According to the National Restaurant Association, it is estimated that 100 million people celebrate the New Year by going to a restaurant or bar, or by getting take-out food. One in every five people plans to go to a restaurant on New Year’s Eve, and another 22 percent plan to order restaurant take-out or delivery on that special night. For those looking for a special dinner in the Georgetown area, they need look no farther than Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge.
“We have put together a wonderful New Year’s Eve menu for those looking to celebrate in tasty style,” says Ryan Fichter, Executive Chef of Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge. “There is no better way to end the year, and begin a new one, than with a special romantic meal. We’ve put together a menu with options that are difficult to beat.”
The New Year’s Eve menu is optional, as guests can still order off the regular menu as well. The special New Year’s Eve menu at Bodega includes:
$40.00 per person, minimum 2 people
Served with a complimentary glass of Cava
Tapas- Pick 3 for 2 people
Tortilla Española
Spanish Tortilla – Potato & Onion Egg Omelet
Croquetas de Pollo
Golden Fried Chicken Croquettes
Calamares Fritos con Ali-Oli
Fried Calamari with Ali-Oli
Salmón con Aceitunas y Alcaparras
Salmon with Olives, Capers & Shallots
Gambas al Ajillo
Sautéed Shrimp in Garlic & Crismona Virgin
Olive Oil
Brocheta de Pollo al Ajillo con Salsa
Picante de Pimiento
Grilled Chicken Skewer Served with a Spicy
Pepper Emulsion Sauce
Pinchitos de Cantimpalitos a la Plancha
Seared Traditional Cantimpalito Sausage
Espinacas a la Catalana
Sautéed Spinach with Pine Nuts, Apples & Raisins
Patatas Bravas
Fried Potatoes and Spicy Ali-Oli
Bistek a la Plancha
Seared Beef Steak a la Plancha
Brocheta de Solomillo de Ternera
Tenderloin Tips Skewer with Green Peppers,
Red Peppers, Onion and Cherry Tomatoes
Judías Verdes Finas Salteadas con Almendras
French Green Beans with Almonds
Paella – Pick 1 for 2 people
Paella de Pollo y Chorizo
Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Paella Vegetariana
Paella with Assorted Seasonal Vegetables
Arroz Abanda
Shrimp, Monkfish, Calamari & Scallop Paella
Paella de Pollo con Gambón
Spicy Chicken & Tiger Prawn Paella
Dessert – Pick 1 per person
Tarta de Chocolate
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Flan con Nata Montada y Toffee
Traditional Spanish Flan with
Whipped Cream and Toffee
“This is going to be a great night, and reservations are sure to fill up fast,” added Fichter. “Wonderful food and a great atmosphere are all you need to start out the New Year with a bang.”
Bodega, located at 3116 M St. NW, offers a happy hour, a weekend brunch and patio seating during nice weather, and serves lunch and dinner daily. They also offer private party hosting for parties up to 50 people, which can be held in the “Matador Lounge,” the bar, or the patio. The private party areas have an exclusive sound system and a full bar, and offer food selections from a special private-event menu. The restaurant chooses one lucky Facebook fan per month to win a $50 gift certificate for dining. For more information on Bodega, visit www.bodegadc.com.