulsion with mixed greens

Crispy Florida Red Snapper
sautéed artichoke, salsify, black trumpet mushrooms and butternut squash lobster emulsion

Hand Cut Fettuccine Pasta with Local Spring Vegetables
fresh mozzarella and Valderrama olive oil (grilled chicken may be added)

Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake
blistered corn, tomato, cumin-lime vinaigrette

2941 Steak and Cheese Sandwich
prime sirloin with caramelized onions, smoked Gouda on French baguette and Kennebec fries

Roulade of Organic Chicken and Pork Sausage
sautéed arugula, creamy orzo mac ’n cheese, sauce hollandaise

Also available: The 2941 Lunch Tasting Menu for $29.41
Includes appetizer, main course and dessert.

2941 Lunch Hours:
Monday - Friday 11:30 AM - 2 PM
Click here to view the complete menu.

For reservations call: 703.270.1605
Walk-Ins Welcomed. Complimentary Valet Parking Available.

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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