Saturday, February 5, 2011

5-Course Valentine's Day Dinner

We've been cooking up a storm in the last few days finishing the last of our recipe tests for next weekend's Valentine's Dinner. One of the more exciting aspects of running these special event dinners is that each month is a new theme and therefore new food! That means lots and lots of recipe testing and lots of eating. Rest assured, no one seems to have a problem with the eating part! Take a look at two of the shots we've prepared... and prepare yourself for salivation:


We've still got some space, but don't wait as all good things come to and end... Call the cafe to make an RSVP at 619.578.2984.

Small Plate, Valentine's Dinner with Eclipse Chocolat
Exclusively, February 12th & 13th, seatings at 4, 6, and 8pm
$95.00 a couple, rsvp required
Enjoy 5 plates of chocolate, vanilla, and caramel-infused savory food perfect for the romantic couple.
Guests will enjoy:

Baked Crab Dib with Bacon & Herbed Flatbread (optional appetizer)
Amuse Bouche of Two Exclusive Savory Chocolate Truffles, including:
72% dark chocolate raspberry-mustard & 31% white chocolate lemon-thyme
Roasted Beet & Green Apple Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Cocoa Nib
French Onion Soup with White Chocolate Lemon-Thyme Croute
Choice of Entree: Beef Bourguignon or Baked Brie en Croute
both served with blackberry-mustard jus & hasselback potato
Rose Petal-Burnt Caramel Creme Caramel