
On Saturday, March 24, we are hosting our seasonal culinary event, Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, saluting the ingredients, flavors and talents of local chefs, regional artisans, and master tea makers. Join our team and partners as they take you behind-the-scenes of our kitchen, explain the nuances of rare teas, and prepare you a gourmet dinner. We hope to welcome you to one of our exciting events.
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Cherry Blossom Cooking Class
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the famed cherry blossom trees, a gift from the city of Tokyo to the United States, an unprecedented five-week Centennial celebration, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, will be held in the nation's capital, March 20 - April 27, 2012. Tying into this historic event, Pastry Chef Peter Brett will conduct an intimate cooking class inside Blue Duck Tavern's Pastry Pantry, where he will assist participants in creating cherry blossom-inspired treats, such as Early Spring Rhubarb Tart with Almond Crumble and Sakura, and Kyoto Cherry Blossom Organic Tea Sorbet. Guests will then enjoy their tasty desserts while sipping Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Champagne in the Lounge. Tickets are priced at $65, inclusive.
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Ritual of Tea
Master Tea Maker Garret Chan, of Tealeaves, will teach guests the art and science of tea, revealing the intricate technique of artisan blending. Whether it is making a simple cup of rare Darjeerling or whisking a bowl of Matcha, guests will better understand the time-honored craft of blending by making tea with education and mindfulness. Tickets are priced at $45, inclusive.
7:00 pm Spring Lamb Chef's Table Dinner
Join Executive Chef Sebastien Archambault around Blue Duck Tavern's intimate Chef's Table to sample a unique spring menu featuring a whole, farm-raised lamb, slowly roasted in the restaurant's wood-burning oven. This four-course dinner, complemented with wines from Hope & Grace Winery in Yountville, CA, will start with Braised Lamb Shoulder and Lemon Confit in a Lemon Consomme, followed by Lamb Meatballs with Zucchini Risotto and Cilantro Oil, and Wood-Burning Oven Roasted Leg of Lamb with Heirloom Potatoes and Spring Garlic. Seasonal, cherry blossom-inspired desserts conclude the meal. Tickets are priced at $145, inclusive.
For more information or to make reservations, please call +1 202 419 6768 or email masters.phwashington@hyatt.com. To learn more about the Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, please visit www.mastersfoodandwine.com.