Saturday, January 22, 2011

Countdown to Valentine's Day

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Guys, we have officially headed into the either romantic or dangerous territory of Valentine's Day.  It is less than a month away and already hearts and pink have inundated the aisles of CVS, Hallmark, and every supermarket in town. So here is where I am going to come in to help the gentlemen of the DC area.  The way to a woman's heart, is through her stomach.  Yep, girls like to eat, and on the big ol' V-Day you know that we like something a little special.  And God knows you won't be able to throw a stick without hitting a Valentine's Day dinner deal around this town.  All that is well and good, but I can promise that you will be eating the finest Valentine's day treats at Equinox this February 14th.  There may be some "aphrodisiac" leaning ingredients, which you never know until you try if they work.  But oysters are delicious no matter what so whether they lend some love powers to their "victims", they are worth indulging in.  So check out the menu below, and give us a call to make a reservation.

  
Valentine s Day at Equinox 

February 14, 2011 

*Glazed Sting Ray Point Oyster with Champagne Zabaglione* 
   
First Course 
  
Creamy Yukon Gold Potato Soup 
Buttered Maine Lobster, Lemon Crème Fraiche, American Caviar 
or 

West Coast Dungeness Crab Salad 
Gala Apple Gelée, Avocado Mousseline, Crispy Garlic Tuille  


Second Course 

Braised Point Judith Calamari “Risotto” 
Iranian Saffron, Sweet Red Pepper, Caramelized Artichoke Hearts 
or  

Sautéed Gnocchi of Jerusalem Artichoke 
Smoked Eggplant Puree, Red Wine Butter, Black Pepper Pecorino  


Third Course 
   
Pan Roasted Dixie Vermillion Snapper 
Warm Napa Cabbage Slaw, Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Spiced Coconut-Snapper Broth 
or 

Black Sesame Crusted Arctic Char 
Wilted Arrowleaf Spinach, Forest Mushroom “Cannaloni”, Vermouth-Ginger Cream 

Fourth Course  

Bacon-Wrapped Medallions of Cervena Venison 
Sweet Onion “Pisalladiere”, Niçoise Olive Jus, Rosemary Salt 
or 

Rosemary Roasted Loin of Veal 
Balsamic Glazed Sweetbread, Spinach “Fonduta”, Pinenut-Raisin Jus 


Cheese Course 

Boutique Cheese with Warm Cashew-Raisin Bread 
Twig Farm Goat, Tomme Fleurette, Boerenkaas Gouda, Bleu de Moncenisio 


Dessert Course 

Chocolate Budino 
70% Chocolate Custard, McEvoy Ranch Olive Oil Ice Cream,  
Crumbled Chocolate Biscotti, Sel Gris 
or 

“Broken Rose” 
Rose Mascarpone Ice Cream, Broken Raspberry Macaroon, Lychee Coulis, Raspberry Pudding 



Three Courses: $70    with Wine Pairing: $95 
Five Courses: $90    with Wine Pairing: $125 



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