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Delight Your Sweetheart
On Thursday, February 9th, from 7:30 to 9:30, your favorite man will be enjoying Men’s Night Out at Bardot Lingerie, in Millburn. A capable staff of models and sales people will be assisting with personal selections. Refreshments will be served. Bardot Lingerie is located at 315 Millburn Avenue in Millburn. Call for directions and information: 973.379.7474.

After shopping, your special guy is expected to join the party and continue at Moonshine Supper Club in Millburn. While there, the guys will be offered  select wines, Draught Beer, and Cocktails at half price. Then all are invited to request the Bar Menu and enjoy a burger and fries, filet mignon with roasted potatoes,  a short rib with vegetables, and delicious salads. A list of scrumptious desserts feature  gelato from Piece of Cake, Cheese cake, and a selection of pastries from Chef Frank. Moonshine Super Club is located at 55 Main Street Millburn, Call: 973.218.6042.

Treat Your Love to The Bernard’s Inn
The Bernard's Inn is a perfect Valentine’s Day destination.  
Executive Chef Corey Heyer will present a special three course prix-fixe menu in the dining room beginning at 5:30 pm. Reservations are required. In addition to the restaurant's new winter menu selections, guests may share special dinners for two including: seafood stuffed twin lobsters, rack of lamb for two, Chateaubriand, roasted blue point oysters, decadent chocolate desserts and much more.  Price is $115.00 per person, (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity). 

The entire family is invited for a special Valentine's Sunday Brunch on February 12th from 10 a.m. to  2 p.m. Enjoy made-to-order omelets, heart-shaped pancakes and French toast with toppings, salads, pasta, carving stations, fresh fruit and more. Special holiday treat tables for children will feature make-your-own Valentine treats. Family Valentine's photos will also be provided. Prices are $39.95 for adults; $14.95 children under 12; children under 5 are complimentary. (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity).

Stay the night with The Bernard’s Inn Valentine's Day Getaway Package. Dining and getaway package reservations can be made by calling the Inn at (908) 766-0002. The Bernard’s inn 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville. Call for reservations: 908.766.0002

Valentines Day at Tres Piani
It’s all happening on Sunday February 12 at Tres Piani in Princeton. Come Celebrate a Valentine’s Day Weekend. Reservations are suggested. Call: 609.452.1515. Tres Piani is located at 120 Rockingham Road, Princeton.

The Pluckemin Inn Presents Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day Dinner Menu
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
First:  Choice of three meadows farm salad, winter vegetables & parmesan 
local beets, hazelnut, gorgonzola, herb salad & jerez vinaigrette
ahi tuna crudo, apple, pinenut, jalapeno & pickled mustard
Second:  Choice of sea scallops, blood orange, pistachio & mustard sprouts fusilli pasta, lamb ragu, fresh ricotta, black olive & tomato confit aquarello risotto, wild mushrooms, pecorino, herbs & black truffle butternut squash soup, fromage blanc, spiced apple & watercress
Third: Choice of mahi mahi, local bok choi, radish, scallion & mushroom dashi  loch duart salmon, savoy cabbage, guanciale, truffle & farro broth ,griggstown chicken, anson mills polenta, bacon & brussels sprouts, angus sirloin steak, russet potato, swiss chard & green peppercorn sauce
Desserts: Choice of  valrhona chocolate napoleon, salted caramel bavarois & chocolate malted milk custard valrhona chocolate cream swirl, passion fruit, hazelnut opaline & chocolate praline feuilletine, panko crusted apple strudel, honey & cinnamon ice cream, valrhona caramelia 'heart of gold', coconut brioche croutons & caramelized banana,pineapple upside down sticky bun, ras el hanout & muscovado sugar ice cream, tasting of ice creams or sorbets

* 20% service charge will be added to your check

* Four Courses $85 per person.

Andrew Lattanzio, Executive Chef Joseph Gabriel, Pastry Chef. Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 S. Call for reservations: 908.658.9292

Valentine’s Day at Uproot Restaurant.
The staff at Uproot Restaurant is offering their regular menu with a few specials. Uproot Restaurant is located at  9 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren: Call  for reservations and information: 908.834.8194.

Catherine Lombardi and Stage Left in New Brunswick
Along with February 14th, Valentine’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, February 12 and Monday, February 13 th  at Catherine Lombardi and Stage Left in New Brunswick.  Dom Perignon as well as wines costing $99 and more will be priced for comfort. Chef JR will offer American cuisine at Stage Left and Brooklyn-Italian at Catherine Lombardi. Stage Left, 3 Livingston Ave., Call for reservations: 732.296.9463; Catherine Lombardi, 5 Livingston Ave., is located upstairs from from Stage Left in New Brunswick. Call for reservations: 732.828.4444

Celebrate theValentine Weekend at Verve
Voted Somerset County’s most romantic dining establishment, do make it a point to say “Hi” to Rick St. Pierre at Verve while enjoying a lovely dinner at his very cozy restaurant. 18 East Main Street., Somerville. Call for reservations: 908.707.8655.

Luciano’s Italian Restaurant and Lounge Welcomes You to Valentine’s Day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your friends at Luciano’s in Rahway. Enjoy a four course dinner featuring your choice of Surf & Turf, Chilean Sea Bass, Seared Sea Scallops, and more. 

Enjoy live entertainment with the Richard Connolly Duo, Wine and Cocktails with the special Love Potion Number 9, and Artesa Pinot Noir at $35 a bottle. Cost: $75 per person (food only; plus tax and gratuity). Reservations from 5 p.m. with the last seating at 10 p.m.
Luciano’s is located 1579 Main Street, Rahway. Call: 732.815.1200 for reservations and information.

Cafe Rustica located at 3188 Valley Road in Basking Ridge will be open Valentine’s Day. For reservations Call: 908.647.4240

Kleins Seafood Restaurant will be Open for Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th. Come for a romantic dinner with scenic views of the Shark River. Offering fabulous specials and our regular menu. Kleins, 708 River Road, Belmar. Call for reservations. 732.681.1177.

Book your Valentine’s Dinner Reservations at Panico’s in New Brunswick. With two locations, visit Panico’s Brick Oven Bar and Grill at 94 Church Street, Call: 732.546.6161, and Panico’s Restaurant at 103 Church Street, Call: 732.546.6100.

Take your special Valentine to Cafe Lia in Cranford. Enjoy a four course, prix-fixe dinner on either Tuesday or Wednesday for $28.98. Don’t forget Cafe Lia offers $12.95 lunch specials. Full  bar. 117 North Union Ave., Cranford: Call for reservations, 908.276.4011.

Sammy’s Steak House in Mendham is celebrating Valentine’s Day. Specializing in steak and lobster dinners, the restaurant is located at 353 Mendham Road W., Mendham. Call for reservations and information: 973.543.7675.

Consider taking your Valentine to The Manor in West Orange. Enjoy a 4-Course Dinner in the Terrace Lounge or their  sumptioius Lobster Buffet. Seatings from 5 to 9:30 p.m.  Cost: Adults: $62.95 (plus tax and gratuity). For the 4-Course Prix-Fixe Menu, Seatings are from 5 to 9 p.m.  Cost: Adults: $75.95 (plus tax and gratuity)
All ladies will receive a long stem rose. Reserve today. The Manor is located at 111 Prospect Ave., West Orange. Call for reservations: 973.731.2360 .

Blue Morel
Culinary Director Thomas Ciszak and Executive Chef Kevin Takafuji invite guests to celebrate Valentine's Day all weekend (Feb. 11-14) with a special six-course menu. at Blue Morel in Morristown.

A la carte dining is also available. Time: 5.30 to 10 p.m. Cost: $89 per person; $158  per person with wine pairings. (exclusive of tax, beverages, and gratuities.)

Enjoy a Brunch Buffet on Sunday with complimentary glass of wine, Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Time: Noon to 2 p.m.; Cost: $28 per person (exclusive of tax , beverages and gratuities). Blue Moral, 2 Whippany Road, Morristown: Call for reservations: 973.451.2619

CHAKRA
Executive Chef/Partner Thomas Ciszak will be serving a special four-course prix-fixe dinner for four nights (Feb. 11-14), at Chakra in Paramus.
Featured starters include: Grilled Shrimp Roll, Parma Ham Roll, and Oysters on the Half Shell; second course selections include: Butternut Squash Soup, Horseradish Crab Cake, Cocoa Nib Crusted Hudson Valley Foie Gras, and Grilled Marinated Tofu. Main dishes  feature Tarragon Crusted Salmon Medallions, Chili-Cinnamon Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, "TC Steak," Sous Vide Loin of Lamb and Vegetarian Eggplant Tart.  For dessert, there's Valrhona Chocolate Fondue with many treats to dip. 
Time: 5 to 11 p.m. Cost: $82 per person  (exclusive of tax, beverages and gratuities). Chakra, 144 Route 4, Paramus. Call for reservations: 201.556.1530

DARYL
Daryl is the sleek, sophisticated restaurant at The Heldrich Hotel with Executive Chef Partner Zod Arifai manning the kitchen.
His four-course prixe-fixe menu features new dishes and favorites from Blu in Montclair. For starters, choose from East Coast Oysters, Red Wine Risotto w/Wild Mushrooms, Seafood Salad, Beet-Goat Cheese Salad. Second Course: Linguini w/Seafood, Mahi w/Forbidden Black Rice, and more.  Third:  Filet Mignon w/Wild Mushrooms, Duck Breast w/Braised Red Cabbage, Veal Skirt w/Cauliflower.  Dessert options?  Zod's unique take on Creme Brulee, Mocha Mousse, Coconut Sorbet, or Chocolate Cake. Cost: $75 per person; $125 w/wine pairings (Exclusive of tax and gratuity).  Daryl at the Heldrich Hotel, 302 George Street, New Brunswick. For Reservations call: 732.253.7780

MOONSHINE MODERN SUPPER CLUB   
To augment the restaurant’s New American take on retro classic favorites, Executive Chef Frank Falivene is offering  special dishes for Valentine's Day .
Tuna Carpaccio  ($14)
Asiago Pizza w/Grilled Rabbit Sausage ($12) 
Beau Soliel Oysters ($14)
Surf + Turf of Wagyu Flat Iron Steak + Lobster Tail ($42)
Slow-Braised Osso Bucco ($26)
Wild King Salmon ($32)
Valentine visitors to MOONSHINE’s Modern Supper Club should try the Short Hills Chocolate Covered Strawberry ($10), a sweet and sexy cocktail to mark the day as well (360 Double Chocolate Vodka, Monin Wild Strawberry Syrup, Coole Swan Dairy Cream Liqueur, dark chocolate shavings, fresh berry garnish)! Moonshine Modern Supper Club is located at 55 Main Street, Millburn. For reservations: Call: 973.218.6042

STRIP HOUSE WESTMINSTER HOTEL

Strip House Executive Chef Bill Zucosky created a sumptuous,  three-course Valentine's Day menu designed for couples to share:Crab Fondue (Jumbo Lumb Blue Crab, Alaskan King Crab, Gruyere, Pumpernickel and Sourdough Crostini);Cote de Boeuf (Black Truffle Popovers, Roasted Baby Vegetable Melange, Bordelaise Sauce); Vanilla Panna Cotta (Strawberry Consommé, Chambord Lady Fingers). Cost: $75 per person.  (exclusive of tax, beverages and gratuities); regular a la carte menu also available). The Strip House at the Westminster Hotel, 550 West Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston. For reservations call: 973.548.0050.

 

MKB: Valentine’s Day Offerings....Love to ALL!