Showing posts with label Republic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Republic. Show all posts

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Republic hosting ACORN wine dinner April 8 in Takoma Park

Republic in Takoma Park will be hosting a wine dinner featuring selections from ACORN of the Russian River Valley on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 PM. ACORN's co-owners Bill and Betsy Nachbaur will be on hand for the 5-course dinner, prepared by Chef Danny Wells.

Tickets are $85, and can be reserved now with a credit card by calling 301.270.3000.

Here's a preview of the menu and wines:

Winemaker Welcome with Cava
Grilled shrimp and Oysters on the Half-shell (passed)
 ACORN Rosato 2013
Onion bialy, Pipe Dreams Goat Cheese, marinated Beets, Smoked Char
 ACORN Sangiovese 2011
Potato Gnocchi, Morel Mushrooms, Arugula Pesto, Seared Pork Belly
 ACORN Dolcetto 2011
 Seared Duck Breast and Juniper Spiced Duck Sausage,
Baby Root Vegetables, Sage Brown Butter
 ACORN “Axiom” Syrah 2010
Medjool dates, stuffed with Rogue River Smokey blue,
wrapped in house cured pancetta
 Cookie plate and coffee


Republic
6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park

Friday, October 24, 2014

3 DAY HALLOWEEN BLOWOUT AT REPUBLIC IN TAKOMA PARK

Republic, the restaurant and bar in Takoma Park, is going all out for Halloween next week. 3 days of events will provide something for the ghoul in everyone.

October 30: Belgian Americain Beer Dinner:

7:00 PM

Try 6 local Belgian-style beers paired with cuisine by Chef Danny Wells at this limited-seating beer dinner, paying tribute to the space's former tenant, Video Americain. The price will be $75; call now for reservations.

Menu:

Port City- Optimal Wit
Barren Island Oysters with Green Apple Mignonette

Brewers Art-  Harlequins Cap
Blue Shell Mussels with Peachy Mama Peppers

Denizens –Third Party Triple
Grilled Haloumi  with Loukániko sausage

Flying Dog - Raging Bitch
Braised Pork Belly, spicy red chili paste, roasted eggplant

Jail Break- Van Dammit
Maryland Pheasant Confit, Cherry Gastrique, Roasted Sunchokes

DC Brau- Ghouls Night Out Quad
Pear and Blue Cheese Tart, Sea Salt & Star Anise Caramel

October 31: Pirate Party

10:00 PM

Enjoy live music, a costume contest with a $250 Republic gift card prize, and Zombie Killer cocktails.

November 1: Day of the Dead Hangover Brunch

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Did you overdue it at the Pirate Party? Drag yourself back to Republic for brunch, with live music and these drink specials: Mezcal shots with orange wedges and chili salt for $8, wood-grilled charred bloody marys with house-made arbol and guajillo pepper chili paste with mezcal for $10, and 'beermosas' made with Port City Optimal Wit for $8. Stick to the Halloween theme with a Day of the Dead burger, made with Smith Meadows farm beef with a fried egg, and smothered with a spicy pepper sofrito on a brioche bun.

Republic
6939 Laurel Avenue
301.270.3000