From our friends at Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro...
Wine, Dine & Be Mine This Valentine's Day
Special Candlelight Dinner at Vinifera
WHAT: This Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef John-Michael Hamlet will offer a delectable five-course dinner, featuring mouthwatering dishes like smoked oyster fricassee, his signature "foiejitas," veal chateaubriand, and deconstructed black forest cake. Wine pairings hand-selected by Sommelier Nicole Bernard will also be available.
WHEN: Friday, February 14, 2014 from 5:00 - 10:00 pm
WHERE: Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro
11750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191
www.viniferabistro.com
COST: $95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity
CONTACT: 703-234-3550 or visit www.viniferabistro.com.
Valentine's Day Dinner Menu
Choice of
Smoked Oyster Fricassee, Salsify, Potato, Tomato, Black Truffle
Champy Bourgone, Beaune, France, 2012 11
Parsnip Soup, Pomegranate, Crabmeat, Parsley
Chenin Blanc/Viognier, Pine Ridge, Oakville, CA. 2012 9
SECOND COURSE:
Chef John-Michael’s Signature “Foiejitas,” Candied Shallots, Red Pepper, Nutmeg Crepes
Ritual, PN, Casablanca Valley, Chile 14
Red Beet Carpaccio, Orange, Tarragon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mache
Jules Taylor, SB, Marlborough, NZ, 2012 12
THIRD COURSE:
Seared Halibut, Glazed Carrot, Shrimp, Kalamata Olive, Saffron Pommery Mustard Sauce
Dopff & Irion Gewurztraminer, Alsace, FR, 2011 10
Chilled Seared Rare and Tuna Tartar, Cherry Balsamic Glaze, Pea Shoots, Tarro
Left Coast Pinot Gris, Pinos Gris, Willamette, Oregon, 2012 12
FOURTH COURSE:
Veal Chateaubriand, Butternut Squash, Basil Spaetzle, Fig, Port Sauce
Noble Hill Syrah, S. Africa 2009 12
Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin, Baby Potato, Lobster, White Asparagus, Zinfandel Sauce
Las Peridices, Mendoza, ARG, 2010 12
FIFTH COURSES:
Raspberry Four Ways, Semifreddo, Sorbet, Soup, Sphere
Fabiolli Raspberry Merlot, Loudon County 9
Deconstructed Black Forest Cake, Pot du Crème, Rich Chocolate Ganache, Dark Cherries
Trentadue Chocolate Amore Merlot, Italy 9
*** Vegetarian Courses Available
