Plated Valentine's Day Dinner

Love is Served

Small Bite

Oysters on the Half Shell with Pomegranate Mignonette

oyster, pomegranate seed, shallot, red wine vinegar, lemon, pepper

Fig Pochette

fig, goats cheese, bresaola

First Course

Fettuccine alle Vongole

fettuccine, clam, parsley, lemon, onion powder

Second Course

Think Pinker Salad

beet, radicchio, walnut, chevre, raisin, red wine vinegar, sumac

Dessert

Chocolate Torte with Ice Cream

dark chocolate, semisweet chocolate, flour, turbinado sugar, butter, egg, ice cream

Drinks

Hivemind

vodka, hibiscus tea, lemon, honey

Negroni Bar

gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, prosecco, Suze liqueur, Lillet Blanc, orange, lemon, nutmeg, star anise

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Menus for Gathering

No matter the season, there’s a reason to host. We have hundreds of menus for intimate parties and gatherings. Explore a few of our favorites.

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