THANKSGIVING IDEAS #2 : 701 Restaurant at Penn Quarter

Restaurants throughout the nation’s capital are giving diners plenty of reasons to give thanks this holiday season by offering a cornucopia of culinary offerings to make Thanksgiving memorable.  Some have stress-free “to go” options while others offer a chance to celebrate in style with great service and no dishes or leftovers to tackle.  From classic American classics to barbecue and Indian fare in the mix, Thanksgiving takes on an international flare for feasting.

 

The power dining spot, 701 Restaurant, will be dishing up a classic Thanksgiving feast with a three-course, prix fixe holiday menu available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.  This special meal is priced at $55 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.

Executive Chef Benjamin Lambert will be preparing a variety of starters such as Twice Baked Beets with burrata, apples, pecans and pomegranate vinaigrette; Tuna Tartar with ponzu, jelly, wasabi and crispy rice cracker, and a Butternut Squash Soup with chestnuts, pumpkin seed granola and crème fraîche.  For the main course, guests can opt for the Local Pennsylvania Turkey with sweet potato puree, turkey sausage stuffing, cranberry jam and gravy; Grilled Pork Chop with couscous, gooseberries and tomato sauce; Atlantic Salmon with shiitake, clams, scallion and coconut broth, or the Cauliflower Shawarma with sesame hummus, yogurt and lavash.  For dessert, there is Chocolate Molten Cake with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream; Pumpkin Pie with cranberry sauce and cinnamon whipped cream; Creamsicle with passion fruit parfait, mandarin sorbet and orange meringue, and Lemon Meringue Tart with black berries and black berry sauce. 

Photo: Greg Powers

Creating the perfect ambience, 701’s live jazz duo of piano and bass will be performing during Thanksgiving service.  Valet parking is available for $8.

For more information and reservations call (202) 393-0701 or visit http://www.701restaurant.com/

701 Restaurant, is located at 

701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW