YUM's V-Day Guide: Sample


Available Thursday, February 14 through Saturday, February 16, at only $46 per couple, it is probably the tastiest deal in town.
SAMPLE’S Orgasmic Punch- roasted pineapple, rum, fresh orange and lemon juice, honey, vanilla, nutmeg, muria puama and damiana (click here for instructions on how to make this intoxicating refreshment)
Carrot Ginger Soup- carrot and ginger soup with fried ginger strips
arugula Salad- arugula salad with candied almonds and black mission fig vinaigrette
Fried Shrimp and Fennel Ravioli- pan fried shrimp and fennel ravioli with honey and asparagus
Coriander Braised Chicken Tostada- housemade tostada topped with coriander braised chicken and avocado crème fraiche
Rib-Eye Beef Wellington- beef wellington with broccoli rabe and truffle cream
“Bananas Foster”- pineapple sashimi, strawberry sorbet, bananas foster with rum, cacao nib streusel, vanilla gel, dark chocolate sauce and basil oil
SAMPLE
242 Allen Street, Buffalo, 14201
716.883.1675
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