2013 Valentine’s Day Guide

Bistrot La Minette will be offering special dishes and drinks to celebrate romance as well as their regular menu. Like last year, the restaurant will populate the private salon to intimate tables for two.

The Surf and Turf for Two is $99.99 and includes salad, dessert, and a two and a half pound lobster plus a six-ounce New York Strip Steak served with roasted beets, potato rosti, a fine herb butter sauce and a black truffle jus. Additionally, the Surf and Turf special comes with a choice of a complimentary glass of bubbly or select craft beer.

APPETIZERS

Flash fried oyster sliders (3) with spicy chinese ketchup on garlic crostini $14

Grilled asparagus roasted red peppers, goat cheese, toasted almonds $10

Strawberries salad fried goat cheese, arugula, beets, candy pecans, strawberries, orange blossom vinaigrette $10

ENTREES

Almond crusted striped bass sweet basil and pineapple broth, sliced roasted beets, white rice $26

Baby lamb chops roasted plum tomatoes, white asparagus, roasted grape, red wine sauce $32

Soft shell crabs spinach risotto, roasted red pepper cream sauce $32

"T" bone steak bleu cheese mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, caramelized onions, brown sauce $45

Coffee crusted ahi tuna baby bok choy, curry cream sauce $26

The prix-fixe menu gives foodies a choice of Jumbo Lump Crab Risotto, an Arugula Salad with a citrus vinaigrette or Beet Soup with crème fraiche for the first course. The second course offerings include a Roasted Hanger Steak, Cod “Cioppini”, or Seared Trout with vegetable barigoule and a caper-lemon emulsion. Dessert choices are Homemade Cheesecake, Tiramisu, or a Cobbler of the Day. Three courses at just $30 is why McCrossen’s is so easy to love this Valentine’s Day. These accomplished Valentine’s specials are also available a la carte. GM/Sommelier Lauren Harris has carefully selected a variety of sparkling wines for the occasion available by the glass.

Appetizers

Mini fillet served with horseradish blue cheese grits, crispy onion finished, reduced balsamic and truffle oil $14

Bacon wrapped scallops asparagus, orange balsamic $14

Strawberry salad pistachio, crumbled bleu cheese, spring mix tossed in balsamic vinaigrette $10

Crab corn chowder $12

Entrees

Lobster ravioli crawfish, corn, asparagus, grape tomatoes, jalapeño, parmesan cream sauce $26

Striped bass wrapped in swiss chard, asparagus, brown rice, roasted garlic, white wine sauce $28

Ahi tuna over risotto with peas, corn, jalapeño, tomato and citrus, wasabi ponzu sauce $28

8 oz new york strip red wine reduction, bleu cheese, scalloped potatoes, sautéed spinach $28

Highlights include Grilled Oysters with fennel and lemon zest as a starter. Mateo’s shareable Large Plates for the weekend are Grilled Whole Durade with barley risotto, citrus and tarragon; New York Strip Steak with grilled radicchio and pearl onions; and for vegetarian valentines Stuffed Napa Cabbage with truffled potatoes, Du Puy lentils and a raw vegetable vinaigrette. The perfect end to this meal is Mateo’s Sweet Endings, which include a Ricotta Cheese Cake with blood orange glaze and white chocolate; and a decadent Warm Chocolate Cake with lavender anglaise and blackberries. Nothing says romance more than one dessert and two forks with this meant-to-be shared menu.

APPETIZERS

Spinach salad warm bacon vinaigrette, roasted almonds, prosciutto di parma, crumbled blue cheese and fuji apple $12

Pan seared sea scallops over salad of sliced fennel, kiwi, orange and red onion in passion fruit vinaigrette $14

Carpaccio thinly sliced raw beef with arugula salad tossed in lemon, truffle oil and shaved grana padano cheese $14

Tuna tartare steamed white asparagus, seaweed salad dressed in cilantro-lime vinaigrette with a hint of jalapeño $15

ENTREES

Grilled spicy halibut sweet potato puree, fried green beans and salsa verde $30

Panko crusted soft shell crabs quinoa pilaf, sage, shiitake mushrooms, cranberries, honey lime aioli $34

Spaghetti with little neck clams & lobster tail sautéed fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic in white wine and olive oil, shaved parmesan cheese $35

Grilled 12 oz new york strip steak portobello mushrooms, spicy brussels sprouts and bearnaise sauce $38

Veal chop 12oz pan seared, bone in chop, coffee encrusted, cauliflower puree, onion ring and blue cheese in cranberry red wine $45