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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEArena Stage Contact:Think Food Group:Kirstin M. Franko / press@arenastage.org, 202-600-4055Laura Trevino / laurat@thinkfoodgroup.com, 202-638-1910 x 32October 12, 2010OPENING MENU ANNOUNCED FORNEXT STAGE BY JOSÉ ANDRÉSTHE NEW CAFE IN ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATER*** Operated by José Andrés Catering with Ridgewells, the cafe and concessions will hold official grandopening the same day as the Mead Center October 23, 2010 ***(Washington, D.C.) D.C.-area theatergoers and foodies will delight in the savory options José Andrés Cateringwith Ridgewells has assembled for the opening menu of Next Stage by José Andrés, the new cafe featuredwithin Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Next Stage by José Andrés will offer severalcafe menu items that will change throughout the season based on the settings of Arena Stage’s productions,at the same time offering familiar, affordable and easy-to-manage fare delivered with great finesse. NextStage by José Andrés will hold its official opening on the same day as Arena Stage during the HomecomingGrand Opening Celebration October 23, 2010. The cafe and concessions will also be open to patronsattending the Oklahoma! preview October 22.“When people come to the Mead Center, they will be able to enjoy the brilliant culinary talents of JoséAndrés Catering with Ridgewells through the food at concessions as well the full selection of theatrical foodin the new cafe,” says Artistic Director Molly Smith. “The creation of this unusual menu responds to theproductions on stage. I am pleased that José Andrés, a chef whose work defines creativity, has created thismenu. It is focused around his talent as an internationally recognized chef and the productions audiences willsee at Arena Stage.”The cafe and cafe bar will be open two and a half hours before any curtain time, while the lighter fare at theconcessions will be open 30 minutes prior to curtain and during intermission. At this time, the cafe will beclosed after shows but concessions will remain open for one hour.Guests are welcome to pre order intermission snacks and beverages ahead of time by contacting 202-6004100 or e-mailing cafe@arenastage.org.Next Stage by José Andrés features a full menu including easy-to-order hot soups, salads, paninis, entrées,side dishes and desserts; Grab and Go options featuring cool, quicker selections including sandwiches,salads, snacks and smaller desserts; in addition to pre-order items such as pre fix dinner packages or boxlunches (full menus detailed below).“My team and I wanted to do something special at the new cafe for Arena Stage,” says Andrés. “With NextStage, we not only honor the astonishing efforts by Arena in its campaign to build the new center, but wealso celebrate the performances that change throughout the year by creating menus that draw inspirationfrom the places and characters that fill each theater.”-continued-
Opening Menu Announced for Next Stage by José Andrés The New Cafe in Arena Stage at the MeadCenter for American Theater- Page 2CONCESSIONSSNACKSCrudités with Caesar Dressing. 6Fresh vegetables with an anchovy dippingsauceCharcuterie and Baguette. 10Chorizo ‘Palacios’Slightly spicy cured pork sausageseasoned with pimento and garlicLomo embuchado ‘Palacios’Cured pork loin with smoky flavorcured olivesCheese and Fruit. 6Parmesan and pearStilton and appleGourmet Potato Chips. 3Marcona Almonds. 2Salt and Pepper Chocolates. 2Bittersweet tablets with Maldon sea salt and pink peppercornFreshly Baked Cookies. 3Oatmeal (no raisin) or ChocolateSODASFountain Soda. 2WINES BY THE GLASS. 7CavaPerelada Brut Reserva, Penedes, SpainChardonnaySxS, South East AustraliaCabernetAvalon, CaliforniaPinot NoirCono Sur 'Bicycle', Maipo Valley Chile-continued-
Opening Menu Announced for Next Stage by José Andrés The New Cafe in Arena Stage at the MeadCenter for American Theater- Page 3WINES BY THE GLASS. 9Sauvignon BlancPatient Cottat "Le Grand Caillou,"Loire Valley, FranceBlanc de BlancCoppola Sofia SparklingGeyserville, CaliforniaBOTTLED BEER. 6Heavy Seas MarzenDog Fish Head IPAOld DominionStella ArtoisAmstel LightLIQUOR (INCLUDES MIXERS). 8SPECIALTY COCKTAILS. 8NEXT STAGE BY JOSÉ ANDRÉSInspired by the great American musical Oklahoma! and every tongue confess, set in Boligee, AlabamaSOUPS. 5State Bird Wild Turkey NoodleFree range turkey, carrots, onion and celeryOnion SoupLocally brewed beer, sweet Vidalia onionand gruyere croutonSALADSCardini Salad. 8Classic Caesar salad with romaine lettuce,parmesan cheese and bread crispsFried Chicken Salad. 10Crispy chicken, corn, shredded cabbageThai Salad. 10Poached shrimp, snow peas, shavedcarrots, watercress, peanuts, scallions,chilies and spicy sweet dressingCowboy Caviar Salad. 10Marinated black—eyed peas, peppers,cucumbers and tomatoes-continued-
Opening Menu Announced for Next Stage by José Andrés The New Cafe in Arena Stage at the MeadCenter for American Theater- Page 4PANINIS. 10ChuckwagonMortadella sausage, ham, salami and SwissTomato MozzarellaSundried tomato, buffalo mozzarellaand hazelnut basil pestoONE ENTREE WITH SIDES. 19ENTRÉESBison Short RibsSlow cooked in a red wine sauceWild Turkey MeatballsGround turkey, gravy and fried sageSIDESPotato Pureewith American Idaho potatoesOklahoma SuccotashBlack-eyed peas, okra, squash and baconYellow Hammer Cornbreadwith honey butterGRAB AND GOFor patrons not seeking a hot meal, a stand-alone cooler for quick dining has the following available.SANDWICHESSmoked Salmon. 10Dill cream cheese, capers, sliced eggand fresh herbs on black olive foccaciaGuacamole Sandwich. 8Grilled avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantroqueso fresco and lime on toasted ciabattaWalnut Chicken Sandwich. 10Diced chicken confit in walnut cilantropesto with shaved romaine and pickledonion on raisin walnut breadCOMPOSED SALADSRobert H. Cobb on Paper. 8Iceberg lettuce, tomato, baconchicken breast, hard-boiled eggavocado and Roquefort cheesewrapped in rice paper-continued-
Opening Menu Announced for Next Stage by José Andrés The New Cafe in Arena Stage at the MeadCenter for American Theater- Page 5"Chopped" Fruit Salad. 8Jicama root, mango, cucumbers, pineapple,queso fresco and spicy sour orangedressingJose's Tuna Salad. 8Piquillo pepper, preserved tunaMayonnaise, shallots and hard-boiled eggAsparagus Salad. 10Grilled asparagus, shaved jamon, seasonal citrus and friseeSNACKSCrudités with Bagna Cauda. 6Fresh vegetables with an anchovy dipping sauceCharcuterie and Baguette. 10Chorizo 'Palacios'a slightly spicy cured porkSausage seasoned with pimento and garlicLomo Embuchado 'Palacios'cured pork loin with smoky flavor and cured olivesCheese and Fruit. 6Parmesan and pearStilton and appleDESSERTYogurt Parfait. 5Seasonal fruit and granolaSalt and Pepper Chocolates. 2Bittersweet tablets with maldon sea saltand pink peppercornFreshly Baked Cookies. 3Oatmeal (no raisin) or Chocolate**The following are pre order options requiring 48 hours advance reservationReserving in advance for groups of 20 or more is highly encouraged. A maximum reservation size of 100guests is cordially accepted depending on TORS PRE FIX DINNER PACKAGES 24—ENTRÉE, SIDES & DESSERT 19– ENTREE & SIDESFALL SEASON 2010Inspired by this seasons productions Oklahoma! and every tongue confess-continued-
Opening Menu Announced for Next Stage by José Andrés The New Cafe in Arena Stage at theMead Center for American Theater- Page 6OPTION ONEBison Short RibsSlow cooked in a red wine saucePotato Pureewith American Idaho potatoesOklahoma SuccotashBlack-eyed peas, okra, squash and baconYellow Hammer Cornbreadwith honey butterApple CharlotteApple Compote and Whiskey reduction glazeOPTION TWOWild Turkey MeatballsGround turkey, gravy and fried sagePotato Pureewith American Idaho potatoesOklahoma SuccotashBlack-eyed peas, okra, squash and baconYellow Hammer Cornbreadwith honey butterPecan Pie with Whiskey "Whipped Cream"Roasted pecans and brown sugarBOX LUNCH 15— JOSE’s BOX LUNCHSelect one item from each category to make your own box.SANDWICHESSmoked SalmonHerbed cream cheese, capers, eggolives and dill on foccaciaVegetable SandwichSliced avocado, tomato queso frescocilantro and red onionWalnut Chicken SandwichShredded chicken and shaved romainewith walnut cilantro pesto dressingon an olive loaf-continued-
Opening Menu Announced for Next Stage by José Andrés The New Cafe in Arena Stage at the MeadCenter for American Theater- Page 7MINI COMPOSED SALADOriginal Niçoise SaladButter lettuce, cherry tomatoesgreen bean, egg, tuna, nicoise olivesartichoke and red bell pepperJose's Tuna SaladPiquillo pepper, preserved tunaMayonnaise, shallots and hard-boiled egg"Chopped" Fruit SaladJicama root, mango, cucumberspineapple, queso frescoand spicy sour orange dressingSWEETSalt and Pepper ChocolatesBittersweet tablets with maldon sea saltand pink peppercornFreshly Baked CookiesOatmeal (no raisin) or ChocolateMenus and hours of operation are subject to change.A native of Spain, José Andrés is chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup (TFG), the team responsible forWashington’s popular and award-winning dining concepts Jaleo, Zaytinya, Oyamel, Café Atlántico and thecritically acclaimed Minibar by José Andrés, as well as Los Angeles’ exciting award-winning destination, TheBazaar by José Andrés, part of the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. Recently, José and TFG partner and C.E.O. RobWilder joined with Ridgewells, the premiere catering and event company in D.C., to create José AndrésCatering with Ridgewells, offering the creative cuisines found in his restaurants.José Andrés Catering with Ridgewells elevates catering and event planning to new heights in theWashington, D.C. area and beyond. Now you can experience the inspired creations of celebrated chef JoséAndrés at your own party or venue. They have combined the delectable dishes and inviting flavors found inJosé Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup (www.thinkfoodgroup.com) restaurants with the experience and service ofRidgewells (www.ridgewells.com), which for more than 80 years has set the standard in the Washington areafor catering and event planning. www.joseandrescatering.comIn addition to José Andrés Catering with Ridgewells, Design Cuisine, Fresh Start Catering and SalamanderHospitality are the exclusive catering services provided within the Mead Center.Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is a national center dedicated to the production,presentation, development and study of American theater. Arena Stage produces huge plays of all that ispassionate, exuberant, profound, deep and dangerous in the American spirit, and presents diverse and groundbreaking work from some of the best artists around the country. Arena Stage is committed to commissioningand developing new plays through the American Voices New Play Institute. Now in its sixth decade, Arena Stageserves a diverse annual audience of more than 200,000. www.arenastage.org.###
Wilder joined with Ridgewells, the premiere catering and event company in D.C., to create José Andrés Catering with Ridgewells, offering the creative cuisines found in his restaurants. José Andrés Catering with Ridgewells elevates catering and event planning to new heights in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond.
