Valentine’s Day for Foodies
Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, February 10th, 2011
This Monday is Feb. 14, also known as Valentine’s Day. This gives you and yours all weekend to celebrate the love you have for each other. Certain restaurants can help relieve the stress of planning the perfect evening. Special menus have been planned in preparation for the holiday. If you haven’t made up your mind, consider the following classy establishments in Old Town Alexandria as you weigh your options. Reservations should be made sooner rather than later.
BRABO of Old-Town Alexandria will be serving a five-course meal for $85 with an optional wine pairing for an additional $45. Chefs Robert Wiedmaier and Chris Watson aim to please with their fresh seafood, gourmet sides, marinated meats, and decadent desserts. One could always take this kind of food home from the adjoining Butcher’s Block. Pre-orders are being taken now for what can only be described as the perfect dinner. Visit the store on Sunday afternoon to join in on the sparkling wine tasting. Complimentary chocolates, cheeses, and charcuterie hors d’oeuvres will also be served. Call 703-894-3440 for more information.
The Grille at Morrison House has a similar idea for its guests this weekend with an added incentive. Their $85 five-course menu features flavorful gourmet offerings from the land and sea. After enjoying the likes of filet mignon, lobster tails, and a “rose” dessert; everyone will receive house-made sea salt chocolate truffles in a heart shaped box before departure. For more information or to make a reservation call 703-838-8000.
Jackson 20 has more of a la carte menu planned for the weekend, but a special dinner for two is available for $75. This includes a braised beef shank, root vegetables, mashed potatoes, and red velvet cake for dessert. Bottles of wine are half-priced on Monday, which allows you to find the perfect complement for any meal. Call 703-842-2790 for more information.
In addition to Valentine’s Day, Feb. 17 is “Chocolate Lovers Day”. Don’t miss out on the special desserts these chefs have in store. Hotel lobbies across the nation are supposed to join in on the fun as well. You don’t have to be a guest of the Hotel Monaco in Alexandria or the Hotel Palomar in Arlington, among others to enjoy complimentary treats. Put “eat chocolate” at the top of your list of things to do that day, at least you’ll get one thing done!
-Ryan Robertson
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