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2009 RAMMY NOMINATION
fine-dining restaurant of the year

Congratulations to Chef Bertrand Chemel and the 2941 Team for the 2009 Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year RAMMY nomination from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.

Click here to let the Washingtonian know you think 2941 should win the "Best Fine-Dining Restaurant" Rammy!

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Chilled Crab salad
blood orange gelÉe, mango, lime

Serves 6

• 1 cup fresh blood orange juice
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 grams gelatin or 3 sheets
• 1 pound Maine sweet crab meat or Jonah crab meat
• 4 mint leaves finely chopped
• ½ champagne mango diced
• 4 radishes
• 2 scallions
• 2 limes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 leaves of Thai basil

1. Bring ½ cup of blood orange juice, sugar and gelatin to a boil.
2. Cook two minutes to melt down the gelatin and sugar.
3. Add the rest of the juice and vinegar, cool down on an ice bath and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour.
4. In a bowl, mix together the crab, chopped mint, chopped basil, lime juice, small pinch of lime zest, diced mango, olive oil and salt to taste.
5. Cut the green scallion leaves on the bias.
6. Shave the radishes into thin slices.

2941 SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday April 22nd – Administrative Professional's Day
2941 Restaurant is the perfect place to show the people who work so hard for you all year how much you appreciate them. Our new lunch menu is filled with many great options that make this a truly special and affordable event. Mention that you are making this lunch reservation for Administrative Professional's Day and receive a free dessert for each guest at your table.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at 2941 Restaurant
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Seating available from 11am - 9pm
3-course tasting menu with choices - $68.00

Celebrate Father’s Day at 2941 Restaurant
Sunday, June 21, 2009
11am - 9pm
3-course tasting menu with choices - $68.00

Drown Your Sorrows on Tax Day at 2941 –
Raise your Glass to the End of Another Tax Season!!
Ring in the new tax year at 2941 Restaurant. After conquering your 1040 it’s time to relax and raise your glass. In the spirit of the season 2941 is offering all specialty cocktails and martinis on the menu for $10.40 on April 15th.  We salute you, the loyal tax payer! Enjoy!

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

Sunday, May 3, 2009
Spring Vegetables
Chef Bertrand Chemel shares yummy Spring-inspired vegetable dishes with you.
12pm - 2pm

Sunday, June 14, 2009
Seafood BBQ – on the patio
12pm - 2pm

WINE Class

Sunday, May 17, 2009
French Wine Regions
Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace
2pm - 4pm

Please call 703.270.1605 to make a reservation for any of these events.

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PLEASE JOIN PASTRY CHEF ANTHONY CHAVEZ
ON MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009, FOR SWEET CHARITY!

Sweet Charity is a benefit organized to help The Heart of America Foundation’s Books from the Heart program. The event is a benefit organized to help The Heart of America Foundation provide books for needy children.  Top hotels and restaurants, chefs and pastry chefs, political leaders, community business leaders, and young professionals all support the campaign across the country. The proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction will help replenish under-resourced libraries and classrooms in the greater Washington region.

Click here for details and ticket information.

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JOIN CHEF BERTRAND CHEMEL AT THE TARARA'S FINE VINE FESTIVAL -
A CELEBRATION OF VIRGINIA VIOGNIER & METRO DC'S FINEST RESTAURANTS

Tarara Winery will launch their 20th anniversary year on May 30, 2009 with their inaugural Fine Vine Festival: Just Say Viognier, a collaborative event designed to spotlight Virginia Viognier wines and Metro DC’s finest restaurants.

Guests will experience an exquisite five course meal from the region’s most exclusive restaurants – 2941, Della’s, Equinox, The Restaurant at Patowmack Farms and Vintage 50.   Each course will be designed specifically to compliment the selection of Virginia Viogniers from Casanel Vineyards, Cooper Vineyards, Keswick Vineyards, Tarara Winery and Veritas Vineyard & Winery. In addition to epicurean delights and live music, attendees will enjoy the tented outdoor fête on the grounds of Tarara Winery nestled in the bluffs of the Potomac River.
 
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.tarara.com.

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OUR NEW SPRING PRIVATE DINING MENU IS NOW AVAILABLE!

Click to view our new Private Dining menus.

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THANK YOU TO ALL THE LADIES WHO CAME OUT TO SAMPLE
CHEF BERTRAND CHEMEL'S NEW SPRING MENU DURING OUR LADIES NIGHT!

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