Friday, February 10, 2012

Bistro News and Specials Beginning 2/10/2012

GREETINGS FROM THE BISTRO

I’m just in from a brisk walk with Niki and Pico and thinking I need to  get them a valentine treat.  Maybe doggie cookies from the local puppy bakery.  Valentine’s day is one to profess your love, not only for each other, but, our beloved animal friends too. Remember them – their love for us is un-conditional.

Now for a history lesson. St. Valentine lived in Rome during the rule of Emperor Claudius.  Claudius wanted to have the largest army in the world and thought that by making marriage unlawful that he’d get many more young men to join. Fr. Valentine thought this was absurd and continued to secretly marry couples. He was ultimately caught and sentenced to death. While in jail many young people threw flowers into his cell. He was befriended by the prison guard’s daughter who spent many hours visiting with him. On the day of his death, February 14, 269AD, he wrote her a note thanking her and signed it Love Valentine. Valentine is the patron Saint of Love and thus the celebration of his day. Over a billion valentine’s day cards are sent every year.  Teachers receive the most. And, many are just signed “Love, Your Valentine” from supposed anonymous admirer’s. 

Many foods are associated with the day too.  Oysters are considered to be a natural aphrodisiac and what would Valentine’s be with out chocolate, champagne or lobster? All are featured on our board menu today through Valentine’s.  I think that we have some of the best specials since re-opening.

We can’t wait to see you at the Bistro! 

XXOO, Mary



P.S. Remember your pets!!!






Bistro Specials



Appetizer

Oyster Rockefeller ~ Plump Oysters On-The-Half Shell Topped With An Anise Flavored Creamed Spinach With Bacon. Sprinkled With Parmesan And Baked Until Bubbly.

Main Plates

Lamb Shanks “Just Like My Mom’s” ~ Slowly Braised In A Rich Veal Stock With A Mirpoix Of Carrots, Onions And Celery. Presented Over Cheesy Polenta With Root Veggies And The Cooking Jus. Finished With A Crispy Onion Hat.

Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops ~ Served Around Angel Hair Tossed With Spinach, Roasted Garlic And Tomatoes With A Touch Of Saffron Fumet.

Florida Grouper ~ Accompanied With A Southwest “EggRoll” Filled With Black Beans, Corn, Tomato And Scallion.  A Dollop Of Guacamole And Drizzle Of Red Pepper Coulis Complete The Mix Of Flavors.

Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail A’la Valentine ~ Served With Champagne Risotto, Grilled Asparagus And Drawn Butter. You’ll LOVE This!!!


Dessert

Flourless Chocolate Tort ~ Garnished With Raspberry Sauce And A Dollop Of Whipped Cream.

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