BLT Steak at The Betsy
BLT Steak at The Betsy, star chef Laurent Tourondel’s South Beach outpost is offering several sensuous blackboard specials in honor of Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Guests have the option of choosing the items a la carte, or putting together a three course dinner plus a side dish for $70 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. The regular dinner menu will also be available.
Guests can choose to start off the evening with a special signature Valentine’s Day cocktail, “Love Potion #9.” Then, peruse a selection of blackboard specials and order one of each course to create a prix fixe menu or enjoy any of the options a la carte. Flavorful first course dishes are Cauliflower Panna Cotta – with American paddlefish caviar, and almond relish ($16) or Sweet Potato Risotto – with rock shrimp vinaigrette ($16). Second course main plates include: Meyer Lemon Steamed Black Bass – with confit carrot, and garlic butter emulsion ($34) or 14 oz. Ribeye Delmonico – with truffle hollandaise and roasted garlic ($42). Side dish specials on offer are Crispy Artichokes – with feta cheese and preserved lemon ($11) or Fingerling Potato and Cauliflower Gratin – with truffle bread crumbs ($11). To top off the evening, couples can indulge in decadent desserts including Red Velvet Cake – with cream cheese icing and pistachio ice cream ($10) or Milk Chocolate Truffle Tart – with raspberry and Chambord compote.
BLT Steak at The Betsy is located at 1440 Ocean Drive. For reservations or more information please call (305) 673-0044 or visit www.thebetsyhotel.com.
Joey’s Italian Cafe, one of Wynwood’s hottest dining and entertainment destination will offer lovebirds on Valentine’s Day their regular menu of affordable pizzas, salads and entrees, as well as a blackboard full of specialty dishes from Chef Ivo Mazzon.
Romantics can begin with salads like the Octopus Braised with Balsamic and served with endive and artichoke caprese ($12) or nuzzle over authentic antipasti including Tavolozza del Pittore Piccola – a choice of three from speck, cacciatorini, mortadella, bresaola, piedmont trugole, cabra al vion or grana padano ($16). Signature pizzas include the Dolce e Picante – a harmony of sweet and spicy with fig, gorgonzola, honey and hot pepper ($14) or the Carbonara – with bacon, eggs, mozzarella and asparagus ($14). Primi and Secondi options are bountiful including Paccheri Tartufati – pacchieri pasta with spinach, parmesan and a hint of truffle ($15) or the Fiery Flambé Prawns – with brandy and served with soft polenta ($24). A live jazz duo, vast selection of wines and cocktails, roses for the ladies and Joey’s intimate indoor and patio setting, make this Wynwood destination the perfect place for Valentine’s Day.
Joey’s Italian Cafe is located at 2506 N.W. 2nd Avenue, in Wynwood. Valet parking is available. For more information and reservations call (305) 438-0488 or visit www.joeyswynwood.com.
