Sam & Harry's Hosts First "Travel and Arts" Dinner With the Japan-American Society of Greater Washington

    WASHINGTON, DC, May 15, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sam and Harry's has added a twist to the typical wine dinner, by offering a combination of culture, education and delicious food pairings. On Thursday May 28 from 6:30 - 9 p.m., Executive Chef John Koltisko and Sam and Harry's will host an exceptional four-course dinner paired with Japanese sakes. Guests will learn "How Japan Influenced American Culture" in a special presentation by Ambassador John Malott, President and CEO of The Japan- American Society of Greater Washington. From architecture to animation, from fashion to food, from sake to Sudoku, America and Japan continue to have a major influence on each other. America's impact on Japan has been described often, but few Americans realize the impact that Japan has had on our culture and daily lives. The four-course dinner is $99 per guest, inclusive of tax and gratuity:

Amuse:

Poached lobster medallion with caviar and a cucumber mignonette


1st course:

Blue crab and maitake miso soup


2nd course:

Steamed Halibut

With onion and plum wine marmalade, apple radish ponzu,

Sho-Une Junmai Dai Ginjo


Intermezzo:

Green Tea Gelato


Main course:

U.S.D.A. Prime Bone on Filet Mignon with

grilled vegetable napoleon and au gratin potatoes


Dessert course:

A tasting of tropical fruits

Plum Wine Ume


Seating is limited, so please make your reservations by May 18, 2009 by calling

Sam & Harry's at (202) 296-4333. Reservations made after this date will be offered on an as-available basis. A credit card number will be required to hold your reservation. Cancellations made after May 18, 2009 will be charged in full.

Sam & Harry's is located at 1200 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Located in the heart of the golden triangle in Washington, DC's premier business district, Sam & Harry's has been the power dining establishment since 1990. Voted "Best Steak" in Washington, Sam & Harry's is a classic American Steakhouse that features USDA hand-cut prime beef steaks, jet fresh seafood flown in daily, an award-winning wine list and discerning personal service. For more information on Sam & Harry's, please visit http://www.samandharrys.com.

Sam & Harry's Management Company is the parent company of national restaurants which include The Caucus Room in Washington, DC; and Sam & Harry's locations in Washington, DC, Newport Beach, Calif. and Schaumburg, Ill.

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