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It's time we talked about Valentine's Day. (Part 2)
We're making our picks for those of you willing to brave the crowds.
It's time we talked about Valentine's Day. (Part 2)
Valentine's Day is creeping in, and yesterday we started doling out our top picks for where to go if you're up to going out.
Next up: Bar Ferdinand's (1030 N.2nd St.) Día de San Valentín celebration sounds like the kind of fun and relaxed atmosphere you want to go with your Valentine's feast, but don't always get. The five-course prix fixe goes for $65 (add another $25 for wine pairings) and includes a cava cocktail and live flamenco performances throughout the night. Chef David Ansill is offering plenty of choices, from an oyster trio to a ridiculuxe beef carpaccio with truffles and foie gras to a mixed grill of lobster, scallops, and octopus.
Valentine-naysayers NB: they'll have a limited à la carte menu available at the bar on the 14th, and their special Valentine's Day cocktails are available from Feb. 14 through 17, in case you'd like to hold off until after the holiday rush.
1st Course
Roasted Chestnut Soup with Spiced Apple Foam
2nd Course
Oyster Trio
Smoked Paprika Mignonette / Apple Granita / Compressed Celery
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House Cured Salmon with Pea Shoots, Horseradish Crema and Salmon Roe
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Beef Carpaccio with Truffles, Foie Gras and Sea Salt
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Root Vegetable Tartare with Celery Root, Beets, Parsnip Chips and Sherry Vinaigrette
Castellroig Cava Rosat, Penedes NV
3rd Course
Hearts of Palm Salad with Piquillo Pepper Vinaigrette
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Endive Salad with Apple, Spiced Marcona Almonds,and Cabrales Crema
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Frisee Salad with Crispy Sweetbreads, Oven-dried Shiitake Mushrooms and 25 Year Aged Sherry Vinegar
J. Ordonez 'Botani' Moscatel Secco, Andalucia '08
4th Course
Lobster Mixed Grill with Scallop, Octopus and Salsa Verde
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Roasted Lamb Chops with Celery Root Puree and Truffle Almond Vinaigrette
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Seared Ahi Tuna with Foie Gras Crouton, Spinach and Red Wine Demiglace
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Truffled Mushroom Agnolotti with Roasted Butternut Squash, Brown Butter, and Hazelnuts
Bernabeleva 'Camino de Navaherreros', Vinos de Madrid '10
5th Course
Sangria Parfait with Marinated Berries, Passion Fruit Curd and Whipped Cream
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Dark Chocolate Cake with Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Sauce
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Almond Cake with Almond Ice Cream and Lavender Syrup
Kopke 10 Year Tawny Port, Douro NV
Specialty Día de San Valentín Cocktails
offered February 14th - February 17th
Spanish Fly - $12
Rose Cava, Rose Water, Absolut Citron, Anis de Mono
Served in a champagne flute with a candied rose petal
Don Juan - $12
Don Julio Tequila, Muddled Strawberry, Campari, Dolan Red Vermouth
Served on the rocks, garnished with a strawberry
El Frio Fuego - $10
Dewars Scotch, Passion Fruit Puree, Mint Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice
Served on the rocks, garnished with passion fruit seeds
Naranja Sangre - $14
Blood Orange Puree, Trinidad Rum, Honey Liquor, Chartreuse
Served up, with garnished with fresh tarragon
Besos - $12
Godiva Liqueur, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Chocolate Bitters, Gran Marnier
Served up, with freshly grated cinnamon to finish
Vuelo - $14
Blue Coat Gin, Raspberry Puree, Crème Yvette, Luxardo Maraschino Liquor
Served up, garnished with fresh raspberries
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