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Mother’s Day Brunch & Supper

perez — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:59:04 +0000

Make this Mother’s Day {Sunday May 13} a day at the museum.

Mother’s Day Brunch will include a Three Course Prix Fixe menu with inclusive brunch beverages for 30.00.

We will be serving from 11:00AM – 4:00PM.

Finished with your day at the museum, join us for dinner at 5:30PM.

Our Mother’s Day Brunch Prix Fixe:

First course

POTATO & RAMP SOUP Annatto seed oil

SPRING SALAD Roasted baby carrots, arugula, watermelon radish, red cabbage, honey mustard vinaigrette

Second Course

FRENCH TOAST Challah, longaniza sausage, fried egg

SHRIMP & GRITS Grafton aged cheddar grits, Swiss chard

STEAK & EGGS Grilled hanger steak, fried egg, yucca fries

Third course

CARROT CAKE Pineapple, creme Anglaise

Wine & Beverage Program of the Year

perez — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:11:14 +0000

Thank you to our patrons & the Restaurant Association of Maryland for recognizing Mr. Rain’s as the Wine & Beverage Program of the Year.

A Kinetic Evening

perez — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:29:16 +0000

On Friday, May 4, 2012, Mr. Rain’s Fun House will host a fundraiser in honor of the 14th Annual Kinetic Sculpture Race—a 15 mile race across Baltimore in human powered works of art—taking place on Saturday, May 5th.

A private reception sponsored by Drink Baltimore, featuring Latin influenced hors d’oeuvres and a flight of Ilegal Mezcal© cocktails, will be held on the restaurant’s balcony ($30) beginning at 6pm. Guests will have an exclusive sneak preview of several sculptures competing in the Kinetic Sculpture Race, with portion of the proceeds from the ticket price benefitting next year’s event.

Following the reception, diners are invited to partake in Mr. Rain’s Kinetic Eve Chef’s Tasting Menu featuring five-courses of Latin inspired dishes by Chef Bill Buszinski ($50) and Latin inspired hand crafted cocktails from Beverage Director Perez Klebahn (available à la carte, $8 – $14).

Guests who join in both the reception and dinner will receive a discounted price ($70).

Mr. Rain’s presents A Spring Fling

perez — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:48:35 +0000

On March 17th, 2012, Mr. Rain’s Fun House presents A Spring Fling with previews from our upcoming spring menu featuring a selection of game dishes

Four Course Spring Menu: 45.00

First course Shad Roe Applewood smoked bacon, horseradish, lemon thyme

Second Course Merguez Housemade spicy lamb sausage, Israeli couscous, roasted peppers

Third Course Braised Rabbit Roasted radishes, baby carrots, carrot foam

Fourth Course Vacherin Lemon thyme crème brûlée, meringue, strawberry sorbet

We are also featuring an optional seasonal craft beer flight with beer selections from local breweries including Stillwater Artisinal Ales & Flying Dog Brewery. Stay tuned for details.

To make a reservation, visit Open Table or call 443-524-7379.

Game for Rabbit? Chef Buszinski on WBAL Channel 11

perez — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:49:29 +0000

For those of you who may have missed it on Sunday, here is the segment featuring Chef Bill preparing dishes from the upcoming Spring menu, including braised rabbit with a carrot foam.

Wake Up with Chef Buszinski

perez — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:50:49 +0000

Chef Buszinki will be preparing new dishes from our upcoming early spring menu {the weather has got us in a spring state of mind}this weekend on WBAL at 7:30AM & 9:30AM. To get the preview, tune in this Sunday.

Valentine’s Day at Mr. Rain’s Fun House

perez — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:55:55 +0000

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Fun House. Friday, February 10th through Sunday February 12th, Mr. Rain’s Fun House will be featuring a three course prix fixe menu in addition to the a la carte dinner options.

Three courses for 45.00 per person.

First Course (choose one)

Seared Scallop Grafton 2 year aged cheddar grits

Tropical Salad Ruby trout pastrami, coconut mousse, blood orange

Lamb Chops Mushroom gastrique

Second Course (choose one)

Guinea Hen Fennel pollen, apples & onions

Almond Encrusted Filet Sweet potato pavé, almond & peppercorn sauce

Lobster Thermidor White asparagus

Third Course

Strawberries & Cream Pistachio sponge cake, cream cheese mousse, chocolate covered strawberries

On Valentine’s Day, February 14th Mr. Rain’s Fun House will be featuring a four course prix fixe dinner menu. We will have a vegetarian menu available on request.

Four courses for 65.00 per person. Four course vegetarian menu for 55.00 per person

Amuse Bouche

“Caramel Popcorn” Liquid popcorn, caramel froth

First Course (choose one)

Seared Scallop Grafton 2 year aged cheddar grits

Tropical Salad Ruby trout pastrami, coconut mousse, blood orange

Lamb Chops Mushroom gastrique

Second Course (choose one)

Oysters Crème frâiche, caviar

Bison Tartare Cranberry relish

Foie Gras Torchon Sauternes foam, roasted pear chips

Third Course (choose one)

Guinea Hen Fennel pollen, apples & onions

Almond Encrusted Filet Sweet potato pavé, almond & peppercorn sauce

Lobster Thermidor White asparagus

Fourth Course

Strawberries & Cream Pistachio sponge cake, cream cheese mousse, chocolate covered strawberries

Reservations are not required, but they are highly recommended. To make a reservation, visit Open Table or call 443-524-7379.

La Boucherie

perez — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:17:15 +0000

On Friday, February 3, 2012, Mr. Rain’s will bring the Cajun custom of “La Boucherie” to Baltimore with a special five-course Pig tasting and Whiskey pairing

Mr. Rain’s Fun House will host its second annual Pork and Whiskey dinner in honor of the Southern Louisiana tradition of “La Grand Boucherie,” the communal butchering of the pig. Chef Bill Buszinski will serve a five-course Pig tasting menu.

Five Course Tasting Menu: 55.00

First course Scrapple & Eggs Housemade head cheese & quail egg

Second Course Seared Pork Belly Chicharrón & cheddar grits

Third Course Jagerwurst {Hunter Sausage} Housemade sauerkraut

Fourth Course Suckling Pig in Duck Fat Brussels sprouts, mushroom gastrique

Fifth Course Bacon & Egg Ice Cream

We are also featuring American Whiskies selected by Mixologist Perez Klebahn, which guests will have the opportunity to sample neat or in a crafted cocktail. The whiskies are designed to pair with each of the the courses for the tasting menu, though any of the whiskies from this menu can be ordered throughout the evening. These are priced ala carte between $8 to $14 depending on the preparation.

The Whisk{e}y Menu

First Course Old Overholt Rye Whiskey {KY} Neat / Sazerac / Old Pal / Manhattan

Second Course George Dickel Tennessee Whisky {TN} Neat / Old Fashioned / Manhattan / Lion’s Tail

Third Course Death’s Door White Whisky {WI} Neat / Old Fashioned / Manhattan / Ward Eight

Fourth Course Balcones True Blue Whiskey {TX}Neat / Old Fashioned / Manhattan / Smash

Fifth Course Clear Creek Distillery McCarthy’s Single Malt {OR} Neat / Manhattan / Scaffa / Rusty Nail

Reservations for this event are not required, but they are highly recommended. To make a reservation, visit Open Table or call 443-524-7379.

Baltimore Restaurant Week – Winter 2012

perez — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:35:08 +0000

Winter session is in. January 20th through January 29th, Mr. Rain’s Fun House will host a Baltimore Restaurant Week Menu.

MRFH will feature a three course prix fixe menu in addtion to a la carte dinner options.

See the full menu here.

Meet the Artist: Dana Ellyn

perez — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:22:21 +0000

On January 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Rain’s Fun House will continue its rotating “Meet the Artist” series with a new exhibition featuring local DC Painter Dana Ellyn. Ellyn will host a free lecture at the restaurant to discuss her works and the philosophy behind her unique style, which includes a focus on visual storytelling and social critiques. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage in a dialogue with Ellyn about the exhibit, which will run at the restaurant through February 2012.

Mr. Rain’s Fun House will welcome Dana Ellyn as the first artist in the 2012 “Meet the Artist” series. Ellyn has been painting professionally for nearly a decade since leaving a corporate position in 2002. Her work is exemplified by a risk-taking vision, strong content, and colorful critiques of social norms, straddling the line between social realism and expressionism. Ellyn works with a variety of materials such as watercolor, ink, newspaper, acrylic, and canvas and strives to infuse more emotion and meaning into each new painting she creates.

Mr. Rain’s will be extending its “Starving Artist Happy Hour” until 7:30PM on the installation’s opening night. Guests can relax with a beer ($3), glass of wine ($5), or one of Mixologist Perez Klebahn’s renowned “Elixir” cocktails ($7) while enjoying the discourse and artwork.

Dana Ellyn’s art lecture at Mr. Rain’s Fun House will take place on January 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The event has no cover and is open to the public. No reservations are required (though reservations for dinner are recommended). Ellyn’s works will be on display at the restaurant through February 2012. Mr. Rain’s “Starving Artist Happy Hour” is offered weekly, Tuesday through Friday, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

To make a reservation for dinner or for more information about the restaurant, visit Open Table or call 443-524-7379.