A Valentine's Day Tryst

WHAT: This Valentine’s Day wine, dine and seduce your significant other with a romantic rendezvous at Tryst, the award-winning boutique restaurant and lounge located just minutes outside of Boston in Arlington, MA. Named one of the “Most Romantic Restaurants” by Zagat, Tryst’s quaint backdrop will set the perfect mood for an evening of Valentine’s Day surprises and romance while guests enjoy a special menu created by Executive Chef and Owner Paul Turano.

Chef Turano’s three-course, prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu will be offered exclusively on Saturday, February 14th, 2015 and will be available on Friday, February 13th and Sunday, February 15th in addition to the regular menu. Guests can relax, reminisce and indulge in Tryst’s specials including Charred Octopus with chickpeas and eggplant skordalia, Steak Carpaccio with buttermilk fried onions, salsa rossa & greens, Lobster Stuffed Fluke with sherried lobster bisque, and Roasted Lamb Steak with cauliflower gratin, honey-glazed carrots and minted jus before sharing a Chocolate, Citrus & Cream dessert. Guests will also be able to order the raw bar supplement which includes fluke ceviche with ruby grapefruit and jalapeno 3 oysters with Prosecco-apple mignonette ($8).

Tax and gratuity are not included. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling 781-641-2227.

WHERE: Tryst Restaurant| 689 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476| 781-641-2227 | www.trystrestaurant.com

WHEN: Saturday, February 14th, 2015 from 5:00PM to 11:00PM. Prix fixe menu will also be available in addition to the regular menu on Friday, February 13th from 5:00PM to 11:00PM and on Sunday, February 15th, 2015 from 4:30PM to 9:00PM.

COST: $45 per person (tax and gratuity not included).

RSVP: Reservations are highly recommended. Please call 781-641-2227.

MENU:

Starters
(Choice of One)

Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad (V)(G)
Toasted Hazelnuts, Parmesan, Verjus Vinaigrette

Charred Octopus
Chickpeas, Eggplant Skordalia

Shrimp Tacos
Avocado, Red Onion & Aji Crema

Raw Bar (G)
($8 Supplement)
Fluke Ceviche, Ruby Grapefruit
& Jalapeno 3 Oysters, Prosecco-Apple Mignonette

Boar Ragu
Gnocchi, Pecorino

*Steak Carpaccio (G)
Buttermilk Fried Onions, Salsa Rossa & Greens

Crimson Lentil Soup (G)
Slow Braised Lamb, Spiced Yogurt

Griddled Salt Cod Cake
Bacon, Sunny Side Egg, Winter Greens, Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

Spinach & Apple Salad (V)(G)
Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese, Cranberry Toasts & Cider

Main Course
(Choice of One)
*Roasted Duck
Chestnut Spaetzle, Cippolini Onions, Brussels, Cider

B&E Chicken Tagine
Dates, Almond, Green Olives, Israeli Cous Cous

Spinach Mushroom & Potato Lasagna (V)

Lobster Stuffed Fluke
Sherry Lobster Bisque

Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork (G)
Figs, Vanilla Scented Parsnip Puree

*Seared Flat Iron (G)
Wild Mushroom Risotto & Red Wine Demi Glace

*Roasted Lamb Steak
Cauliflower Gratin, Honey-Glazed Carrots, Minted Jus

*Pan Seared Salmon (G)
Potato & cabbage pierogis, marinated beets, horseradish crème fraiche

Desserts Tasting For 2

Chocolate, Citrus & Cream

* Please Note: Menu is subject to change
*Consumer Advisory: These items may be served raw or undercooked.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs
may increase your risk of food borne illness.