Summer Sojourn with Lechonera DMV
Friday, June 7, 2024
Join the Bailliage of Greater Washington for a summer sojourn as we gather to enjoy a spectacular feast prepared by Chef Richard Torres, “Lechonero” Mario Ernesto Corona Ruiz, and their team. They prepare everything from scratch. This is their passion project to acquaint the Washington DC area with the food of Southern Puerto Rico. The chefs met at Johnson and Wales University. We first became aware of this truck when The Washington Post’s Tim Carmen enthusiastically gushed about “this exquisite lechȯnera.” This is unlike anything else in the DC area; you will not be disappointed!
Due to the great variety of food included in this event, there are no special food accommodations. However, we believe there is something for everyone. Lechonera DMV extrudes their own pasta, slow-roasted lechon (suckling pig) whole on spits in their truck along with house-made sausage, barbequed ribs, rotisserie chicken and more. The sides accompanying these delights are delicious and authentic. The meal will be served buffet style so you can choose what you wish. It’s a very informal event where we will bring various bottles of wine from the DC Chaine’s wine cellar and have beer and soft drinks available, so people can choose to imbibe whatever they wish. We hope to have live music as well.
The venue is on the grounds of Chevalier Corey Stewart’s historic home in Woodbridge, VA where he and his wife Maria have a wedding venue known as Bel Air 1740. The accessible venue has a large, covered patio, a spacious climate controlled interior, and beautiful grounds with plenty of parking. The food truck will pull next to the wedding venue so the food can be served fresh from the grill.
Time: 2:00 PM
Registration: Open until May 31, 2024.
Dress: Casual attire with decorations.
D.C. Bailliage member …….………………….$99
First guest of DC Bailliage Member ……….$99
Guests………………………………………………$135
All attendees must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19
Please drink responsibly; don’t drink and drive