Passport Series at 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar

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Passport Series at 62 Restaurant & Wine bar in Salem, MA

3-Course Prix fixe $33 “Passport Series” at Massachusetts-Based Restaurant Features Global Flavors While Offering Customers the Opportunity to Win Free Trip!

(Salem, MA) – 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar in Salem, Massachusetts is preparing to launch a three month-long Passport Series promotion (starting June 7^th, 2011 and continuing until August 25^th, 2011) in which Chef/Owner Tony Bettencourt will offer a three-course, prix fixe menu for $33 highlighting both a different country each month, and traveling the sweet & savory inroads of the interior of each country selected. “It’s actually a fun way to stretch your culinary legs; creating dishes from both countries and regions that I may have training in, but don’t actually get to experiment with on a daily basis,” said Chef Bettencourt when asked about the concept for the Passport Series.

A great deal for diners, the restaurant has added a fun twist to the series. Guests will be issued passports that will be stamped as they make their culinary journey visiting the various regions and cities as the month progresses. Guests that travel to every region within a country in a single month (4x in one month) will be given a free “trip” or “free prix fixe dinner” next time they come in with a guest to the series. Guests that visit just 1 country a month for the entire series will automatically be entered to win a free trip compliments of Sensational Travel, located in Salem, MA.

Guest will be entered to win a 4-Day/3-night stay at the exclusive Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites in Crete Island, Greece. The five-star Hotel in Elounda, Crete is an award-winning, boutique villa hotel on the majestic Crete Island offering 18 exclusive luxury villas, each with its own private pool, and 10 stylish luxury suites. Opulence, charm and elegance are the hallmarks of this warm, welcoming family owned and run property on the Crete Island of Greece.

"The partnership between food & travel is natural and organic. This promotion is truly out-of-the-box and we're excited to be partnering with 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar and Chef Bettencourt on this program," said Marisa L. Cole, Owner of Sensational Travel.

So if you end up clearing customs or not, this three-course, prix fixe dinner promotion is a home run for only $33!

Available Tuesday – Thursday from 5:00PM –10:00PM starting June 7^th, 2011, guests can make reservations by calling the restaurant directly at 978-744-0062 and applying for their passport!

June 2011: Portugal:

Azores

Algarve

Douro

Estremadura (Lisbon)

Sample dishes:

Cataplana

Bolhinhos di bacalhau

Caldo verde

Sopa di peixe

Alcatra

July 2011: Greece:

Crete

Cyprus

Macedonia

Athens

Sample Dishes:

Stuffed grape leaves

Tabouleh

Grilled lamb with tzatziki and pita

August 2011: Argentina:

Buenos Aires

Mendoza

La Pampa

La Rioja

Sample Dishes:

Asada with chimichurri

Chorizo

Arroz con leche

Grilled sweetbreads with salsa verde

The “Passport Series” prix fixe menu is available every Tuesday – Thursday from 5:00PM –10:00PM starting June 7^th, 2011 and continuing until August 25^th, 2011. The cost is $33.00USD and the menu is in-flux and chef-inspired. This menu will be offered in conjunction with the restaurant’s regular dinner menu.

62 Restaurant & Wine Bar:

62 Restaurant & Wine Bar is a Modern Italian trattoria serving contemporary versions of regional Italian classics in downtown Salem, MA. Led by Chef/Owner  Tony Bettencourt, “62” is dedicated to using the best locally -sourced all-natural ingredients in season and at the peak of flavor. The cooking at 62 shows true soul and a commitment to the true "craft" of cooking. Open Tuesday – Sunday for dinner, more information can be found at P. 

Travel Agency Info:

Sensational Travel is located in Historic Salem Mass and is your premier Virtuoso Travel Consultant  providing excellent services for those who demand the very best. Whether you are a discerning traveler, a family reunion planner, or a soon-to-be honeymooner who desires a travel consultant that will offer personalized service, you have come to the right place. This Virtuoso affiliation offers relationships with top hotels, resorts, spas, lodges, cruise lines and tour companies with incredible values that offer exceptional experiences such as complimentary upgrades and amenities to special recognition and privileged access. For more information please visit: www.sensationaltravel.com