Friday, February 14, 2025

Valentine's Day 2025

Sharon and I finished the day with a solid early dinner with a wine pairing at Frog and Slim. Ever since we had a group dinner there after Erin and Cormac's wedding, Sharon has wanted to go back. The menu included:
  • AMUSE BOUCHE - Lobster Devil Egg - Chilled Lobster Gribiche | Sterling Caviar | Marinated Lobster Bite | Cucumber;
  • FIRST COURSE - Crusted Sesame Tuna Tataki - Yellowfin Tuna | Ponzu Sauce | Mango Salsa | Edamame Avocado Crème Fraiche /Micro Intensity Greens;
  • Wine Pairing Selection: J Vineyards Sparkling / California NV
  • Sharon's SECOND COURSE - Asparagus Velouté - Dungeness Crab and Smoked Ham Stuffed Puff Pastry | Pumpkin Seeds | Truffle Oil;
  • My SECOND COURSE - Frog & Slim Wedge Salad - Goat Cheese | Marinated Grapes && Red Onions | Crispy Prosciutto | Creamy Apple Vinaigrette | Balsamic Reduction | Fried Garlic;
  • Wine Pairing selection: Tuo Pinot Grigio / Friuli, Italy '21;
  • Sharon's MAIN COURSE - Pan Seared Filet - Duck Fat Roasted Fondant Potato | Crispy Green Beans | Mushroom Compound Butter;
  • My MAIN COURSE - Braised Lamb Shank - Herb Polenta | Saffron Tomato Broth Pea Shoots | Garlic Bread;
  • Red Wine Pairing Selection: Far Niente Post & Beam Cabernet Sauvignon / Napa Valley '21;
  • SHARING FINISHING TOUCH - Flourless Chocolate Cake | Lemon Custard Tart | Marbled Red Velvet Brownie;
  • Wine Pairing Selection: Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port / Portugal, Spain '09
I got Sharon a Lovepop Cherry Blossom card and a Alex and Ani XOXO bracelet.

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