FOOD NOTES/Valentine’s Day Round Up

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ALEXANDRIA, VA. - Valentine’s Day dining out will be a cinch with these great options from area restaurants, as follows:
 
Art and Soul
 
Executive Chef Travis Timberlake will prepare a special three-course Valentine’s Day menu for two - designed for couples to share – and accompanied by a complimentary champagne cocktail with strawberry-basil foam and sliced strawberries. A vegetarian option is available upon request and the regular menu is also being served. Art and Soul’s Valentine’s Day menu is available for dinner February 14th, 2010.  Prices range from $90 - $120 per couple depending on entrée choice.  415 New Jersey Avenue NW at The Liaison Capitol Hill; ph: 202-393-7777; www.artandsouldc.com
 
Asia Nine Bar & Lounge
 
Whether coupled or solo, diners will fall in love with Asia Nine Bar & Lounge’s special Valentine’s Day offerings.  The a la carte menu is perfect for an intimate dinner for two or a girl’s night out.  The Penn Quarter restaurant’s jewel toned interior and rich wood accents are a fitting backdrop for a memorable Pan-Asian feast.  The special menu is available at dinner, Friday February 12 – Sunday, February 14, 2010. Prices range from $24 to $28 for entrees, $8 to $10 for appetizers, $10 for cocktails, and $9 for desserts. 915 E Street, NW, Washington, DC; ph: 202-629-4348; www.asianine.com
 
Bangkok Joe’s
 

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Chef and owner Aulie presents three multi-course Valentine’s Day Menu, each designed around a shareable entrée sized for two. Diners may select the $22 per/person option: Vegetable Spring Roll, Pad Thai-for-Two or a Small Crispy Flounder, and a Strawberry Cream Profiterole as well as two glasses of house wine. Bangkok Joe’s Valentine’s Day menu will be offered for dinner Friday, Feb. 12th- Sunday, Feb. 14th, 2010.  The menus will be priced: $22, $32, $42, depending on entrée choice.  300 K Street NW at the Georgetown Waterfront; ph: 202-333-4422; Bangkokjoes.com
 
Bastille
 
Spend this Valentine’s Day at a charming restaurant, located in Alexandria, VA.  Bastille is a perfect spot for French cuisine, and an intimate evening for two. Executive Chef Christophe Poteaux and Pastry Chef Michelle Garbee Poteaux have crafted a delicious three course prix fixe dinner for $45, with wine pairings for an additional $25.  The special dinner menu is available on Friday and Saturday night as a prix-fixe menu with a la carte option.  On Sunday, February 14th only the prix-fixe menu is available. Reservations are required.  1201 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA; ph: 703-519-3776; www.bastillerestaurant.com
 
Café Promenade
 
Located in the legendary Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Café Promenade is featuring a special Valentine’s Day menu, available Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th.   Executive Chef Abdellah Aguenaou has created an $85 four-course prix-fixe sure to make a heart melt with delight.  Each couple will receive a long stem rose from the hotel’s flower shop.  Reservations are required.  1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; ph: 202-347-3000
 
Café Dupont
 
Café Dupont, a restaurant in Washington, DC located in the heart of Dupont Circle at The Dupont Hotel, is setting the mood for couples on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14th. Executive Chef Silvan Kramer has created a delectable three-course prix-fixe menu with a sensual dessert for two and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.  The restaurant will have a caricaturist available for couples who would like to capture the evening in a cartoon portrait together and each couple will be presented with a rose and chocolates at the end of the evening to take home and enjoy. The cost for the evening is $90 per couple. Seating times will begin at 6 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 202.797.0169 or visit www.opentable.com. 1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
 
Roof Terrace Restaurant
 
The Roof Terrace Restaurant set atop the Kennedy Center offers couples everything they need to bring the romance alive on the most passionate night of the year - soft lighting, exquisite cuisine and the most memorable view of the Washington, DC skyline. In conjunction with the Kennedy Center’s focus on Russia throughout February and March, the Roof Terrace Restaurant will offer a “From Russia with Love” menu on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14th.  Executive Chef Joe Gurner has created a four-course Russian inspired prix-fixe menu, which includes a complimentary cocktail. The menu will be the only menu available on Valentine’s Day and is priced at $49.95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Seating times will begin at 5:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 202-416-8555 or online at www.roofterracerestaurant.com. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC