Zengo Debuts Its Second “Test Kitchen: Argentina-Philippines” Series

Richard Sandoval’s colorful Latin-Asian inspired restaurant, Zengo, located at 781 7th Street, NW, 20001, is pleased to introduce its second “Test Kitchen” series this January.  Every few months, Sandoval and his culinary team at Zengo research and develop new recipes featuring the cuisine and spirits of one Latin and one Asian country.  The result is a menu of specialty small plates and cocktails that showcase the flavors and techniques from each region.  The new addition dishes will be marked with a special “TK” symbol on the menu at Zengo, to note that it is an exclusive and limited time option. Available from January 10th to March 31st, Chef de Cuisine Graham Bartlett is preparing Test Kitchen: Argentina-Philippines, which will be offered for dinner service beginning at 5 PM.

Guests will explore the fusion of Argentina and Filipino flavors in Zengo’s artful blend of seasonal ingredients and modern techniques.  The Test Kitchen: Argentina-Philippines’ menu will showcase four plates with new interpretations such as Filipino Lumpia Spring Rolls with ground chicken, shrimp, cumin and sweet and sour sauce; Oxtail Humitas with Argentinian tamal, peanut sauce, tamarind and coconut milk; Bacolod Filipino BBQ Chicken with lemongrass-chile marinade, coconut rice, pickled tropical fruit and red chimichurri, as well as Tagolog Style Churrasco Steak with calamansi citrus-soy marinade, grilled onion, lemongrass mojo, green herb chimichurri and sweet potato tostones.  For dessert, Zengo will offer Dulce de Leche Brazo Mercedes with lemongrass scented granite and green mango ceviche.  The Argentina-Philippines’ menu items will range in price from $7-$26.

To complement these distinctive dishes, Zengo’s mixologists are crafting unique cocktails with the flavorful fruits, spices and spirits of Argentina and the Philippines including Coconut-Cider Martini, Aguardiente, coconut, cider and fresh apple; Calamansi Papaya Punch, rum, midori, calamansi and papaya, and the Guava Mate, gin, guava, yerba mate and lime, priced between $12 and $13.  As Richard Sandoval Restaurants celebrates its 15th year anniversary, Test Kitchen: Argentina-Philippines is another example of the myriad of ways in which Chef Sandoval explores the worldwide potential of Latin cuisine, with harmonious and inventive new dishes.

Zengo is located at 781 7th Street, NW, 20001 and is situated directly next to the Gallery Place/Chinatown H Street metro entrance accessible on the red, yellow and green lines. Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11:30 Am to 2:30 PM, and dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 10 PM and Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 11 PM.  Weekend brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  For reservations or additional information please call (202) 393-2929 or visit www.richardsandoval.com/zengodc