Inauguration 2025

This Presidential Inaugural Week, guests are invited to experience a unique culinary journey through history at New Heights Restaurant with a special 3-course dinner menu, "A Presidential Feast: Flavors from Inaugural History." Offered exclusively during Inaugural Week and through the end of the month (1/18/25 – 1/31/25), this dinner features choices from the official menu items served at past U.S. presidents’ Congressional Lunches.

The menu offers a rare opportunity to savor the same iconic dishes that have been served to president-elects throughout history, from inaugural highlights to timeless favorites. This is your chance to enjoy the tastes that graced the tables of the nation’s highest office – all while dining in the heart of the Nation’s Capital.

A few fun facts about the Congressional Lunch:

  • The Congressional Lunch is a longstanding tradition held immediately after the presidential swearing-in ceremony.

  • Guests include U.S. lawmakers, dignitaries, and the President’s family, all coming together to celebrate the newly elected leader.

  • The menu varies with each administration, but always features elegant, classic dishes designed to reflect the occasion.

While this special menu is inspired by these historical lunches, it is a dinner menu, so guests can enjoy an evening of indulgence and celebration.

"A Presidential Feast: Flavors from Inaugural History" is a limited-time experience you won’t want to miss. Celebrate this historic week in Washington, D.C., and dine like the president-elects of the past, all while enjoying the rich history and flavors of our nation's culinary traditions.