The Editor Recommends...By Nicholas F. Benton
An Evening at the Embassy of Romania 1607 23rd St. NW Washington, D.C. Thursday, Feb. 17, 6:30 to 9 p.m. $60. Ambassador Sorin Ducaru is opening the Romanian embassy to the public for this special event, including a buffet of native Romanian food, including hors d'oeuvres, Romanian beef and potatoes, eggplant, caviar, stuffed cabbage, chicken breasts with mushroom sauce and a variety of desserts. Romanian libations include wine, beer and specialty liquors. Romanian musical and dance performances will be on display following an official diplomatic greeting, not to mention a film about the land and a tour of the embassy's rare art collection. Tickets need to be purchased by 5 p.m. Thursday. Order at www.thingstododc.com or call (301) 519-8030. |