Partying Through a Pandemic By Michael Evans
T Helga’s Holiday Gala Blood Orange Margaritas, edamame with sea salt and wasabi peas at the bar PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES ● Roasted sesame salmon wonton canapes with chipotle dill cream ● Winter squash and gouda cheese croquettes served with bitter orange compote ● Grilled lollipop lambchops with fresh mint sauce FIRST COURSE ● Mixed green mesclun tossed with Bosc pears, walnuts and gorgonzola in a balsamic vinaigrette ● Rustic bread and butter
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TYSONS PREMIER v Fall 2020
ENTREE ● Grilled Cajun breast of duck with a cherry brandy sauce ● Oxtail ragout ● Pappardelle pasta ● Holiday bouquet of haricots verts with pimientos DESSERT ● Buche de Noel: Traditional Yuletide log with coffee and dark rum iced with mocha cream and decorated with Marzipan holly leaves and berries and meringue mushrooms ● Bourbon balls ● Miniature linzertarts ● Freshly brewed coffee
here’s no question that 2020 has been an unprecedented year. While the better part of this year has been turned upside down by the Coronavirus pandemic, hope remains for making up for lost time with friends and families as things continue to open and we head into the fall and the holiday season. Currently, Virginia is open for gatherings of 250 people, which means weddings, milestone birthdays, and holiday celebrations are starting to resume, and we couldn’t be more prepared and excited! While everyone has their own view and comfort levels when it comes to social gatherings, there are numerous precautions venues and vendors, as well as party hosts, are implementing to keep everyone as safe as possible while they reunite, catch up and celebrate! Thinking about hosting your own event? Keep reading for some great party ideas to get us through these trying times…
Oktoberfest As the summer comes to an end, take advantage of the season and celebrate with grilled brats, soft pretzels, potato pancakes, Weissbier, and apple strudel. Don’t forget a good Oompah band to keep everyVIVARESTON.COM
