Peruvian Independence Day @ Gazuza

Peruvian Independence Day @ Gazuza

On Tuesday, July 28 at 6pm Latin Concepts will be celebrating Peruvian Independence Gazuza, 1629 Connecticut Ave. Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day with live Peruvian music, drinks, and a raffle! Join LA-RED for their Peruvian Pisco Sours and Party 2009, a fundraiser to grant English learning scholarships to young leaders in Peru.

$10 -

Gazuza
1629 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC

DC Tastings Journal has partnered with Yaku

DC Tastings Journal has partnered with Yaku Resto Lounge VA





James has done it again, after sitting down with the good folks over at Latin Concepts. He is hosting his first Arlington Tastings Journal event, with a 5 Courses menu with 13 choices plus a shot of Pisco and paired wine course for just $45. Yaku's menu features a fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisine developed by Chinese immigrants to Peru in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries. The venue is two blocks from the Courthouse Metro Stop.

AMUSE
(Opening Shot of Pisco)Tuna Tartar -- Fresh Ahi Ahi Tuna Seasoned with a Soy/Lime Sauce and drizzled with Wasabi and Spicy Mayo


SECOND
Peruvian Salad -- Imported Peruvian Corn, Fresh cheeses, Tomatoes, Lima Beans and Green Olives

Wonton Soup -- Chicken Broth, Egg and Chinese Cabbage with of chicken and shrimp wonton dumplings

Oriental Salad -- Mixed greens, Mandarin Slices, Bean Sprouts, Toasted Peanuts and Cashew Nuts with Oriental Dressing

THIRD
Gyoza -- Pan Fried dumplings filled with steamed vegetables

Novoandine Wontons -- Chicken and Quinoa Wonton with spicy sweet and sour sauce

Pork & Shrimp Shiumai -- Steamed Dumplings, Shitake Mushrooms and Scallions served with Hoi Sin Dip

MAIN
(Paired Glass of Veramonte, Sauvignon Blanc or Marlena, Cabernet Sauvignon)

Seco de Carne --A traditional Peruvian dish of stewed beef and potatoes in a cilantro sauce.

Aji de Gallina -- Pulled chicken in aji amarillo cream over potatoes, parmesan cheese topped with roasted pecans

Wild Noodles -- Sautéed Noodles with onions, snow peas and peppers cooked over a hot wok served with your choice of shrimp,
chicken or pork.

Quinotto Vegetariano -- Vegetarian risotto made with quinoa, mushrooms, carrots, peas and peppers, topped with parmesan
cheese


DESSERT
Apple Wontons -- Crispy wonton filled with apple purée; served with vanilla bean ice cream
Banana Roll -- Crispy banana rolls served with coconut ice cream

To make Reservations : http://www.tastingsjournal.com/

Fashion For Paws Fundraising Event: My Best Mate

Fashion For Paws Fundraising Event: My Best Mate March 4,2007 - Mate' Lounge

We all know that Fashion for Paws fundraising is in full swing. The event is expected to be another sellout, with all VIP tickets for the actual show already sold out.

This wednesday one of favorite vodka companies, P.I.N.K. Vodka joins forces with the DC Washington Humane Society and Channel 7's Angie Goff, to host a massive charity fundraiser for the WHS. This event is slated to be held at the beautiful Mate Lounge in Georgetown right across from the Georgetown waterfront. Fletcher Gill from Luke's Wings will assisting in the hosting duties for this event as well. He has probably finally recovered from his sold out Fashion Takes Flight Fashion Show and he is back on the town.

Mate [Georgetown]
3101 K Street NW
wASHINGTON, DC
When: Wednesday- March 4
8PM-11PM

$10 Suggested Donation at Door
Free vodka shots & drink specials courtesy P.I.N.K Spirits

Andalu and Sento and Senso Sold! | New Ownership!

Andalu and Sento and Senso Sold! New Ownership!

The 15 year old venue known for friendly owners and amazing Italian cusine has recently changed ownership.

The venue has been turned over to L2 Lounge mastermind Rodrigo Garcia, who just held court with Kobe Bryant on Thursday night. Joining Garcia on the venture will be veterans of the DC nightlife and resturant scene, Said Oudghiri, Osmar Nunez-Vilches, Joe Idrissi. These names should be familar to you if you enjoy dining at Latin Concepts venues like Yaku and Mate.

We wish the old owners the best with their Darlington House venue and the new blood as we are becoming giddy with anticipation of what this team is going to do with the venues.

Hot Holiday Dinner & Drink Deals at Latin Concepts Restaurant Lounges

Hot Holiday Dinner & Drink Deals at Latin Concepts Restaurant Lounges

This holiday season, the Latin Concepts restaurant lounges are celebrating our customers by making “merry” more affordable! We are offering very special pricing and dining experiences at all seven of our locations every night of the week. Come out and stay warm with us!

All seven Latin Concept restaurant lounges will offer half price bottles of wine on Monday nights from 5:00 p.m. until closing. The half price discount extends to hookahs if you’re visiting Chi Cha or Guarapo.

On Tuesdays, step into Ceviche Glover Park, Ceviche Silver Spring, Chi Cha, Guarapo or YAKU for a festive three course dinner special for $25.00 per person.

Every Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., you can try the Empanadas Más Special for just $9.00 at five of our locations. The Más is our signature mojito to accompany three assorted tasty empanadas. Just visit Ceviche Silver Spring, Ceviche Glover Park, Gazuza, Guarapo or Chi Cha to try this holiday treat.

Saturdays and Sundays at Ceviche Glover Park, Ceviche Silver Spring and Chi Cha between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. you may enjoy a complimentary sangria with each entrée purchased. Perfect for after shopping or before a movie.

All Dinner & Drink Deals are valid until December 31, 2008.

Latin Concepts, LLC includes: Ceviche Glover Park, Ceviche Silver Spring, Chi Cha, Gazuza, Guarapo, Maté, Nena and YAKU, all owned and operated by restaurateur Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld.

Latin Concept Restaurant Addresses:
Ceviche Glover Park – 2404 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20007 (202) 333-3877

Ceviche Silver Spring – 912-J Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 608-0081

Chi Cha – 1624 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 234-8400

Gazuza – 1629 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202) 667-5500

Guarapo – 2309 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 528-6500

Maté – 3131 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202) 333-2006

YAKU – 2001 N. 15th St., Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 248-0844

Yaku Now Open | Latin Concepts | Arlington, VA

Yaku Now Open Latin Concepts Newest Venue now open Arlington, VA

Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld, best known in the Washington area for his Latin-inspired restaurant lounge endeavors, is pleased to announce that YAKU is open. The 4000 square-foot restaurant is located inside the Odyssey condominium building at 2001 North 15th Street where Clarendon Boulevard and Scott Street intersect.

YAKU, is a “Chifa” restaurant lounge brought to you by Fraga-Rosenfeld. Chifa is the fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisine developed by Chinese immigrants to Peru in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is also used to define a restaurant where this type of fare is served and is recognized as an ever-evolving style of cooking. The name YAKU means “water” in Quechua (Incan Language) and is intended to capture Asian-influenced Andean culinary styles unique to the region.

Menu highlights include a Dim Sum menu consisting of Chinese Peruvian fusion items like Novoandine Wontons filled with chicken and quinoa and Crispy Salmon and Rice Rolls. The main menu offers appetizers and entrees including Peruvian main dishes like Aji de Gallina alongside Chinese dishes like Noodles and Sweet and Sour Chicken.YAKU is serving dinner seven nights a week and offers two for one dim sum, Monday – Friday from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. along with other bar specials for happy hour. Thursday – Saturday there will be a DJ spinning house music for the late night lounge dinner crowd.

YAKU (Latin Concepts)
Located on the corner of Clarendon Blvd. & Scott St.
Courthouse Metro (1 Block Away)
2001 N. 15th St.
Arlington,VA 22201
Tel: 703.248.0844
http://www.latinconcepts.com/ - For more information

Gin & Tonic - Glover Park - Washington, DC | Former Grog and Tankard

Gin & Tonic - Glover Park - Washington, DC Former Grog and Tankard 9.13.08

Gin and Tonic softly opened on 9/12/08 in the former space that housed Grog and Tankard. You may the remember the former bar for its dive bar qualities.

"We brought all kinds of music there, but they were the kind of bands that didn't dedicate their time to the music over the years, practicing and getting better," said Khaled Hossainkhail, who goes by Colin Hoss at the club and is the booking agent, the sound engineer and a brother of the owner. At the Grog, "when most bands get together, they get together for fun. Former owner Hossainkhail who in 1984 brought live music to the Grog, which opened in 1964, Abdul's two brothers, Khaled and Hammed assisted in running the venue.

Now things have changed. Now under the Tavern Concepts umbrella controlled by Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld (of Latin Concepts), similar to the Latin Concepts parent company. Mauricio is hoping to do with Tavern, what he has accomplished with other lounges in the last few years.

Georgetown fixture Fritz Brogan has joined forces with Lounge guru Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld (Latin Concepts) in creating Gin & Tonic, in Glover Park area. The venue will feature leather seats, 14 beers on tap and a certain preppy vibe that is par for the area. The old concrete floor has been tiled and new furniture added for those who want to sit and have a bite with their Gin and Tonic's..couldn't resist.



(Photo Credit - Kate Michael)


On Tuesday night the Grand Opening will be co-hosted by Capitol File Magazine and Bombay Sapphire .

Gin & Tonic ( Tavern Concepts)
Glover Park Neighborhood
2408 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20050
(202.333.3114)
2008 Tavern Concepts
http://www.tavernconcepts.com/gastropubs.html

Secret Location "Latin Concepts Party"

Tonight - Wednesday July 17,2008 - Come Party with us at The Secret Location party tonight hosted by Latin Concepts.

Only members of Latin Concepts facebook group are going to be allowed entry into the secret location for this party. Why is the location a secret if its hosted by Latin Concepts, well in case you haven't notice Latin Concepts have been expanding with hit resturants and lounges all across the metro area.

So finding which location it would be held at is relatively hard. Unless you have a inside person or you are a member of their facebook group. Thankfully we have both. So the location for tonight soiree, will be held at the always posh Mate Lounge in Georgetown next to the theater.

The evening will feature:

» JULY 16th, 8 PM - CLOSE

» COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS 8 PM - 1 1 PM

» DRESS TO IMPRESS

» FEATURING DJ MOH Ducis(Guaza, Fly, 1223)

» MUST BE 21 OR OLDER WITH A VALID ID

» ALL MEMBERS WILL GET $10 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A WINE CARD FOR THE CEVICHE WINE BAR

» The event will be covered by DC Magazine - so please look your best.

ONLY MEMBERS OF THE LATIN CONCEPTS FACEBOOK GROUP WILL BE ADMITTED WITH ID

To be on the list at the door you must have joined by noon on 7/16