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![]() It doesn’t matter where you draw your party lines, you’ll find middle ground at DC’s finest power dining tables and neighborhood hotspots serving up Valentine’s menus, cooking classes and Date Night deals.
Saturday Night Date Night at Posh Restaurant and Supper Club Date: Every Saturday night Time: 6:30pm-12am Posh Restaurant and Supper Club 730 11th St. NW, Washington, DC The $50 couples menu package includes three courses for two, plus complimentary glasses of champagne. Enjoy late night dancing after 10pm. www.poshdc.com Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend in "Silk Road Style" Date: Feb. 12-14, 2010 Time: 4pm-12am Mie N Yu 3125 M Street NW, Washington, DC Mie N Yu will also be offering appetizers and entrees for two or "to share." Piper Heidsieck Champagne will be featured throughout the month of February with excellent values on our favorite bubbly by the glass and by the bottle. Tables are already limited for Valentine's Weekend. www.mienyu.com Couples Tasting Menu at Art and Soul Date: Feb. 1-28, 2010 Time: Dinner service, daily Art and Soul at The Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel 415 New jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC Executive Chef Travis Timberlake creates a fabulous menu for two to share, featuring Beet Cured Salmon, Whole Lola Duck, Tartlette Trio for Two and more. $95 prix-fixe menu. Moonlight and Romance, Dinner by the Waterfront Date: Feb. 1-18, 2010 Time: Varies by reservation Tony and Joe's Seafood Place 3000 K St. NW, Washington, DC Enjoy a romantic 4-course dinner by the waterfront complete with chocolate covered strawberries and champagne for two. For $90 treat you and your special someone to an unforgettable dinner with breathtaking views of the Potomac River, Kennedy Center and harbour fountains. Call 202-944-4545 to make reservations. Make sure to mention "Date Night in DC" when you call. www.dcseafood.com/taj Romance on the River Date: Feb. 6, 12, 20, 27 Time: Board at 7pm, sail from 8-11pm* (*the Feb. 12 cruise boards at 6pm and sails from 7-10pm) Entertainment Cruises – Odyssey Cruises 600 Water St. SW, Washington, DC Enjoy tableside dinner for two with a private table, bottle of champagne and rose for the couple for $200. http://www.odysseycruises.com/dc/special_offers/destination.cfm A Pre-Theater Offering at The Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Terrace Restaurant & Bar Date: Ever performance night in February Time: Times vary Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC Before seeing your performance in February, join the Roof Terrace Restaurant and Bar for a romantic pre-theater offering featuring a three-course dinner for two with wine pairings and dessert. www.roofterracerestaurant.com The Rivalry: Dinner & Theatre Date: Feb. 2-14, 2010 Time: Times vary Ford’s Theatre and The Caucus Room 514 10th St. NW, Washington, DC Are you a James Carville and she’s a Mary Matalin? Does your relationship heat up the more you disagree? Well, let the debates begin. Enjoy dinner at the Caucus Room where each course will be served with a debate topic sure to get the conversation going. Then join Ford’s Theatre for The Rivalry, a play exploring the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates. The Caucus Room offers a three course pre-fixe menu and complimentary validated parking for ticket holders for $35. Dinner reservations can be made by calling 202-393-1300. Be sure to mention “The Rivalry” when you call. Ford’s Theatre is offering a 20% discount on tickets. Purchase using code DEBATE at www.fords.org or 202-397-SEAT. www.fords.org, www.thecaucusroom.com Celebrate the Chinese New Year or Valentine’s Day With Dim Sum Date: Feb. 1-20, 2010 Time: Dinner Service, daily Ping Pong Dim Sum 900 7th Street NW Washington, DC (Chinatown) Ping Pong Dim Sum will offer a love at first set menu for two to share. Each will choose a Kaffir lime scented coconut broth with vegetable wontons soup or Asian greens tossed salad to begin. Next you’ll receive seven steamed dishes and two fried dishes to share including Spicy chicken dumplings, Char sui buns, Traditional sticky rice parcels, black pepper spring rolls and more. Banana spring roll with Sichuan chocolate sauce, mango pudding and coconut-lemongrass ice cream will be served as dessert all with a choice of a St. Germaine Lemongrass Sangria Carafe or a Bottle of Stellina di Notte Prosecco. $60/couple. www.pingpongdimsum.us Sports Lovers Package at ESPN Zone ESPN Zone 555 12th St. NW, Washington, DC This couples package includes food and fun for two. For only $50 per couple, receive a Tailgate Platter, unlimited game card and Cookie Sundae to share. For information on this special Sports Lovers Package, contact Micha at 202-783-ESPN, ext. 280. www.espnzone.com She Got Game package at ESPN Zone ESPN Zone 555 12th St. NW, Washington, DC For information on this special Girls Night Out package, contact Micha at 202-783-ESPN, ext. 280. www.espnzone.com Cooking Classes at Zola Wine & Kitchen Date: Feb. 2-24 Time: Times vary Zola Wine & Kitchen 505 9th St. NW, Washington, DC Come with a date, alone, or with a friend. Any way you try it, this cooking series is sure to please. The series will focus on how Zola procures their local products and the process from initial tastings to the end result. Classes feature several different farms that have truly become partners in the restaurant’s efforts to buy locally and always use the freshest ingredients www.zoladc.com Ultimate Chocolate Ecstasy Date: Feb. 1-28, 2010 Time: Times vary Legal Sea Foods 704 7th St. NW Enjoy a tasting flight of three Cream Liqueurs, a decadent celebration for those 21 and over. www.legalseafoods.com Date Night Dinner Duo Date: Feb. 1-28, 2010 Time: 5-11pm Article One-American Grill 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC Savor a selection of “Duos” during Article One-American Grill’s tribute to Date Night in DC. Start off with a duo of Crab & Shrimp cocktail, followed by a duo of Filet Mignon & Seared Diver Scallop and a special duo dessert. Menu may be enjoyed by an number of guests…$40 price is per person. Reservations are recommended. www.articleonegrill.com Anti-Valentine’s Day Three-Course Tasting Menu Date: Feb. 13, 2010 Time: 5:30-10pm AGAINN 1099 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC AGAINN will feature an anti-Valentine’s Day menu for singles with a three-course menu inspired by the cuisine of the British Isles, priced at $39 per person (beverages, tax and gratuity not included). Prepared by Executive Chef Wesley Morton, the menu includes decadent options such as House-Made Black Pudding served with a Fried Egg, Mixed Grill or Tamworth Pork with 10-Hour Roast Shoulder, Pan Seared Loch Duart Salmon Served with King Richard Leeks and more. For the perfect ending, guests will dine on Spotted Dick Served with Maple Rum Custard. www.againndc.com Romance on the Waterfront, Steak & Lobster Dinner for Two Date: Feb. 1-28, 2010 Time: After 5pm (dinner only) Indigo Landing Restaurant 1 Marina Drive, Alexandria, VA Take refuge from the city with a romantic waterfront dining setting in Alexandria. Steak and lobster three course dinner for two includes salad, entrée and dessert for $89 per couple. www.indigolanding.com La Saint-Valentin Soiree Date: Feb. 13, 2010 Time: 8pm – 12am La Maison Francaise, Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC La Maison Francaise and the French-American Cultural Foundation invite you to one of the most romantic evenings of the year. Throughout the evening, sip champagne and French spirits from the open bar, indulge in a Parisian-style buffet and savor sumptuous patisseries. In addition, have your picture taken in front of the Eiffel Tower and participate in a silent auction of one-of-a-kind items ranging from the moderate to the luxurious. $75 ticket includes valet parking, live music, buffet, pastries and open bar. www.houseoffrancedc.org Paradise Under the Sea Date: Feb. 12-13, 2010 Time: Varies by reservation DC Coast 1401 K St. NW, Washington, DC Make a big splash with DC Coast’s three-course lover’s menu which includes Agnolotti of Roasted Shrimp, Lobster and Lobster Sugo, Branzino of Salt Roasted Mediterranean Sea Bass, Meyer Lemon Mousseline and Eggplant Caponata, and Cioccolato e Pasione of Chocolate Puff Pastry, Passion fruit Mousseline, Raspberry and Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce. $45 for prix-fixe; also available a la carte. www.dccoast.com Valentine’s Day at DC Coast Date: Feb. 14, 2010 Time: Varies DC Coast 1401 K St. NW, Washington, DC DC Coast takes it to the next level with a four-course menu that welcomes you to choose from dishes such as the House Smoked Trout with Caraway Crème Fraiche and Brioche Croutons, American Hackleback Caviar, Pan Roasted Skate with Soft Leeks, Maiitake Mushrooms in a Lemon Thyme Sauce, and Vermont Goat Cheese Cheesecake Brulee. After your meal, don’t forget to take home your gift box of sweets. $50-$70 per person. www.dccoast.com A Sparkling Rose Date: Feb. 12-14, 2010 Time: varies Passion Food Hospitality Restaurants (DC Coast, Ceiba, TenPenh, Acadiana, PassionFish) Celebrate your love with a champagne special that will tickle the fancy of your mate! Enjoy a bottle of Sparkling Rosé, selected by Wine Director Scott Clime for $30. Mystery Masquerade Date: Feb. 12-14, 2010 Time: varies Acadiana 901 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC Dining can be such sweet seduction and Acadiana’s four-course Valentine’s Day menu will help you uncover the surprises. Choose your courses and enjoy dishes like the Choupique Caviar, the Iced Gulf Coast Oysters on the Half Shell, Grouper “Court-Bouillon” of Créole Tomato Sauce and Mirliton Andouille Gratin, and the Decadent Chocolate Doberge Cake with Poached Persimmons and Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream. Available à la carte with along with regular menu on February 12-13 and prix-fixe only February 14, 2010; $50-70 per person. www.acadiana.com Get Your Latin Groove On! Date: Feb. 14, 2010 Time: varies Ceiba 701 14th St. NW, Washington, DC Whisk your lover away on a culinary adventure with Ceiba’s four-course Valentine’s Day menu that features Latin-American inspired dishes such as the Calamari Ceviche with Coconut Citrus Dressing and Fried Plaintains, Bermuda Fish Chowder with Outerbridges Sherry Pepper Sauce, the “Cochinita Pibil” Yucatan Style Grilled Pork Tenderloin, and Chocolate Churros with Chocolate and Espresso Dipping Sauces. It’s a vacation for your senses! $45-$60 per person. Forever Date: Feb. 12-13, 2010 Time: varies TenPenh 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC Say “I Love You” with TenPenh’s special Valentine’s tasting menu that boasts Japanese, Philippines and Korean inspired dishes such as Kumamoto Oysters with Strawberry-Wasabi Granita, Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Ginger Relish and Chocolate Port Sauce, Grilled Tenderloin with Lobster Kimchee Risotto and Coconut Sticky Rice. $48 per person or $68 per person with spirit pairings. www.tenpenh.com Valentine’s Day at TenPenh Date: Feb. 14, 2010 Time: varies TenPenh 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC For an even more sumptuous meal on Sunday, opt for TenPenh’s Valentine’s Day four-course menu where you can choose from dishes such as the Hamachi Sashimi with Lychee Mandarin Soy Vinaigrette and Lotus Chips, Five Spice Honey Soy Duck with Sweet Potato Puree, and Dark Chocolate Saigon Cinnamon Fudge Cake with Kona Coffee Ice Cream. A gift box of sweets at the end of your meal will give you something to enjoy later on. $50-$70 per person. www.tenpenh.com The Dating Game Date: Feb. 13, 2010 Time: varies PassionFish 11960 Democracy Dr., Reston, Va Need a date for Valentine’s Day? Join us at PassionFish for our premier “Singles Mixer” on Saturday for an evening of delicious cocktails, hors d’oeurves, and endless possibilities. $70 per person. www.passionfishreston.com Valentine’s Date at PassionFish Date: Feb. 14, 2010 Time: varies PassionFish 11960 Democracy Dr., Reston, Va For a more intimate date, enjoy PassionFish’s Valentine’s Day four-course menu where you can choose from dishes such as the Ahi Tuna Tartare and Crisp Wonton, the Fishermans’ Wharf, and the Vanilla-Bean Anglaise with Burnt Orange Caramel. To make the night just right, your darling will be given a complimentary rose too take home. $50-$70 per person. www.passionfishreston.com A Flight of Fancy Date: Feb. 1-28, 2010 Time: varies DC Coast 1401 K St. NW, Washington, DC February is for fanfare and DC Coast is offering a flight of champagne toasts to tickle the fancy of your mate all month long! Enjoy reasonably priced champagnes selected by Wine Director Scott Clime that will impress all. A flight of three glasses, $40. www.dccoast.com Cupid’s Cooking Class (Men Only!) Date: Feb. 6, 2010 Time: 11am-1pm DC Coast 1401 K St. NW, Washington, DC Show your sweetheart some effort this year and try your hand at cooking a romantic Valentine’s dinner. This class will show you the ropes to preparing a romantic multi-course meal with wine pairings. Adding a few aphrodisiacs to heighten the occasion, Executive Brendan Cox and Executive Pastry Chef JJ Minneola will show you all you need to impress and delight your love, complete with recipes. $75 per person, seating limited. After Hours Cognac & Armagnac Tasting Date: Feb. 20, 2010 Time: 1-3pm Acadiana 901 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC Learn the history and production of Cognac and Armagnac from Wine & Beverage Director Scott Clime. Taste 10 varieties including rare and unique selections from around the globe. $75 per person, lunch is provided. Seating is limited; contact Jillian Zins at 202-408-0201 for reservations. www.acadiana.com Hear Them Roar! Year of the Tiger Date: Feb. 15-21, 2010 Time: varies TenPenh 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC Celebrate the Chinese New Year at TenPenh with a four-course tiger inspired menu which includes Tiger Shrimp Dumplings, Stuffed Quail with Imperial Rice and Tiger Sauce, Whole Fish Steamed in Tiger Beer, and Ginger Spiced Cake with Fresh Orange Salad. $48 per person. www.tenpenh.com Samba Sway for Carnaval Date: Feb. 12-16, 2010 Time: varies Ceiba 701 14th St. NW, Washington, DC Ceiba brings the flavors, culture and sounds of Brazil to DC! Join us at our bar and lounge for nightly Brazilian delights including customary, celebratory tastings of appetizers and Caparinhas for $5. Don’t miss the live samba dancers on Tuesday evening, February 16. www.ceiba.com Mardi Gras Mambo Date: Feb. 15-16, 2010 Time: varies Acadiana 901 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC DC Revelers can savor street fare and flavors customary in New Orleans during the happiest of hours at Acadiana! It’s ‘Carnival Time’ so let the fun begin with celebratory bar specials nightly such as a Basket of Housemade Cracklin’ and Sliders from 3:30-close. Enjoy the four-course Mardi Gras prix-fixe for dinner in addition to the à la carte menu. Live jazzy tunes will fill the air on Fat Tuesday, February 16, for that extra entertainment. www.acadiana.com Menu for Thai at Bangkok Joe’s Date: Feb. 1-12 and 15-28, 2010 Time: varies Bangkok Joe’s 3000 K St. NW, Washington, DC Bangkok Joe’s Date Night menu makes getting together as easy as Thai. Twosomes may opt for the special Date Night menu ($32); two galsses of wine and Pad Thai for two. www.bangkokjoes.com Valentine’s Dinner at Zengo Date: Feb. 12-14, 2010 Time: varies Zengo 781 7th St. NW, Washington, DC Richard Sandoval’s Latin-Asian restaurant in Chinatown is pleased to unveil a four-course tasting menu available during dinner service February 12th through February 14th. Diners will have a choice of three savory and one sweet dish. Highlights include Creamy Lobster Soup served with Lobster Dumplings, Truffle Crema Fresca, and Kaffir Lime; Pekin Duck Tacos served with Foie Gras, Curried Apple, Flour Tortillas and an Orange Coriander Sauce; and Miso Grilled Beef Tenderloin served with Truffles, Crema Fresca Mashed Potato, Scallions and Sweet Chile Sauce. www.modernmexican.com Valentine’s Dinner at Zentan Date: Feb. 11-14, 2010 Time: varies Zentan 1155 14th St. NW, Washington, DC Enjoy a delicious three course prix fixe menu for two for only $45 at Zentan. www.zentanrestaurant.com |



