Four restaurants guaranteed to spark the romance this Valentine's Day
So you’ve survived the holidays and have hopefully settled into the long Minnesota winter. Now, one of the best ways to add some heat to your February is to celebrate your love for Valentine’s Day.
Forager Brewery
Reservations are being taken for a lavish five course meal that will treat your special person to ultimate gourmet romance. Enjoy delectable foods prepared by Forager’s team including smoked duck breast or beet tartar as your starters.
The second course gives you the choice of Fire Roasted Carrot Salad with Candied Pistachio, Mezthra, Barrel Aged Honey Vinaigrette, Pea Tendril, and White Balsamic Reduction or Lobster Bisque with Poblano Salsa, Roasted Corn and Poached Lobster Tail.
Your romantic main course will impress your date with the always popular Surf & Turf including Grilled Filet Mignon, Vanilla Demiglace, Seared Scallop, Citrus Buerre Blanc, Truffled Potato Gratin, and Roasted Asparagus. Vegetarians will be won over with the option: Ratatouille Galette with Chinese Eggplant, Zucchini, Cherry Tomato, Puff Pastry, Whipped Camambert, and Arugula.
Couples who don’t want to limit their evening to amazing food can add a drink pairing package to the meal with options such as Forager’s own beer or carefully selected wines and craft cocktails.
ZZest Cafe & Bar
2 seatings: 6 and 8:15 p.m.
The six-course menu is in the works but here are some ingredients being tossed around in the kitchen: Foie gras, fresh scallops, fresh pasta and dry-aged NY strip.
Canadian Honker
Specials begin at 4 p.m.
Entrees
Prime Rib
8oz or 12oz cut served with soup or salad and choice of dinner side.
Lobster Stuffed Walleye
Grilled freshwater Canadian walleye wrapped around homemade lobster stuffing and topped with a zesty cream sauce. Soup or salad and dinner side included.
Dessert
Chocolate Sphere with a strawberry mousse
Bleu Duck Kitchen
Recently voted Rochester's "Best New Restaurant," Bleu Duck is incorporating the 19 proven aphrodisiac foods to "spark" the romance. Enjoy an innovative (optional) 4-course menu for the evening.
Starters
Scallop Crudo
Watermelon / Micro Cilantro / Olive Oil / Lime Crème Fraiche / Chili Peppers
Carpaccio
NY Strip / Arugula / Pine Nuts / Pecorino Cheese
Clams
Garlic Broth / Crusty Bread / Herbs
Seconds
Oyster Soup
French Bread / Brie Cheese / Thyme
Butter Lettuce
Grapefruit / Avocado / Shallot / Champagne Vinaigrette / Lamb Bacon
Goat Cheese
Pistachio Crust / Fig / Strawberry / Honey Vinaigrette
Mains
Rack of Lamb
Lemon Potato / Grilled Artichokes / Mint & Pumpkin Seed Crust
Duck Breast
Chai Tea Smoke / Assorted Mushrooms / Snow Peas / Pomegranate
Cod
Olive Oil Poached / White Bean / Fennel / Panchetta / Heirloom Tomato
Filet
Porchini Puree / Roasted Cauliflower / Coffee Demi
Dessert
TBD
