Join us for holiday meals!

We know the holidays can be tough for the LGBTQIA+ community, and that’s why MoCo Pride Center will be hosting Chosen Family Dinners on Thanksgiving (11/27) and Christmas (12/25) from 2 PM to 5:30 PM! Come join us for food, fun, and conversation in a safe and affirming environment. ALL are welcome, no matter how you identify.

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Chosen Family Dinners

4805 Edgemoor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814

2 PM - 5:30 PM

Menu: Christmas Day

Below is the full menu for our Chosen Family Holiday Dinner on Christmas Day (12/25), courtesy of catering partner Botanero Restaurant.

  • SALMON WELLINGTON

    Salmon filet, brushed with melted butter, lemon zest, dijon, asparagus, baked in puff pastry until golden brown

  • PORK TENDERLOIN

    Roasted pork tenderloin, wrapped in bacon, stuffed with roasted vegetables

  • BEEF SHORT RIBS

    Red wine braised short ribs au jus, grits, roasted baby carrots

  • EGGPLANT PARMESAN

    Breaded eggplant layered and baked with rich marinara sauce, melted mozzarella and parmesan

  • HUMMMUS WITH PITA AND CRUDITE

    House garlic hummus spread with roasted carrot, pickled onion, grilled pita and crudite

  • HOLIDAY WALDORF POTATO SALAD

    Diced potato, red grapes, celery, toasted walnuts, dijon, white wine dressing

  • CRANBERRY BASMATI RICE

    Basmati rice, toasted angel hair, pecan, dried cranberry, parsley

  • BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

    Three cheese blend with shell pasta

  • CABERNET GARDEN SALAD

    Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, cabernet vinaigrette

  • PEE WEE POTATOES

    Fried baby potatoes, caramelized onion, spicy yellow pepper aioli 

  • MASHED POTATOES

    Whipped yukon potatoes, roasted garlic, butter, heavy cream

  • ROASTED RATATOUILLE

    Roasted eggplant, squash, zucchini and fall vegetable marinara with garlic and fragrant herbs

  • HARICOT VERT

    Sauteed and seasoned french-style green beans

  • ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

    Roasted brussels sprouts with cranberry maple glaze and toasted pecans

  • DESSERTS

    Bourbon bread pudding, tres leches cake, flourless chocolate cake, panna cotta

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Sign up below to attend our Chosen Family Dinner(s)! We have limited seating, so registration is required. We look forward to welcoming you.