Atwood’s Beats of the Heart- Four Course Tasting Menu 2.14

Atwood Cafe

Atwood Cafe

This Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Derek Simcik of Atwood will be preparing a special “Beats of the Heart” Four-Course Tasting Menu. Each of the courses is “heart themed” and actually includes one carnivorous heart.

×          1st Course: Hearts of Palm butter-popcorn, crab

×          2nd Course: Artichoke Hearts scallops, cauliflower, mushroom and artichoke oil

×          3rd Course: Pig Heart pork tenderloin, sausage, caraway spatzle, endive marmalade

×          4th Course: KOVAL Bourbon smoked loganberry cake, malted brown-butter ‘dirt’, loganberry glass (KOVAL only uses the “heart cut” of the distillate)

The cost is $55/person and $20/person additional with pairing.

Since VDay falls on a Friday this year, couples can really keep their romance alive by staying overnight at Atwood’s adjacent hotel, Kimpton’s Hotel Burnham, following dinner. Burnham has a special “My Heart Skipped a Beat” package that includes:

×          Overnight accommodations

×          “Beats of the Heart” Four-Course Tasting Menu for two at Atwood

×          Welcome bottle of champagne

×          Starting rates of $279/night (not inclusive of alcohol, tax or tip)

×          Bookable here with rate code HEART. Available February 13-16, 2014.

Truffle-Filled Valentine’s Day at Katherine Anne Confections 2.12

 

Katherine Anne Confections

Katherine Anne Confections

WHO/WHAT:   Katherine Anne Confections, a locally-focused chocolatier, is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a relaxed-yet-delicious truffle-making party! Join Katherine Duncan, founder and confectionista, for a special evening of chocolate-making and champagne. Focusing on everything strawberry and champagne, this event comes just in time to make delicious, love-infused treats for your Valentine. Katherine opens her kitchen and recipe book to the public as she demystifies the art of making truffles. This is the perfect opportunity to create delicious treats to share with a significant other, best friend or just keep them for yourself!

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