Valentine’s Day at the Venetian & Palazzo

With over 30 world-class restaurants, the largest spa in Americas and romantic entertainment to set the mood…what better place than The Venetian and The Palazzo to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart? Below are Valentine’s Day offerings at both properties.

DINING

The Venetian and The Palazzo are home to more than 30 restaurants including eight James Beard Award-winning Chefs. The below restaurants have designed special menus inspired by Valentine’s Day that will ensure your date “falls in love.”

* CUT at The Palazzo – Look no further than CUT for a chic, romantic steakhouse on Valentine’s Day. The special menu features your choice of The CUTs including U.S.D.A. PRIME, Dry Aged 35 Days, Petit New York Sirloin 10 Oz with House Made Steak Sauce or Australian 100% Wagyu Beef From Blackmore Ranch, Victoria Falls, New York Sirloin 6 Oz to name a few.
* Dos Caminos at The Palazzo – Dos Caminos has created a special “Dia De Los Enamorados” menu for the lovers wanting to add some spice to their night. The menu featuring Habanero Lobster Bisque as a starter and Mar y Tierra or Cocoa Dusted Long Island Duck as an entrée is available February 12-14.

* LAVO at The Palazzo – Romance your Valentine at LAVO on the terrace overlooking the Strip or enjoy the warm fun filled dining room. Try the Lovers Lamb Chop Grilled with Tomato and Olive Crudo and finish with the Chocolate Tower of Love. Special Valentine’s menu available February 10-14.
* Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at The Palazzo – Merging the classic steakhouse with an iced seafood bar, a cheese and charcuterie bar and more than 60 wines-by-the-glass, Morels is truly a unique dining experience. For Valentine’s Day, Morels Executive Chef JL Carrera has created the ultimate aphrodisiac dish – Truffle Tagliatelle. This delectable dish features a bounty of shrimp served with pasta, and is heavy on the truffle. Continuing with the romance theme, Carrera is also featuring heart-shaped ravioli packed with ricotta and spinach.
* Pinot Brasserie at The Venetian – California-French inspired dishes such as Lobster Bisque, Stuffed Quail and New Zealand Rack of Lamb are just samples of what Pinot Brassierie is offering the food lover in you. Specialty menu is available on February 11-14. Three courses $75, four courses $90 and five courses $100.
* Postrio Bar & Grill at The Venetian – Located in the vibrant Saint Mark’s Square, Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Bar & Grill is featuring a special Valentine’s Day menu that is sure to please the palate and add some sparks to your evening with the “Hot Date” Cake or Glazed Decadent Exotic Fruit Chocolate Torte as your dessert choices.
* SUSHISAMBA at The Palazzo – Celebrate the sacred day of love at SUSHISAMBA for Valentine’s Day Omakase. This tasting menu will surely have the senses soaring with a Trio of Gunkan and Wagyu Beef Ishiyaki. Specialty menu is available on February 12 – 14. The price is $70 per guest and menu items are available a la carte.
* Table 10 at The Palazzo – Let Table 10 treat you to a Valentine’s Day tasting menu for two featuring Seared Maine Sea Scallops on Sweet Corn Risotto with Sauce Beurre Rouge and Seared Filet Mignon on Lobster Smashed Potatoes with Artichoke Black Truffle Ragout. Be sure to save room for the Red Velvet Whoopee Pie dessert. The Valentine’s tasting menu will be available February 14.
* TAO at The Venetian – Bring your Valentine to one of the hottest celebrity hangouts and dine on ½ dozen Fresh Oysters served on the half shell, Brandied lobster pad thai with sweet and spicy cashews or Surf ‘n Turf with a special x.o. sauce. The Valentine’s menu will be offered February 10-14.
* Zeffirino at The Venetian – Enjoy the true taste of Italy while overlooking the Grand Canal and enjoying an array of choices from Zeffirino’s Valentine’s Day specialty menu. Risotto alle fragile, Taglierini Zafferano and Persico al forno are just a few of the entrée options. The special prix fix Valentine’s menu is available on February 14.

SHOPPING

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a special Valentine’s Day cupcake

* Sweet Surrender at The Palazzo – With cupcakes, cookies, lollipops, toffee, licorice and hard candies…you are sure to find a sugary treat for your Valentine at Sweet Surrender. The gourmet cupcake and candy store, will offer a special Valentine’s Day cupcake filled with raspberry and cream cheese, frosted with fudge, topped with butter cream and a chocolate praline medallion.

ENTERTAINMENT

With love in the air, you won’t want your night to end and neither will your date. Surprise your Valentine with an unforgettable experience only available at The Venetian and The Palazzo…

* Gondola Ride at The Venetian – Legend says that when a couple kisses underneath the Bridge of Sighs they will be assured eternal love. Sit back, relax and let our Gondoliers serenade your sweetheart with the most romantic songs including “That’s Amore” and “O sole mio” while you float down the Grand Canal. Enjoy the Romance Package with your loved one and sip on champagne and savor chocolate covered strawberries served dockside. The Romance Package is only available on the indoor gondola ride for $125 and is offered to guests all year round. Gondola rides are $16 per person (boat seats four) or $64 for a private two-person gondola ride.

· Double Helix Wine Bar at The Palazzo – Stroll The Shoppes at The Palazzo and stop by Double Helix Wine Bar located on the second level for 2-for-1 first round of sparkling wine on Valentine’s Day.

· Fusion Mixology Bar at The Palazzo – This Latin-inspired mixology bar located on The Palazzo casino floor will satisfy your sweet tooth with Valentine’s Day inspired libations. Treat your sweetie to the scrumptious and seductive Red Velvet Cake Martini or for a lighter, refreshing, exotic cocktail sip the Amore Vietato (Forbidden Love). The Valentine’s Day cocktails will be available February 11-14.

Amore Vietato (Forbidden Love) by Wendy Verdel – light, refreshing, exotic

-2oz Hendricks Gin

-1oz Blood Orange Juice

-Dash simple syrup, 2 strawberries

-4 slices of cucumber

Muddle fruit with simple syrup, add gin and blood orange juice. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with strawberry, cucumber spiral and orange peel hearts.

Red Velvet Cake Martini by Steve Dorsey – Taste just like red velvet cake! Seductive and scrumptious!

-2 oz Stoli Vanil

-1 oz Godiva White

-1 spoonful Red Velvet Powder

-Dash simple syrup, dash heavy cream

Shake and strain into a martini glass swirled with white and red chocolate syrups.

SPA

Say yes to temptation with these delicious services…

* Canyon Ranch SpaClub® – For the month of February say yes to temptation and book a service for you and your lover. The Couples Rasul service is based on an ancient Oriental pre-wedding night cleansing/purification ceremony. Be surrounded by candlelight and rose petals while relaxing using a chocolate-y mud mask and Chocolate Truffle Body Milk. In addition to the above package, Canyon Ranch SpaClub® is offering a variety of couple’s services including the Chocolate Cherry Massage, Fruit & Chocolate Facial and the Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Ice Cream Pedicure.

Menus

DINING MENUS

CUT at The Palazzo:

Happy Valentines Day February 14, 2011

Amuse Bouche…

Hot Gougeres

&

Knish With Celery Root, French Black Truffles

Salads and Starters… (Choice of)

Maine Diver Scallop Sashimi, Shaved Myoga, Kinome, Wasabi – Kosho Ponzu

Prime Filet Mignon “Carpaccio,” Celery Hearts, Truffle Hollandaise, French Black Truffles

Maple Glazed Pork Belly, Asian Spices, Sesame–Orange Dressing, Winterella Pear Compote

Pink Lady & Fuji Apple Salad, Fennel, Medjool Dates, Marcona Almonds, Shropshire Blue Cheddar Cheese

Maryland Blue Crab & Maine Lobster “Louis” Cocktail, Spicy Tomato-Horseradish

Japanese Blue Fin “Toro” Tuna Tartare, Wasabi Aioli, Ginger, Togarashi Crisps, Tosa Soy

Bone Marrow Flan, Mushroom Marmalade, Parsley Salad
The CUTs…. (Choice of)
U.S.D.A. PRIME, Aged 21 Days, Bone In Rib Eye Steak 20 Oz, Creamy Horseradish Sauce

U.S.D.A. PRIME, Dry Aged 35 Days, Petit New York Sirloin 10 Oz, House Made Steak Sauce

Australian 100% Wagyu Beef From Blackmore Ranch, Victoria Falls, New York Sirloin 6 Oz ($55 Supplement)

American “Kobe Style” Beef From Snake River Farms, Idaho, Filet Mignon 6 Oz ($20 Supplement)

Braised Snake River Farm’s Beef Short Rib & Maine Lobster “Pot Pie”, Braised Winter Root Vegetables

Colorado Lamb Chops, Cucumber-Mint Raita

Sautéed Dover Sole “À La Meunière”, Preserved Lemon, Parsley

Line Caught Alaskan Red King Salmon, Shiro Miso-Ginger Glaze

The Things We Do For Two…

U.S.D.A. PRIME, Illinois Corn Fed, Aged 21 Days, Porterhouse 34 Oz

American “Kobe” Beef, Snake River, Idaho, Rib Chop 38 Oz ($65 Supplement, Per Person)

Wild French Turbot, Fennel Fondant, Black Olives, Confit Tomatoes, Saffron Emulsion

Roasted Maine Lobster, 3 Lb, Truffle Sabayon, French Black Truffles ($20 Supplement, Per Person)

The Sides…

Crispy Tempura Onion Rings

Celery Root, Yukon Gold Potato Gratin

Soft Polenta With Parmesan

Baby Carrots, Turnips, Thyme Infused Honey

The Sweet Aphrodisiac…(choice of)

Roasted Banana “Tart Tatin”, Salted Caramel, Butter Pecan Ice Cream(For Two)

Passion Fruit Soufflé, Raspberries, Passion Fruit-Chocolate Stracciatella (For Two)

Dark Chocolate Cremiuex, Tahitian Vanilla Brioche Doughnuts, Preserved Bing Cherries

Strawberries & Cream Baked Alaska, White Chocolate Buttermilk Cake, Wild Strawberries

Dark Chocolate Soufflé, Whipped Crème Fraiche, Gianduja Chocolate Ice Cream

$135 per person

Dos Caminos at The Palazzo:

Dia De Los Enamorados

Primero

Habanero Lobster Bisque  $14

cilantro crema, maine lobster flauta

Kumomoto Oyster Ceviche  $16

frozen passion fruit margarita mignonette, avocado, micro basil

Segundo

Mar y Tierra  $29

rib eye tampiquena, Alaskan king crab enchilada, refried white beans

And guacamole

Cocoa Dusted Long Island Duck   $26

mole de rosas, wild rice and butternut squash risotto, fennel salad

Pastel

Raspberry Rose Stacked Quesadilla

rose scented raspberries layered on crisp canela-sugar dusted flour tortillas

with whipped crema and balsamic reduction

LAVO at The Palazzo:

Blue Claw Crab meat Salad with Bibb Lettuce, Hazelnuts , Roasted Bosc Pear and Champagne Vinaigrette $18

Roast oysters with Spinach and Caviar $16

Lobster and Sun Dried Tomato cream with fresh fettuccine $34

Lovers Lamb Chop Grilled  with Tomato and Olive Crudo, Vegetable Polenta  Barolo  Reduction $42

Chocolate Tower of Love  with White, Dark and Milk  Chocolate,  Coco Crème Anglese $12

Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at The Palazzo:

http://www.mcchgroup.com/special_events/MorelsLV-VDAY-2-10_1293570080.pdf

Pinot Brasserie at The Venetian:

Pinot Brasserie Valentine’s Day Celebration Menu

Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14 beginning at 5:30pm

First course selection

Shucked oysters

Lobster bisque

roasted langoustine tail, caviar

Shaved baby vegetables

micro salad, raspberry champagne vinaigrette

Warm squid and turnip croquant

squid ink vinaigrette, violet leaves

Second course selection (optional)

Warm white and green asparagus

duck egg, shaved truffle

Pan-seared sea scallop

orange braised Belgian endive, orange spice

Stuffed quail

prune reduction, seared foie gras

Red snapper papillote

coriander citrus Noilly Prat infusion

Main course selection

Duck shepherd’s pie

Brussels sprouts à la Francaise

New Zealand rack of lamb

Israeli couscous, spiced strawberry chutney

Petit filet mignon

roasted potato, creamy spinach, Bordelaise sauce

Surf & Turf

Braised short rib and lobster tail

Dessert selection

Crème brûlée, chocolate, black pepper

Chocolate soufflé

Balsamic roasted strawberries, Humboldt Fog goat cheese

Artisan cheeses and classical garnishments (additional $15)

Three course $75 | Four course $90 | Five course $100 Tax and gratuity additional; menu subject to change

Postrio Bar & Grill at The Venetian:

Valentine’s Day Menu 2011

Temptation (choice of)

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Spicy Ponzu Sauce, Crisp Wontons

Or

Blinis with House Smoked Salmon, Dill Crème Fraiche, Red Onion, and Oscetra Caviar

Or

Salad of Mixed Baby Lettuces, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blood Orange and Pomegranate

Extravagance (choice of)

Lobster Ravioli, Tomato Confit, Sweet Shrimp, Fennel, Melted Leeks, Basil

Or

Prime Filet Mignon, Haricot Verts, Sauce ‘au Poivre,’ Gratin Dauphinois

Indulgence (choice of)

“Hot Date” Cake

Preserved Apricot, Sticky Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

Or

Glazed Decadent Exotic Fruit Chocolate Torte with Red Raspberry Sorbet

Flourless Chocolate Cake, Passion Fruit Cream, Banana Marmalade

$65 per person

SUSHISAMBA at The Palazzo:

VALENTINE’S DAY OMAKASE

Saturday, February 12 – Monday, February 14

Tasting menu: 70.00 per guest

Menu items also available á la carte

Hokkaido Scallops Dumpling Soup

enoki, mitsuba, yuzu peeling

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Bigeye Tuna and Avocado Salad

fresh key lime, 1,000-year-vine olive oil, chive, pink peruvian salt

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Trio of Gunkan

wagyu, quail egg yolk, potato paille

hamachi, jalapeño, wasabi tobiko

squid and oshinko

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Yuzu Kosho Poached Langoustines

celery root, shaved trumpet mushroom, scallion

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Wagyu Beef Ishiyaki (for two)

red miso demi, su-shoyu, aji panca

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Santarém Chocolate Mousse

poached cherry, chili, kuromitsu ice cream

Table 10 at The Palazzo:

Valentine’s Day 2011

Special Tasting for 2

$95.00

1 st course to share

“Cheese Board”

An assortment of Cheeses with Quince, Organic flavored Honey, fresh

Fruit and Crostini

2^nd course

Seared Maine Sea Scallops on Sweet Corn Risotto with

Sauce Beurre Rouge

3^rd course

Seared Filet Mignon on Lobster Smashed Potatoes with an

Artichoke Black Truffle Ragout

Dessert to share

Red Velvet Whoopee Pie, White Chocolate Strawberries and

Raspberry Coulis

PRICES AND ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

TAO at The Venetian:

½ dozen Fresh Oysters served on the half shell and topped with a yuzu-champagne gelee.  $24

Brandied lobster pad thai with sweet and spicy cashews, a whole 1 pound lobster steamed with brandy and stir fried with pad thai sauce, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, and rice noodles.  Garnished with sweet and spicy cashews, fresh lime, and cilantro.  $30

Surf ‘n Turf: kobe filet mignon with salt and pepper prawns and x.o. sauce:  6 oz. kobe filet grilled to desired temperature and served alongside 3 jumbo prawns, seasoned with salt and pepper and lightly dusted in flour and wok fried.  Finished with X.O. sauce and stir fried chinese broccoli.   $75

Chocolate-Mandarin Torte with raspberry coulis, and strawberry-chocolate mochi.  $14

Zeffirino at The Venetian:

Zeffirino Welcomes you to a Romantic

Valentine’s Day

Monday February 14^th 2011

Prix Fix Menu $ 70.00

~Antipasto~

~Choice of one~

Insalata alternativa

Shiso sprouts, spinach sprouts, almonds, smoked tofu, berries, extra virgin olive oil

Or

Crespelle di  Riso alle Verdure stufate

Steamed Rice Crepe with vegetables stew

Or

Riso Integrale in insalata di Bietole e Rucola

Whole rice with roasted red beet salad and rucola sprouts

~Secondi~

~Choice of one~

Taglierini Zafferano, acciughe, pomodorini, sedano e topinambur

Saffron pasta,anchovies, cherry tomato,celery and Jerusalem artichoke

Or

Risotto alle fragole, fonduta tartufata e cioccolato fondente

Strawberry risotto, cheese fondue, truffle and bitter chocolate

Or

Sogliola in crosta di pane, ananas al rosmarino con aceto di mele

Baked bread crusted Dover Sole, rosemary and apple vinegar pineapple

Or

Persico al forno, crosta  pistacchi, capponata di peperoni , bulgur

Baked pistacchio crusted Perch filet, bell pepper stew and bulgur

Or

Filetto di Manzo alla Griglia in Salsa di Vendemmia

Grilled prime beef tenderloin served with a reduction of red wine, raisins, grapes

and pine nuts

Or

Pollo alla fontina con crema al Tartufo

Pan seared Chicken breast ,filled with fontina cheese in a truffle cream sauce

Or

Controfiletto di Manzo alla griglia con funghi e melanzane all’aglio

Grilled N.Y. sirloin steak served with sautéed mushrooms and eggplants with garlic

~Il Dolce~

~choice of one~

Semifreddo al Cioccolato e Lamponi con interno al Cioccolato

Semi frozen chocolate and raspberry dessert with liquid chocolate heart

Or

Tiramisu alle pesche

Peach Tiramisu