Blue Duck Tavern Blog

Just one more day...

New Year's Eve is here tomorrow and we still have a few remaining seats to fill during our second seating, starting at 9:00 pm.  Here's a sneak peek at our special six-course menu:

Chilled Canapes and Charcuterie; Langostines and Glazed Sweetbreads; Proscuitto Wrapped Rockfish with Lentil Ragout; Milk Fed Poularde Arrangement; Wagyu Striploin with Black Trumpet Royale, Boulangere Potatoes, Celeriac and Apple Puree and Baby Winter Greens; and Decadent Chocolate Tasting.

This holiday menu is priced at $160 per person, inclusive of beverages.  For reservations, please call +1 202 419 6755. 

We hope to ring in the New Year with you at Blue Duck Tavern!

Washingtonian - 100 Very Best Restaurants

What an interesting past few days at Blue Duck Tavern!  We had record-breaking holiday numbers over Christmas!!! 

In addition to that, Washingtonian magazine's annual "100 Very Best Restaurants" issue is now out and we are happy to announce our #25 ranking with 3 out of 4 stars.  The Short Rib Hash was also named one of the city's "best dishes".  Thank you to Todd, Ann and Rina for your constant support of the restaurant. 

 
  
  

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to our friends and family of Blue Duck Tavern!  Thank you for your support and patronage over the past year.  We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2010!

The Holidays Are Here

Just one week from Christmas and we are already in the holiday spirit at Blue Duck Tavern (see my previous post on our Christmas holiday menu).  A big thank you to our pastry team for working so hard these past few weeks to create this year's BDT Gingerbread House. 

Made entirely out of gingerbread, frosting, chocolate and candy, this house is rather spacious, including an adjacent two-car garage.  On display outside the pastry pantry, the house is a can't miss when entering Blue Duck Tavern.

    


 
 
  

Holiday Eggnog

Usually on Monday mornings I am sound asleep.  Not today!  In case you missed it, this morning I appeared on WUSA-9's newscast, preparing a holiday eggnog with host Andrea Roane.  This is a great holiday drink that I started making years ago with my family back in Ohio. 

Thanks to our friends at Channel 9 for posting this recipe on their website.  Happy Holidays!

http://www.wusa9.com/rss/local_article.aspx?storyid=94918

Christmas Brunch at Blue Duck Tavern

Tis' the season to gather and celebrate the Christmas holiday with us at Blue Duck Tavern!  On Christmas Day, Mike and I are preparing a special brunch, showcasing a seasonal blend of ingredients from regional farms.  Brunch will consist of hors d'oeuvres set throughout the open kitchen, including salads, cheese, and meats, followed by your choice of an entree and side dishes. The brunch concludes with a variety of desserts from the pastry pantry. 

On the brunch menu, some highlights include Lobster "Newburg", Chestnut Tortellini with Hubbard Squash Veloute and Macadamia Nut Creme, Muscovy Duck Breast with Confit of Leg and Duck Jus, and Bacon Wrapped Monkfish "Osso Bucco."  Several of the Christmas sides will include delicious Housemade Rolls with Sea Salt, Chestnut, Mushroom and Croissant Stuffing, Brussel Sprouts with Black Walnuts and Cranberry and Orange Sauce.

Reservations are still available by visiting our website www.blueducktavern.com or calling 202 419 6755.