My Valentine Dinner

This year for valentine's day dinner Brein made arrangements for me to sit and eat at the end of service. This NEVER happens! He sent us 13 courses, with 13 wine pairings! It was so sweet and unexpected. Joining me were my mom (who doubled as my date), Sheena and Ronaldo. Originally Teresa and Kern were suppose to join us but she is sick. So sad. Hope this helps you see what you missed!!

first: oysters on the half, our pineapple vinegar

second: bisque of celery root, black olive caramel

third: hamachi sashimi, asparagus, lemon, duck fat hollaindaise

fourth: petite salad of randy's vegetables, brioche, sauce ravigote

fifth: red rice, cooked like a risotto, soft egg, reggiano cheese

sixth: maine lobster, columbo spice, creamed garlic, endive, raisin, almond

seventh: potato gnocchi, glazed with leek, gruyere, black garlic

eighth: stonington scallops, soft polenta, tarragon 'pesto', yuzu emulsion

ninth: beef cheek, braised in root beer, carrot puree, spicy gremolata

tenth: house cabecou, strawberries poached in pinot noir

eleventh: vanilla crepe brulee, cara cara, local honey

twelth: yuzu custard cake, pink peppercorn, blueberry, olive oil

thirteenth: chocolate 'gooey', strawberry ice cream