Travel Guest Post: LA Valentine’s Day Dinners

Looking for something luxurious to do for V-Day?

Couples that choose to dine at Oliverio, a modern Italian restaurant utilizing seasonal local ingredients, or Whist, a Mediterranean restaurant with a contemporary twist between February 10th – 14th will be wowed by the enchanting dishes executive chefs Mirko Paderno (Oliverio) and Tony DiSalvo (Whist) have put together. These sophisticated, decadent Valentine’s Day menus (below) feature delicious, mouth-watering confections like Homemade Garganelli Pasta, Roasted Caribbean Lobster Tail, Akaushi Rib Eye, and a Chocolate Tasting for Two.

For guests looking to turn Valentine’s Day into an overnight affair, the Avalon Beverly Hill’s is offering a romantic Penthouse Package for couples, which includes overnight accommodations in the luxurious Avalon Penthouse, in-room champagne and strawberries upon arrival, dinner for two at Oliverio for the Valentine’s menu, in-room breakfast and complimentary overnight parking.  Rate is $1,200 per couple and bookings are available online at www.avalonbeverlyhills.com from Friday, February 10th – February 14th.

For reservations to Oliverio, please call 310-407-7791, or reserve online at http://www.opentable.com/oliverio-at-avalon-beverly-hills. For reservations to Whist please call 310-260-7511, or reserve online at http://www.opentable.com/whist-at-the-vicer

 

VALENTINES DAY 2012

AKAUSHI KOBE BEEF 3 WAY

sonoma fois gras over akaushi tenderloin carpaccio

white pearl onion, micro arugula

seared akaushi rib eye

white sunchoke, black winter truffle

slow bake akaushi short rib

sauerkraut, crispy speck

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HOMEMADE GARGANELLI PASTA

akaushi kobe “brasato”

OR

ROASTED CARRIBEAN LOBSTER TAIL

akaushi beef reduction

OR

AKAUSHI RIB EYE

spicy puntarelle, Modica chocolate fondue

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BLACK PEPPER PANNA COTTA

Includes a glass of prosecco and coffee or tea

Tax and gratuities are not included

$65

Executive Chef Mirko Paderno

 

Viceroy Santa Monica

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER MENU

FENNEL CURED HAMACHI

rose petal gelee • fresh wasabi • pickled fennel

LOUIS DE GRENELLE • rose champange

 

PARMESAN AND BLACK TRUFFLE TARTLETTE

prosciutto • artichokes

2009 dollarhide estate – sauvignon blanc

NEW CALEDONIAN BLUE PRAWNS

wild nasturtium soup • cucumber-shallot marmalade

2010  virtu – semillion sauvignon blanc blend

ROASTED BLACK COD

smoked potato-miso puree • bonito • ginger

2009 rutherford estate – merlot

or

BEEF TENDERLOIN

beef cheek ravioli • foie gras and truffle sauce

2008  elu – rutherford estate – cabernet sauvignon

CHOCOLATE TASTING FOR TWO

2010   st supery estate – moscato 2011

 

$85.00 per person for the 5 course pre-fixe menu

Additional $40.00 per person for the wine tasting

 

About Avalon Beverly Hills

Named one of the best city hotels in Town & Country’s “Luxury Survey,” Avalon Beverly Hills is an innovative hideaway that merges contemporary updates with classic mid-century style. Designed around three unique buildings, the 86 rooms, suites and penthouse studios range from intimate guestrooms to expansive villas designed to accommodate long-term stays. A vintage hourglass pool, fitness center, and expansive views of the Los Angeles skyline complete the picture.

About Viceroy Santa Monica

At the crossroads of Ocean Avenue and Pico Boulevard in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in L.A. , this urban retreat at the shore overlooks the Pacific and is minutes away from a wide array of upscale shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational options, including the historic Santa Monica Pier. A fresh addition to Santa Monica ’s cosmopolitan setting, each of the 162 guestrooms and executive suites are meticulously appointed with applied moldings, custom armoires, Lucite and glass tables and clean-lined bed frames. The property also is home to two refreshing plunge pools located in the indoor garden, a poolside sundeck, private cabanas, fitness center and in-room spa services. 

About Viceroy Hotel Group

Viceroy Hotel Group delivers luxury lifestyle experiences that marry provocative design and intuitive service in sought-after locations. Managing hotels under third-party agreements, Viceroy Hotel Group operates two luxury brands, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts and The Tides. Current Viceroy properties include hotels and resorts in Santa Monica , Palm Springs , Miami, Anguilla, Snowmass , Colorado and Yas Island in Abu Dhabi as well as forthcoming openings in Beverly Hills (currently L’Ermitage Beverly Hills), the Maldives and Bodrum , Turkey . The Tides collection includes resorts in South Beach , the Riviera Maya and Zihuatanejo , Mexico as well as a forthcoming development on St. Lucia in the Caribbean , currently Jalousie Plantation. Viceroy Hotel Group’s Urban Retreat Collection includes Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills; Maison 140 in Beverly Hills ; and Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica .