Food to Expect and Places to Stay
Breakfast / Brunch
Coffee and Aam Panna (a mango beverage) available on arrival.
Menu:
Masala Chai - Indian tea flavored with spices such as cardamom and cloves.
Dhoklas and chutney - steamed gram flour and spiced relish.
Dahi Vada - fried lentil fritters soaked in tangy yogurt.
Vada Pav - fried potato dumpling inside a bun, with tangy relish.
Bisibele-bath - rice, lentils and vegetables tempered with South Indian spices and nuts.
Mango Rasmalai - Indian dessert made of cheese, milk and almonds with mango flavor.
Dinner
Cocktails available on arrival (6:30-7:30pm).
Menu:
APPETIZERS
Aam Palak Chaat (Live Station) - A street food snack with raw mango, crispy spinach fritters, chickpeas, onions and potatoes in chilled, spiced yogurt.
Aloo Tiki Slider - Fried potato patties in a bun.
Vegetarian & Beef Kathi Rolls - Indian street food. Stuffed, cocktail-sized wraps with onions, spices and chutney.
Fried Chicken Biscuits
Murgh Malai Tikka - Bbq'd chicken marinated in yogurt, cream, warm spices and herbs.
Chicken Tikka - chargrilled chicken marinated in yogurt and Indian spices.
Pasta with chicken and shrimp, or vegetables (Live Station)
ENTREES
Uttapam Tacos - Dosa (savory Indian crepe / pancake) fashioned into tacos with spiced potato or paneer bhurji (scrambled cottage cheese) filling (Live Station).
Rosemary Garlic Roast Beef Carving Station (Live Station).
Dal Makhani - Buttery, creamy, spiced lentil and beans dish.
Shamswara Kofta - Spinach balls stuffed with cottage cheese in a creamy gravy made from onions, tomatoes and cashews.
Tawa Vegetables - Blend of vegetables coated in Indian spices and stir-fried on a griddle.
Chicken Dum Biryani - Chicken marinated in a mix of dry roasted spices and yogurt, slow cooked in a sealed container under a layer of rice, roasted onions, nuts, and herbs.
Mutton Pulao - One-pot rice dish with lamb meat, spices and seasoned broth.
DESSERT
Gulab Jamun - Deep-fried dough balls made of milk solids and flour, soaked in a flavored sugar syrup (cardamom, saffron, rose water) and garnished with nuts.
Jalebi - Deep-fried flour batter in the form of mini-pretzels, soaked in a flavored sugar syrup. Served with rabri (condensed milk).
Breakfast / Brunch
Menu:
To Drink - Vietnamese coffee and orange juice.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls
Popcorn Chicken
Garlic Basil Fries
Bagels with Cream Cheese
Note: You are welcome to order from the bar or the restaurant's regular menu; Alo Vietnam will be happy to accommodate your requests.
Dinner
Cocktails and beverages available from 6pm.
Menu:
APPETIZERS
Falafel - Patties made of seasoned minced chickpeas.
Tiropita - Phyllo triangles filled with cheese.
Spanakopita - Phyllo triangles filled with a spinach and cheese mixture.
Trio Dip - Fresh pita bread slices served with tzatziki, hummus and spicy feta spread.
Assorted Veggie Platter.
Halloumi Sliders - Pita triangles with halloumi cheese tomato, and cucumber.
Gyro Sliders - Greek-style meat gyro served on a mini pita and topped with tzatziki and fresh veggies.
ENTREES
Baked Penne - Penne pasta tossed in either marinara or meat sauce, topped with cheese, and baked.
Lamb Chops - Frenched and marinated Greek style grilled lamb chops.
Greek Chicken - Slow-cooked chicken seasoned with spices of the Mediterranean.
Sautéed Broccolini seasoned with olive oil and fresh garlic.
SWEET ENDING
Tiramisu.
Italian Cookie Platter.
Hotels
Westin Washington Dulles
Click this link to access our reserved block of rooms. Rooms for October 6-9 are available for $119 per night (this rate includes the room and two breakfasts at Padella, the in-house restaurant, for each night you stay).
If Westin rooms run out or you require a room with two beds, please check out the hotel links below. As of August 1, the Courtyard by Marriott offers the rate closest to our Westin rate.
The Westin will host our Sangeet and Wedding. It is also a short walk from our home!
Other Hotels in the Area:
Hyatt Regency Dulles
Courtyard by Marriott, Dulles Airport Herndon
Hyatt Place Herndon
Homewood Suites by Hilton Dulles Int'l Airport
AirBnb:
Find an AirBnb near our home so you can be close to the action!