Enjoy this exclusive Valentine's Day menu courtesy of Chef's Matt Weinstein and Christopher Maher!
Valentine’s Day Menu 2016
Sweet Gem Salad
Mango…Cumin…Plantain Chips…Honey Vinaigrette…Cotija Cheese
Chenin Blanc Brut, La Dilletant, Loire Valley, France
Beet Salad
Borscht…Caramelized Parsnip + Bark…Lentils…Sunflower Seeds…Mache
Lambrusco, Dani Beni, Piedmont, Italy
Butternut Squash Crème Brulee
Charred Broccoli…Whipped Maple…Salted Hazelnuts
Foie Gras Mousse
French Toast…Nutella…Luxardo Cherries...Toasted Hazelnuts
Chateau L’hermitage, Sauturnes, Bordeaux, France
Calamari
Tikka Masala…Chaat Masala…Citrus Yogurt
Karl Shaefer, Riesling, Pfalz, Germany
Wagyu Beef Tartare
Avocado…Sesame Oil…Unagi Sauce…Yuzu…Rice Cracker
Chateau Perron, Sauvignon-Semillion, Bordeaux, France
Wood Grilled Octopus
Orzo…Pickled Red Onion…Caper berries…Kalamata Olives…Feta…Calabrian Chilie Aioli
Peter Jakob Khun, Pinot Noir, Rheingau, Germany
Cauliflower Soup
Poached Lobster…Truffle Vinaigrette…Burnt Honey…Puffed Farro
Mira, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California
Housemade Fazzoletti
Arugula Pistachio Pesto…Cremini Mushrooms…Sweet Potato Crema
La Spinetta, Moscato D’asti, Piedmont, Italy
Chicken Coq Au Vin
Grits…Roasted Baby Carrots…Pearl Onions…Black Trumpet Mushrooms
Jean D’aquira, Garnatxa, Monsant, Spain
Local Cheeseplate
Thomasville Tomme…Fromage Blanc…Bee Pollen…Apple Butter…Lavash
Sherry
Carolina Trout
Clam Chowder…Marble Potatoes…Tasso…Fennel Pollen…Agrumato…Crispy Lacinato Kale
Tintero, Arneis, Piedmont, Italy
Steamed Market Fish
Beet + Ginger Risotto…Marinated Hon Shimeji Mushrooms…Charred Bok Choy
Love Oregon, Pinot Gris, Oregon
Wagyu Eye of Round
Wood Grilled…Potato Puree…Chimichurri…Demi
Septima, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Lamb Rack
Spiced Carrots Puree…Brussels Sprouts…Flax Seed Brittle...Saffron Hollandaise
Syrah
Braised Short Rib
Butternut Squash…Brussels Sprouts…King Trumpet Mushrooms…Garam Masala Yogurt…Fennel Jus
Lismore, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa