Central Michel Richard
6-Course French Meets American Dinner Series
Since its opening in 2007, Central Michel Richard has been showered with accolades, initially winning a James Beard Award as the Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the United States and being named by the Washingtonian as one of the Top 20 restaurants in D.C. This modern American bistro with a French twist, located at the corner of 11th and Penn NW, was nothing less than the late Chef Richard’s heartfelt expression of love for American food. (“I make great French fries!” he used to boast). After winning international acclaim for Citronelle, his flagship restaurant in Georgetown, he pursued what he called “the democratization of gastronomy,” envisioning in Central Michel Richard a more informal but equally delicious dining experience. Today, his vision lives on—and so does the peerless quality of the food. “Some of the city’s best dishes,” raves Zagat. “Invariably delicious.” We will be taking over the restaurant for this event, and chef de cuisine Sean Mulcahy will be on hand to answer your questions and to discuss Chef Richard’s legacy and how it is being interpreted today.
About the Host:
Sean Mulcahy
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Mulcahy has been a part of the culinary scene in Virginia and Washington DC for almost two decades, cutting his teeth at Bistro L’ Hermitage before transitioning to the powerhouse kitchens of The Landing, Bastille, and Mini Bar. He joined the team at Central Michel Richard in 2015.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Michel's Crab Begula
squid ink pasta with jumbo lump crab, beurre blanc, and lemon hollandaise
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Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
with burrata, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, basil, and rustic bread
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Chopped Salad
with iceberg lettuce, genoa salami, mozzarella cheese, basil oil, and red wine vinaigrette
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
with roasted wild mushrooms and aged parmesan cheese
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Michel's Fried Chicken
with cream cheese garlic mashed potatoes
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Michel's Dessert Trio
kit kat bite | lemon egg-ceptional | raspberry, chocolate, and passion fruit macarons
Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
