More Valentine's Day Offerings in Georgetown

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In addition to these Valentine’s Day happenings around town this week, we’ve also come across a special Valentine’s Day menu and romantic ”staycation” opportunity from Melrose Georgetown Hotel. Here are the specifics:

Melrose Georgetown Hotel, a glamorously chic, art deco-inspired Washington, D.C. boutique hotel, is inviting guests to fall in love as they enjoy a romantic getaway in the city this Valentine’s Day.

The hotel’s signature farm-to-fork restaurant, Jardenea will offer lovebirds the chance to sip, sample and savor a 5 Course Valentine’s Menu that highlights a modern take on comfort foods while adding global influences. Additionally, the restaurant has launched a new line of winter cocktails that utilize the complexity of flavors only available in seasonal wintertime ingredients.

Here’s the menu:

Course One

Trio of Blue Point Oysters

Sherry Mignonette, Pernod Spinach, Smoked Bacon Cream

Course Two

Citrus Poached Freshwater Prawn & Shaved Jumbo Asparagus Salad

Rocket Arugula, Confit Artichokes, Marcona Almonds, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Course Three

Duck Two Ways

Pomegranate Glazed Maple Leaf Fram’s Duck Breast, Duck & Foie Gras Sausage

Brussels Sprout & Cranberry Bread Pudding

Course Four

Cast Iron Seared “1855” Beef Tenderloin Medallion

Butter Braised Maine Lobster with Caviar

White Truffle and Sweet Corn Spoon Bread, Roasted Young Fennel

Course Five

Champagne & Strawberries

Almond Cake Layered with Champagne & Strawberry Mousse

Five Course Menu: $90 per person

Wine Pairing: $40 per person

After dining on farm-fresh dishes in an intimate environment, couples can retreat to a privately spacious guest room with the “Romance in the City” package. Guests enjoy an oversized deluxe guestroom draped in shades of grey, navy and cream with large windows overlooking the historic town. Those craving privacy may draw a soothing bath and indulge in luxurious Molton Brown toiletries from London’s bath, body and beauty connoisseurs.

Slipping on a plush terry cloth robe, a relaxing soak is followed by glasses of chilled champagne and chocolate-dipped long stem strawberries that await guests’ arrival. For sweethearts wanting to linger longer, “Romance in the City” offers breakfast between the sheets the next morning. To book “Romance in the City,” guests can use code ROMANCE when booking online at www.melrosehoteldc.com

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