Singapore Sling in new year with Asia-themed dinner in Reliable Source, Jan. 16

It’s a long schlep to Asia. But for the next best thing, plan to spend an evening in the National Press Club’s Reliable Source restaurant Thursday, Jan. 16.

That will be the night of the restaurant's festive Asia Dinner. You’ll feel like you’re on an Asian street.

The special Asia-themed dinner will be available starting at 5:30 p.m.

 

A special drink menu has been crafted.

Saketini $10

In the saketini, sake takes over the role typically played by vermouth in a martini. The Japanese rice-brewed beverage is a brilliant complement to gin, and the duo creates an impressive drink. Garnish it in traditional martini fashion with an olive, or go with cucumber, which is a nice companion to sake.

Singapore Sling $10

Developed in Singapore in the early 1900s, the Singapore sling is arguably one of Asia's best-known cocktails. It's smooth and sweet, with a combination of gin, Benedictine, and cherry liqueur topped with club soda. Mix it up and discover why it's an icon in the cocktail world.

Thai Mango Martini $10

Vermouth, vodka and, naturally, fresh ripe mangoes.

 

Appetizers 

“Ring out the old year and ring in the new” (“gen shui jiao zhi”) Dumplings

Assortment of fried dumplings: (1) Chicken/lemon grass (2) edamame and (3) kale/spinach

In lucky number amounts:  six, $8; eight, $10 or 10, $12

“Gold bars” (“chun juan”) Fried Spring Rolls

Vegetarian with dipping sauces

In lucky number amounts:  six, $8; eight, $10 or ten, $12

 

Entrée

“Lu Rou Fan”, Braised Pork over Rice

Comfort food at its best. Melt-in-your-mouth pork in a gorgeous thick sweet & savory sauce;

garnished with hard-cooked eggs, fried shallots and garlic $20

 

For questions and reservations, contact [email protected] or 202-662-7443.