2941 Restaurant • 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 • 703.270.1605 • http://www.2941.com

Chef Bertrand Chemel’s Recipe of the Month Pan-Seared Black Sea Bass Braised radicchio, heirloom tomato, basil (serves two) 2 six oz filets of black sea bass 1 oz picholine olive julienne 3 oz eggplant 1 radicchio 8 oz heirloom tomatoes (diced) 4 slices of heirloom tomatoes 1 teaspoon white wine 1 lemon zest 1 oz butter 4 leaves of basil 1 teaspoon garlic 1 teaspoon chopped shallots Salt and pepper to taste 4 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup of balsamic vinegar

To see the technique for this dish watch the video of Chef Bertand Chemel on MyFOXDC. What's Cooking? Filet of Black Sea Bass

1. Cut the radicchio in half.
2. In a small sauté pan, melt one tablespoon of butter and gently sweat the radicchio.
3. Add the balsamic vinegar and cover with aluminum foil. 
4. Place the radicchio in 325 degree oven for about 45 minutes.
5. Strain the liquid and chop the radicchio into small pieces.
6. In a medium sauté pan, warm two tablespoons of olive oil and add the eggplant. Cook until golden brown.
   
7. Add the garlic, shallots, white wine, radicchio, and diced tomatoes and allow them to cook for about five minutes.
   
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add one tablespoon of butter, *basil chiffonade, and lemon zest.
   
9. In a medium sauté pan, warm two tablespoons of olive oil at high heat, then place the fish (skin side down) and gently press for 30 seconds.
   
10. Place the fish in 350-degree oven for about two minutes.
    
11. Place two slices of tomato seasoned with sea salt and black pepper on a warm plate; add the braised radicchio on the tomatoes, then the fish.

*Basil chiffonade: Start with a fresh bunch of basil with good-sized crisp, shiny green leaves. Wash the herb if there is any grit at all and then pat dry with a terry or paper towel. Completely remove the leaves from the stems. Take 4 or so leaves and pile 1 leaf on top of another, the largest leaf on the bottom. Roll the leaf wad into a tight roll, starting from side to side. With a very sharp knife, carefully slice the leaf wad into 1/16- to 1/8-inch pieces, as if you were cutting a jelly roll. The result is a pile of basil "strips" which add wonderful flavor, texture, and color to your sauces.

Announcing Stefano Cappelli - Sommelier, 2941 Restaurant

Chef Bertrand Chemel is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefano Cappelli as the new Sommelier of 2941 Restaurant.

A native of Florence, Italy, Cappelli received his Sommelier Diploma from the International Sommelier Guild in Arlington, Virginia and most recently served as Wine Director for The Palm restaurant in Washington, DC.

Cappelli’s resume also includes Wine Program Manager at Café Milano and Filomena Restaurant, both located in the nation’s capital, and XO Wine Bar and Retail in his hometown of Florence. Cappelli is fluent in Italian, English, and French and is currently working on mastering his next romance language: Spanish.

If you have a question for Stefano or an inquiry about wine, please e-mail Stefano.Cappelli@2941.com.

“The Sommelier is one of the most important aspects of our customers dining experience,” said Chef Chemel.  “Stefano brings a reserved sense of fun to the dining room and I really respect his knowledge of wine.  He’s a young talent that I look forward to working with for a very long time.”

Wine Dinner Series at 2941 Restaurant

You are invited to:
The Grand Crus of Burgundy - An Intimate Wine Dinner
Friday, September 26 at 7:00pm

This is the first of our 2008 wine dinner series presented by our Sommelier Stefano Cappelli.  This is a small wine dinner for 12 served in our Chef’s Tasting Room. The evening includes a 5-course “off the menu” dinner created around a few bottles of delightful wine.

The price is $395 per person all-inclusive. We hope you will join us. This is a fantastic opportunity to taste some of the “super stars” from our wine list.

Wines featured this evening include:
THE GRAND CRUS OF BURGUNDY
Latricieres-Chambertin Domaine Louis Jadot - 2003
Clos de Vougeot – Domaine Meo Camuzet - 2002
La Romanee – Domaine Coron - 1959
Warre & C. 1985 Vintage Port

View the complete menu with pairings.

To reserve a seat at this event, please email Stefano.Cappelli@2941.com or call 703.270.1511.

2941 In The News

NAMES & FACES – The Washington Post – August 15th pg C3
by Marissa Newhall
Spotted: . . . A quintet of Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders dining at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church on Tuesday night. The group -- just back from a trip to India, where they cheered at a cricket match with Washington Redskins cheerleaders -- sampled the grilled swordfish, smoked duck and spiced rack of lamb.

Modern French American Dinner at the Beard House in New York City, featuring Bertrand Chemel

When it comes to unparalleled French cooking, politicos and nonpartisan food aficionados unanimously endorse the D.C. area’s 2941 Restaurant. Chef Bertrand Chemel, former Café Boulud chef de cuisine and a native of France’s Auvergne region prepared his signature modern French-American dishes at the Beard House in July.

Fall Cooking Class Series at 2941 Restaurant

Cooking Classes at 2941 Restaurant
By Chef Bertrand Chemel

September 14th
Fresh Fish:  Hook ‘Em & Cook ‘Em (Encore Class)
From grilled, poached to pan seared, 
this class will turn any novice into an expert

September 28th
Quick & Easy: Meals in 29 Minutes & 41 Seconds
Serve an impressive and delectable meal in less than 30 minutes

October 5th
Hunting Season: Cooking your game
Enjoy the seasons most coveted game with creative
preparations for venison, pheasant and duck

October 19th
The Art of Pairing: Wine and Cheese
Enhance your tasting expertise, as 2941 sommelier Stefano Cappelli offers an interesting balance between wine and cheese

November 9th & 16th
Traditional Holiday Feasts: Let’s Talk Turkey
Prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal for family and friends

All of our cooking classes include cooking demonstrations, written recipes, dinner with fine wine and a 2941 French baguette to take home. A highly entertaining evening for couples, friends or co-workers. From cooking novices to connoisseurs, everyone will enjoy these!.

Classes are held on Sundays from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Each class is $110.00 per person all-inclusive. Seating is limited. Make your reservation today! For reservations, please call: 703-270-1500

*Cooking classes make a wonderful gift for any special occasion. You may purchase our cooking classes online. Purchase 3 or more from the series at the same time and receive 10% off.

2941 Private Dining

Sunday Weddings at 2941 2941 Restaurant is a visual and culinary adventure. Every dish is a work of art at our marvelous inside the beltway oasis. Set in among luxuriously landscaped woods, the scene features elaborately designed waterfalls, koi ponds, and fountains that one can enjoy from any seat.  This makes it the perfect place for beautiful wedding pictures. Starting this Fall, we are presenting special packages to reserve the entire restaurant for Sunday weddings. The food, the service, the beautiful ambiance can all be exclusively yours on your special day. Please contact Michelle Marquez (703.270.1511) for package details.

Gorgeous Events and Holiday Celebrations at 2941 Restaurant Book your Private Dining holiday event today: From large family gatherings to corporate events, the 2941 team will provide gracious hospitality, wonderful food and superior customer service to make any event a success.  From luxurious sit down dinners to sumptuous buffets and cocktail receptions, every holiday event at 2941 will be beautiful and unforgettable. Wehave all new menus for the holiday season. If you are interested in hosting a holiday party at 2941, please contact Michelle Marquez (703.270.1511) to coordinate the perfect seasonal gathering.

Book your Holiday Reservation Today: Chef Bertrand Chemel and our Pastry Chef Anthony Chavez have planned some wonderful holiday menus this season for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. If you are planning to go out for dinner on the holidays – 2941 is the place to be. There should be some delightful seasonal menu surprises for every holiday. We will keep you updated on holiday menus and event details, but please keep in mind that things fill up early so the sooner you make a reservation the better. We look forward to serving you this holiday season.

2941 Gift Cards

Need a great gift? Purchase a 2941 Gift Card
A 2941 gift card is a wonderful present for any occasion. Our gift cards are currently available in any cash denomination you select. We also offer “2941 Gift Packages” for our lunch and dinner tasting menus as well as our wine and cooking classes.  Simply call 703.270.1605 or order your 2941 gift card online.

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