THANKSGIVING IDEAS #4 : Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca Downtown DC

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.

Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, located at 12^th and H Street downtown will be offering an authentic Italian twist on Thanksgiving.  The prix fixe menu is priced at $50 per person, excluding gratuity and tax, and will be served from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

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Executive Chef Jake Addeo's tempting starters include Chele di Granchio, cracked Key West stone crab claws, olio primo and pickled mustard seed sauce; Carpaccio, Spanish octopus carpaccio, pickled seaweed, tuna bottarga, aioli and tangerine pressed olive oil; Pinzimonio, local seasonal farm vegetables with sorrel cream, lemon emulsion and herb salad, as well as Bombolini, black truffle potato arancini with parmigiano reggiano fonduta and cauliflower confit.  Entrées include Tacchino alla Porchetta, roasted herb and spice stuffed turkey with friulian brovada and guanciale sugo; Pappardelle, bitter chocolate infused ribbon pasta with wild boar ragù and ricotta salata infornata, as well asGamba D’Anatra, roasted duck leg confit with Calabrian pepper jam, roasted spaghetti squash, marinated baby eggplant and goat cheese.  Tempting dessert options include Zucca, ginger cake with Hubbard squash mousse, candied ginger and milk gelato; Torta, torched cranberry tart with almond meringue, red wine poached pear, candied almonds and foire di latte gelato, or the Hazelnut Financier with brûléed banana, rum reduction, hazelnut crumble and rum-caramel gelato.  Valet parking is available for $8.

For reservations or more information call (202) 216-9550 or visit http://www.bibianadc.com/

 

Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, located at 

1100 New York Ave, NW, 20005