We are looking forward to another busy month! Not only are we excited for this month's beer event, and grilling tacos on the patio on Monday, but we are also excited to be participating in the Taste of Arlington for the 5th time. 

We look forward to seeing you soon!
 

Sincerely,

 

Tracy O'Grady, Kate Jansen and Brian Wolken 

Chefs and Owners

Willow Restaurant & Nosh 

 

                         
Cinco de Mayo 
Monday Specials
11:30 am - 7 pm 

We love any opportunity to grill on the patio! The weather is to be perfect on Monday and we thought it would be fun to grill tacos on the patio for Cinco de Mayo. Tacos will be available on the patio, at the bar or to go!
 Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mole Sauce & Queso Fresco
Shredded Pork Tacos with Mango-Ancho Salsa
2 for $6 
3 for $10
Ask about our Cinco de Mayo Drink Specials too!
white-callalilies.jpg   
Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11th
11am- 3pm Brunch Service
4pm-7pm Dinner Service

All pricing is a la carte* 
 
Appetizers

*Scottish Smoked Salmon
with Potato Latkes
(GF)
Horseradish Cream, Minced Beets, Cucumber & Dill

Willow Deviled Eggs made with 
Pollyface Farms Eggs (GF)
Smoked Paprika & Dill

Domestic Lamb Hind Shank with 
Fava Bean Pasta
Lemon & Rosemary Glazed Lamb Shank & Stachowski's Smoked Lamb Sausage with A Ragu of Fava Bean Pesto Raviolini, Ricotta Cheese, Sweet Garlic,
Preserved Lemon, Fava Beans & Rosemary

Garilc and Pimento Saut�ed Shrimp
Gulf Shrimp saut�ed with Butter, Shaved Garlic and Imported Smoked Paprika and served with a Fresh Herb and Orzo "Risotto"

Goug�res- A House Specialty
Warm Gruyere Cheese Puffs with Black Truffle Butter

Crispy Fried Calamari A La "Picasso"
A Crispy and Spicy treat of Fried Calamari, Hot and Sweet Peppers and Fresh Basil
Made famous in Arlington by the local classic The Alpine Restaurant.

Soups

Spring Asparagus Bisque
Asparagus Tips, Basil & Basil Oil

French Onion Gratin
Parmesan Crouton, Gruyere & Provolone Cheese

Wild Mushroom Bisque 
(GF w/o parmesan crouton)
Parmesan Crouton, Chives & Basil Oil

Salads

Spring Bibb Salad (GF)
Tender Bibb Lettuce, Asparagus, Fava Beans, Soft Bijou Goat Cheese Crumbles, Quinoa Goat Cheese Cake with Truffle Vinaigrette

Organic Mixed Greens with Oranges & Hearts of Palm (V & GF)
Sherry Vinaigrette, Shaved Manchego Cheese & Spiced Almonds

*Willow Caesar Salad 
(GF w/o croutons)
Romaine, Radicchio , Kale, Croutons, Imported White Anchovies, Smoked Gouda & Lemon

Willow Spinach Salad (GF)
Deviled Egg, White Mushrooms, Crispy Bacon, Fried Shallots with Bacon-Mustard Vinaigrette

Entr�es

*Domestic Roasted Loin & Braised Shank of Spring Lamb
Potato & Smoked Gouda Tart with Spring Vegetable Ragu & Savory Hollandaise

Spring Sea Scallop Gratin               
Seared Sea Scallops, Egg Pasta, English Peas, Asparagus Tips, Sweet Garlic, Parmesan & Prosciutto all Baked & topped with Fresh Herb Bread Crumbs

Saut�ed North Atlantic Cod "Milanese"
Horseradish & Walnut Crusted Cod Filet with French Green Lentils, Bacon & Thyme, Creamy Cauliflower Puree, Wilted Spinach & Sherry Beet Sauce

*Duo of Lobster: "Pot Pie" & Ravioli
Miniature Lobster Pot Pie with Butter Poached Asparagus, Peas, Rutabaga and Vin Blanc Sauce in a Crispy Baked Shell served with Creamy Salsify, 
Lobster Sauce and Truffle Butter

*Steak & Eggs (GF) 
Filet Medallions with Polyface Farms Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Tri-Color Fingerling Potatoes, Spring Asparagus & B�arnaise Sauce

*Pollyface Farms Scrambled Eggs & Maryland Style Crab Cakes
Pollyface Farms Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Tri-Color Fingerling Potatoes, Spring Asparagus & Old Bay Hollandaise 

Smoked Tofu & Spring Vegetable Gratin 
(V & GF)
Smoked Firm Tofu stewed with Gigante Beans, Asparagus, Oyster Mushrooms & Fava Beans in a light Mushroom Broth topped with Herb Bread Crumbs and Baked Golden Brown. Served with Buttery Cabbage & Sweet Garlic Broccolini 

The Willow Lemon Roasted & Buttermilk 
Fried Chicken
Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Mushrooms.

*Seared Yellowfin Tuna Salad Ni�oise 
(GF w/o fried dill beans)
Fingerling Potatoes, Deviled Egg, Black Olives, Capers, Yellow Tomato Vinaigrette & Baby Greens

*Grilled Norwegian Salmon Kabob 
with Lemon & Oregano (GF)
Warm Pee Wee Potatoes with Olives & Capers, Fried Chick Peas and a Creamy Green Goddess Dressing 

Garlic Saut�ed Shrimp & Quinoa (GF)
Quinoa-Goat Cheese Cakes served with a salad of Broccoli, Feta Cheese & Chickpeas
with a Lemon Vinaigrette
 
*Please understand that there may be last minute changes to this menu   
We will be serving our current a la carte dinner menu 
 
Desserts by Pastry Chef Kate Jansen
The Lunch Counter

We are currently featuring our second Lunch Counter Menu. We plan on changing this menu in the next few week. Until then, enjoy!
 

Monday: Quiche & Salad
Tuesday: Crispy Fried Falafel Platter
Wednesday: Chicken Parmesan & Garlic Bread
Thursday: Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Friday: Classic Reubens & Hand Cut Fries
 
All specials are $10 and include a complimentary iced tea or soda. Lunch Counter specials are only available in the bar and bistro area.
  

  Beer & BBQ on the Patio
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
7:15 pm (Event kicks off at 7:30) 
 
You're invited to our next beer event on Tuesday, May 20th! We're planning our monthly beer dinner a little differently this month. There will definitely be a grill, maybe a smoker, five beers, and 5 small plate courses. 
 
We gathered up some special guests for the night too!
David McGregor, Beer Director, Lyon Hall
Mike Zelechoski, Hop & Wine
Tommy Hunter, Flying Dog Brewing Company
Bernie Van Order, Lagunitas Brewing Company
Alex Andujar, Bell's Brewing Company
 
 $65/pp ++
Stay tuned for the menu!
Space is limited, call us today!

 

 

Taste of Arlington
Sunday, May 18th, 2014

We are participating in the Taste of Arlington for the 5th year! Last year, we won Best Entree for our Ballston Flatbread. We have a great new flatbread ready to unveil at this year's event. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, visit 
www.ballstonbid.com/taste/
                         
Dupont FRESH FARM Market
Sunday, May 4th & Sunday, May 25th
10 am - 2 pm

Tracy, Kate & Julie have been hard at work perfecting their gluten-free product like Wheatless by Willow. Wheatless will be at the Dupont FRESH FARM Market select Sundays all season!

Gluten-free products will only be sold at the Farmer's Market. Unfortunately, our kitchen is not large enough to produce gluten-free products on a daily basis. 
                         
Upcoming Events & Other Important Info

Willow Restaurant will be closed on Memorial Day

Our calendar is too full for May, so we will be doing two wine events next month!

June 5 Rhone Rangers Wine Event

Rose Wine Dinner- Date TBD
   
Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter
 
 Lunch 
Monday-Friday
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner
Monday-Saturday
5:30 pm
 

Willow's Happier Hour
Monday-Friday
3-7 pm
$5 select drinks
$8 Willow Double Burger 
Bar, Bistro & Half the Patio 
 
burger
 
Willow is a chef-driven restaurant serving Modern American cuisine in an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

 

 
In addition to dinner in our main dinning room, you may enjoy small, Nosh plates on our patio and in our bar area or purchase our baked goods to-go. 
 
private dining

Private Dining
& Special Events

For more information about renting the restaurant, reserving a private room, or hosting a special event at the bar, please
 call Heather at
703-465-8800
 

Buffalo Fridays: Every Last Friday of the Month
 
Monthly Beer Dinners
  
  
 
� Willow Restaurant.

All Rights Reserved.