Valentine's Day special dinners, events: Post them here!

[Robin Garr]

Whether you're posting about your own restaurant or passing along information of interest about an event you've seen or heard about, this is the place to post information about events on and associated with Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2011.

[Robin Garr]

Valentine dinners at Corbett's and Equus & Jack's Lounge

Corbett's: An American Place and Equus & Jack's Lounge will offer special five-course Valentine's Day menus on Monday, Feb. 14, starting at 5 p.m. Corbett's will also open for Valentine Eve on Sunday evening, Feb. 13, also opening at 5 p.m.

The dinner at Corbett's: An American Place is $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Wine pairings are available for an additional $45 per person, and a cheese course is available for an additional $10 per person. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve your table, call 327-5058.

At Equus & Jack's Lounge, the special five-course Valentine's Day menu is available on Monday, Feb. 14, for $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Mixologist Joy Perrine will offer exceptional Valentine's Day drink specials, such as Perrine's award-winning Bourbon Ball and four different Bourbon sparklers. All drinks are $12 each. For more information or to make a reservation, call 897-9721.

Corbett's: An American Place Valentine's Day Menu:

Amuse
Sour cream and chive blini with spoonfish caviar

Appetizer
Shrimp poached in duck fat with Okinawa pommes Anna, spiced sauce Americana and cranberry sabayon

Salad
Kentucky Bibb lettuce with pumpkin mascarpone, candied walnuts,
apple chip, beet essence and apple cider vinaigrette

Seafood
Sea bass with saffron-scented cioppino nage and marinated cabbage

Meat
Prime beef with truffled mushroom and Parmesan farro, root vegetable ratatouille, English peas and bordelaise

Chocolate trifle dessert
Dark chocolate flourless torte with white chocolate frozen mousse, amaretto anglaise, almonds and orange-cinnamon fritter

Mignardise
Red velvet honey petit four


Equus & Jack's Lounge Valentine's Day menu:

Appetizer
Sweet crab-artichoke potato salad with micro greens and basil vinaigrette

Salad
Arugula with truffle oil vinaigrette, chopped walnuts, shaved fennel and pears

Seafood
Pan-Seared wild striped bass with English peas, baby carrots, champagne risotto and sauce Americana

Main Course
Steak Diane with roasted red pepper potatoes and grilled asparagus

Dessert
Warm banana bread pudding with vanilla anglaise and caramelized banana

Corbett's: An American Place
5050 Norton Healthcare Boulevard
Old Brownsboro Crossing
327-5058
http://www.corbettsrestaurant.com

Equus & Jack's Lounge
122 Sears Ave.
897-9721
http://www.equusrestaurant.com

And at the other end of the dining scene is this well known annual event:
http://www.whitecastle.com/promotions/valentine

River City Winery in New Albany has two different options...very reasonable. If the quality is the same as their regular offering, it should be very good.

Valentine's Day Menu

$45.00 per Couple
4 - Course
Amuse
Salad or Appetizer
Choice of Entree:
Duck
Scallops
Filet

Dessert: Creme Brulee

$60.00 per Couple
6 - Course
Amuse
Soup
Salad or Appetizer
Choice of Entree:
Duck
Scallops
Filet

Pre-Dessert
Dessert: Capriole Cheese

Oysters on the Half Shell will also be sold individually.

hey all,
baxter station will be doing a four roses bourbon flight on valentine's night. more details to follow.
andrew

[Robin Garr]

Asiatique restaurant announces a special February Bubbles Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 13, and Valentine's Day Dinner on Monday, Feb. 14.

February Bubbles Brunch: This five-course celebration begins with sautéed cumin-dusted oysters with cucumber aioli, Champagne vinaigrette and spicy radish greens paired with Mumm Prestige Brut. The second course is a carrot soup with spicy mustard roasted pork, gingerbread croutons and crispy fried leeks paired with Mionetto Il Prosecco. The third course is baked almond-crusted mahi with braised fennel, rutabaga puree and pickled daikon, paired with Trapiche Extra Brut. The fourth course of garam masala-braised beef short rib with sautéed Thai chili broccoli rabe, shiitake mushroom risotto and white asparagus cream sauce will be paired with Zipang Sparkling Sake. The fifth course of chocolate and hot chili fondue with diced Asian pear, candied ginger, strawberries, and raspberry marshmallow will be paired with Ste Michelle Blanc de Noir. Seating is at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The noon seating is $30 per person and does not include the bubbles pairings (alcohol service is not available until 1 p.m. on Sundays). The other seatings are $40 per person and include the bubbles pairings.

Valentine’s Day Dinner - This four-course prix fixe dinner begins with a salad of local hydroponic baby lettuces and sweet chili-basil or hoisin-truffle vinaigrette, followed by a choice of First Flavors (including sashimi of ahi tuna; Indocine-inspired Angus beef satay and Asian pesto wok fried spicy lamb; shrimp-pork "cha gio" and sweet chili-basil dipping sauce; Indiana goat cheese-crabmeat spring rolls; Asiatique slow-cooked barbecue pork ribs, or wok-sautéed five-spiced shrimp). The Entrée Selections include wok-seared Pacific salmon; grilled lemongrass-scented Angus filet; wok-sauteed tiger shrimp and scallop; wok-seared triple-crusted ahi tuna, tataki style; grilled five-spiced marinated pork loin chop; chargrilled black-bean lamb rack; grilled teriyaki quail; or hoisin-glazed grilled mahi mahi. The Dessert Selections include a trio of creme brulée; a ginger scented cheesecake; or Belgian bitter-chocolate torte. Dinner is $45 per person before 6:30 p.m., $60 per person afterward. A special flight of bubbles is available for an additional $15 and includes Rustico Prosecco, Korbel Brut Rosé, and Steele "Black Bubbles" Sparkling Shiraz.

Seating is limited for both events. For reservations, call 451-2749.

Asiatique
1767 Bardstown Road
451-2749
www.asiatiquerestaurant.com

For the third straight year Varanese will be featuring thier Aphrodisiac Menu, along with our regular menu all weekend long. Chef John has incorporated aphrodisiac ingredients into each of the featured items to help set the mood for this Valentine's Day!


2011 Aphrodisiac Menu

Jumbo Fried Oysters with Mustard Remoulade and Chipotle Sauce
Garnished with Micro Cilantro - 10

Hearts of Romaine, Artichoke Hearts and Hearts of Palm
Dressed by Gorgonzola Cheese, Grape Tomatoes,
Toasted Almonds and Strawberry Vinaigrette - 7

Baked Beef Tenderloin Crostini
Topped with Caramelized Onions and Boursin Cheese -7

Grilled Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin
Served with Brie and Truffle Twice Baked Potato Tower
and Grilled Asparagus Finished with a Cabernet and
Thyme Hollandaise– 30

Pan Seared Hawaiian Butterfish (Walu) served with Broccoli Rabe
and Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes Finished with a Romesco Sauce - 30

Lobster Ravioli and Grilled Diver Scallops tossed with Arugula and Oyster Mushrooms with a Savory Saffron-Lobster Butter Sauce
Garnished with Truffled Ribbon Potatoes- 30

Grilled Certified Angus Bone-In Strip Steak
Served over Creamy Potatoes with Bacon and Leeks,
Zesty Fried Brussels Sprouts and a Veal Reduction - 35

Banana, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Bread Pudding
Served with Tahitian Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – 7

[Robin Garr]

Winston’s restaurant at Sullivan University is celebrating Valentine’s Day all weekend with a three-course prix fixe dinner menu Friday, Feb. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 13. Diners may choose three courses from a list of starters, salads, entrées and desserts for $48 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seatings begin each evening at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required and may be made at www.winstonsoflouisville.com , www.opentable.com , or by calling 456-0980.

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Menu at Winston’s (Choose any Three items):

STARTER

Shrimp and Lobster Bisque

Rustic Goat Cheese Tart
Caramelized onion, roasted tomato, goat cheese and herbs

Not Brown
Fried green tomatoes, Mornay sauce, crab, shrimp, bacon and spinach

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Three shrimp with cocktail sauce

Ravioli Gnudi
Ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese with arugula, spinach, caramelized shallots, oyster mushrooms and garlic cream

Indonesian Steak Stack
Marinated flat iron steak, vegetables, charmoula, cucumber and chow chow

SALAD

Cube of Iceberg
Tomato, shaved red onion, seared braised bacon, choice of Winston’s Bleu Cheese or Green Goddess dressings

Bibb Salad
Kentucky Limestone Bibb lettuce, orange, shaved fennel, shaved radish, toasted pumpkin seeds, lemon Dijon dressing and pomegranate gastrique

Pavé Salad
Roasted beets, arugula, red sorrel, walnuts, toasted goat cheese, chopped egg and parsley vinaigrette

Waldorf
Apples, pears, toasted walnut, celery, mayonnaise and cranberries

ENTRÉE

Filet
Eight-ounce grilled filet with roasted fingerling potatoes and French beans

Rib-Eye
Twelve-ounce rib-eye with fries and French beans

Mojo Risin’
Chef’s selection of seafood finished with mojo sauce and lobster fumet

Halibut
Sautéed halibut with Bengalese cabbage and noodles, finished with a miso lemon-ginger sauce

Duck Breast
Roasted duck breast with a sweet potato waffle, served with jalapeño butter and finished with a dried cherry gastrique and French beans

Lobster Tails
Two succulent six-ounce lobster tails

Surf and Turf
A petite filet served with a six-ounce lobster tail

DESSERT

Chocolate Orange Cake
Layers of chocolate cake with orange buttercream, enrobed in chocolate ganache

Crème Brûlée
Classic vanilla bean custard, brûléed crust

Cheesecake
Creamy, dense cheesecake on a sugar cookie crust

Tuile
Served with cardamom ice cream and mango sorbet

Poached Pear
Served with spiced ginger semolina cake and red wine sauce

Winston's
Sullivan University
3101 Bardstown Road
456-0980
www.sullivan.edu

DiFabio's Casapela will be having three seatings for Valentine's Day 5-5:30, 6:30-7 and after 8:15. Please call 502-891-0411 to make your reservations. For the evening we will be offering a Valentine's Day menu which is listed below.

Valentine’s Day Menu

APPETIZERS
Baked Goat Cheese $8
Calamari $9
Stuffed Mushrooms $7
Bruschetta $7
Toasted Ravioli’s $7

ENTRÉE
(Includes salad and bread)

Lobster Ravioli’s with brown butter and spinach $19
Diver Scallops $24
Tuxedo Tuna $20
Pesto Plank Salmon $21
Spinach and Alfredo Lasagna $14
Filet (Fabio, Gorgonzola, or Peppercorn) $28
Sirloin and Tortellini Alfredo $17
Prime rib $20
Caprese Pasta $13
Chicken Saltimbocca wrapped in a Puff Pastry $20

DiFabio’s Couples dinner $30
(Serves 2)
Portobello ravioli’s in pesto, manicotti, and sautéed Italian sausage

As always we will have our ever rotating selection of homemade desserts.

We look forward to seeing you!

Ryan Rollins

Lilly's - A Kentucky Bistro will be closed on Monday February 14th. We will be doing our Valentine's Day Brunch and Dinner on Feb. 12th. Brunch will be $20 and will run from 11:00-3:00, regular lunch menu will also be available. Dinner will have two seatings one at 5:30-6:00 and the other at 8:30. The cost for dinner will be $75 and will include live Jazz piano by Jerry Tolson of the University School of Music. Please call 502.451.0447 to make your reservations. The menus are included below.


Valentine's Brunch
1st Course
Winter Fruit Compote with Grapefruit Sorbet

2nd Course
Free Range Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise, Bacon Potato Hash & Lobster Butter

3rd Course
Molasses Gingerbread Cake Heart with Rum Sabayon and Buttermilk



Valentine's Dinner
Amuse
Caramelized Onion Gruyere Toast

1st Course
Duck Ravioli

Potato Leek Soup - Fingerling Chips, Poached Salmon & Creme Fraiche Caviar

Bibb Salad - Dried Cranberries, Capriole Goat Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Oranges & Red Wine Vinaigrette

Veal Sweetbreads - Linguini, Spinach, Mushrooms, Bacon & Truffle Oil

2nd Course
Ashbourne Farms Beef Osso Bucco, Grilled Lobster Tail & Roasted Potatoes

Pork Chop & Pork Belly, Weisenberger Grits, Kale & Red Eye Gravy

Seared Sea Scallops, Risotto, Herb Vinaigrette & Champagne Butter Sauce

Gnocchi - Pacific Cod, Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp & Lobster Saffron Broth

Asian Soba Noodles, Steamed Vegetables, Sesame Seed & Soy Poached Free Range Egg

House Made Dessert
Chocolate Cheesecake & Raspberry Sauce

Peppermint Ice Cream with Peppermint Bark & Fudge Sauce

Pineapple Sherbet, Berries & Jam Cookies

Looking forward to seeing you
Lilly's- A Kentucky Bistro
http://www.lillyslapeche.com
502.451.0447

[Robin Garr]

News Release

CHOCOpalooza @ The Comfy Cow

For all of those chocoholics out there, The Comfy Cow is hosting what they are calling CHOCOpalooza.

Beginning Friday of Valentine's weekend the handcrafted ice cream shop at Westport Village will offer seven different chocolate ice creams for your sampling pleasure.

In addition to their Signature Chocolate ice cream, they are scooping Shirley's Red Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Icing, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate "Brownie Points", Chocolate Strawberry, and even a Fudgesicle Sorbet for those chocolate fans who are lactose or dairy intolerant.

These newest creations from the ice cream chefs at "The Cow" will remain available until sold out. Hurry on over Valentine's weekend and bring your sweetheart along for a sampling of this "over the top" chocolate ice cream smorgasbord.

Flanagan's, Brendan O'Shea's, and Patrick O'Shea's will be featuring special menus for Valentine's Day, and Flanagan's will be hosting a beer dinner. Here is the info for each store:

As for Valentine's Day, our chefs have whipped up something sensational at each store! On Saturday, Feb. 12th and on Monday Feb 14th from 5:00-9:00 pm Brendan's and Patrick's will be offering chefs' specials and beer pairings a la carte, and at Flanagan's we will be offering a la carte or as a beer dinner! Here are the menus for each:

At Flanagan's we celebrate "Love Stinks" every year. Don't have a Valentine? You don't need one, you'll be among friends! Reservations must be in by Feb. 10. Please email ashley@louisvilleirishpubs.com with your choices for each course, the number of guests, and the time you would like to reserve. Flanagan's Ale House is featuring a 3 course meal for $40 per person.

Appetizers (choose one):
Broken Heartichoke Dip with 12oz of Boulder Singletrack
Two Timer Olive Tapenade and 12oz of Great Lakes Burning River

Entrees (choose one):
Gorgonzola Ribeye with 12oz of Bell's Two Hearted
Sweet Thai Mahi and 12oz of Schlafly Winter ESB
Bruschetta Chicken and 12oz of Upland Wheat

Desserts (choose one):
Strawberry Passion Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Youngs Double Chocolate Stout
Blondie a la Mode and Kasteel Donker

Brendan O'Shea's menu will be offered a la carte with suggested beer pairings:

Appetizers:
Apple Crab Cake with Pimento Aioli (Great Lakes Burning River APA)
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette (Schlafly Winter ESB)

Entrees:
Filet Mignon with a Balsamic Reduction (Sam Smith Taddy Porter)
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken with Kalamata Olive Compote (Paulaner Hefe)

Dessert:
Double Chocolate Torte (Young's Double Chocolate Stout)


Patrick O'Shea's Valentines Day Menu offered a la carte with suggested beer pairings:

Appetizers:
Rosemary Scallop Brochette w/ warm bacon dressing (Paulaner Hefe)
Empanadas mi Caorazon (Stone Levitation)

Entrees:
Surf and Turf 7 oz. filet paired with a rosemary scallop brochette served with chargrilled asparagus and goat cheese scallion mash potatoes (Murphy's Stout)
Frutta de Mar Fettucine tossed in a light carmalized fennel & tomato broth w shrimp, mussels & scallops (St. Bernardus Tripel)
Cowboy Ribeye with a crystallized ginger and sage butter served with herbs de provence roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus (Sam Smith Taddy Porter)


Dessert:
Chocolate lovin' spoon cake (Brooklyn Monster Barley Wine)
Please email me if you need any further information!
ashley@louisvilleirishpubs.com

EXTENDED VALENTINE’S DAY HOURS AT SWEET SURRENDER

Sweet Surrender will have extended hours this Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14, 2011. Though normally closed on Mondays, Sweet Surrender will be open from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM in celebrations of the holiday. Reservations are suggested but not required.

Sweet Surrender is offering several specials this year, in addition to the extended hours. The “Marry Me” Gift Box for only $74.95, returns this Valentine’s Day. Brimming with decadent delights, this gift box generously provides enough tantalizing chocolate treats to satisfy even the most enthusiastic of lovers. This grown-up gift has the potential to provide hours of indulgence and many happy years to come. Each box is tied closed with a chocolate rose and includes:

*Heart-shaped “Will You Marry Me?” Sugar Cookie
*Succulent Chocolate Cherries
*Gold Dusted Bourbon Truffle Tortes
*Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles
*Oreogasm Truffles
*Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies
*Chocolate Champagne Body Ganache with a Confectioner’s Brush
*Liquor Filled Chocolate Bottles
*Chocolate Meringue Kisses
*Candles
*Massage Oil
*Coupon for a 10% discount on a Wedding Cake from Sweet Surrender

Sweet Surrender’s always popular “Chocolate is for Lovers” Gift Boxes are also available. They include many of the same edible treats and are only $32.95. Or create a personalized gift box for your special someone.

This year, Sweet Surrender is also offering a few sugar-free options for Valentine’s Day. Options include our individual-sized heart-shaped chocolate tortes enrobed in chocolate ganache, and heart-shaped strawberry tarts. Gluten-free options available upon request.

All gift box and special orders should be placed 48 hours in advance as all of Sweet Surrender’s desserts are baked from scratch with love and care.

For more information about the desserts available at Sweet Surrender, please visit the website: http://www.sweetsurrenderdessertcafe.com. Orders for gift boxes and other desserts can be placed by calling (502) 899-2008.

We WILL be open Monday, 2/14. Make your reservations now!

Blind Pig Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Menu

Four Courses, $45

One
Brooklyn brewery black chocolate stout braised
pork belly with housemade sauerkraut

Two
frisee salad with duck cracklin’
and blood orange vinaigrette

Three
choice of:
pan seared rack of lamb with red wine
pan reduction and herbed roasted new potatoes

butter poached scallops, sauteed spinach &
cauliflower, chive oil

18oz grilled cowboy ribeye,
braised greens, parsnip puree (for two only)

Four
red velvet petit fours

Wine Pairing available for $15 extra.

Valentine's Day Cruise Celebration on the C.Q. Princess
Sunday, February 13


Board at 6:00
Sail at 6:30
Disembark at 9:00

Dinner Buffet:

Jumbo Shrimp Display
Caesar Salad
Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella tray
Penne Pasta & Artichoke Salad

Sliced Tenderloin with a Sundried Cherry Demi Glace
Grilled Chicken Breast Piccata

Roasted Salmon with a Passion Fruit Sauce
Parmesan Tomatoes
Rosemary New Potatoes
Fresh Bread/Rolls

Strawberry Cheesecake & Derby Pie

Coffee/ Tea/ Soft Drinks

Champagne Toast

***Cash Bar***


$68.95 per person / all inclusive ( includes tax and grat