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Last Minute Valentine's Day Plans

Treat your sweetheart to a special dinner at these fine restaurants.

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Recommendation  #1
Playa

Playa is serving a 5-course Valentine's Day menu that is pure Mexican magic.

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1st Course: Tlacoya, blue corn masa, broad bean, salsa cruda, queso fresco, fava leaves

2nd Course: Ahi Tuna Tostada, Cucumber, Radish, Shallot, Ponzu, Avocado Crema, Salsa Macha, Cilantro

3rd Course: Trio of Tacos

-- Grilled Mahi Mahi

-- Suadero, Crispy Tortilla

-- Roasted Beets, Sikil Pak & Goat Cream Cheese

Main Course: (choice of)

-- Duck Confit Enchiladas in Pipian Verde

-- Grilled Copper Creek NY Steak

-- Pan Seared Scallops

Dessert: (choice of)

-- Churros with chile chocolate sauce, salted caramel

-- Chocolate Flan, strawberry compote

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$79 per person (not including tax & gratuity)

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HOURS:
Wednesday, February 14th: 4pm - 9pm
Recommendation #2
Tiburon Tavern

Tiburon Tavern is serving a romantic 4-course dinner for two complete with sparkling wine for just $140 per couple.

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1st Course: Charcuterie Board and a glass of sparkling wine

2nd Course: Organic Mixed Green Salad with citrus vinaigrette

Main Course: (choice of)

--8 oz Filet Mignon, red wine demi-glaze, served with mashed potatoes and grilled borettane onions

-- Pan-Seared Halibut, served with black rice and broccolini, topped with savory saffron sauce

-- Truffle Risotto, arborio rice, mixed wild mushrooms, parmesan cheese, butter, and shaved truffles

Dessert: Triple Chocolate Cake, layered with milk, dark and ivory chocolate mousse, and covered in marbled chocolate shavings

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Cost: $140 per couple

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HOURS:
Saturday, February 10th - Wednesday, February 14th: 3pm - 9pm
Recommendation #3
Mountain Home Inn

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetheart on top of Mt. Tam. The Mountain Home Inn is offering a romantic 4-course menu for $82 this Wednesday - Saturday.

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Amuse Bouche - Dungeness Crab Cake, red pepper aoli and lemon wedge

Starter: (choice of)

-- Spinach Strawberry Salad, toasted pecans, feta cheese,

poppy seed vinaigrette

-- Tomato Basil Bisque

 

Main Course: (choice of)

-- Ribeye, fingerling potato, vegetable medley, rosemary,

horseradish cream

-- Crispy Skin Salmon, orzo, crispy leeks, champagne beurre blanc

-- Wild Mushroom Risotto, marinara cream sauce, basil pesto, parmesan crust

Dessert: Strawberry Crisp For Two, with vanilla ice cream

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HOURS:
Wednesday, February 14th - Saturday, February 17th: 5pm - 8pm
Recommendation #4
Petite Left Bank

French is the language of love, and Petite Left Bank speaks it fluently! Celebrate amour with a 4-Course Prix Fixe dinner for $115 per person.

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1st Course: Beet & Grapefruit Salad, Valbreso feta, arugula, honey vinaigrette

2nd Course: Vichyssoise, crème fraîche, chive oil, caviar

Main Course: (choice of)

-- Dungeness Crab Risotto, fennel, Fort Bragg uni, preserved Meyer lemon

-- Rack of Lamb, fregola, English peas, mint gremolata

-- Duck Breast, pickled rhubarb, green farro, duck confit, baby turnips, duck jus 

-- Parisian Gnocchi, pea shoots, asparagus, sweet onion soubise

Dessert: (choice of)

-- Chocolate Mousse, white chocolate feuilletine crunch, strawberry

 -- Crème brulée, shortbread cookie

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HOURS:
Wednesday, February 14th: 4pm - 8pm
Recommendation #5
Gravity Tavern

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Gravity Tavern with a special 4-course Wellington menu hand crafted with love by Chef Pedro.

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Amuse Bouche - Tomales Bay Oyster "Chalet" Style, with Gruyere Cheese fondue, Caramelized Shallots, Flying Fish Roe and Gravity's Famous Popover with flower petal sea salt

 

2nd Course: Salad of Rocket, Parsley Leaves. fresh basil, strawberries, pomegranate Arilis, toasted pepitas, Citrus vinaigrette and goat cheese

 

Main Course: (choice of)

-- Filet of Beef Wellington with Bordeaux Sauce

-- Mushroom and Roasted Chestnut Wellington with sauce (vegetarian)

-- Salmon & Dungenous Crab Wellington with Lemon Burre Blanc sauce

Dessert: Flourless chocolate cakelettes, raspberry coulis and vanilla bean cream anglaise

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Cost: $89 per person

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HOURS:
Wednesday, February 14th: 5m - 8pm
Recommendation #6
The Spinnaker

Enjoy a romantic prix fixe dinner + breathtaking Bay views this Valentine's Day at The Spinnaker.

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Appetizer: (choice of)

-- Oysters on the 1/2 Shell with Champagne Mignonette

-- Dungeness Crab and Avocado with Citrus Dressing

-- Oysters "Rockefeller" 

-- Calamari Fritte with remoulade

-- Marin French Baked Brie with roasted blackberries, raspberries and baguette toasts

2nd Course: (choice of)

-- Lobster Bisque or Clam Chowder

-- Endive, Frisse, Castelfranco, Treviso Radicchio Salad 

-- Citrus Caprese Salad

-- Caesar Salad with House Made Dressing & Croutons

Entrée: (choice of) 

-- Pan Seared Petrale, Lobster Meat, Cauliflower Puree, Butternut Squash, Kale, Red Cabbage & Muscat Grape Salsa

-- Baja Striped Bass over Crispy Risotto Cake

-- Seared Harrisa Day Boat Scallops

-- Marinated "Creekstone" NY Steak with Chimi-Churri Sauce

-- Half Chicken with Achiote Marinade, Pepper Cream Sauce

-- Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto 

-- Grilled Filet Mignon w/Blue Cheese Herb Butter (+15)

-- Grilled Australian Lobster Tail (+30)

Dessert: (choice ofStrawberry Shortcake, Tiramisu, Strawberry Crème brulée, Chocolate Lava Cake, Hot Fudge Sundae, or Sorbet

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Cost: $74 Adults for 3-course meal | $95 for 4-course meal

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Wednesday, February 14th: 4pm - 8pm
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