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The Washington DC Chapter conducts ten dinner events annually. Dinner Chairpersons are selected by the President and rotate through the entire membership. Dinner events take place throughout the DC, Maryland and Virginia area at  restaurants, dining clubs and country club facilities. The food is accompanied by wines selected by the five member wine committee with more than half the wines coming from our extensive cellar facility that has been in existence since the 1950s. Some examples of recurring dinner themes include: Great Wines Dinner, Wine Education Dinner, and Seafood Feast.

June Events

June 11, 2013
Theme Spring Celebration
Venue Ris
Location 2275 L Street, NW, Washington, DC
Date Jun 11, 2013
Time Reception – 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm
Registration Closed on Jun 11, 2013

Ris' chef/ owner, Ris Lacoste, is a celebrated and respected chef, who has been part of the Washington, DC culinary scene for over two decades. Prior to Ris , she served as the executive chef of the famed 1789 restaurant for some 10 years. Ris Lacoste has participated in a number of IW&FS’s Washington Chapter events, and has a loyal following among quite a number of our members. Chef Lacoste has developed a delectable menu and a memorable evening for us. Dinner Committee: Robert Morrison, Aydin Tuner, Azer Kehnemui (Chair); Michael Polmar (Wine Comm); Andy Adelson (Ex-Officio, President)

 
Meal 1: PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES Spicy Shrimp Tempura Salmon Tartare
Wine 1: Valdo Prosecco Oro Puro N.V.
 
Meal 2: Chorizo and Almond Crusted Sea Scallop white raisin and red pepper romesco sauces, Israeli couscous with orange, green olives and chick peas
Wine 2: Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris 2011
 
Meal 3: Meyer Lemon Ricotta Agnolotti fava beans, mushrooms, piquillo peppers, toasted almonds and citrus butter
Wine 3: Billaud-Simon Chablis Vaillons 2010
 
Meal 4: Braised Veal alla Milanese on saffron risotto, with artichokes, roasted tomato and gremolata sauce
Wine 4: **Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 1997
 
Meal 5: Chef's Cheese Plate
Wine 5: **Fonseca Vintage Port 1997
 
Meal 6: Chocolate Torte with malted cherries Coffee ** From the Society’s Wine Cellar
Wine 6: N/A