Chef Vinod

Heritage Day at DC Central Kitchen

Indique / Indique Heights Restaurants at DC Central Kitchen

I was honored to be invited for the third year in a row to teach the 76th culinary job training class at the DC Central Kitchen. I was joined by Executive Chef Steve Mannino of Rustico restaurant and Graham Barlett, Executive Chef of Zengo Restaurant.

After the class we joined the students for lunch and spoke about our experiences in the industry and took questins from the students and faculty.

I have a lot of respect for the folks who run this lovely establishment from  Robert Eggar, President,  Mike Curtain, C.E.O, Ann Nix, Event Managar, Marianne Ali, Director of culinary Job training, Jerald Thomas, Kitchen director and all the folks who work so hard and put their heart and soul together to run such a fine establishment.

It is amazing that they produce 4000 meals a day,seven days a week  for local shelters, halfway houses, drug programs, senior programs and children's programs in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.This is the 20th year for DCCK and for all these  years they have have been combating hunger and creating opportunity by: 

• Recovering un-served food from restaurants, hotels and foodservice businesses
• Training unemployed men and women for careers in the food service industry
• Providing free, nutritious meals to shelters and other social service agencies
• Coordinating outreach services to help men and women living on the street find a way inside
• Opening "Campus Kitchens" at universities and high schools across America
• Offering change through empowerment

Source : DCCK 

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Les Dames d'Escoffier DC Chapter with Mrs.Kalpana Sen, wife of the Ambassador of India

Come, Join us on Monday, January 26, 2009 - 6.30 PM at Indique Heights, 2 Wisconsin Circle, Chevy  Chase, MD- 20815

 What/Why:

Les Dames d'Escoffier and Indique Heights are commemorating India's Republic Day with a celebration of India's rich cultural and culinary history at the Chevy Chase restaurant.  Priced at $75 per person, inclusive of a glass of wine, the cultural fest marking the day the Indian Constitution came into force, will be held on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 6:30 pm.

I will take you on a culinary journey through India with a slide illustrated talk.

India Republic Day Menu

Welcome Tamarind Margarita * Mangotini * Mango Lassi * Lemon Soda * Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

APPETIZERS
Bhelpuri with Paneer Shashlik and Tamarind Chutney
Tadka Idli (Steamed Lentil-Rice Cakes with Curry Leaves)
Mussels a la Indique with Tomatoes, Coconut, White Wine
Chicken Seekh Kebab with Ginger and Garlic

MAIN COURSES
Aleppey Fish Curry with Green Mangoes and Coconut Milk
Chicken Dalcha with Lentils, Tamarind, and Mint Leaves
Syrian Lamb Fry with Coconut Strips and Aromatic Spices
Kadai Paneer (Homemade Cheese with Onions and Peppers)
Saag Makai (Spinach, Corn, Fenugreek Leaves, and Spices)
Dill Potatoes
Tomato Pappu (Yellow Lentils, Tomato, Ginger, and Garlic)
Jeera Pulao (Basmati Rice, Aromatic Spices)
Kaduge Pachadi (Yogurt, Cucumber, and Mustard Seeds)
Assorted Indian Breads

DESSERTS
Mango Cheese Flan with Mango Raspberry Coulis
Shreekandh (Homemade Yogurt, Pistachios, Saffron)

 

 

R.S.V.P. by January 23, 2009, to lesdamesdc@aol.com or 202.973.2181

Cooking classes 2008

We just finished the cooking class series for the year 2008

 with the last class on the street snacks of India. It was a lot

of fun as we had the students try some of the dishes – hands on…

We will announce next year's cooking classes here....

 

Here are some pictures from the event.....

 

I am personally very thrilled to hear that some of the students already tried some of the dishes

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Let's do Lunch - Smithsonian Resdient Associates

As a grand finale to the  - Let's do Lunch & Lecture series -  40 participants attended the event at Indique Heights. Mr. Surfy Rahman and I spoke to the participants about Indian Cuisine. We took them on a Culinary journey through India by way of a power point presentation and finished the event with the lunch. Here are some pictures from the event.

    

  Mr. Surfy Rahman and Mr. K.N.Vinod conducting the presentation.