 Open Kitchen's
Vietnamese Lunar New Year Tasting Dinner
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Reception at 6:45 pm ; Dinner at 7:30 pm
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I invite you to join Open Kitchen for a very special evening to celebrate the
Vietnamese Lunar New Year 2011 ("Tet") - The Year of the Cat (or "Rabbit" in the Chinese version).
This event holds a unique place in my heart as it was 36 years ago that my youngest brother, Viet, was born, and it was that same year that my family and I left Vietnam for a new life in America. Much has changed during these years, but one thing remains constant - the comfort and joy of traditions and sharing a meal with family and friends.
This special menu consists of dishes that have been shared within my family both in Vietnam and now here in the States - these recipes have been handed down and evolved with time and new experiences.
It is now my pleasure to share it with my Open Kitchen family and friends.
Hue-Chan Karels, Owner
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Reception
"Cha Gio" - Vietnamese Crispy Spring Roll filled with Ground Pork, Shitake Mushroom, Jicama, Carrots, and Glass Noodles served with Nuoc Cham, a Vietnamese Traditional Dipping Sauce
First Course
"Sup Mang Cua" - White Asparagus and Crab Meat Soup
Second Course
"Banh Tet" - Southern-Style Tet Rice Cake filled with Mung Bean Puree and Seasoned Pork
Wrapped in Banana Leaf served with Ginger and Anise Beef and an Assortment of Pickled Vegetables
Third Course
"Goi Xoai" - Green Mango and Grilled Shrimp Salad tossed in Vietnamese Lime and Mint Dressing topped with Roasted Peanuts and Crisp Shallots
Fourth Course
"Ca Hap" - Steamed Chilean Sea Bass with Ginger,
Shitake Mushroom, and Glass Noodles
Fifth Course
"Thit Heo Kho Nuoc Dua" - Pork Belly Braised in Coconut Juice
and Hard-Boiled Egg
served with Jasmine Rice and Picked Bean Sprouts
Sweet Finish
Candied Ginger, Lotus Seeds, and Sweet Potato served with Glass of Moscato Bianco &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
$75/Person (excluding tax & gratuity)
Reservation Required ~ Call 703-942-8148
or Visit us at www.openkitchen-dcmetro.com
7115 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 |
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Open Kitchen
7115 Leesburg Pike, #107
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
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