Attention all chocolate lovers, fans of 1971's 'Willy Wonka, and the Chocolate Factory'
Prepare for a sweet blast from the past as the iconic cast of 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - including Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, and Mike Teevee - plan to visit the National Press Club on June 6 and 7.
Indulge your senses at the Reliable Source's Wonka Themed Buffet on the evening of June 6, where during a drawing five lucky diners will have a chance to win NPC Golden Tickets for an exclusive photo opportunity alongside the cast in front of the Club sign.
The cost of the buffet is $35 for members and $45 for their guests. To secure your spot, contact the Reliable Source at [email protected], (202) 662-7443 or make a reservation online.
But the fun doesn't end there!
Join Global Strat View's Fireside Chat with the cast members in the First Amendment Lounge, starting at 5:30 p.m. on June 7th. Get ready for an enchanting evening filled with nostalgia and delightful conversations. Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to relive your favorite childhood memories with members of the cast of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".
June 6th Wonka Buffet Menu
Salad:
- Julie Dawn: Mozzarella, strawberry salad with chocolate vinaigrette
- Grandma Georgina: Roasted beet and sweet potatoes salad
Hot buffet:
- Gunter Meisner: Chocolate Molasses Roasted pork tenderloin
- Grandpa-Joe: Organic grain feed chicken mole
- Mrs. Beauregarde: Cocoa-orange catfish
- Charlie: Bittersweet chocolate beef bourguignon
- Veruca: Salt-Roasted Mocha chocolate vegetable
- Mashed potatoes
On the board carve: Wanka-Wanka Roasted beef with chocolate au jus
Desserts:
- Chocolate fountain
- Chocolate mini pastries
Specialty cocktails are available for $11 each:
- 20th Century Chocolate Cocktail: Like a chocolate-y Corpse Reviver No. 2, this lightly rich and citrusy drink includes gin, Lillet Blanc, white creme de cacao (rather than orange liqueur), and lemon juice. It was created by British bartender C.A. Tuck and named for the 20th Century Limited passenger train that ran between New York City and Chicago from 1902 to 1967. Though the combination of sour cocktail ingredients and chocolate isn’t exactly intuitive, it works surprisingly well.
- Chocolate Martini: Baileys irish cream, vodka, chocolate liqueur, chocolate syrup
For those driving, free parking is available weekdays at One Parking, 1325 G St. NW, after 5 p.m. with a $25 purchase of food and beverage.