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Located in the Gazette Promenade in the Music Center at Strathmore
Chef's Grill ~ Espresso Bar ~ Gourmet Sandwiches ~ Salads ~ Soups
For questions, please call (301) 581-5223
| Prelude Café Hours |
| **Please Note: The Café is only open for dinner on Music Center performance nights.** |
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Saturday |
Sunday |
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LUNCH Open 11AM - 3PM
(Hot Station Closes at 2 PM)
Pre-Concert Dining Open two hours prior to performance start time, only when performances are held in the Concert Hall.
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LUNCH Open 11AM - 3PM
(Hot Station Closed)
Pre-Concert Dining Open two hours prior to performance start time, only when performances are held in the Concert Hall
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**Open two hours prior only when performances are held in the Concert Hall
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Valentine's Day Dinner
Mansion at Strathmore
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Seatings from 5:30PM-7:15PM
$95 per person (including tax, tip, champagne toast, rose and unlimited wine, soft drinks, juice and coffee)
$85 per person for reservations made by February 1!
Reservations
Buffet Dinner Featuring
Vegetable Station
Lola Rosa, radicchio and blood oranges with champagne vinaigrette
Chardonnay poached asparagus spears in garlic butter
Wilted red chard, apple cider and sweet red onions
Celeriac and apple salad with sweet and sour dressing
Yukon potato gratin with asiago cheese
Chef's Table
Chocolate glazed filet mignon with madeira sauce
Lobster ravioli with pomegranate cream and baby zucchini
Wild mushroom stuffed truffle chicken
Grilled vegetable crepes with sweet beaume de venise foam
Gourmet Bread Selection
Cranberry walnut
Parker House rolls
Corn muffins
Whole grain rolls
Dessert Station
Chocolate profiteroles
Napoleons
Bananas Foster tart
Chocolate souffle
Dinner and a Show!
February "Chocolate" Festival
Featured Soup of the Month
Chocolate soup, roasted cucumbers, creme fraiche: $3.50
Panini Grilled Sandwiches
Roasted Beef - Roast beef, arugula, horseradish sauce, focaccia bread: $6.50
Turkey Rachael - Fresh roasted turkey, broccoli slaw, Russian dressing, thick cut sourdough: $6.50
Tuna Melt - Cheddar cheese, grilled onions, tomatoes, mustard, ciabatta squares: $6.50
Mediterranean Wrap - Roasted eggplant, peppers, olives, capers, mint yogurt dressing, tomato tortilla: $5.95
Turkey Club - Lettuce, tomatoes, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, multi-grain bread: $6.95
Entree Salads
Wild rice salad, arugula, cranberries, pine nuts, champagne vinaigrette: $6.50
Grilled Chicken Caesar - Romain hearts, fresh roasted croutons, shaved parmesan chesse: $5.95
Side Salad
Mixed Greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes: $4.00
From the Grill
All sandwiches are grilled to order and include lettuce, tomato, onions and a brioche bun
All Natural Hamburger: $8.95 (with cheese add $1.00)
Veggie Patties - Tofu, rice, vegetables: $6.95
Additional Quick Pick Items
Mixed Fruit Cup
Chocolate Pudding Cup
Yogurt Parfait
Agua Fresca
Seasonal Fruit Cup
Café Lunch Specials: Week of February 6 - 10
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Monday |
~ Meatless Monday
Vegetable lasagna
Pasta marinara
Sauteed winter vegetables
Roasted winter vegetables
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| Tuesday |
~ Make a wrap
12" wrap tortillas with:
Hot or cold chicken, beef, and grilled vegetables
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, salsa, cheddar cheese
Avocados, cucumbers, peppers, bacon, and dressings
Steak fries
Side salad
Beans and rice
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| Wednesday |
~ Stir-fry action station
Start with chicken, steak, or tofu
Add cabbage, onions, garlic, carrots, shiitakes
Ginger, chilis, peppers, eggs, sesame, green curry
Rice, noodles, broth, hoisin sauce, miso
Stir-fried rice
Spicy stir-fried vegetables
Crispy wontons
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| Thursday |
~ Hot dog bar
All beef Jumbo Hebrew Nationals
Topped with chili, onions, pickles, tomatoes, sauerkraut, peppers, chili's cheese
BBQ sauce, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, beans
Steak fries
Coleslaw
Side salad
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Friday
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~ Salad bar
Romaine, spinach, and fresh greens
Onions, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers
Chicken, turkey, grilled vegetables, cheddar, blue cheese
House made dressings
Garlic bread
Mac and cheese
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$5.66 Per meal plus tax
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Prelude Café Dinner Menus
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Along with its normal fare of hot entrees, sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts, the cafe offers hot dinner options that are each served with the choice of two sides. Entree options often include carved meat, seafood, and poultry selection. Chef offers one additional seasonal special of an entrée and side item. Menu items are subject to change.
Prelude Café does not take reservations and seating is limited, so please plan to arrive early.
Dinner Menus February 2012
ENTREE
From the Carvery:
Peppercorn Crust Roast Black Angus Prime Rib with Seasonal Vegetables. Choice of Sauces includes Callebaut Demi Glace or Horseradish Creme |
PRICE
$24.00
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Tandoori Salmon, cinnamon, coriandor
Maple and Ginger Brined Chicken, cranberry, apple
Tri Colored Tortellini, Veloute, Monterey Jack Cheese
Dinner prices include two sides
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$19.95
$17.00
$13.50 |
A LA CARTE SIDES
Green Beans Nicoise, red onions, olives, capers
Braised Rainbow Chard, Winter greens, sharp provolone, fig
Stewed French Lentils, mirepoix, red wine, parsley
Arugula Salad, Lola Rosa, cress, golden beets, Moro orange vinaigrette |
$4.50
$4.50
$4.50
$4.50
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| THE ALLEGRO BURGER
All Natural Burger with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Gruyere, Arugula, Oven Dried Tomato, Homemade Steak Sauce on a Black Pepper Brioche
Includes Two Sides of Your Choice
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$17.00 |
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DESSERTS
Seasonal Fruit Tart
Lemon Coconut Pave
Bread Pudding
Apple Cranberry Tart
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$5.00 each
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Featured Wines:
~Wines Around the World~
Tilia Chardonnay (Argentina)
Red Diamond Merlot (Washington State)
$7 per glass / $32 per bottle
Callia Torrontes (Argentina)
Penny Wise Pinot Noir (California)
$9 per glass/$38 per bottle
Bodega Del Genio Viognier (Argentina)
Bogle Petit Sirah (California)
$11 per glass / $44 per bottle
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Addie's Restaurant
Reservations Suggested
A converted house on Rockville Pike less than a half a mile from the Strathmore Performing Arts Center, Addie’s has been a local favorite since 1997. Recently named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “13 Up and Coming Chef’s to Watch,” Executive Chef Nate Waugaman serves up modern American cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients brought in daily from a wide variety of local farms. Our dinner menu features dishes like Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella, Prince Edward Island Mussels, and a Locally Raised Pork Chop. Please join us Monday through Saturday for lunch, and dinner seven nights a week. Reservations recommended.
11120 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-0081
Black Market Bistro
Reservations Suggested
A Charming Bistro at the Victorian Style Post Office located in Garrett Park Maryland. Chef Dane Sewlall prepares modern American cuisine that features the freshest ingredients from local farmers. The dinner menu includes favorites like Cornmeal Crusted Oysters, Mussels, Herb Roasted Chicken, Italian Style Pizzas and more. Our delicious pastries and breads are made in house by Pastry Chef Jacquie Castaldo. Please join us Monday through Saturday for lunch, Sunday for brunch, and dinner each night beginning at 5PM.
4600 Waverly Avenue
Garrett Park, Maryland 20852
(301) 933-3000
Oakville Grille & Wine Bar
Reservations Suggested
Located just minutes from Strathmore in Wildwood Shopping Center, Oakville Grille and Wine Bar was created with a vision of bringing a sample of the Oakville wine producing area of Napa, California to Bethesda. Featuring contemporary American cuisine, our menu is both stylish and luxurious, complimented by a full array of more than 155 wines by the bottle, including a reserve bottle list and 20 wines by the glass - most of which are from the West Coast of the United States.
10257 Old Georgetown Road
Wildwood Shopping Center
Bethesda, MD
(301) 897-9100
Gepetto Restaurant
Located just minutes from Strathmore, Gepetto Restaurant is known for its house made pastas and pizza. Geppetto has been a Bethesda tradition since 1976.
10257 Old Georgetown Road
Wildwood Shopping Center
Bethesda, MD
(301) 493-9230
Timpano Italian Chophouse
Reminiscent of the classic restaurants and clubs of Chicago and New York, Timpano Italian Chophouse revives the big city dining experience with big flavor steaks, chops, and pasta in a sophisticated setting while intimate torch songs and ballads play in the background. Timpano offers a menu that marries the All-American flavor of char-grilled steaks with the classic bold Italian influences. It's the perfect complement to an evening at Strathmore.
12021 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-6939
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