Valentine’s Day 2010
Amuse Bouche
Appetizers – (choose one)
Lobster and Beet Summer Roll
Lobster, Avocado, Beet, and Arugula Wrapped in Rice Paper
(Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2008, New Zealand)
Cajun Spice Rub Octopus
Arugula, Pickled Chili, Red Onion, with Confit Tomato and Chipolte Aioli
(Hugel “Gentil” Riesling 2008, Alsace)
Mushroom Dumpling
With a Sweet Soy and White Truffle Essence
(Hugel “Gentil” Riesling 2008, Alsace)
Smoked Duck Breast Salad
House Smoked Duck Breast, Over Frisee Lettuce with Orange Segment & Fennel, in a Citrus Vinaigrette
(Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2008, New Zealand)
Mains – (choose one)
Grilled Ribeye
Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus
(Roger Perrin Cotes Du Rhone ”Cuvee Prestige” Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre 2007, Rhone)
Lotus Root Short Rib
Massaman Curry Stew, with Caramelized Pearl Onion, Lotus Root, Lotus Seed
(Roger Perrin Cotes Du Rhone ”Cuvee Prestige” Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre 2007, Rhone)
Thai Bouillabaisse
Thai Twist on a Classic French Dish, Containing Market Cod, Diver Scallops, Mussels and Shrimp
(Hugel “Gentil” Riesling 2008, Alsace)
Sushi Rice “Risotto”
High Quality Japanese Sushi Rice Cooked in the “Risotto” Style With Green Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms, Soybeans topped with Baby Arugula Dressed Simply in Truffle Oil and Sea Salt
(Huia Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2008, New Zealand)
Dessert – (choose one)
Lime Leaf Crème Brûlée
Green Tea Tiramisu
Dark Chocolate Pot de Crème with Grand Marnier Whipped Cream
(Choice of Ice Wine or Ruby or Tawny Port)