The Dinner Table at Cucina Morini (DC)
About this Event
~ A Social Dinner Party With Strangers @ Cucina Morini ~
The Dinner Table is gathering at Cucina Morini, “where the vibrant flavors and coastal influences of Southern Italy come together”, for an evening of food, conversation, and community.
On September 3rd, join our DC social dining community for a relaxed, hosted dinner party experience: share plates, rotate seats between courses, and leave with new connections, not just new dishes!
About the Restaurant:
Located in Mt. Vernon Square, Cucina Morini pays homage to Italy’s enchanting southern coast. “Using only the highest‑quality ingredients, our menu offers a delightful array of fresh crudi dishes alongside handmade pasta and southern Italian signature specialties.”
About The Dinner Table:
The Dinner Table is a social dining club that curates intimate dinner parties and community gatherings in cities across the country. With curated conversation prompts, rotating seats, and no pressure to “network,” our events are designed to help you connect with strangers in your city!
Agenda
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Mix and Mingle
- Come and meet with other Dinner Table guests, get to know who you'll be dining with.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Family-Style Brunch with Cucina Morini
- Guests will switch seats between courses to dine with the group.
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Closing Announcements
- Closing remarks to conclude the event.
- This is your chance to exchange contact information with those you've met.
Dinner Service
- Dinner service includes a 3-course meal served family-style for each guest.
- We'll be able to accommodate all outlined dietary restrictions.
- Each guest will also receive a complimentary glass of wine upon check-in with The Dinner Table
- Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar throughout the event.
Menu On Offer
All courses will be served family style for the tables to share.
Appetizers:
- Foccacia
- Insalata Romana - romaine, cherry tomato, mollica, garlic anchovy dressing
- Burrata - marinated tomato, fennel pollen-chili agrodolce, mint, pistachio
Pastas:
- Rigatoni - lamb ragu, fennel, rosemary, pecorino
- Graminga - pork sausage, green onion, black pepper, egg yolk
- Paccheri - eggplant, san marzano tomato, red chili, ricotta salata, basil
Desserts:
- Olive Oil Cake - basil olive oil cake, red wine cherries, balsamic, honey yogurt crema, black pepper
- Bomboloni - citrus scented ricotta doughnuts, dark chocolate sauce
NOTE: this menu is subject to change pending our guest's dietary restrictions.
FAQs
- What is the general age range of your events? We encourage guests from all ages and backgrounds to attend our events. Our programming is tailored to anyone looking to meet others. Generally, we've seen the age range of our events to be between 25-40 years old. That's not to say anyone outside of that range can't attend!
- What's the difference between General Admission tickets and Men & Women tickets? Any ticket purchase gets the same experience, there is no difference. We've created gendered tickets to ensure a relatively even distribution of guests at our events. GA is open to anyone.
- Can I come alone? Yes, we encourage it! Our goal at The Dinner Table is to create meaningful connections through cuisine and art. Many of our guests leave with new friends at the end of the event.
- What is your refund policy? We understand sometimes things come up, and that's why we offer a full credit to your next event if you cancel ten days before the event
- Are you able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies? Yes. Our team ensures the restaurant's menus are flexible to account for a wide array of dietary preferences.
- If you have any other questions or concerns, all guests are welcome to reach out to us by email at [email protected]
- Please be aware that photos and videos taken at the event may be used for promotional purposes.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 103.75
