For Immediate Release Contact: Heather Freeman 800-987-9806 Heather@heatherfreeman.com Lindley Thornburg (703) 593-5503 Lindley@Heatherfreeman.com Chestnuts Are Roasting Over An Open Fire at 1789 Restaurant Along with A Cooking Class for Those Who Cannot Resist Them Washington, D.C. (October 20, 2009) - Executive Chef Dan Giusti of the historic 1789 Restaurant in Georgetown is pleased to unveil his next seasonal prix fixe, three-course menu for the entire month of November, which highlights roasted fresh American chestnuts from Toigo Orchards of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.  The delicious prize chestnuts are incorporated into the appetizer, entrée and dessert courses.  Priced at $40 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included), standouts include chestnut soup served with crispy duck confit, maple glazed chestnuts and foie gras followed by Eco-Friendly Farms roast poussin with chestnut polenta, Brussels sprouts, "Surryano" ham and red wine jus.  Then for the perfect ending, Pastry Chef Travis Olson has created a chestnut and pear sundae with warm Comice pear, chestnut honey, roasted chestnut ice cream and candied chestnuts.  Guests will be given a bag of roasted chestnuts as a complimentary take-away for the ride home. Available from September to January each year, the American chestnut is a rare commodity; most chestnuts found at local markets are imported from Europe and Asia.  Toigo Orchards, with its six giant chestnut trees, provides 1789 with fresh chestnuts.  Although American chestnut trees were nearly wiped out by the Chestnut Blight over 100 years ago, the six trees found at Toigo Orchards are some of the few that survived. Sign up for 1789’s monthly cooking class to work with chefs Giusti and Olson to learn how to make the three-course American chestnut menu.  The class begins at 10 AM on Saturday, November 21st and is followed by a three-course lunch, featuring the American chestnut dishes paired with wines from 1789’s expansive list.  Priced at $75 per person, seating is limited and reservations are required. With complimentary valet parking, 1789 Restaurant on 1226 36th Street, NW, is a must for autumn dining and reservations can be made by calling (202) 965-1789.  For additional information please visit www.1789Restaurant.com.