HOP TO IT!
COME CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR
THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT
AT
THE SOURCE BY WOLFGANG PUCK
575 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
(entrance and valet parking on 6th Street)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011; 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a fabulous banquet,prepared just for us, by one of our favorite chefs, Scott Drewno, winner of our crab cake competition and the DC Food Fight. Joining us for the evening will be celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a magnificent feast, with wine pairings, at one of DC’s best restaurants and a chance to mingle with Chef Puck – a unique event - just for AIWF.

Chef’s Amuse
Slow Braised Rabbit Springroll
The Shape of These Springrolls Resembles Gold Bars to Promote a Prosperous New Year

1st Course
Black Bean Clams, Chinese Sausage, Crispy Garlic
The Round Shape of the Clams is Said to Emulate the Shape of Gold Bouillon

2nd Course
Whole Steamed Black Bass
The Fish Is Served Whole, With Head and Tail Attached, Symbolizing A Good Beginning and Ending For the Coming Year

3rd Course
Roasted Rabbit Loin, White Carrot Cake, Blood Orange Reduction
The Pronunciation for the Word Orange Sounds like the Pronunciation of Wealth

4th Course
Szechuan Filet with Five Vegetable Stir Fry
The Five Vegetables Represent "The Five Blessings of the New Year," Referring To Longevity, Riches, Peace, Wisdom and Virtue

Pastry Prelude
Tangerine Gelato
The Pronunciation for the Word Tangerine Sounds like the Pronunciation of Money

5th Course
Golden Pineapple Sticky Cake
According To Custom, This Fruitcake Is Fed To the Chinese Kitchen God So That He Will Report Favorably On a Family's Behavior

The restaurant has valet parking. To make reservations, complete the form below and mail with a check made out to The AIWF to Carolyn Margolis, 2440 Virginia Ave., NW, Apt. D 207, Washington, D.C. 20037.

If you wish to use a credit card, email Bob Sitnick at dcaiwf@me.com. You will be invoiced and the transaction will be processed through PayPal; a small service charge will be included.

Refunds for cancellations must be received by January 15, 2011. Questions? Contact Carolyn Margolis at Margolis@si.edu or (202) 633-1140; seats are limited so reserve early.

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