Valentine's Eve/Day events posted here

[Robin Garr]

Restaurauteurs, chefs, even non-affiliated fans are welcome to post announcements of Valentine's Day and related local events in this topic, which will stay "pinned" until after Feb. 14.

Please remember to include details such as time and price, and just the facts, please: It will be a kindness to spare us the kind of exaggeration and superlatives that PR writers are paid to add and that I have to spend extra time taking out.

Also, don't forget to change the "Subject:" of your post to identify the restaurant. Thanks!

[Robin Garr]

Valentine’s Menus at Corbett’s: an American Place and Equus & Jack’s Lounge.

Corbett’s: an American Place and Equus & Jack’s Lounge will feature special Valentine’s Menus on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

At Corbett’s: an American Place

Corbett’s will offer a five course Valentine’s dinner beginning at 5 p.m. Dinner is $75 a person, not including tax or tip. Reservations are required. For reservations or more information, call 327-5058.

Amuse
Fried Oyster, Spinach & Pernod Flan, House Cured Bacon

Appetizer
Lobster Tail, Boucheron de Chevre Agnolotti, Haricot Verts,
Truffle Béchamel

Salad
Red Vein Sorrel, Mixed Greens, Blood Orange, Poached Pear,
Brioche Crouton, Vanilla-Bourbon Vinaigrette

Meat
Prime Beef Filet, Potato Pillow, Swiss Chard,
Tempura Oyster Mushroom, Béarnaise, Sauce Bordelaise

Dessert
Chocolate Espresso Gâteau, Bailey’s Buttercream,
Strawberry Chiffon, Hot Chocolate Shooter

Earlier in the day, Corbett’s will have a three-course Valentine’s Day lunch menu for $35 per person, plus tax and tip. Corbett’s main lunch menu will also be available. Lunch service is 11am-2:30 p.m. More details at www.corbettsrestaurant.com.

At Equus & Jack’s Lounge:

The four-course menu is $50 per person, plus tax and tip. A more limited menu is also available in Jack’s Lounge. Reservations are recommended; call 897-9721.

First Course
Shrimp Bisque, Shrimp Fritter, Crème Fraîche

Second Course
Mix Green Salad, Crispy Goat Cheese, House Bacon, Creamy Dijon Dressing

Third Course
Petite Filet, Tempura Lobster Claw, Caramelized Onion & Parmesan Potato Gratin,
Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Sauce Robert

Fourth Course
Flourless Chocolate Torte, Almond Meringue, Strawberry Sauce

Corbett’s: an American Place
5050 Norton Healthcare Boulevard
Old Brownsboro Crossing
327-5058
www.corbettsrestaurant.com

Equus & Jack’s Lounge
122 Sears Ave.
897-9721
www.equusrestaurant.com

Valentines Day @ Jamie’s 14k Cupcakes

Please join us on Valentines Day from 5-7pm

Sweetheart Special includes:

~ Live music by Violinist Micah Chandler

~ A build you own crostini appetizer plate served with olive tapenade, goat cheese & chive mousse, and salsa cruda

~2 cupcakes of your choice
~2 beverages of your choice
$20 per couple

60 West Bistro

Amuse
Scallop Crudo with Strawberry and Mint Coulis

Appetizer - Shared
Choice of Seared Ahi, Tartar, Calamari, Duck Ravi, Bruschetta or Goat Cheese Cakes

Salad
Choice of Iceberg, Spinach or House Salad

Entrees
Sea Bass - Broiled Sea Bass with a Mango and Papaya Salsa, Israeli Cous Cous tossed with Roasted Fennel and a Miso Vin - $40

Cowboy Ribeye - Black Pepper, Sea Salt and Chocolate Dusted Harned Ranch Bone in Ribeye. 4 Cheese Bacon and Roasted Tomato Steakhouse Mac. Grilled Asparagus topped with a Chili and Meyer Lemon Vin - $45

Surf N Turf - 4 Oz Harned Ranch Tenderloin topped with Lobster Thermidor. Celery Root and Yukon Puree. Grilled Asparagus topped with a Chili and Meyer Lemon Vin $45

Lobster - Chile, Garlic, Lemon and Butter Grilled Split Maine Lobster served over Fresh Linguine tossed with Asparagus tips, Chiles, Onions, Pancetta and Olive Oil $45

Chicken - Moroccan Spiced Grilled then Roasted Half Chicken. Potato pancake with Lemon Sour Cream. Broiled Broccolini dusted with Cumin and finished with Lemon Zest $34

Dessert - Shared
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake-Rich chocolate cake with strawberry mousse filling. Covered in Chocolate Ganache and topped with a chocolate covered strawberry.

Cherries Jubilee Crème Brulee-A cherry and brandy flavored crème brulee.

White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake


For more detailed descriptions of apps and salads, please click the menu link in my signature.

We are doing a pre-fixe menu that will run starting Thursday Feb 9th until Tuesday Feb 14th for $50/person with optional wine pairings as well as our regular menu. I have even made the pre-fixe accessible to vegetarians! I know you veggies out there don't get to go out and splurge on these special nights as easily so I wanted to make it a piece of cake.

We are also going to have champagne specials to go along with that if you would prefer a nice bottle of bubbles instead of wine. Live Jazz and a completely unique atmosphere.

Here is the menu and I hope to see some of you for our Valentine's festivities. Thanks!

Chef Dallas McGarity
Marketplace Restaurant
www.theatersquaremarketplace.com


Valentine’s 2012

{amuse}
spinach & corn risotto fritter,
pesto aioli, parmesan cheese


{eggplant}
crispy eggplant, creamy ricotta,
tomato sauce, herbs


{arugula}
baby arugula, sundried cherries,
capriole farm goat cheese,
candied pecans, lime vinaigrette


{entrée}
{48 hour beef short rib}
roasted root vegetables,
red wine demiglace

or

{seared sea bass}
weisenberger grits, wilted greens,
bacon-onion marmalade, balsamic

or

{potato gnocchi}
vodka sauce, shiitake mushrooms,
wilted greens


{dessert}
{passion fruit mousse}

or

{tiramisu}

This will be the Valentine's Day menu offered at The Green Door Saturday, February 9th, and Tuesday, February 14th. We will be serving our normal brunch tasting menu on Sunday, but if you want to make it romantic, we can randomly add VD cliches like chocolate covered strawberries to each course. Or maybe just pour champagne over everything. Because that is how we roll.

Anyway, here's the menu:

"GD.VD.2012

amuse
pizza margherita
roma tomato
basil chiffonade
mozzarella

1st
arugula salad
garlic and ricotta fritters
olive tapenade croutons
balsamic and italian herb vinaigrette

2nd
truffle and cream
housemade linguine
cremini and white wine ragout
parmesan-regiano

3rd
seared branzino
maple-orange reduction
crispy roasted potatoes
broccoli rabe

or

"osso bucco"
white wine braised veal shank
valencia orange gremolata
rosemary polenta
broccoli rabe

4th
tiramisu
sponge cake french press coffee
rosewater scented whipped mascarpone
chocolate shavings
coffee syrup

please specify osso bucco or branzino when making your reservation"

It kind of looks like we all called each other and decided to do sea bass for VD this year, doesn't it?

Romance is in the air at the Coach lamp this year. 751 Vine Street.
Be sure to make your reservations soon. Call 502-583-9165.
Specials of the night will include:
Parmesan Encrusted Seabass atop Lobster Risotto served with seasonal vegetables
Camarones Enchilado (shrimp & chilies) served with black beans, white rice, and fried plantains
We will also be serving our regular menu.

(Look for our post later this week about our Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration)

Thanks Robin for allowing us to post these. Tuesdays are always 1/2 price wine bottle nights and this will be no exception. Every bottle will be 1/2 price all day.

Dinner special for 2 will be available Monday- Wednesday and include

16 oz Porterhouse steak cooked to order
(2) 6-7 oz Coldwater Lobster tails with drawn butter
2 side orders
2 glasses of Champagne

All for $59 plus tax and gratuity.

Call now for reservations (502) 245-9004
10609 LaGrange Rd 40223

The folks at Senor Iguanas posted this today on Facebook:



$22 for Fajitas for 2 plus an appetizer or a dessert is a pretty good deal. Definitely recommend the Banana Burrito; great for sharing.

http://www.iguanasmex.com

Mon - Wed: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu - Sun: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

4 Locations:
1415 Broadway, Clarksville
3105 S. 2nd St, Louisville
9424 Shelbyville, Louisville
9909 Taylorsville Rd., Jeffersontown

Valentines Day
Troubadours of Divine Bliss will be on hand to sing all your favorite love songs.

Appetizers
Baby Hot Browns - The local favorite! Toast points topped with fresh
grilled chicken, creamy Mornay sauce, crispy bacon and vine-ripe tomatoes 7.00

Savory Artichoke Fritters – Southern-style deep-fried fritters, served
with a sweet chili dip 7.00

Fried Green Tomatoes - Breaded and seasoned tomatoes served with
smoked chiplote corn salsa 7.00

Salads

Westport Greens- Garden fresh greens topped with sweet tomatoes,
peppers, onions, with your choice of dressing. 5.00

Caesar Salad - Fresh romaine, herbed croutons with the finest homemade Caesar dressing 6.00

Entrees
Petite Filet mignon and Lobster tail with classic béarnaise sauteed vegetables potato gratin 35.00

Chicken Breast Saltimbocca Natural white meat chicken, Finchville country ham, provolone cheese, fresh sage-lemon butter, basmati rice and seasonal farm vegetables. 18.00

Shrimp and Grits- Sautéed shrimp wrapped in Finchville country ham,
Weisenberger stone ground grits, collard greens 18.00

Grilled Scottish Salmon- served with white wine, lemon caper butter, grilled squash, zucchini and basmati rice. 20.00

Bison rib eye steak- with garlic compound butter mashed potato and grilled vegetables 29.00

Scallop ala Coquille St. Jacque- Lemon, white wine, shallots, served with rice and grilled squash and zucchini. 26.00


Black eyed pea stew- Black-eyed peas, collard greens, onion,
salsa, cilantro, tomato, served over basmati rice. 14.00

Valentine’s Day menu Habana Blues Tapas Restaurant
148 east market st new albany indiana
2813 north hurstbourne pkwy suite 101 louisville kentucky

Salads
Ensalada del Chef: Bibb lettuce, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, red onions and feta cheese. Topped with a honey-sherry-Dijon vinaigrette. 7.99
Habana Blues Salad: Spring mix, roasted red peppers, black olives, mandarin oranges, cucumbers and queso fresco. Served with an orange-thyme vinaigrette. 7.99
Caesar’s Salad: Romaine hearts, creamy Caesar’s dressing finished with Manchego cheese and yuca croutons. 7.99
Entrée
Mar y Tierra: 6oz beef tenderloin and a 3oz lobster tail served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetales salteados. Served with a side of Béarnaise butter. 19.50
Pollo Asado: ½ chicken marinated in citrus juices and roasted to perfection. Served with red roasted potatoes and vegetales salteados. Topped with a lime-cilantro mojo sauce. 16.99
Salmon a la Plancha: Pan seared salmon served with yellow rice and vegetales salteados. Topped with a lemon-pepper-dill aioli. 18.25
Desserts
Fresa y Chocolate: Belgian chocolate panna cotta Toped with port wine and balsamic glazed strawberries. 6.99
Cake de Fresa: Delicious strawberry and white chocolate cake. 6.99
Cake de Chocolate: Rich dark chocolate cake. 6.99

[Robin Garr]

Holly Hill Inn
From Chef Ouita's Plate
Aphrodisiac Menu: Feb. 10-14

Chef Ouita's 10th annual Aphrodisiacs menu begins with dinner on Friday and runs through Valentine's Day on Tuesday.

• Four-course "Love" dinner menu, Friday and Saturday

• Sweetheart brunches, Saturday and Sunday

• Multicourse Valentine's Day extravaganza on Tuesday

Chef Ouita's dinner menu for Friday and Saturday night is below. You can find the menu for the Sweetheart brunches here and the Valentine's Day multicourse menu here. To make a reservation, contact Donna at (859) 846-4732.

A Culinary Guide to Romance
February 2012

Nothing better illustrates the connection between the body, mind and spirit than a delicious meal of mystical aphrodisiacs, served with candlelight and wine. The physical effects on libido are a combination of science and lore, but more importantly, aphrodisiacs fire our imaginations and fill our hearts with the magic of love.

"A jug of wine, a loaf of bread -- and thou." -Edward Fitzgerald


Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty and sexuality, rose from the sea covered in foam, bearing gifts to restore and invigorate our sexuality and fertility. She enchanted and incited love (and lust) in all who saw her. She gave birth to Eros, the winged cupid of love. Our Aphrodisiac menus pay tribute to her mythology.

Super-fresh oysters from the Puget Sound headline our menu's hors d'oeuvres course. Aphrodite arose from the sea on an oyster shell and from that time forward, the little erotically shaped nugget was in high demand. Roman Emperors paid for them by their weight in gold. Casanova ate 50 of them in his morning bath, licking them off the breasts of his lover from the night before. The oysters are dressed with ginger, which powers up the circulatory system and carrots, which have been associated with stimulation since ancient times.

The Perfumed Garden refers to a 15th century Arabic work of erotic literature and love advice. Our version of the garden includes grape leaves stuffed with high-zinc pine nuts. Zinc is an important key to male potency. You'll also find a spinach-and-walnut caviar, the latter loaded with omega-3, which keeps hormones at peak levels.

The Mediterranean Napolean layers olives, which are associated with increased virility and drive; tomatoes, which were known as "love apples" among the Puritans; and arugula, which has been documented as an aphrodisiac since the 1st century A.D.

The shrimp in our Gambas a la Pil Pil originate, of course, from Aphrodite's sea. We dress them in paprika, which has been credited through history for erotic impulses, and garlic, perhaps the most famous romantic stimulant of all.

No menu of love would be complete without an onion soup. In every ancient culture onions were touted as vital for sexual potency. In France, newlyweds were served onion soup the day after their wedding to restore their sexual vigor. Fearing these properties, onions were banned in many ancient religious houses and convents. The warriors of ancient Rome ate onions to generate energy and stamina.

The chemicals that produce endive's unique flavor are considered by many to be an aphrodisiac. In addition to endive and carrots, our Eros Salad also contains almonds, which have been seen as fertility symbols for centuries. Samson wooed Delilah with almonds and poets have long asserted their aromas aroused passion. The green goddess dressing is loaded with avocado, a food whose Spanish name refers to the shape of part of the male anatomy. Catholic priests in Spain found it so sexual they forbade it.

The proteins from our menu's entrée course will flood your bloodstream with amino acids that enhance mental alertness and concentration. The Romesco sauce for our snapper is made with the powerhouse aphrodisiacs of almonds and garlic. It's paired with fennel, a source of plant estrogen, leeks from the onion family, zinc-laden manilla clams and perfumed with saffron, a spice said to stimulate the erogenous zones.

Beef, in particular, works on your libido and has been known to bring out the "inner cave man." We serve the Prime Rib alongside asparagus, which has long been exalted for its aphrodisiac powers. French bridegrooms were required to eat multicourse meals of nothing but asparagus for its powers to arouse.

The mushrooms in our risotto deliver earthy aromas that arouse the senses. It's also tossed with asparagus tips and truffle oil. Truffles were considered by the Greeks and Romans as aphrodisiacs for their musky scent and texture.

Finally, relax, dream, and eat dessert. Chocolate is one of our best known and loved aphrodisiacs. It contains over 400 chemicals, some of which are believed to arouse the same feelings that we experience when we are in love. Legend has it that Montezuma drank 50 cups of cocoa before entering his harem of several hundred women. Honey was prescribed by Hippocrates for sexual vigor and its dripping, sweet, sticky image has been connected with love and sensuality in the Kama Sutra and the Bible. The scent of vanilla is believed to increase lust. Lore has it that the young daughter of the Mexican fertility goddess loved a boy but unable to marry him because of her divine nature, transformed herself into a plant -- the vanilla orchid -- that would provide pleasure and happiness.

And don't forget our Sommelier's wine pairings! Wine may be the ultimate aphrodisiac, with its sensuous perfume and texture. It overcomes shyness and lessens inhibitions.

[Robin Garr]

The Bakery at Sullivan University Celebrates Valentine’s Day
Monday, Jan. 30 Through Tuesday, Feb. 14

The Bakery at Sullivan University has added several limited edition specialty desserts to the menu for the Valentine's season. Edible gifts range from $.50 for individual chocolate candies to $12 for large heart shaped cookies. Valentine’s Day items will be available Monday, Jan. 30 through Tuesday, Feb. 14 during operating hours while supplies last. Customers are encouraged to call in advance to reserve their selections at (502) 452-1210.

Valentine’s Day items at The Bakery at Sullivan University:

Long stem chocolate dipped strawberries $2.50
Sweetheart cookies $1.50
Marshmallow pops $1.25
Heart shaped decorated cookies-personalization available $6-16
Chocolate candies $.50

Valentine’s at Varanese, February 11th-14th
Special 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 Roasted Garlic and Fontina Cheese Whipped Potatoes,
Grilled Asparagus and Finished with a Cabernet
and Thyme Hollandaise– 30

Pan Seared Hawaiian Butterfish (Walu) served with Broccolini
Oven Roasted Marbled Potatoes
Finished with a Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Romesco Sauce – 30

Porcini Dusted Cowboy Ribeye
With House-Made Bacon, Bone Marrow and Leek Bread Pudding
Finished with a Spicy Roasted Tomato Demi - 35

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

Chocolate, Banana and Peanut Butter Pie
Served with a Strawberry PB& J Ice Cream – 7

Happy Valentines Day from everyone @ The Blind Pig, Oink !!!

Tonights Valentines Special Dinner Menu for $ 55.00 per person listed below

App : Oysters Rockafeller

Salad : Arugula, Blood Orange Segments in Champagne Vin, with Toasted Pistachios & Hazlenuts

Main : Your choice of Quail or a Pork Chop Stuffed with Chorizo - Cornbread Stuffing, Rice Pilaf, and Orange Glazed Snow Peas

Dessert : Chocolate Cheesecake, Bacon Brittle W/ Fresh Strawberry

We'll also be serving a LIMITED Blind Pig Menu of some of your favorites.

Please call today 2/14/2012 after 11:30pm to make your dinner reservations, we still have open seats available !!!

Upstairs @ MEAT tonight :
Hey! Don't forget about the Slow Dance Party V-day (Tuesday) at 10pm. The Magnolia Photo Booth will be on hand, and we'll have a Valentine's Day Card Making Station. It's gonna be great!