Mintwood Place
DAY 1: 6-Course Nouveau Bistro Dinner Series
In 2012, when the very French Cedric Maupillier, a semifinalist for the James Beard Best Chefs in America five years running, opened a restaurant with a Western theme, it was hard to imagine what that might look like. In fact, however, Mintwood Place in Adams-Morgan has proven to be immensely popular. This warm neighborhood bistro, fashioned as a saloon-style space with wood paneling and a rooster and wagon wheel décor, serves beautifully executed favorites like deviled eggs, pickled rhubarb, escargot hush puppies, and beet mountain pie. The Washingtonian named Mintwood Place to its list of Washington’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, citing the “rib-sticking fare,” while the Washington Post lauds its “delicious twists on classic dishes.” We are excited to be taking over the restaurant for our event, and Chef de Cuisine Matt Cockrell, who was one of the youngest sous chefs ever at La Chaumiere, a D.C. landmark, will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss his culinary passions.
About the Host:
Matthew Cockrell
Chef de Cuisine
After earning three culinary degrees from Stratford University Chef Cockrell found himself the youngest Sous Chef in the history of La Chaumiere, a DC landmark for classic French food. He later honed his craft as Executive Sous Chef of Le Diplomate before joining the team at Mintwood place in 2017.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Burrata
with beet carpaccio, hazelnuts, basil oil, and pomegranate
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Grilled Lamb Merguez
with chickpeas, cucumbers, and beet hummus
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Orzo Primavera
with english peas, tomatoes, and garlic-parsley pistou
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Shrimp & Scallop Fricassee
with autumn squash and pumpkin velouté
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Venison Ragout
parisian gnocchi, mushrooms, and sauce poivrade
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Chocolate Chess Pie
with spicy popcorn and bourbon-caramel ice cream
Mintwood Place
1813 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009
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.
