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Fuego's Valentine’s Dinner, Hotel Maya's Be Maya Valentine Offer

Couples can romance at dinner and stay the night; Live Spanish guitarist to serenade dinner guests

This year’s Valentine’s Day guests can enjoy a romantic four-course dinner in Fuego from 5-10 p.m. and then get a room with the “Be Maya Valentine” offer at Hotel Maya on Wednesday, February 14.

Valentine’s Day guests will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider when seated for dinner in the restaurant and romance to the live sounds of a Spanish guitarist from 5:30-9:30 p.m. A variety of champagne specials will be offered throughout the evening.

Fuego, the modern, Latin infused indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge, offers a unique seaside setting featuring 13-foot-tall glass walls that fully retract with seating inside and on the patio area. Fuego’s stunning open-air views include the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach skyline and Queen Mary.

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Hotel Maya will also offer “Be Maya Valentine” room package that includes a waterview guestroom upgrade, a romantic breakfast in bed for two and a complimentary Fuego bottle of wine upon arrival. The “Be Maya Valentine” room offer is $229 plus tax, per night, valid for two guests in a room and available throughout February by calling 562-435-7676 or online at http://bit.ly/BeMayaValentine.

“Hotel Maya and Fuego have Valentine’s Day guests covered in the restaurant and in the room with romantic proposals to celebrate this special day of love,” said Jeff Dieter, Director of Restaurants at Hotel Maya - a DoubleTree by Hilton. “Valentine’s Day guests can also enjoy the live loving sounds of Fuego’s Spanish guitarist, the many romantic waterside fire-pits located throughout the property or lovingly sip champagne on Fuego’s seaside patio.”

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For Valentine’s Day Dinner, Executive Chef Victor Juarez has prepared a four-course meal that begins with a choice of Silky Lobster Bisque with a splash of Hennessy cognac, Chantilly chive cream, and morsels of lobster meat; or Heirloom Tomato Terrine with vine-ripened tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, micro-basil, edged balsamic gastrique and shaved baguette.

A lovely second course is a choice of Wild Hibiscus Flower Salad with edible rose petals, micro green leaves, humbled fogged cheese and Valencia citrus dressing; or Jumbo Diver Scallop with pan-seared jumbo scallop, citrus beurre blanc and pea shoots.

The Valentine’s Day Dinner entree includes the choice of Tango de Mar y Tierra with charbroiled beef tenderloin, whisky peppercorn sauce, Maine lobster tail, guajillo béarnaise, truffled potato gnocchi, baby turnips and asparagus spears; Duck Two Ways with sugar cane spiced roasted duck breast, caramelized onion and braised duck, red velvet raspberry sauce and brioche toast; Butter Poached Halibut with heirloom tomatoes, sugar snap peas, grapes and champagne truffle sauce; or Grilled Artichoke Hearts that are marinated in lemon, sea salt, cracked pepper, thyme, olive oil, red lentil hummus, crumbled feta and grilled lavosh.

Fuego’s sweetheart dessert is Cupid’s Chocolate Decadence with lenzer cookie crushed, chocolate mousse and liqueur scented raspberries dipped in chocolate ganache.

Complimentary coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, juice or soft drinks will be served.

Fuego’s Valentine’s Day Four-Course Dinner costs $98.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For Valentine’s Day Dinner reservations, which are required, please call 562-481-3910 or visit http://www.facebook.com/fuegolongbeach.

Fuego is a modern, Latin infused dining and lounge experience in a unique indoor-outdoor setting at the water’s edge. Famous for its handcrafted margaritas, Fuego also boasts one of the largest tequila selections in the region. Fuego restaurant is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Fuego lounge is open daily at 11 a.m. to midnight.

Hotel Maya – a DoubleTree by Hilton is located at 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802. For additional information or to make room reservations, please call 562-435-7676, visit http://www.hotelmayalongbeach.... or like http://www.facebook.com/hotelmaya.

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