FUSION OF FLAVORS

Nothing is better than a good food pairing: grilled cheese and tomato soup, milk and cookies, and, of course, the good ol’ fashioned PB&J. But what do you get when you pair foods from two different cultures? A fusion of flavorful goodness. Chef Richard Sandoval, of the Latin-Asian-inspired restaurant Zengo (781 Seventh St. NW), is introducing a “Test Kitchen” series this month, fusing Mexican and Korean flavors into five new dishes. These limited-time recipes include dishes such as Pajeon Seafood Scallion Pancakes and Adobo Roasted Chicken. Thanks to Zengo’s mixologists, you can pair your meal with the perfect Mexi-Korean cocktail, such as a Tecate Hibiscus Cocktail or an Agave Shoju Punch.