| February 14, 2009 |
Here’s a list of things to do in and around Bed-Stuy for Valentine’s Day:
Prix Fixe Valentine’s Day Dinner at Autour Du Monde
Don’t have dinner plans for Valentine’s Day? Here’s an option in neighboring Clinton Hill for either a romantic dinner for two or a fun night out with friends. AUTOUR DU MONDE is a distinctive restaurant offering Brooklynites a savory and refined meal at recession-friendly prices. With a new chef and new menu, this round-the-world-by-way-of-France eatery has been stirring up quite a buzz on the corner of Fulton St and Clinton Ave.
Chef Frank Coe, who honed his craft in London, Singapore, France, and Australia before coming to New York has created a mouth-watering 3-course menu with complimentary glass of champagne on Valentine’s Day, February 14th for $45. AUTOUR DU MONDE is located at 860 Fulton St in Brooklyn (p) 718.398.3500. Reservations are suggested.
Appetizers
Coconut cauliflower soup and coriander served over seared scallops
or
Jumbo lump crab and fresh mango vinaigrette served in martini glass
Entrées
Pan seared sea bass served with leek, asparagus and vert jus, honey sauce and lobster mashed potatoes
or
Crispy duck breast served with caramelized endives and sweet potatoes gratin over Barbados rum passion fruit sauce
Dessert
White chocolate soufflé served with raspberries coulis
Complimentary glass of champagne included.
Please note that there will be an abbreviated version of the regular menu to choose from as well that includes steak, lamb, and poultry options.
Autour Du Monde
860 Fulton St (at Clinton St.)
Brooklyn, NY
Ph. 718.398.3500
If You Like It…Put a Ring On It Valentine’s Day Party
Saquan Jones, candidate for Brooklyn’s 36th District City Council Seat, is holding a Valentine’s Day fundraiser that sounds like it’ll be a blast.
Here are the rules for the night:
1. Every person gets 3 rings when you enter the party
2. If you see someone you like…then you give him/her a ring
3. The person being offered the ring can accept, deny or give you a ring in return
4. Once you give out all your rings you CANNOT talk to anyone else unless someone comes up to you to give you a ring
5. The only way an individual can talk to someone else is to have at least one ring in his/her possession
The male and female with the most rings at the end of the night gets a campaign prize!
If You Like It…Put a Ring On It Valentine’s Day Party
Saturday, February 14th
10:00 p.m.
$10 Campaign Contribution
Tamboril Bar and Lounge
527 Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11205
Zion Gallery is having an event this Friday:
Zion Gallery Presents a Valentine’s Day Art & Vine Soiree
You are invited to channel your inner artist and socialize in a gallery setting with that special someone or gather a few of your friends and make a night of it! They will provide the instructor, mood, music, supplies and treats. All you need to bring is your creativity and your favorite beverage. You will want to wear something old that you’re not worried about getting paint on. They will provide aprons that you can slip on if you are coming from work. They provide bottle openers and glasses
Cost: $30
(Includes Supplies)
Friday February 13, 2009
7:00pm-9:00pm
(Doors will open at 6:30 for mingling and refreshments)
Zion Gallery
152 Mc Donough St.
(Garden Level)
Brooklyn, NY 11216
718.919.8014
Due to limited space, you must register in advance.
Visit their blog http://www.ziongallery.blogspot.com for additional information and registration details
Valentine’s Day at Le Toukouleur
Le Toukouleur is offering a $35 prix fixe Valentine’s dinner menu:
4 courses including
Pumpkin coco soup
Calamari, Shrimp, Salmon, Apple mango salad
Monk fish cooked in white wine, leek and cayenne pepper sauce served in a bed of carrot mash
or
Green pea soup
Asparagus and crab meat crumbs salad
Coco nut chicken cooked with white wine, rum, raisin banana and apple sauce served with white rice
and
Chocolate cake or blackberry mousse
BON APPETIT!
Le Toukouleur
1116 Bedford Avenue (at Quincy)
718-622-0607
WWW.LETOUKOULEUR.COM
