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$75  + Tax/Tip
Wed, 3/2
5:30 PM & 7:45 PM
Georgetown

Donahue

5-Course Globally Inspired Tasting Event

Donahue, which opened in March of 2021 in the heart of historical Georgetown, exudes a fun elegance that feels part-speakeasy, part-private club. Saffron steamed mussels, crispy prosciutto endive salad, lobster risotto, caramelized roasted squab, and other such delights are served in an upscale lounge setting that makes you feel right at home. The restaurant’s name hearkens back to the 1820s, when the space housed a grocery run by the Donahue family, whose descendants were among the restaurant’s first customers. For our event, not one, but two chefs will rise to the occasion: Brian Rowe, a graduate of such top establishments as Spago in LA, Summer House Santa Monica in Chicago and Magnolia's on King in Alexandria, and Shelby McCrone, a 2021 winner in the Food Network’s Battle of the Brothers who earned her stripes at Marcel’s, Kyirisan, and Sababa Uptown. This promises to be a stunning experience, both in the culinary and the design sense, and we look forward to seeing you there!

About the Hosts:

Shelby McCrone

Co-Executive Chef

After training at L'Academie de Cuisine, Chef McCrone honed her culinary skills at some of DC's finest restaurants, including Marcel's, Kyirisan, and Sababa Uptown. While being the Co-Executive Chef at Donahue, she also leads the culinary team with Chef Rowe at Junction Bakery and Bistro in Alexandria. In 2021, she competed in Food Network's Battle of the Brothers with the Voltaggio brothers, winning the competition.

Brian Rowe

Co-Executive Chef

Chef Rowe has over a decade of culinary experience, particularly at acclaimed restaurants in the DC, LA, and Chicago areas. He's worked at acclaimed restaurants such as Spago LA as Chef de Partie, Summer House Santa Monica in Chicago as Regional Chef, and Magnolia's on King in Alexandria as Executive Chef. While being the Co-Executive Chef at Donahue, he also leads the culinary team with Chef McCrone at Junction Bakery and Bistro in Alexandria.

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated.

  1. Baked Oysters

    with n'duja compound butter, breadcrumbs, and citrus

  2. Crispy Duck Confit Fritters

    with orange bourbon glaze, preserved oranges and micro cilantro

  3. Coconut Curry Salmon Tartare

    with finger limes, compressed mango, and plantain chips

  4. Braised Wagyu Short Ribs

    with koji carrot puree, and toasted koji demi

  5. Popcorn Panna Cotta

    with aerated chocolate and kettle corn

Donahue

1338 Wisconsin Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20007

Event FAQs

Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
No tickets are needed.
What does the ticket price cover?
The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
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.
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 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 qualifies as valid proof of vaccination?
To verify that you are fully vaccinated, and gain entry to the event, you must present to our event lead any one of the following forms of proof: your original physical vaccination card, a clearly legible photo of your original vaccination card, or the CLEAR Health Pass App. Please note, you will be only be considered “fully vaccinated” if it has been at least 14 days since you've received either (a) a second shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or (b) a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More questions about this? Contact us at support@tastingcollective.com
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.

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